Success Publications is pleased to introduce the new book, “Spanish to Practical English” by Carol Morter. This bilingual book with free podcast is written by a retired ELL teacher and her adult students. The book is titled “Practical” for a reason. It helps new immigrants tackle the challenges of living in a new country. In addition to life skills, it includes a large section on occupations- Restaurants, Landscaping, Construction and Housekeeping. Not just vocabulary words, students incorporate their real-life experiences. It is valuable to students and helps employers and government agencies meet the needs of immigrants. More importantly, it is a great teaching tool for nonprofits.
Volunteer Teacher Focuses on Students’ Needs
Morter is a volunteer teacher at the Latino Community Association. She could not find a book that addressed the needs of recent immigrant adult learners. She explained that writing the book was easy and hard at the same time. The students’ input determined the direction of the book, then subsequent classes became the editors. The book was revised and reorganized many times.
Morter said students won’t learn by reading a boring book that is a ‘wall of words.’ She hired a graphic designer to visually convey critical topics to Language Learners. Additionally, she employed a professional narrator to read sections of the book so students can practice pronunciation. The book is based on conversation, not grammar.
Educational Coordinator Raves About Book
Brent Walters, Educational Coordinator, sums it up. “This book is a lifeline. It is a ‘How to’ for teaching English Second Language. Our teachers are volunteers. They don’t want to make lesson plans. Additionally, the book and podcast offer students flexibility when it comes to studying.” He goes on to say the strategy of combining practical content, excellent visual presentation and expressive narration has made this book a winner.
“Spanish to Practical English” will be featured at the International Book Fair located in Guadalajara, Mexico from November 24- December 3, 2023. It is available at local bookstores. It can also be found at Amazon in both Kindle and hardcopy.
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Contact Person: Carol Morter
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Phone: 512-948-1982
Country: United States
Website: Spanish2PracticalEnglish.com