A Guide to Practical English for Communication
Learn how to speak English effectively, primarily in school settings
About
Welcome to Functional English! This site was created for the purposes of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement's Future Teachers of India (FTI) initiative led by the Vivekananda Teacher Training and Research Centre. It aims to be a resource for future teachers of English-medium schools in non-English speaking countries. The modules on this site cater to the FTI program's specific needs, but still provides plenty of broadly applicable resources such as grammar, pronunciation, and etiquette tips.
Supplemental Materials for Modules
Beyond Language: Intercultural Communication for English as a Second Language
By: Deena R. Levine and Mara B. Adelman
Communicate: Strategies for International Teaching Assistants
By: Janice A. Smith, Colleen M. Meyers, and Amy J. Burkhalter
What to Expect
Each Module will have sections similar to in a standard textbook, including:
Introduction
Objectives
Learning Content
Audiovisual Content
Dialogue with Reflection Questions
Exercises
End-of-module Practice Quizzes (Under Construction)
Conclusion
The "Tips" Sections will be full of various audiovisual content and book recommendations for students to supplement their classroom learning.
The Etiquette Section will touch on cultural differences and appropriate behaviors in person and online, both when speaking and writing.
Finally, the Resources section encourages various methods of study, including language learning apps, YouTube channels, and more.