USING EVERYDAY ENGLISH in Brazil!



Alex Lowchinoscy is beginning an English language outreach in Brazil and asked permission to use the new curriculum, Using Everyday English, book 1-"Today!" I had no idea how large his class was, but it looks as if he is well on his way in promoting English through his church outreach ministry.



Book 3, "Tomorrow!" is completed and in field test mode, or "proof reading copy" mode for any of you who are wanting to use it and help us field-test it.

The appendix and addendem list all the verb forms and a list of all the games we enjoy playing. Included are the music lyrics and scores so if people from other countries are not familiar with our music, such as, "He has the whole world in His hands" or "the Hokey Pokey", they will have the written scores to be able to play it. Also, I intend to have all the music added onto the internet for downloading so anyone can listen to it.



I am grateful to our Lord for accomplishing all this enthusiasm. I want you to celebrate God's goodness, too. There's still more to do -- training video and special speech reproduction video for sound reproduction for those having difficulty with so many English sounds.

Fresno Training for Punjabi speakers

Last weekend in January, I led a 11 hour tutor-training workshop in Fresno, California at NorthPointe Church. There were 6 trainees and 4 Punjabi Sikhs who attended. Again we used the first book of Using Everyday English, "TODAY!" Don Fisher, Kim Gratson were great hosts and even though the clouds covered the San Joaquin Valley, there was plenty of "sun" inside our training room! God is slowly...making His message known in this resistent language group. They, like so many other ethnic groups, have difficulty assimilating into American culture. It's hard to let go of the old country. So, our best hope is the second or third generation as they have no experience of being in India. God is showing His love and grace through faithful loving Christians who have embraced these folks.

The picture to the right are the ladies pronouncing explosive letter sounds like 't' and 'p'. Always a good laugh and lots of fun.

I have said in the past the enormous importance of Clap the Stress

drills that help English learners (students) sense the music of our

language...probably even more important than grammar points or word placement.