WELL SAID

NEW EDITION

A two-level series that improves pronunciation and communication skills of beginner to advanced students from all language backgrounds.

American English

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PROGRAMS

National Geographic Learning Academic Programs prepare young adult and adult English language learners with the tools needed for academic readiness and success. Through real-world content from National Geographic and TED, our academic single and two-skill programs focus on teaching explicit skills, critical thinking, and effective communication to thrive in the classroom and real world.

World English 3e, National Geographic Learning ELT Teens
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GRAMMAR

Our grammar programs use clear explanations, lots of practice, and real-world content to help students write and communicate accurately in English, in academic and every day settings.

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Life 2e, National Geographic Learning ELT Teens
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LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Our listening and speaking programs use real-world content to develop the English language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies needed to succeed in academic and every day settings.

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Keynote, National Geographic Learning ELT Teens
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READING

Our reading programs use real-world content to develop the language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success.

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World Link, National Geographic Learning ELT Teens
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READING AND WRITING

Our reading and writing programs use real-world content to develop the English language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success

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Get Started, National Geographic Learning ELT Teens
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WRITING

Our programs use a process approach to academic sentence, paragraph, and essay writing, supported by clear writing models in different rhetorical styles, integrated with grammar and vocabulary

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WEBINARS

We invite you to join us in professional development webinars with English Language Teaching specialists, speakers from the TED stage, National Geographic Explorers, and others in the English Language Teaching field

KEYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

KEYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Laura Le Dréan, Executive Editor at National Geographic Learning, talks about how to fully equip students for college work. Join us as we discuss how Pathways Second Edition ensures academic success through three areas.

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PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING VOCABULARY THROUGH READING

PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING VOCABULARY THROUGH READING

Sean Bermingham, Executive Editor for National Geographic Learning, and Christopher Street, Senior Development Editor, offer practical advice on using authentic reading materials to expand learners’ vocabulary – both in class and online.

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GETTING REAL ABOUT AUTHENTIC CONTENT

GETTING REAL ABOUT AUTHENTIC CONTENT

Christien Lee, an English Language Educator since 1994, discusses different kinds of authentic content and their respective pros and cons. Then he talks about effective ways to introduce more authentic content into the classroom.

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TIPS FOR TEACHING WRITING ONLINE

TIPS FOR TEACHING WRITING ONLINE

Dr. Keith Folse, Professor of TESOL at the University of Central Florida, talks about some of the challenges in teaching writing online and look at some practical ways for teachers to help students improve their writing skills.

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TEACHING RESOURCES

Teacher support and resources for every program and classroom environment

Global Newsletter

Subscribe to National Geographic Learning's monthly newsletter for exciting updates, teaching tips, event information and more!

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Webinars

Join live workshops with authors, teachers, National Geographic Explorers and TED speakers from around the world.

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In Focus

Read about the latest trends, ideas, and challenges for teachers of English.

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Discover how teaching with a National Geographic Learning curriculum can transform your classroom.

About National Geographic Learning ELT, What We Do at NGL

WHAT WE DO AT NGL

General Manager Dennis Hogan discusses how real-world content from National Geographic and TED helps us develop powerful learning tools that bring the world to the classroom and the classroom to life.

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WHY WE USE PHOTOGRAPHY

WHY WE USE PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn how National Geographic Learning uses authentic photography to bring the world to the classroom and the classroom to life for learners and teachers of English.

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About National Geographic Learning ELT, Voices with Lisa Bu

VOICES, WITH LISA BU

TED Speaker Lisa Bu knows that mastering English can be the key to a whole new world. In this video, she explores how the right ideas can stimulate the classroom and lead to great conversations in English.

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About National Geographic Learning ELT, Online Placement Test

PLACE LEARNERS AT THE RIGHT LEVEL WITH THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ONLINE PLACEMENT TEST

National Geographic Learning Online Placement helps institutions place each learner at the right English ability level and provides a pathway int National Geographi Learning materials.

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