Teach Language to Beginners Using the Lexical Approach.
Most beginner courses start with grammar rules and isolated word lists, then wonder why learners still can't say anything useful. This book takes a different route. Built on the lexical approach, it teaches English the way fluent speakers actually store it: in chunks, the ready-made phrases and expressions that let a beginner order a coffee, ask for directions, and introduce themselves from the very first lesson.
What you'll get from this book:
- Fifty ready-to-teach activities, organised into a natural learning arc from first encounter to free production that follow the lexical approach
- A short, readable introduction that explains the lexical approach and how to teach a chunk, with no jargon to wade through
- A consistent, time-saving format for every activity: aim, time, materials, target language, procedure, variations, and a teacher's note
- Low-prep, low-resource lessons that work in large classes, one-to-one, and online
- Variations and teaching tips that flag exactly what makes each activity succeed
- Fun classroom ideas that are ideal for A1-A2 learners.
- Topic-flexible activities you can adapt to any beginner lesson, from shopping to greetings to directions
After a clear, practical introduction to the lexical approach, you get 50 classroom-ready activities, each laid out the same way so you can pick one up and teach it in minutes. No special equipment, no lengthy preparation, just a board, some cards, and language your lower-level English learners can use straight away.
Whether you're a new teacher or an experienced one looking to move beyond grammar drills, this book gives you everything you need to get beginners speaking real, natural English right away.
