Zero Prep Activities for Beginners (Paperback)

Michal Marell

ISBN 10: 0866475826 / ISBN 13: 9780866475822

Published by Pro Lingua Learning, 2023

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Paperback. Zero Prep Activities for Beginners is a transformative guide for teachers of any language looking to increase learning and engagement while decreasing preparation time. Every activity is specifically developed for low-level students, which makes this an uniquely targeted and time-saving resource for instructors who have the exciting responsibility of teaching new learners of a language. The revised second edition of this classic time-saving book features newly added activities for todays language classroom and includes adaptations throughout the book for online/remote instruction. Over 160 pages of activities are divided by language skill into teacher-friendly chapters (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar). Every activity is clearly presented with the level, aim, materials and step-by-step procedures for both in-person and online delivery. A transformative guide for teachers of any language looking to increase learning and engagement while decreasing preparation time. Every activity is specifically developed for low-level students, which makes this an uniquely targeted and time-saving resource for instructors who have the responsibility of teaching new learners of a language. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Zero Prep Activities for Beginners (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pro Lingua Learning
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0866475826
• ISBN 13: 9780866475822
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Zero Prep Activities for Beginners is an essential classroom companion for teachers who want to energize beginning-level language learners without spending hours on lesson planning. This newly revised second edition provides a wealth of ready-to-use activities specifically designed for low-level students— those just starting to build confidence with a new language. Each activity is simple to set up, highly interactive, and adaptable for both in-person and online classes. Organized by skill area— Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar— the book gives teachers everything they need to create dynamic, student-centered lessons that foster comprehension, participation, and joy in learning. Clear instructions outline the level, aim, materials, and procedures for each task, making it easy to use on the spot. Whether you teach English or another language, Zero Prep Activities for Beginners offers an entire toolkit for helping students communicate from day one.

Features Over 160 pages of low-level activities organized by skill: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar Designed specifically for beginner and literacy-level learners of any language Step-by-step procedures with level, aim, materials, and timing clearly stated Adaptable for both in-person and online/remote instruction Encourages communication, confidence, and participation from new learners Ideal for quick warm-ups, lesson fillers, or full-class activities Supports teachers of English and other world languages at the beginner level Similar Titles from Pro Lingua Learning Zero Prep Activities for All Levels Conversation Strategies Surveys for Conversation TalkAbouts The Great Big Bingo Book

About the Author

Michal Marell teaches ESL at Montgomery College, the oldest and largest community college in the state of Maryland, USA. She specializes in remote/online education and is a leader in developing distance learning and hybrid ESL course formats. Natalie Hess, PhD, has authored and co-authored numerous ESL textbooks and teacher resource books, as well as many articles on linguistic, pedagogical, and literary issues. Natalie taught for most of her career at the University of Arizona. Jan Herron gave up a career as a librarian because she became fascinated with the idea of teaching English as a Second Language. She got her MA in ESL in 1992 and is now an expert teacher of beginners. Laurel Pollard has been a language teacher and teacher educator for 40 years. She has taught ESL classes and graduate courses at the University of Arizona and teacher education courses in Mexico, Japan, Chile, Jordan, and Kazakhstan.