English+Language+Learning+(ELL)

Hello and welcome to [|Access International Academy Ningbo’s (AIAN)] English Language Learners Wikispace.

Our message to you as English Language Learners is:

You will learn English faster if you actively engage in communication.

So ** speak ** about what you think, feel and do   And when you ** read ** Read ** aloud. **  And when you ** write ** Read ** aloud ** what you have written.

** Listen ** to what you have written. Have others listen to you as well. **Talk** about what you have written.

Share your work, your ideas, your dreams and your hopes with others. Then ** Listen ** to their words. ** Speak ** to them about what they have written. And ask them “why?” until you can ask “why?” no more...

We need to understand each other. In communication there is no room for misunderstanding. Misunderstanding leads to miscommunication and hurt.

TELEVISION
At [] the Australian Broadcasting Corporation you and your children can watch podcasts and read articles to read for and about children and parenting. ABC Television broadcasts approximately 32 hours of children's content each day on ABC1 and on digital channels ABC2 and ABC3. Our children's programs are supported by extensive online content including catch-up video, games, blogs and message boards. Children's content is differentiated between pre-school (ABC for Kids) and school-aged (ABC3).

[|ABC for Kids]
ABC for Kids programs are designed to appeal to pre-school children aged up to 5 years. They are broadcast on digital channel ABC2 each weekday from 9am to 6pm and on weekends from 6am to 6pm. ABC for Kids content also screens on ABC1 each weekday from 8am to 10am and 3pm to 4pm, and on Sundays from 6.30am to 7.30am.

[|ABC3]
ABC3 is a digital channel entirely dedicated to young Australians aged 6-15 years. ABC3 broadcasts from 6am to 9pm daily and offers a wide range of programming for this age group including drama, comedy, adventure, reality, action, music, news and current affairs, gaming, documentary and more. School-age (ABC3) content is also broadcast on ABC1 6am-8am and 4pm-6pm weekdays, and 8am-9am on Sundays.

[|ABC Parenting]
ABC Parenting offers information and advice on raising children from pregnancy through to school years. The ABC has partnered with the Raising Children Network to present content about everything from health and nutrition to relevant media and games.

[|Visit Parenting online]
Radio is also an excellent medium through which English proficiency can be improved:

Use this link [] to access a variety of radio programs, from music, to news from youth culture to business.

Radio Australia for instance “ Comprising eight languages and focusing uniquely on Asia and the Pacific, Radio Australia is the international radio and online service of the Australian national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

The Radio Australia staff is a unique collection of individuals from enormously varied backgrounds. We bring passion, experience and a range of skills to our jobs. Above all, we share a commitment to providing our audiences with independent and engaging radio and online content, including English lessons, information about Australia and objective, accurate regional news and current affairs.”

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Learn English Learn what you need to know to communicate in English using our specialist series. Download lessons so you can listen when it suits you. Extend your learning with lesson transcripts and study notes. English for Study in Australia This series will help you prepare to study and live in Australia as you follow the journeys of four international students in the city of Melbourne. Over 26 lessons, you’ll learn important aspects of Australian culture and academic life.  · ** Website: ** [|Chinese]  · ** Website: ** [|Indonesian]  · ** Website: ** [|Khmer] English for Business Learn the language of business, from conducting meetings to making a presentation to handling complaints and crises. Over 26 lessons, we take you inside a successful Australian business as they forge a new partnership with an overseas company.  · ** Website: ** [|Chinese]  · ** Website: ** [|Indonesian]  · ** Website: ** [|Khmer]  · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Vietnamese] <span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt;">English for Tourism and Hospitality Learn to converse with English speaking clients. Each lesson in this 26 part series covers important areas including telephone etiquette, dealing with complaints and making recommendations. <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Chinese] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Indonesian] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Khmer] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Vietnamese]

<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt;">English for Finance

Based on the radio series ‘Money Markets and the Economy’, this 24-episode series teaches the English language skills required in the financial sector, as well as information about how the world of finance works. <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Chinese] <span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 3.75pt;">English from Australia

This series is designed to help you use English in everyday situations. It is for students of English at the lower intermediate level. <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Chinese] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Indonesian] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Khmer] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Vietnamese - Part 1] <span style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: middle;"> · ** Website: **<span style="color: #f04a00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> [|Vietnamese - Part 2]