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English
Matters Series
English
Matters
for all of us everywhere: at work, in the street, in shops, banks
and at home. It opens doors to the world of arts and culture,
business and leisure. As a world language, it links us to the
global village.
English
Matters
is a modular, outcomes-based course which allows learners to progress
through the four ABET levels
in the first band of the National Qualifications Framework. The
series contributes towards the achievement of credits for the
General Education and Training Certificate.
The course
complies fully with the unit standards of the Language, Literacy
and Communications Learning Area and uses a cross-curricular approach
that meets the serveral outcomes in the Life Orientation, Human
and Social Sciences and Numeracy and Mathematics Learning Areas.
It can form the core of any integrated learning programme.
Features
of the series include:
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It
is groupwork orientated and learner-centred |
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It
adopts a problem-solving approach and encourages critical
thinking |
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Each unit is centred around a theme reflecting the diversity
of South Africa and assesses listening and speaking, reading
and writing skills |
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Learners
can write their answers directly in the book |
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Outcomes
are clearly outlined |
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Some
book feature end of module assessments with a marking memorandum
and space for notes |
Select books below to view information on course
English Matters
 
Level 1 Level
2 Level
3 Level
4
English Matters
Letters
and Word Cards
The letter and word cards encourage the use of sight, sound and
touch - the more senses involved, the easier it is for learners
to remember the words, its meaning, its spelling and its sound.
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Letter
cards assist learners to build word on their own |
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The
words on the word cards correspond with the themes in English
Matters Level 1 |
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The
words are used to build sentances, which learners then record
in their exercise books. Blank cards are also supplied so
that learners can write their own words |
English
Second Language Readers
Set in both urban and rural settings and drawing on African
myths and oral tradition, the stories in these readers range in
focus from community and family issues, belief systems and gender
issues to xenophobia and the plight of street children. The readers
have the following features:
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The
stories in them were written with input from learner and community
groups |
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The
themes and settings reflect the diverse range of themes in
the English Matters series |
These
readers are essential support material for educators using English
Matters or any other communciation course and are available at
ABET Levels 1-4.
Select books below to view information
 
Level 1 Level
2 Level
3 Level
4
English
in 30 Weeks Series
This is a structured week-by-week course aimed at learners
who have a busy work schedule and limited time for learning. This
outcome-based course:
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Meets
all the unit standards registered by the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA) for the Language, Literacy and Communications
Learning Area at ABET Levels
1 - 2 in sequence. |
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Offers
a programme that progressively builds up skills outcome by
outcome in a supportive learning environment. |
Features of
the series include:
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End
of module assessments |
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Outcomes
are clearly defined |
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Group
work orientated and learner-centred |
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Real
examples relevant to learners are used |
Select
books below to view information on course
English in 30 Weeks
Level 1 Level
2
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