Four more Read about Australia books
At last! The second set of Read about Australia is finally out. This is the series that libraries asked for – non-fiction easy-read books with Australian content. I’ve had some lovely feedback from trialling teachers, and I hope your library users or classroom learners will enjoy them too. The new titles are: Amazing Animals of Australia The Bush in Australia … Continue reading
Read about Australia Activity: Outback Australia
A fun research activity for the Read about Australia book, Outback Australia. Continue reading
New Read about Australia series
I’ve always loved classes where you cut up a map of the Australian states and territories, and learners have to reassemble it, adding the capital cities…and of course talking about what goes where. There is just so much of Australia to learn about, and so many unexpected aspects… swimming dangers that aren’t just sharks, birds called a ‘bin chicken’, a … Continue reading
New resources coming soon
If you looked at the date of my last post, you might have wondered what was happening… I’m still writing and have new ESL/EAL resources coming soon. I must confess, I have had distractions. I’ve been creating more Unforgettable Notes books (my passion project of dementia-friendly reading books). I also had Long Service Leave, including a wonderful two months spent … Continue reading
At last! ESL Book Club books are now in paperback format
ESL Book Club paperbacks are now available They’re finally ready! After a little printing hiccup, I have paperbacks! Remind us what these are again? They’re Book Club books – stories designed to be read and discussed by learners of English, but with questions at the end of each chapter, rather than at the end of the book. The pdf versions … Continue reading
