More About ESL Foundations: Letters and Everyday Vocabulary

Below you’ll find answers to common questions about this flexible homeschool ESL course, including how it’s organized, who it’s for, and what materials are included. t

Course FAQs: What You Need to Know

Q: What grade level is ESL Foundations: Letters and Everyday Vocabulary course for?
A: This course is designed for learners of all grade levels. It is listed as a family course, so parents, teachers, and students can use it together to support English language learning.

Q: How long is the course?
A: The lesson plan is organized as a nine-week course with three days of lessons per week. However, students may also use individual lessons as supplemental materials based on their needs.

Q: Is this a video course or a text-based course?
A: This course includes video, audio, and text-based materials, along with links to additional resources. Video and audio presentations are a central part of the course and guide students through the lesson concepts.

Q: Does this course have answer keys?
A: Answer keys are provided for some worksheets as needed. Download the Answer Key file from the course lessons page to check completed work and review missed answers.

Q: Should students complete the lessons in order?
A: Students who are completing the full course should use the lesson plan to follow the recommended order of activities. Students using the course as a supplemental resource may choose the lessons and topics that best fit their needs.

Q: Do students need to watch the Intro to Course video?
A: Before beginning the lessons, it is recommended for students to watch the Intro to Course video to learn how the course is organized and how the lessons will flow.

Q: Can students repeat lessons or audio and video presentations?
A: Yes. Students are encouraged to work at a comfortable pace and repeat lessons, activities, and sections of video or audio presentations as often as needed. Practice and repetition are an important part of learning English.

Q: Are there worksheets included with the lessons?
A: Many lessons include worksheets to use alongside the video or audio presentations. When possible, download or print the worksheet before beginning the presentation and complete it as directed.

Q: What are the Reading and Writing files for?
A: Reading (printable) files provide additional reading practice. Writing (worksheet) files help students practice spelling, letter formation, and writing in English.

Q: Do students need access to World Book Online?
A: Some course lessons include links to World Book Online resources, such as eBooks and interactive learning activities. Access to World Book Online is provided at no additional cost for all SchoolhouseTeachers.com members. A login is required, and the login information can be found on the course lessons page.

Course Outline for ESL Foundations: Letters and Everyday Vocabulary

ESL Foundations: Letters and Everyday Vocabulary Homeschool Course includes nine weeks of lessons that build foundational English skills. Students may complete the course in order or choose individual topics as supplemental resources based on their needs.

• Week 1: The Alphabet
• Week 2: Letter Blends
• Week 3: Foods and Color Names
• Week 4: Animal Names
• Week 5: Counting Money
• Week 6: Parts of the Body
• Week 7: Emotions
• Week 8: School Items
• Week 9: Rooms in a House, Verbs