ESL Software

Content Overview:

Interactive DVD
- English for Special Purposes Database
- Pronunciation Tool
- Native Language Translation Option
Student Workbook
ELE Workbook

Additional Options:

Price: $299.00

Content Details

Includes

Proven Interactive DVD
The computer courseware is designed for independent learning that allows (1 user) age 10-adult to go at their own pace and be taught in their individual learning style. This computer courseware is an implementation of the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself method. Consisting of 30 interactive lessons starting with the basic alphabet sounds, which moves quickly to multi-syllable words. There are 27 practice activities, using over 2800 words, to ensure mastery of the skills being taught. There are 4 periodic tests to check for understanding of the skills being taught. Previous lessons can be reviewed based on test performance. Performance scores are available to read and print. Reference Materials with software purchase include: Installation and Operating manual, Student Involvement Manual and FREE access to our Online Workshop.

Student Workbook
The student involvement manual is a consumable interactive guide that provides additional practice of the software lessons. The manual conveniently correlates with the software giving the student a multi-sensory approach to reading ($19.99 value).

Home Use ESL Add-on Package

English for Special Purposes Databases The English for Special Purposes databases, which adds more than 1,200 new words that allow students to practice their phonetic skills with words relating to school, travel, hospitality, medicine, and business.
ESL Say ESL Say which displays the 42 sounds of English in graphic illustrations showing the proper placement of tongue and movement of mouth with a full motion video. This feature is perfect for improving pronunciation!
Native Language Option Native Language Option to have added so the user can hear the directions in their native language (languages offered: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Haitian Creole, and Japanese).
ESL Workbook Designed for ESL/ESOL students studying the Discover Intensive Phonics method. Correlated with the course materials, the colorful workbook contains pronunciation guides, cultural lessons, worksheets, and an ESL Sound CD. Included FREE when you purchase the Home Use ESL Add-on Package!

Teacher's Manual (two volumes).
The Teacher's Manual contains the material to teach the entire Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself program. The manual is divided into two volumes. Color- coded units and section are scripted for easy use. Section prefaces provide general guidelines for teacher preparation. Enrichment sections following each lesson outline the use of course materials, reading and writing activities, games and other suggestions for extra student involvement. An Enrichment CD-ROM, answer key, and black- line masters are provided with each manual. Finally, effective, easy to use instruction materials for older students!