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ESL Beginner

ESL Beginner

Author: Boguchwal Sherry Pugni Johanna Dianne Ramdeholl Robbian Linda
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Publication Date: 18 Oct 2012
ISBN-13: 9780738611006
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ESL Beginner Makes English Easy!
If you need to learn the basics of English grammar, this is the book for you!
Written by experienced ESL teachers specifically for ESL learners, this easy-to-use handbook is perfect for anyone who is just learning the language.
ESL Beginner introduces you to the basics of English grammar with confidence-building activities and exercises that move you to the next level with the right tools and at the right pace.
The book uses daily living skills to help you understand English grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, simple sentences, compound sentences, and modifiers. Special tables that address articles, vocabulary, plurals, prepositions, and irregular verbs are included for additional review.
Each section of the book contains skill-building exercises and examples that let you practice what you have learned. A glossary of the basic parts of speech, plus appendices of word lists are included for reference.
With ESL Beginner, you'll be able to learn at your own pace and enhance your speaking abilities through individual exercises, class discussions, and group projects that are fun and effective learning devices.
This book is an ideal supplement to classroom textbooks and language courses, and serves as the perfect ESL workbook for anyone preparing for an English language test. The book builds upon your knowledge of English grammar as you 'graduate' through each chapter.
Whether you're studying English in a class or on your own, this fun and friendly workbook will help you build your skills and communicate with precision...and success.


Table of Contents


About Research & Education Association
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION
Who Should Use This Book?
How This Book is Organized
Visualizing
Reading
Listening
Activities
Review
To the Instructor
Instructional Styles
Instructional Aids
Providing Feedback to Students
Assessing Students’ Skills
Creating a Portfolio
Conclusion
Student Progress Sheet
To the Student
My Progress Sheet
CHAPTER 2 — NOUNS AND NOUN PHRASES
Grammar
Noun
Common and Proper Nouns
Collective Nouns
Countable and Noncountable Nouns
Singular and Plural Nouns
Possessives
Phrases/Prepositions
Pronouns
Answer Key
Visualizing Pictures
Doctor's Office
Grocery Store
Drug Store
Car Accident
Ice Cream Shop
Dental Office
Answer Key
Reading
Topic 1: Home Remedies
Topic 2: Conversation Topics
Topic 3: Divorce
Topic 4: Tipping
Answer Key
Listening
Topic 1: Directions
Topic 2: Groceries
Topic 3: Lost and Found
Topic 4: Restaurant
Answer Key
Activities
Activity 1: Tourism
Activity 2: Native Country
Review
Key Points
CHAPTER 3 — VERBS AND VERB PHRASES
Grammar
Verbs
Verb Phrases
Contractions
Linking Verbs
Subject-Verb Agreement
Verb Tense
Main Parts of Commonly Used Irregular Verbs
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Answer Key
Visualizing Pictures
Children's Playground
House (under construction
Trucking
Farm
Car Repair Garage
House Fire
Answer Key
Reading
Topic 1: Business Hotel
Topic 2: City
Topic 3: Employees
Topic 4: Business Etiquette
Answer Key
Listening
Topic 1: Weber Furniture Company
Topic 2: Conversation
Answer Key
Activities
Activity 1: Crossword Puzzles
Activity 2: Writing
Activity 3: Art
Review
Key Points
Answer Key
CHAPTER 4 — SIMPLE SENTENCES
Grammar
Simple Sentence
Types of Simple Sentences
Punctuation
Subjects and Verbs
Additional Parts of the Simple Sentence
Sentence Patterns
Fragments
Interrogative Sentences
Answer Key
Visualizing Pictures
Office
Restaurant
Hospital
Clothing Store
Daycare
Kitchen
Answer Key
Reading
Topic 1: Finding a Job
Topic 2: New Job
Topic 3: Worry
Topic 4: Community Service
Answer Key
Listening
Topic 1: Finding a Job
Topic 2: The Application for Employment Paragraph
Answer Key
Activities
Activity 1: Dramatization
Activity 2: Presentation
Activity 3: Art
Activity 4: Writing
Review
Key Points
Answer Key
CHAPTER 5 — COMPOUND SENTENCES
Grammar
Compound Sentence
Independent Clause
Conjunctions
Punctuation
Answer Key
Visualizing Pictures
Neighborhood Park
Jigsaw Puzzle
Answer Key
Reading
Topic 1: Exercise and Fitness
Topic 2: Education
Topic 3: Planning a Vacation
Topic 4: American Family Households
Answer Key
Listening
Topic 1: Fitness Center
Topic 2: School
Answer Key
Activities
Activity 1: Wordsearch
Activity 2: Compound Sentence/Simple Sentence Board Game
Review
Key Points
Answer Key
CHAPTER 6 — MODIFICATION
Grammar
Modifiers
Adjectives
Articles
Demonstrative Adjectives
Adverbs
Comparative and Superlative
Answer Key
Visualizing Pictures
A Living Room
Man Making Bed
At a Restaurant
Street Traffic
Answer Key
Reading
Topic 1: The Public Library
Topic 2: Fire Safety
Topic 3: Childproofing Your Home
Topic 4: Weekend Activities
Answer Key
Listening
Topic 1: Visiting a Friend
Topic 2: Getting Ready to Leave
Topic 3: Jamaican Vacation
Topic 4: Ordering Dinner
Answer Key
Activities
Activity 1: Restaurant
Activity 2: Personal Ad
Review
Key Points
Answer Key
Appendix A: Parts of Speech
Appendix B: Count and Non-Count Nouns
Appendix C: Prepositions
Appendix D: Pronouns
Appendix E: Linking Verbs
Appendix F: Subject/Verb Agreement
Appendix G: Perfect Tenses
Appendix H: Sentence Word Order
Appendix I: Tag Questions
Appendix J: Use of Articles A, An, and The
Appendix K: Adverbs
Appendix L: Comparatives
Appendix M: Doubling the Final Consonant
Glossary


Author Description


About Boguchwal Sherry
Sherry Boguchwal
ESL Skills Consultant
Manalapan, NJ
Dianne Ramdeholl
ESL Instructor
College of Staten Island - CUNY
Staten Island, NY
Johanna Pugni
ESL Skills Consultant
Flushing, NY
Linda C. Robbian
Instructor of Basic Skills
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC






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