English Forward: Become a Member

ABOUT THE ENGLISH FORWARD TRAINING SYSTEM

In 2008 the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas partner agencies reported an increased demand for adult ESL classes and a dire need for quality training for their classroom instructors. At the same time these programs faced limited funding, limited training resources for their instructors, and low rates of retention for both volunteer instructors and their students. In response to the growing need, the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas developed English Forward, our nation’s first comprehensive, research-based training system for adult ESL and ABE instruction.

English Forward is not made up of static materials in book form but rather it is an instructional approach that is adaptable to the goals of each individual learner. A key feature of the instructional philosophy is the inclusion of authentic materials, including flyers, announcements, household bills, and grocery inserts. Authentic materials engage learners by tying instruction to learners’ real-world lives. By showing teachers how to maximize the use of materials that learners encounter in their everyday lives, instruction is kept fresh, engaging, and most importantly, relevant.

Curriculum Previews

Beginning Curriculum

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Workforce Preparation Curriculum

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Full Lesson Flow Video: Step 1

This video shows the full English Forward Lesson Flow from beginning to end. The theme of the lesson is symptoms and medications and the teacher focuses on speaking & listening skills.

English Forward Individual Plans

Here you can choose an English Forward plan that best suits your needs!

English Forward Organization Plans

Rather than buying and managing multiple individual memberships for each person within your organization, we offer flexible plans that allow for you to add and manage each user in your organization within a single membership!

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