I Speak English

by Ruth Johnson Colvin

Excellent sources for Literacy Tutors. A guide to teaching English to adult language learners, this researched-based revision focuses language learning on real-life experiences, and regards teaching and learning as collaborative activities. Includes a chapter on technology that explores the use of smartphones, tablets, and the internet, plus a learner profile sheet to help instructors focus on the needs of individual students.
* integrates the four language components: reading, writing, listening, and speaking,
* respects students as individuals with cultural differences,
* explores the use of technology with English language learners, and
* provides a learner profile sheet to help you focus on the needs of individual students.
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255 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1980

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

The rating is provisional, because I haven't actually used it yet: it was my textbook for literacy tutor training at the Jersey City Public Library. I can say that it's well organized, clearly written, and informative: it lays out a lot of practical approaches, techniques, and things to keep in mind when teaching English to speakers of other languages.

[Sherry]

I read this book because I've just become an ESL facilitator and will have two students. This book is the reference material provided as part of that program. It provides a good overview of almost everything one would need to know to understand the functions of learning English, how to facilitate learning through lesson plans, various activities and focusing on what the learner is interested in being able to do (goals/objectives). There is a great section on websites and other resources. It is written in an interesting manner and reminds the facilitator to respect the needs of the learner.

[Anna Latimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful book for teachers of English as a second language.