Through Reading
Learning English As A Second Language
By Glenn and Diane Davis
Learning ESL [English as a second language] can be very challenging. English has almost 1 million words in its vocabulary, many of which are borrowed from other languages. The good news is that about 90% of English words are phonetic or have large phonetic parts. Reading English as a second language becomes much easier when you know all the rules. We are the only program I know of which teaches all the phonetic rules. [To see the things we teach that very few others do, read this article by our founder, Cliff Ponder.]
Help Reading English As A Second Language
While we do not teach English from the beginning, we can help students with basic English communication skills to build on them and improve their reading ability. Our course will help them pronounce words correctly and develop proficient reading skills. For example, native English speakers often automatically know which of the three sounds 'ed' makes at the end of a word, but this can be confusing for those learning English. We have a rule that our students learn to tell them when 'ed' will make each of its sounds. There is also a helpful rule to know when 'C' will copy 'S' and when it will copy 'K.' This is important because 'C' is in almost one-fourth of English words!
The correct pronunciation of English words is vital for anyone working in an English-speaking environment. For example, those who have moved to North America but have poor speaking skills often find it more challenging to get jobs. Even those who work outside English-speaking countries and deal with English speakers would greatly benefit from our course. [Companies that employ ESL people would also benefit from having their employees take our course.]
A lot of information available on the Internet is written in English. Being a proficient English reader can enrich a person's life and open up new opportunities.
Don't miss out! On average, our course only takes 60 hours of instruction. Discover what you need to take our course as an ESL student over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Sign up for our course now.
Diane Davis is a Reading Specialist focused on phonics instruction and helping parents support children as they learn to read. With more than 20 years of experience, she has helped over 100 students build stronger reading foundations and confidence. Readers are welcome to explore Diane’s testimonial page. In her free time, she enjoys reading Christian romance and suspense novels.