Believe Literacy Is Possible. A solution for English language learners that provides foundational skills, vocabulary, language, comprehension, and writing instruction to help meet ELA expectations.

Effective

LANGUAGE!^® Live merges leading-edge research and data-driven assessment in a unique, motivational, classroom-tested approach. It is effective because it fosters foundational and advanced learning. Multiple entry points allow for students to receive instruction that has the most impact on their learning.

A sample of ELL students using LANGUAGE! Live with sufficient instruction and all three benchmark assessments showed almost a year and a half of growth in one year.

Innovative

LANGUAGE!^® Live combines the power of teacher instruction to online practice and instruction with two key components.

ONLINE WORD TRAINING fills the gaps to help ELLs master foundational skills

ELLs Progress with Word Training by:

• Developing a deep understanding of how English is structured
• Building oral language skills
• Increasing automaticity and fluency in English

TEACHER TRAINING offers challenging content and teacher-led instruction.

Text Training Advances ELLs by:

• Building background knowledge through content-area learning
• Deepening vocabulary knowledge
• Examining specific text features to aid with text understanding
• Supporting and advancing students’ abilities to fluently speak English
• Developing grammar and writing skills
• Providing a variety of text types and mediums

Flexible

Differentiated instruction is key for ELLs who may struggle in multiple ways, requiring tailored instruction to overcome challenges and experience success. Key Benefits for English Language Learners include:

• Differentiated instruction with multiple entry points, self-pacing, and individualized support
• Explicit verbal and text instructions, as well as opportunities for students to repeat instructions, words, or phrases
• Consistent vocabulary to introduce new skills and concepts—building academic language and providing the repetition needed for understanding
• Excellent models of English and correct pronunciation with ample support and practice opportunities
• Background knowledge and frontloaded content with engaging multimedia tools, discussion, and collaboration
• Direct instruction and guided practice in language structures with writing, grammar, and speaking and listening