Introduction

The EnglishConnect workbook is designed to be used as a companion resource to EnglishConnect 1 for Learners. The purpose of this workbook is to help you develop your English skills and increase your faith through activities and stories. It will also help you practice the vocabulary and structures for each of the EnglishConnect lessons in all four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each lesson in the workbook is divided into the following sections listed below.

Conversation(s)

Each lesson starts with one or more conversations. The purpose is to introduce the vocabulary, topic, and structures in the lesson and to promote listening and reading comprehension. Each “Conversation” section follows this same pattern:

1. Listen. Listen to the entire conversation.

2. Listen and repeat. Listen to the conversation line by line, and repeat aloud what you hear.

3. Write the missing word. Write the words that are missing from the conversation. Choose from the words given in the box.

4. Read aloud. Read the conversation aloud to practice speaking.

5. Answer the questions (not included in every lesson). This part checks your comprehension of the conversation.

Activities 2–8

The number of activities varies with each lesson. These activities include grammar charts; reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities; and stories. Follow the instructions for each part of an activity. For the listening activities, refer to the corresponding activity number and letter in the audio recording—for example, “Activity 2B.” For the speaking activities, remember to speak aloud. You may check your answers in the “Answer Key” in the back of this book.

Practice Partner Instructions

This section is designed to help you practice speaking English using what you have learned in the lesson. Working with a partner, review the “Vocabulary” in the back of this book and do the activities in this section. Say as much as you can for each activity. Use this time to really work on speaking English.

Expansion Activities

These stories and activities are designed to expand your abilities to read, listen, speak, and write in English and to help increase your faith in Jesus Christ. Each “Expansion Activities” section is built around an inspirational story. For this section, do the following:

1. Learn the vocabulary. Learn the meaning of the vocabulary words and phrases given in this section before you read the story. This will help you prepare to read the story as well as help you understand key words and phrases in the story.

2. Listen. Listen to each section of the story. You may do this as many times as you need.

3. Read aloud. Read the story aloud to practice reading and pronunciation and to help you understand the story. You might want to listen to the story again and read along.

4. Learn the vocabulary. This vocabulary is to help you understand the scriptures and quotes that accompany the story. Learn the meaning of the vocabulary words and phrases given before you study the scriptures and quotes.

5. Read aloud. To practice reading and pronunciation, be sure to read the scriptures and quotes aloud several times.

6. Ponder. These questions are designed to help you think about the principle being taught in the story. Take time to ponder them. You might want to write down your answer to the question or questions.

7. Write. For this section you will do a writing activity designed to help you apply the principle of the story.

8. Speak. For this section you will do a speaking activity designed to help you expound on the story you have read and the principle you have learned. Such activities include retelling the story, telling a related personal experience, or sharing insights and related goals with others.

Key to the Instructions in this Workbook

The following table shows the instructions that are commonly used in this workbook. The icons indicate the skills that will be used in the activities. See the translation for the instructions if you do not understand them in English.

Listening

Listen.
Listen and repeat.
Listen to the question / example.
Listen and read.
Listen, and then answer the question.
You may listen more than once.

*The audio for this book can be accessed in Gospel Library or at englishconnect.org/audio

Speaking

Repeat.
Answer aloud.
Introduce __________.
Retell the story.
Tell the story / scripture to _________.
Practice saying the questions aloud.
Say __________.
Practice saying __________.

Reading

Read aloud.
Read aloud, then listen.
Read the question.
Study the chart.
Choose the correct response.
Choose all that are correct.
Say Answer the questions.
Number the pictures.
Learn the vocabulary.
Read the scriptures aloud.
Ponder.

Writing

Write the missing / correct word.
Rewrite the complete sentence.
Write what you hear.
Fill in the blanks / missing words.
Write an / the answer (in a complete sentence).
Finish the sentence.
Be creative.

Learning a new language is a process that requires time, patience, and persistence. God can help you accomplish your goals. Pray for help. Diligently complete the activities in this workbook. Apply what you are learning. As you act in faith to seek God’s help and do your best, your ability to speak, listen, read, and write in English will improve.

Best wishes on your English learning journey!