Recommended Resources for the Young Learner

Carolyn Graham, Oxford University Press, 2002

The best of the classic Jazz Chants, along with an exciting collection of new chants. Available from Amazon.

 

 

Ritsuko Nakata, Oxford University Press, 2007

Bigger, brighter and better than ever, Let's Go, 3rd Edition, is a series for children who are just beginning their study of English. It combines a carefully controlled, grammar-based syllabus with practical language. Functional dialogues, interactive games, and pair work activities foster a lively and motivating classroom environment.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Play N’ Talk (series)

Gordana Petricic, Pro Lingua Associates, 1985

The "Inspiration" to help little children learn to read and understand; To be able to communicate and overcome the fustrations of being inarticulate.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

The Junior Files (series)

Elite Olshtain, Alta Books Publishers, 1996

Available from Amazon.

 

 

Vanessa Reilly, Oxford University Press, 1997

This book provides ideas and advice for teachers who are asked to teach English to young children (3-6 years). It offers a variety of activities such as games, songs, drama, stories, and art and craft, which follow sound educational principles. It includes photocopiable pages.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Sarah Phillips, Oxford University Press, 1994

This book ciontains guidance for teachers who are new to young learners, and ideas and materials for a wide variety of language practice activities, including art and crafts, drama, games, storytelling, and songs. This book is intended for teachers of English as a foreign language.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Vocalis Ltd., 2002

A fun, sing-along video is offered with highlighted English words and music of America's favorite songs, such as Home on the Range, This Old Man and If You're Happy to be played in the classroom, a group setting, a party or just at home with friends.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Randy & Charlene Littlefield, Inc. BadHairCut Productions, 2005

This DVD is packed with 9 creative songs that add variety and joy to the learning experience. Each song covers a different topic such as family, animals, alphabet, emergency and 911 skills, foods, U.S. patriotism and much more.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

EuroTalk, 2003

A program for immediate language learners, Asterix English teaches English by presenting the cartoon story of Asterix the Gaul and his son, bringing it to life on your computer. Join Asterix, Obelix, Getafix and friends in am action-packed cartoon strip. You can watch the adventure unfold, record yourself speaking the part of your favorite character, or test your language skills with an interactive quiz.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Global Software Publishing, 2007

This combination of fun game show format exercises, relatable and friendly program hosts and cleverly structured interactive lesson plans, turns the difficult and illogical rules of English into interesting, challenging and transforming tools to build your language muscles!  Available from Amazon.

 

 

EuroTalk, 2007

Primarily aimed to meet the requirements of children from 4-12, this package has proved popular with adults too! The beautiful illustrations will improve your whole family's language skills with various words and phrases. With its 3 main options; learn, games and record, Vocabulary Builder is intuitive enough for children to use and enjoy on their own.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

PCI Education, 2008

This fun, interactive game designed to strengthen language arts skills through drill and reinforcement activities. The player maneuvers an avatar- the Muncher- around a game board filled with words and letters. The player must select or "munch" the correct answers, as directed by the prompt. The goal is to "munch" as many correct answers as possible to generate points.  Available from Amazon.