Solutions
Language Learning Solutions for the Classroom
One of the reasons Bridge Books are so popular with schools is the fact that our language learning curriculum is based on an ingenious method that allows a student to develop foreign language skills in a sequenced and systematic way. Developed in collaboration with linguists and educators, the Bridge Books method mimics the way a child learns his or her native language.
Beginning with frequently-used words (we call them "high-frequency" words) and simple grammatical constructions, a student learns the language sequentially. Each book introduces new vocabulary, new grammatical constructions, and new conjugations. This systematic approach to adding language skills, assures that a student can learn at his or her own pace, and most can start communicating in their new language the very first day!
But there are other reasons to consider Bridge Books as part of your school’s ELL or foreign language curriculum.
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Colorful, interesting books that can be used in a variety of instructional settings
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CDs that allow a student to learn vocabulary from native speakers
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Online access for practice at home and at school
In addition, Bridge Books have been carefully designed to emphasize topics introduced as part of a school’s core curriculum—science and math concepts, social knowledge, geography, health and safety, and more.
Available in our online Bookstore for classroom use: Series A (virtual or paperback), Series B (virtual or paperback), Guided Reading Series (paperback)