English in Action Teacher's Manual [Paperback]

Wally Cirafesi (Author), Toni Summers (Author)

Book Description

Using the popular Total Physical Response (TPR) method of teaching, this action-packed, Bible-based curriculum equips anyone--even those with no teaching experience--to have a ministry through teaching English.

Students will learn conversational English and familiar Bible stories.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An effective way to help people learn English and a tremendous door to present the Good News of Jesus Christ." -- Ezequiel N. Romero, former Wycliffe Bible translator and pastor, Clifton, NJ

"Easy for anyone to use, even someone like me, who is not a teacher and by no means a linguist!" -- Sharon Merry, lay teacher, St. Paul, MN

"The kind of material a lay teacher can grasp and teach without trauma or frustration." -- Dr. Betty Sue Brewster, Assistant Professor of Language and Culture Learning, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA

From the Publisher

The worldwide demand to learn English provides a huge mission field for English-speaking Christians. English in Action is a totally unique program, building conversational English abilities through Bible stories. Thousands of people have learned English-and heard the Gospel of Christ-through this innovative resource.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; 2nd edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963827308
• ISBN-13: 978-0963827302
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars English in Action produces quick communication!, May 3, 2004

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Kikilee (Kentwood, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: English in Action Teacher's Manual (Paperback)

We used an earlier version of this manual in Siberia. I personally used it to lead two separate ESL classes weekly. I had never taught an ESL class prior to this experience.

Students learned through interaction with the teacher and each other. Some of the students spoke a little English, but the majority did not. This method of modeling while saying the word/s, then having the student repeat the process with the teacher, and then alone, enabled every student learn quickly.

This curriculum provides a placement test and has handouts and helps that are usable for copying: alphabet, numbers, days of the week, calendar, etc. It includes a prop list that proved to be very helpful. Also, there are lesson plans, teaching notes and much more. The lessons begin with the story of Adam and Eve and ends with the Empty Tomb.

At the end of our classes I wanted to test how well they understood the concepts, etc. The students (from 12 to 60+ years) were able to deduce and communicate in English what was meant by a Johnny Hart (wordless) cartoon that depicted a couple in white garments who had gotten stains (red) on their clothing. On the hill in the background were three crosses. When the woman took the soiled garment to the river below to wash it, the water turned red, but when she emerged from the water the garment was white. This was NOT PART OF THE REGULAR CURRICULUM, but of my own design.

* An excellent tool for teaching valuable, usable, and memorable English.
* Provides a great foundation for more advanced English learning.
* Enjoyable for both teacher and student!

I hope you enjoy using it as much as I did.