An English learning method for

PRIMARY EDUCATION

The Vaughan Method is based on three key elements: • Oral – based activities: a Method designed to get students to increase their agility

with the language and to train students to communicate in correct English without having to think about the language they're using.

• Correction: we correct every mistake on the spot and get students to repeat.• Motivation: our mission is to ensure students make the most of every second in class.

LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!

If you don’t understand, you cannot communicate. Real English, any time, anywhere. We offer a huge amount of listening resources to help students open up their ears to the music of the English language.

…AND THE COMMUNICATIVE VAUGHAN METHOD…

MAIN CHARACTERS

NOELLA speaks in the negative and tells students about what not to do and

how to avoid making mistakes.

YESSY speaks in the affirmative. She gives tips and pointers about what

students should do.

S U P E R H E R O E S

THE VAUGHAN METHOD is a trusted methodology that provides results.A comprehensive and dynamic course that incorporates hours of audio and video input as well as a wide array of activities to improve verbal communication.

THREE MISSIONS OF THE COURSE

FUN! FUN! FUN!Our main goal is to help students fall in love with English.

The Vaughan Method is effective, the Vaughan Method is fun, but the key to a student’s success is hard work and practice.

WORK! WORK! WORK!

MISSION

ACCOMPLISHED

FULFILS ALL

CURRICULUM

REQUIREMENTS

This method is 100% based on the practical application of grammatical structures. The most important thing is not the grammar you know, but the grammar you know how to use!

GRAMMAR

As English is not a phonetic language, reading should never be the first learning input. Thanks to Vaughan's cumulative learning method, students are able to work on their reading skills with structures and vocabulary they have already mastered.

READING Multiple tricks to help students become more self-aware of how they speak and assimilate exactly what is required. This way we ensure their pronunciation is as authentic as possible.

PRONUNCIATION

The most fundamental aspect of learning a language effectively is being able to understand first time round.

LISTENING

Who says learning vocabulary has to be boring? With the help of our four superheroes, building up a consolidated vocabulary has never been more fun!

VOCABULARY

The main protagonist of any English class must always be the student. Our method guarantees constant student participation in order to instill confidence and consolidate verbal agility.

SPEAKING

FUSY teaches how to pronounce words correctly. He stresses the importance of rhythm, intonation and the fusion of words, helping students learn to speak English like a native.

ASKY is always asking questions. He introduces interesting cultural facts about the English speaking

world and is our guide for the CLIL components of the course.

S U P E R H E R O E S

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOCUSES ON THESE SIX ELEMENTS:

A Picture Dictionary with a strong visual

appeal that can be used by pupils as a reference

outside of class.

Revision and self-evaluation games and activities.

Popular festivals that introduce students to cultural holidays and celebrations in the English speaking world.

A variety of arts and craft activities for pupils to enjoy while they learn.

Each unit of the Pupil’s Book is comprised of eight carefully structured missions. Both the layout and the content are designed to engage students into their English learning right from the start. All the books contain audio.

Clear aural and visual presentation of the

vocabulary of the Mission.

Aural and visual presentation of the new

grammar structure.

Presentation of the new vocabulary through dialogues.

Practice through a wide range of games.

School-years 5 and 6 have more reading material.

Fun chants and catchy songs to develop natural

intonation.

Plenty of listening activities to further develop the pupil’s aural skills.

Plenty of speaking activities.

Activities that encourage participation and help

students to consolidate the vocabulary and grammar of

the unit.

Phonics activities to focus on specific sounds.

Writing practice with key grammatical structures.

HOW TO USE THE PUPIL'S BOOK

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4Video including all the vocabulary and grammar from the unit.

Clear grammar boxes highlighting the core points.

A sample of a unit from Mission Accomplished 5

In all the books from 1st to 6th of Primary

Grammar Appendix to

be used as a learning visual reference tool.

A summary of the main sounds covered in the pronunciation videos and audios.

Fun stories to develop pupils’ listening and reading skills.

Each unit of the Pupil’s Book is comprised of eight carefully structured missions. Both the layout and the content are designed to engage students into their English learning right from the start. All the books contain audio.

Learn natural English through other curricular subjects.

Rich cultural and curricular content.

Crafts and other practical activities so that pupils have fun practising their language skills without even realising.

Material that is part of the Portfolio and encourages independent learning.

Activities that prepare pupils for external exams.

Writing and oral activities that put all the vocabulary and grammar from the unit into practice.

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Fun, visual and didactic stories that recycle and consolidate

language through the adventures of four superheroes.

A new cultural expression in each unit that is relevant and useful to everyday English.

Use of TICS.

Informative and cross-cultural texts from the English speaking world.

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Practise with short answers and the interrogative form through

listening activities.

The end of the story is given through a listening activity to

improve the pupils’ aural skills.

From 3rd to 6th of Primary

AND WHAT ELSE?

A drill is a fun, high-paced, oral-based activity that allows STUDENTS to:• assimilate the target language.• gain speed and agility with the language.• get into good habits with English.

And it allows the TEACHER to:• correct the students’ mistakes on the spot and create good habits with the language.• give the students the practice and confidence they need to produce the language orally

themselves.• work on specific areas of the language, for example, students’ weak points, grammatical

structures or vocabulary from previous classes.• focus on correct pronunciation and intonation.

Drills can be done at any given moment during a class, however, there are four key moments in which we recommend carrying out a drill:1. At the start of the class: we begin every class by reviewing the language that we taught in the

previous class through a drill. We call this section Refresh.

2. To practise the key point: after students have been introduced to the language visually through the Pupil’s Book, we then use drills to get the students to practise the language orally. This section is called Objective in Focus 1.

3. To practise the key point again!: we feel that practising a key point just once isn’t enough for students to assimilate it. That’s why we carry out another drill later on in the class. This drill is often more challenging than the first and it usually allows students to practise the key point in a different way. We call this part of the class Objective in Focus 2.

4. To review points from previous classes: in our class plans we often include a section called Rewind. This is where we go back to points that students have seen previously in order to ensure that they are still agile with them.

WHY AREN’T THE DRILLS IN THE PUPIL’S BOOK? WHERE ARE THEY?

The drills aren’t in the Pupil’s Book because they are not meant to be read by students. They are designed so that students can work on the speed in which they understand, think and react in English. By doing these exercises in class, students will improve their listening comprehension and speaking agility. Drills can only be found in the Teacher’s Guide.

…BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS A DRILL?

What time do you brush your

hair?

I brush my hair at…

I brush my hair at…

What time do you wake up?

I wake up at...

I wake up at...

LET’S DRILL!!!!!

WHEN SHOULD WE DO DRILLS

IN CLASS?

For the students in the Pupil's Book and the teacher in the Teacher's Guide

• Vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation videos.

• An interactive language assistant video where a Vaughan teacher talks about the language taught in the unit and encourages students to practise out loud in class.

VIDEOS

A wide range of student-student interaction activities. As part of the Vaughan Method we encourage students to speak as much as possible. Constant verbal practice of key grammar and vocabulary is the most direct route to fluency.Our textbook provides multiple opportunities for students to speak in pairs or in groups.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING

• Singing activities and karaoke. • Additional games.• Role plays.

When do you ride a bike, Juan?

I ride a bike on Fridays.

What’s this?

It’s a dress.

DIGITAL BOOK

The digital version of the Pupil’s Book has a variety of digital resources: interactive activities (extension, reinforcement and self assessment) to be done in the classroom and also at home.

An attractive web page with additional resources such as games and videos to make learning English more accessible and fun for children.

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