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Sample Lesson Excerpt from Beginning English for Adults
This fundamental skill forms the building block of literacy, serving as the entry point into the world of reading and writing. It’s the initial step in anyone’s journey to decoding the written word, transforming abstract symbols into meaningful language.”
——-www.advancedMoms.com
Since the alphabet is often taught and learned in early childhood education, beginning adult ESL learners are often surprised to see it is one of the first things taught in beginning ESL courses. Adults need to be taught differently than children.
First we will review adult alphabet flash cards covering all 26 letters of the alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase.
Then we subdivide the alphabet into consonants and vowels emphasizing the long and short vowel pronunciations. To get an immediate familiarity with consonants and vowels we look at short, 3-letter CVC words.
“The Importance of Learning the Alphabet: Laying the Foundation for English Success:
Alphabet knowledge, at its core, is far more than just memorizing a sequence of letters. It involves the ability to recognize and name both uppercase and lowercase letters, discerning their shapes and sounds in various contexts.This fundamental skill forms the building block of literacy, serving as the entry point into the world of reading and writing. It’s the initial step in anyone’s journey to decoding the written word, transforming abstract symbols into meaningful language.”
——-www.advancedMoms.com
Since the alphabet is often taught and learned in early childhood education, beginning adult ESL learners are often surprised to see it is one of the first things taught in beginning ESL courses. Adults need to be taught differently than children.
First we will review adult alphabet flash cards covering all 26 letters of the alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase.
Then we subdivide the alphabet into consonants and vowels emphasizing the long and short vowel pronunciations. To get an immediate familiarity with consonants and vowels we look at short, 3-letter CVC words.
