Description:
A natural method of English teaching where students must figure out the meaning of each new word and grammatical concept as they read.
Brief description: Pedro studied classics and education at Columbia university. He is particularly fond of the way storytelling (a big social institution even today, but especially in classical societies) serves an educational purpose, making learning fun and keeping up with the memory of a society. By writingThe English Patchwork, he aims to bring a little bit of this tradition to the contemporary world, providing students with a narrative that exposes them to relevant, inclusive content all the while teaching English literacy. Currently, he works as coordinator of the world languages department at his former high school, and as a Latin teacher, developing textbooks like this one and teaching Latin to students in his hometown, Brazil. Keeping up with the Bilingual Revolution, he learned to speak Latin and Ancient Greek, even though they are ancient languages, to better teach his students. Besides work, his hobbies include music, poetry, dancing, and video games.
Review Quotes:
Excellent textbook to teach English to children through captivating stories! By drawing upon school activities that young learners are familiar with and introducing characters that illustrate a multicultural and multiracial society, The English Patchwork presents English vocabulary and grammar rules to novice learners in a clear, precise, and pedagogical manner. I highly recommend it to any teachers who believe that stories are a powerful tool to teach an additional language.
Vitor Marconi, Fulbright scholar, M.A., International College Counselor .
The English Patchwork is a fun and effective book for those who are trying to learn English. Its beautiful illustrations are very helpful and explicative. The characters and situations shown in the book are also very inclusive and well thought. If you wanna have a fun and effective time while learning English, this book is for you!
Luana Liedmann, English student
As a teacher of English, I believe this textbook has the potential to make lots of people enjoy learning in the immersive, effective, and nevertheless light and fun atmosphere The English Patchwork creates.
Pietro Marchiori, ESL teacher