The English Attack! Method for Learning English

1. Engaging, immersive, autonomous online English-language training for learners of all levels • Proven effectiveness; high usage frequency rate English Attack! directly addresses the insufficient exposure to authentic English experienced by most English language learnersby providing an entertaining, immersive, and autonomous online learning and practice resource. Our pedagogy is based on the latest studies in cognitive neuroscience, and fully integrates the Lexical and Communicative approaches in English language teaching. English Attack! is fully complementary with classroom-based teaching Education Partners The English Attack! Method for Learning English English Attack’s unique method achieves three key pedagogical outcomes : Strong Learner Motivation Retention of Learned Items Frequent Input; Learner Autonomy English Attack! exercises are short-format: a typical learning unit can be completed in 10 minutes. The brevity of the learning sessions and the attractiveness of the content result in most of our learners using the site every day, exploring new content and gaining in confidence. This allows us to achieve two of the key requirements for effective language learning: frequency of input, and learner autonomy. The site enables learners to move the lexical items seen in the learning units from short-term into long-term memory - the only way to truly retain them - thanks to a range of addictive Learning Games that provide repeated exposure to (and use of) the new vocabulary. Learners practice with games that are generated dynamically each time a new content unit is played. English Attack! generates strong learner motivation via current, authentic content (clips from movies, TV series, music videos, television news); visual dictionaries on a wide range of subjects; a videogame-like reward ecosystem; and participation in a worldwide social network of learners of English. Fresh, topical content is added to the site daily. Entertainment Learning Units Video Boosters Learners can choose from hundreds of one- to three-minute clips from movies, TV series, news channels, and music videos, enhanced with exercises and resources. Helps build vocabulary; oral and written comprehension (gist and detail); grammar and usage skills in just 10 - 15 minutes per Video Booster. Contextually associating words with pictures creates a much stronger link in learner memory, helping them to better retain the learned vocabulary. The mix of words, phrases, idioms and specialist jargon gives them a great “toolkit” for discussing hundreds of relevant and useful topics. Photo Vocabs With vocabulary, if learners use it, they don’t lose it. By using acquired English language vocabulary terms in online games, learners achieve the drill-like repetition which will facilitate later recall, but in a fun context. Working vocabulary thus expand with each Practice Game played. Learning Games