TPR/ Natural Approach
As an ESL/Foreign Language Teacher Trainer for the last 21 years, I have often been asked about proper materials to successfully implement the TPR and Natural Approaches. I am happy to share these with you. I hasten to let you know beforehand that every one of these books has been tested in the classroom. Either I personally have found each of these successful, or I have observed teachers using these successfully. Each of these has been proven to be outstanding. These books are user-friendly, providing activities that are full of fun, and EACH ONE WORKS!!

I have been careful to indicate the level of each work. This refers to the LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL, NOT THE GRADE LEVEL. To be more specific:

Level II -- Going from Listening Comprehension, and making the transition to Speaking, Reading, and Writing. activities.

Level III --Intermediate Speaking, Reading and Writing Activities, and for those in ESL, Content Area Instruction (Academic Subject Matter teaching) in the 2nd Language.

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Level 2
Teaching ENGLISH (& FOREIGN lANGUAGE)as a Second Language:
Accelerating Achievement in Speaking, Reading, and Writing
{Level 2}
Many teachers are aware of the T.P.R. (Total Physical Response) Approachas an outstanding introductory approach to the teaching of language. This book, compiled by Berty Segal Cook, was created to answer the oft-repeated question, " How do you go beyond the basics and effectively develop ORAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ?" This book has been designed to answer that question in practical terms. It will give you a strong understanding of the key elements in accelerating the oral and written language proficiency of your ESL students. It will give you new ideas, a new perspective, and help you proceed with confidence in your classroom. It contains:
* A guided Speaking program that is highly motivating and successful

* Samples of the transfer from the Imperative to Present, Past, and Future Tenses

* Samples of NATURAL APPROACH reading activities

* Suggestions as to when to introduce Grammar    * 28 Writing Activities

* Examples of Early and Intermediate Reading and Writing experiences

* Sample tests-Levels 1 & 2

New reduced price $15.99

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English In Action for Adults and Teens {Levels 1 & 2}     By L. Francois

A useful resource book for ESL /Foreign Language teachers of ALL LANGUAGES.

It is a COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING GUIDE with TPR/Natural Approach lesson plans for teachers of ESL and F.L. beginning Jr.and Sr. High and Adult students

Contains:    *Lesson Plans   *Oral Comprehension tests   
      CLASSDROOM MANAGENMENT IDEAS
*Mastery check log    *Ideas for multi-level instruction        

$20.99

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Learning Another Language Through Actions   {Levels 1 & 2}   by Dr. James J. Asher

Demonstrates step-by step how to apply TPR to help children and adults acquire another language without stress. More than 150 hours of classroom -tested TPR lessons that can be adapted to teaching any language. Answers 175 of the most often asked questions about TPR. Summary of 20 years of research with his Total Physical Response Explains why TPR works.....Easy to understand

$21.00

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Instructor’s Notebook: How to Apply TPR for Best Results   {Levels 1, 2 & 3}  By Ramiro Garcia 

Ramiro Garcia has successfully applied these TPR methods in his High School and adult language classes for 20 years.
*4 NEW chapters in the Triple Expanded Second Edition.    * Speaking, Reading, and Writing
*How to Create your own TPR lessons    *Over 200 TPR scenarios for beginning and advanced students
*TPR games for all age groups    *TPR Testing for all skills including oral proficiency
*In this illustrated book, Ramiro shares the tips and tricks that he has discovered in using TPR with 100s of students.
Usable with foreign language, ESL, & sign language of the deaf.

$19.00

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Instructor’s Notebook: TPR Homework Exercises    By Ramiro Garcia 

Levels 1 , 2 , &3      (Sequel to Instructor’s Notebook :How to Apply TPR)               
*Contains humorous cartoon strips which help students acquire language , ANY target language through:
Listening comprehension activities (level 1)
Reading and speaking activities (level 2)
Picture descriptions (creative writing) (level 3)
*useful for: homework exercises &"catch up " exercises for those who have missed 1 or more classes
*useful for reviewing classroom TPR experience at home.

$15.00

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Live Action English {Level 2} by C. Seely & L. Romijn.

Live Action French, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese-- $14.99

*Excellent with students of all ages in high beginning, intermediate and multi-level classes .

*Contains 67 lively " happenings" (series of commands-story situation)

*Features a thorough Guide for Teachers

*ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR VERB WORK

*Produces a real satisfaction in communicating in the new language .

English $12.99

Live Action French, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese-- $14.99

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Fluency Through TPR Story Telling   {Levels 1 & 2}   by Blaine Ray and Contee Seely

Keep your students fascinated. Enjoy watching them develop true fluency. A thorough description of Blaine Ray's TPR Storytelling method, this book shows what to do step-by-step along the way through middle school & 4 years of high school .

It shows how to :
*Teach vocabulary so that it sticks.
*Use mini stories to increase retension and interest.
*Get students to create and tell their own stories
*Get students to learn to speak and write with correct grammar so that it sounds right (instead of by rules).
*Use "freewriting" to develop fluency and improve accuracy in both writing and speaking.
*Find and utilize reading selections that really grab your students, to expand vocabulary and develop accuracy in production.

$19.99

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Levels 2 & 3 ( For teachers of Jr.and Sr. High students)


Putting it Together, TPRS for English Language Learners.

by E. Skelton and D. Milligan
Putting it Together TPRS for English Language Learners.

Putting it Together Teacher's Guide. By E. Skelton and D. Milligan
  • Comprehensive Curriculum for teaching adult English Language Learners basic competencies including consumer economics, health, community, employment, and housing.
  • Includes suggested gestures, questions, commands and mini-scenarios for each target vocabulary phrase
  • contains complete daily lesson plans, cultural connections and additional activities for each lesson, an appendix with adult appropriate language games, and a complete list of target phrases.
  • appropriate for high school and adult beginning to low intermediate English Language Learners

$38.00


Putting It Together Student Book, by E. Skelton and D. Milligan
  • The Student Book is divided into 10 chapters based on the adult competencies of consumer economics, health, community, housing, and employment
  • Includes 45 stories with 4 block pictures, reading passages, comprehension checks and writing exercises.
  • Appropriate for beginning to low intermediate high school and adult English Language Learners

$18.00

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Level 3

Linking The ESL Student To The Mainstream {Level 3}

This unique book was designed to meet the needs of teachers working with intermediate level students in grades 3-12. It provides practical answers, methods and guidelines for teaching Subject Matter in the 2nd language to students who have intermediate English language proficiency.

It includes:
*A review of the early stages of language acquisition
*A series of strategies which encourage cooperative learning and teach the process of Group Interaction and increase English language proficiency.
*Interactive, experiential techniques which promote concept and development.
*Outstanding methods for providing students content area.
*Instruction in the 2nd language and accelerating Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)
*Specific guidelines for successful lessons.
*Sample lessons you can use immediately in your own classroom

$14.99

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