GREAT WRITING

FIFTH EDITION

Great Writing is a six-level academic writing series from National Geographic Learning that gives students the skills they need to become confident writers.

A1 to C2

Elementary/High Beginner to Proficient

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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PRONUNCIATION

Our programs are designed to improve the pronunciation in the areas of stress, rhythm, and intonation in English for students from all language backgrounds.

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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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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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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

PRACTICAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR WRITING BETTER SENTENCES

PRACTICAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR WRITING BETTER SENTENCES

Dr. Keith Folse, Professor of TESOL at the University of Central Florida, focuses on how teachers can help students practice good grammar and good vocabulary in their writing of sentences. We will look at five activities that help students learn to write better sentences and thereby improve their overall writing.

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BUILDING WRITING CONFIDENCE THROUGH GROUPS

BUILDING WRITING CONFIDENCE THROUGH GROUPS

April Muchmore-Vokoun, Assistant Professor for the English for Academic Purposes program at Hillsborough Community College, explores a variety of collaborative classroom activities to help students gain confidence in their writing ability while allowing instructors to collect, read, and grade fewer papers.

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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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CHALLENGES TEACHERS FACE WHILE TEACHING GRAMMAR AND WRITING

CHALLENGES TEACHERS FACE WHILE TEACHING GRAMMAR AND WRITING

Dr. Keith Folse, Professor of TESOL at the University of Central Florida, addresses three questions about grammar and academic writing. What grammar do your students need for better writing? What grammar problems should teachers anticipate?

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TEACHING RESOURCES

Teacher support and resources for every program and classroom environment

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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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VOICES, WITH LIFE AS LIVED IN CHINA

VOICES, WITH LIFE AS LIVED IN CHINA

Photographers Ami Vitale and John Stanmeyer travel to China to record everyday life. These photos are featured in our materials to help learners of English see their own lives and experiences in the classroom.

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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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