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Capital Cities of Australia is an easy-read, non-fiction title for adult and young adult English language learners in Australia.

It is part of a new paperback series, ‘Read about Australia’, which was requested by librarians.

The level is elementary/post beginner, but the books can be read by confident beginners. Each section has a full colour photograph of a city, and begins with the question, “Where am I?” plus some clues. When learners turn the page, they get the answer, with another spread and photos describing the capital city. 

The layout is designed for new migrants who are still dealing with the challenges of reading in a new language – and maybe a new script and new reading direction.

The back page has a link to online audio. Learners can also download fun worksheets to extend the learning experience at thebooknextdoor.com/Australia

These books are available from Australian language bookshops and library suppliers, and on Amazon worldwide. ISBN 9781922191809. You can see sample pages here.

Outback Australia is an easy-read, non-fiction title for adult and young adult English language learners in Australia.

It is part of a new EAL series, ‘Read about Australia’, which was requested by librarians.

The level is elementary/post beginner, but the books can be read by confident beginners. Each spread has a full colour photograph, and begins with a question, answered in a few paragraphs of spacious literacy-style text. What is a road train? What is a station? What is a shire?

The layout is designed for new migrants who are still dealing with the challenges of reading in a new language – and maybe a new script and new reading direction. Trialling suggests that this accessibility interests and motivates learners.

The back page has a link to online audio. Learners can also download fun worksheets to extend the learning experience at thebooknextdoor.com/Australia

The books are available from languages bookshops and library suppliers in Australia, and from Amazon worldwide. ISBN: 978-1-922191-83-0

Beach Icons of Australia is an easy-read, non-fiction title for adult and young adult English language learners in Australia.

It is part of a new series, ‘Read about Australia’, which was requested by librarians.

The level is elementary/post beginner, but the books can be read by confident beginners. Each spread has a full colour photograph, and a page that starts with a question: What is this?  The answers could be A No Swimming sign, Rock Fishing, or a sealion – but the emphasis is always on beach safety (and the text has been checked by a Surf Lifesaving representative). 

The layout is designed for new migrants who are still dealing with the challenges of reading in a new language – and maybe a new script and new reading direction.

The back page has a link to online audio. Learners can also download fun worksheets to extend the learning experience at thebooknextdoor.com/Australia

The books are available from Australian language bookshops and library suppliers, or on Amazon worldwide. ISBN: 978-1-922191-82-3