{"product_id":"esl-conversation-rocket-a-scaffolded-grammar-based-conversation-workbook-for-esl-learners-paperback","title":"ESL Conversation Rocket: A Scaffolded, Grammar-Based Conversation Workbook for ESL Learners - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Branca\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESL Conversation Rocket\u003c\/strong\u003e helps students build a solid foundation for conversational English using grammar skills. This book was written by a teacher specifically for beginners and low-level learners. Throughout the book, students use their understanding of simple grammar points, as well as their personal life experiences, to have real, authentic conversations in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problem with many other ESL conversation books is that there is no scaffolding. Students are expected to just \"talk.\" Now, imagine teaching a child toride a bike without training wheels; the experience would be frustrating and painful. Herein lies the key to effective English conversation instruction: scaffolding  Just as children need training wheels to ride a bike, students need scaffolding to master conversation. Each unit of ESL Conversation Rocket is scaffolded using a simple and easily accessible grammar skill as a starting point. From there, students utilize an understanding of this grammar skill to build competence in conversation. Each unit is equipped with six student-centeredexercises which gradually build in difficulty. The units culminate in \"Real Life Conversation,\" where the training wheels are taken off and students have achance to practice real, everyday conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448358584498,"sku":"9780998696560","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/0e19ce09d893508dd6454efcda757e69.webp?v=1778753262","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/esl-conversation-rocket-a-scaffolded-grammar-based-conversation-workbook-for-esl-learners-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}