Slide 4 Reading and Adult Themes

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Narration

Once learners begin working with the drill words, we can start putting those words to work.

Each drill includes a collection of read-aloud sentences using the words the learner has been practising. These show the learner how a familiar word can function inside a sentence — and an audio button lets them listen before trying the sentence themselves.

The sentences were written with adult learners in mind, and as learners move through the drills, the sentence structures gradually become more complex.

But we don't want learners to be limited to specially prepared reading material. Each drill also points toward everyday adult reading — things like addressing an envelope, following a recipe, or preparing for a driver's exam.

Before tackling that material, learners can preview some of the vocabulary they're likely to encounter. These theme words are often longer, multisyllable words, so they come with the same kinds of support: definitions, audio, and read-aloud sentences.

And there's one more way to explore these themes. Each drill includes an original short composition, along with ideas a coach can use to turn that reading into a lesson.

So the drill words become a starting point. From there, learners can move into sentences, broader vocabulary, and real adult reading.