{"id":6090,"date":"2017-10-30T06:28:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T10:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=6090"},"modified":"2020-10-01T12:10:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:10:56","slug":"online-english-courses-for-elementary-esl-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2017\/10\/30\/online-english-courses-for-elementary-esl-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"Online English Courses for Elementary ESL Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to expand our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2016\/11\/23\/learn-english-with-transparent-language-online\/\">English language offerings<\/a> to reach younger learners. ESL students in grades 3-5 will love our Elementary Conversations in English Course.<\/p>\n<p>Elementary Conversations in English is uniquely suited to guide elementary school students along a fun and effective English language learning journey. The course focuses on facilitating natural conversations among students, their families, their teachers, and their friends.<\/p>\n<p>Over three levels, learners will encounter common topics, functional grammar, integrated culture, and everyday dialogues, all along a fun central storyline that connects the students&#8217; lives with their English learning experience. In natural, kid-friendly language, this course covers topics like describing yourself and your life, talking to family, going to school, hanging out with friends, going to the doctor, getting around town, and making new friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course consists of 3 levels, each with 10 units. Each unit contains 2 lessons: one grammar-focused and one conversation- and culture-focused. The course includes 30 original reading passages (conversations, monologues, etc.), 30 sets of relevant, kid-appropriate grammar activities, and 18 cultural topics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alphabet:<\/strong> The course begins with an introduction to the English alphabet. Students put the alphabet into action by practicing with example words geared toward kids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6091\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-alphabet.jpg\" alt=\"elementary esl alphabet\" width=\"673\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-alphabet.jpg 986w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-alphabet-350x203.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-alphabet-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conversations:<\/strong> Each conversation shows common exchanges between elementary school students and their families and friends, and the dialogues are read by actual American kids. In the \u201cGetting Ready for School\u201d unit, Henry describes his morning routine, including having breakfast with his family.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6092\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-conversation-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"elementary esl conversations\" width=\"723\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-conversation-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-conversation-350x208.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-conversation-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-conversation.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grammar: <\/strong>Grammar concepts\u2014ranging from using conjunctions and pronouns to forming tenses and giving commands\u2014are explained in a friendly, encouraging tone. Instructive activities give learners a chance to truly demonstrate mastery. In the \u201cGetting Ready for School\u201d unit, students learn to identify and give commands, like those Henry receives from his mother during his morning routine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6094\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"elementary esl grammar\" width=\"729\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-350x209.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture: <\/strong>Learners also get to practice their vocabulary comprehension and get to know more about life in the United States through culture activities. In \u201cGetting Ready for School\u201d, learners explore typical American breakfasts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6093\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-culture-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"elementary esl culture\" width=\"745\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-culture-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-culture-350x192.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-culture-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-culture.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each level of the Elementary Conversations in English course requires approximately 20 hours of independent study. To help teachers or homeschool parents incorporate all elements of the course, we provide a detailed\u00a0Scope and Sequence document and an Instructor Handbook to aid with lesson planning and\u00a0suggested in-class activities to get kids actively using their new language skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For native Spanish-speaking youngsters learning English, a paired Spanish version&#8211;Ingles fundamental para hispanohablantes\u2014is also available.<\/strong> To boost learners\u2019 English vocabulary, this version also includes 1,600 vocab items, divided into 5-6 vocab-focused lessons in each unit.<\/p>\n<p>In the paired version, we also include a Student Workbook with additional original vocabulary and grammar activities to\u00a0reinforce comprehension, reading, and writing skills, plus an answer key included in the Instructor Handbook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6095\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-spanish-vocab.jpg\" alt=\"elementary esl for spanish\" width=\"787\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-spanish-vocab.jpg 915w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-spanish-vocab-350x205.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-spanish-vocab-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/libraries\/find-transparent-language-online.html\">Find a library near you<\/a> that offers free access to Transparent Language Online, including these new courses.<\/h5>\n<h5>None close by? Print this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/home\/docs\/transparent-language-online-libraries-datasheet.pdf\">info card<\/a>\u00a0and bring it to your local librarians to let them know you\u2019re interested, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\">sign up for the free trial!<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-350x209.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"elementary esl grammar\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-350x209.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/10\/elementary-english-course-grammar.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>We are thrilled to expand our English language offerings to reach younger learners. ESL students in grades 3-5 will love our Elementary Conversations in English Course. Elementary Conversations in English is uniquely suited to guide elementary school students along a fun and effective English language learning journey. 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