Learn language naturally!With over 1000 hand-drawn images, this user-friendly guide introduces learners to vocabulary naturally, without the hassle of translation. The Wordless Language Learning Guide is an image based curriculum that guides learners and their language host through the most elementary of concepts in any language.
Apart from the introduction in English, there are no written words in this book. Making it "wordless". Concepts are shared through the spoken word of the teacher (language host).
Inspired by the Growing Participator Approach, this book uses a sequence of images to guide language teachers (hosts) and their learners through the essentials of a their new language. By the completion of this book the learner should have and elementary (A1) understanding of the new language. They will be able to perform basic tasks such and greeting peopleBuying essentials at the marketExpressing their feelingsDescribing simple scenesIntroducing their familyDescribing the weatherThe Wordless Language Learning Guide is a great teaching tool and can be used to coach individuals or teach small classes. It was developped for travellers who want to learn oral languages, making it the perfect tool for working on listening and speaking skills.
Required: A language host. This book is a tool for learning language. Without someone who speaks the language desired, this book is just a pretty collection of images.
Paul has lived and worked internationally as a Human Resource Development Consultant in Jordan, France, Senegal and Tunisia. Passionate about language, he has studied and speaks French, Wolof and Tunisian Arabic.
Throughout his experience learning language, he realized he was missing a tool. After studying Tunisian Derja using the GPA method, he realized the missing piece was a self-led image based curriculum. A tool that can be used by itself or alongside formal language study programs to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.
After a year of development, he created his first book: The Wordless Language Learning Guide . A book that packages his language learning experience into a format that everyone can use!
Subsequently, he developed several other language learning tools that are available for language learners and teachers around the world. You can check them out on his website .
He has an MA in Adult Learning from The Ohio State University and a Bachelors in Cross-Cultural Education from Toccoa Falls College.