Description:
Real English is designed for contextual, skill-based and activity-oriented language learning. Following the National Education Policy recommendations, this series focuses on learning outcomes, and is equipped with exercises that make learning experiential and competency based. With a comprehensive language-learning package, Real English trains learners to use English confidently for academic purposes and social interaction. The unique pedagogic approach of the series helps learners achieve both functional knowledge of English and a deep understanding of its linguistic structures. The carefully graded exercises present varying levels of challenge aimed at different learning styles and abilities.
Key Features:
ENGAGING TEXT:
A rich and representative selection of classic and contemporary literature including stories, folk tales, biographies, episodes from history, real stories, factual writing, plays, poems and rhymes
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Reading and comprehension
- Pronunciation
- Literary appreciation
- Creativity
- Thematic and general vocabulary
- Listening
- Functional and creative writing
- Collaboration
- Grammar and usage
- Speaking
- Critical thinking
- Exploratory learning
ENGLISH FOR LIFE:
Interdisciplinary and co-curricular themes and exercises imparting holistic learning, values and life skills.
AGILE LEARNING:
The unique NEP-focused Agile Learning approach used to teach grammar and vocabulary marks a refreshing departure from the conventional practice and assessment methods in textbooks. Core concepts and learning outcomes have been built into individual and group activities that require learners to interact, explore, visualize, collaborate and share.
About the Author:
The late Brinder Aulakh was a teacher trainer and materials producer. She developed materials for teaching phonetics, grammar and methodology for primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Her publications include Teaching Nursery Rhymes and A Remedial Grammar for Primary School Teachers and numerous articles on ELT. She was a director of the Regional Institute of English, Chandigarh. Her qualifications included M.A. English (Delhi), M.A. Linguistics (Delhi), M.A. Applied Linguistics (Reading, UK), M.Phil. Semiotics (Paris), B.Ed. (Punjab), PGCTE (CIEFL, Hyderabad), PGDTE (CIEFL, Hyderabad), Cert. English Language (Rajasthan & British Council), Cert. Linguistics, Statistics and ELT (UGC & Mysore).
