Our World is a new primary series in British English. It uses fun and fascinating National Geographic content and stunning images to give young learners the essential language, skills, and knowledge they need to understand their world.
Our World Starter can be used before Our World Level 1, and is for young learners with no previous exposure to English. It is designed to give learners the basic skills for learning the language, including:
• Understanding basic vocabulary in context
• Comprehending simple content concepts
• Developing phonemic awareness for the sounds of English, and
• Recognizing and writing the alphabet and simple words.
Key Features:
• Language presentation and practice
• Chants and games
• Listening and speaking activities
• A reading/story for every unit
• 8 pages of introductory writing practice
• Free online resources
National Geographic Learnings mission is to bring the world to the classroom and the classroom to life. With our English language programs, students learn about their world by experiencing it. Through our partnerships with National Geographic and TED, they develop the language and skills they need to be successful global citizens and leaders. Lesley has been teaching (students) and writing ELT materials of all levels for over thirty years. Lesley hopes that by involving students in their learning throughout Impact, they will be interested, engaged and motivated every step of the way. Lesley has conducted educational workshops all over Asia, The United States, Central and South America, and Turkey. She earned her Masters in Teaching from The School for International Training in Vermont.
