Instructional Materials

inlingua resources for the General Purpose Program

(GPP) in English, Spanish, French, German, & Italian

Note: Other languages (Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, etc.) use non-inlingua resources

Language Levels English

Spanish, French, German, & Italian

5 (Advanced Tasks) Units 1-15

4 (Advanced)

4A = Units 1-15 4B = Units 16-30

3 (High Intermediate)

3A = Units 1-15 3B = Units 16-30

2 (Low Intermediate)

2A = Units 1-15 2B = Units 16-30

1 (Beginner)

1A = Units 1-15 1B = Units 16-30

3 (High Intermediate)

Units 1-30

2 (Low Intermediate)

Units 1-30

1 (Beginner)

Units 1-30

Remember, the instructor’s goal is to help students reach fluency in the target language.

To use inlingua resources effectively in the classroom, you need to understand what is available and where to find them.

The inlingua Materials include the following components:

1. Trainer Resource Pack, including Resource Sheets

2. Student Book, including Communication Activities and CDs with

Listening Exercises

3. Student Exercise Workbook, including CDs with Listening

Exercises (except for GPP English 4 and 5)

4. Supplementary Listening CDs, with recordings of the dialogues

presented in the Student Book

5. Progress and Achievement Tests, to be administered after

completion of units 15 and 30 in the inlingua Student Book.

6. For English Only: the inlingua Online Learning (iOL) system

Using inlingua Resources Effectively

The Trainer Resource Pack

Sample Unit Overview from

the TRP

• The Trainer Resource Pack contains guidance for teaching the material in the 30 Units of each Level.

• At the beginning of each Unit, there is an Overview of the structures and vocabulary to be taught, language to be reviewed, tips for presentation, and resources available.

• Be sure to adequately prepare for each and every class that you teach with inlingua by carefully reviewing the Trainer Resource Pack and Student Book. All resources to be used for the lessons should be gathered as part of your preparation; including CDs and Resource Sheets.

• Be sure to keep the Trainer Resource Pack open at all times during your presentation of the lesson. If you find yourself having trouble thinking of how to present the material, use the dialogue boxes and suggested ways of presenting the material.

The Trainer Resource Pack (TRP)

Resource Sheets are available in the TRP and are meant to be used during Presentation, Practice, and Production .

Resource Sheets (RS)

Resource Sheets are designed to be reproduced and used as in- class activities. It is essential to use every RS available for each Unit.

The instructions and suggested uses for each RS are found in the Trainer Resource Pack (TRP); however, you can also use them in

your own creative way.

Resource Sheets keep students motivated because they are able to use language in new and realistic ways.

■ Talking points ■ Find someone who… ■ Questionnaires ■ Games ■ Cue cards ■ Quizzes and tests

■ Vocabulary practice ■ Problem solving exercises ■ Role plays ■ Grammar practice ■ Visuals and realia: charts, maps, diagrams, etc.

Resource Sheets include activities such as:

The inlingua Student Book

The inlingua Student Book Sample Vocabulary Summary and Progress Check

The solutions to Progress Checks are only found in the back of the TRP

Communication Activities (CA)

Found in the back of the Student Book, Communication Activities are visually-based, information-gap activities designed for students to use in in class in pairs, small groups, or one-on-one with the instructor.

Some of the Communication Activities are specifically designed

for pairs/small group work with separate parts (A and B) . The instructor should assign one student to part A and one student to Part B.

The instructions for Communication Activities are found in the Trainer Resource Pack for the Unit they correspond to. The number of the Communication Activity does not

necessarily match the Book Unit number. You will find the CA in the Overview of the Unit in the TRP.

Communication Activities (CA)

Sample Communication Activities (CA) from the Student Book

The instructor should use CA to facilitate the Presentation, Practice and Production stages of the lesson.

The inlingua Student Workbook

• In addition to the Student Book, students receive a Workbook for their personal use

• The instructor has access to copies in the center library

inlingua Listening CDs and Supplementary CDs

• Listening CDs are found in the back of the Student Book and/or Workbook

• Supplementary CDs are available upon request from the center administration

• We no longer use cassettes

Testing Materials: Placement Test Progress Test Achievement Test

• You will be given the student’s initial placement test result. After the first class, you need to confirm that the student is in the right level by speaking to the administration.

• You need to request a copy of the Progress or Achievement Test from the center administration a few days before you need to administer it.

• The instructions will be provided to you each time.

• These tests are administered during class and indicated on the pedagogical chart.

• Students must use the answer sheet, which is where you will indicate the final score.

• Submit the final scored answer sheet to the center administration.

inlingua Online Learning Website address = http://www.serverws4.com/fx/i_miami/

Your username and password are created once you are assigned to teach a student who will use the iOL system.

Username first initial of your first name and your full last name example: jsmith for John Smith

Password last six digits of your social security number, no hyphens

Features of the iOL system include: Level-specific Workbook Exercises Level-specific Learning Path Activities Vocabulary and Dictionary Grammar Book Results Tracking

Speaking and Listening Practice Reading and Writing Practice Customizable News Internal Messaging Useful Links

The instructor will assign appropriate iOL content for the student as well as evaluate the student’s progress on a regular basis.

Spanish

French

German

Italian