English Skills in Action is a breakthrough ELL program that equips K–6 educators with proven methods to help English language learners (ELLs) build proficiency and confidence in English. This comprehensive program leverages the four domains of language, allowing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to work together to promote the acquisition of the English language.
English Skills in Action is a leveled program (Levels A–F), which allows teachers to quickly match learning materials with student abilities. Levels A–F align closely with typical K–6 proficiency levels.
English Skills in Action was adapted from Skills, an award-winning ELL program originally published in Sweden by Natur & Kultur. Skills won the award for Best European Learning Materials.
English Skills in Action leverages the four domains of language— listening, speaking, reading, and writing, ensuring a comprehensive approach to English language acquisition.
Absolutely. The program can be used in public schools, districts, private schools, libraries, and learning centers to support English learners.
English Skills in Action was developed in alignment with WIDA standards for multilingual learners.
The program includes Student Workbooks, Teacher Guides, and access to the LP Digital Library where teachers can access numerous digital resources, including listening exercises, reproducibles, and more.
English Skills in Action is designed to meet the needs of ELLs at various proficiency levels, offering differentiated activities and scaffolding to ensure all learners succeed.
Loyola Press offers product training to help educators implement the program effectively.
Yes, with its combination of print and digital resources, English Skills in Action can be used flexibly in traditional, remote, or hybrid settings.
See languagearts.loyolapress.com for more information including online samples, correlations, and more.
