This interactive session highlights practical strategies and activities that boost engagement and literacy. Participants will gain adaptable techniques to support student progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
About This Session
Description
Discover how Ellii’s Adult Literacy First Five series develops confidence and foundational language skills in beginning-level adult ESL learners. This interactive session highlights practical strategies and classroom activities that foster student engagement and literacy development.
Participants will gain adaptable techniques to support learners’ progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
What we'll cover:
In this interactive session, participants will explore practical strategies and tools for supporting beginning-level adult ESL learners through engaging, literacy-focused instruction.
Participants will:
- Explore Ellii’s Adult Literacy First Five series for pre- and low-beginner learners
- Identify key principles of teaching adult literacy learners, including early production and low-pressure output
- Practice three adaptable, classroom-ready strategies that promote engagement and language development
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This session is sponsored by Ellii.
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Presenter
Kylie VanderMeulen
Lead Teacher Trainer
Ellii
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Kylie is the Lead Teacher Trainer at Ellii, where she supports teachers and administrators in making the most of Ellii’s resources. With years of experience as an ESL instructor and program administrator, she brings a deep understanding of both the day-to-day realities and broader challenges in adult education.
Kylie is passionate about helping educators create interactive, engaging lessons that motivate learners and make a lasting impact.
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