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Read, Listen, Write, Speak and Succeed!

Welcome to The American Language Learning Institute

Read, Listen, Write, Speak and Succeed!

A Pre-IELTS and IELTS Learning Program

Our program’s primary goal is to enhance your mastery of American English in following areas:

– Reading Fluency
– Reading Comprehension
– Speaking Pronunciation                                                                                                                – Speaking Fluency
– Listening Comprehension
– Written Expression

Leveled Stories also incorporate the following critical skills to build strong Global Citizens within the areas of Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social Skills, Character Education and the Arts.

  1. Increase knowledge of grade level academic topics and concepts.
  2. Increase knowledge of social skills, character education topics.
  3. Increase age appropriate vocabulary for everyday conversational use.
  4. Increase age appropriate vocabulary for everyday conversational use.

Click Here to schedule your free 20 minute program Demo today.

The American Language Learning Institute uses a Holistic Approach to teach the English Language. We focus on teaching all four critical language skills (Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing) during the learning process.

By using leveled stories the program incorporates other critical skills needed to be a successful global citizen. Critical grade level academic vocabulary words, topics and concepts are incorporated to enhance the learners academic performance in school. In addition, many stories embed social skills and character education topics such as Diligence, Honestly, Loyalty, Perseverance, and etc. to promote future success and good citizenship. Finally, leveled stories also are a way to help a student develop confidence by learning important everyday communication skills.

The curriculum utilized by The American Language Learning Institute has been selected and developed to help students learn English to a level of Automaticity. The curriculum uses multiple approved State Level resources/materials from the United States of America Educational Systems.
Progress monitoring is automatically built using Leveled Readers so the learners/parent/teachers can see each student’s progress after each lesson.

Cornell Interactive Notebooks (CIN). CINs provide students and parents with a learning legacy or learning diary. A learning legacy is a historical copy of the work the student performs per each lesson.

End of the Level Assessments for Grade 3 and above. These assessments are developed and utilized by the State of Texas in the United States of America to assess student’s progress from year to year by grade level and per subject area. Upon receiving a satisfactory or mastery score on one of these assessments, suggests that the learner have mastered enough of the grade level vocabulary and concepts in a specific subject to advance to the next grade level in the American School System.

 
 

Listen to stories read in different American English Accents.

Stories are read with Male, Female and child voices.

Includes accents for North, South, East, West and Midwest.

This helps you to better understand American English no matter which part of the United States you visit or the American Tourist you are communicating with is from.

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Teachers, Parents and Students

Pre-IELTS Courses

Grades: K-6/7

IELTS

Mock Tests and Mock Practice Booka

Pre-IELTS

Created using resources from the United States Educational System

Pre-IELTS Teaching and Learning Strategies

The following scientifically researched based teaching/learning strategies are incorporated into the program. These are proven brain-based strategies well researched by Neuroscientists that are proven to be successful for a typical learner.

Leveled Stories

Leveled stories uses an assessment to determine the learner’s current reading level. Stories are organized in levels of difficulty. As the learner masters each level/story, they advance to the next story/level of complexity.

Leveled stories are often used for developing reading competency but are perfect for developing the four language learning skills of Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing as they are leveled to the student’s level of competency. The learner/parent/teacher can easily monitor the learners progress in each of the four language learning skills.

Contextual Learning

Learning takes place when information is presented in such a way that students are able to construct meaning based on real-life experiences of themselves or others. Contextual Learning is reality-based, outside-of-the-classroom experience, within a specific context which serves as a catalyst for students to utilize their disciplinary knowledge, and which presents a forum for further formation of their own experiences or others.

Sequential Learning

Sequential learners gain understanding in linear steps, each step follows a logical order from the previous one. Global learners tend to learn in large jumps, absorbing material almost randomly without seeing connections, and then– suddenly– “getting it.” American Language Learning Institute mainly incorporates sequential learning as when students learn in steps it helps them to better understand concepts for use in real-life situations. Research has shown that global learners tend to have difficulties later in life trying to perform real-life problem-solving situations. Most global learners do not have proper comprehension of the basic understanding of the basic concepts in order to solve more complex problems

Gradual Interval Recall

Incorporating graduated interval recall, learners are reminded new words at gradually increasing intervals, each time they remember longer than the time before. Optimal spacing for information to move from short-term into long-term, or permanent, memory is dependent on each student as each student learns at a different pace.

Organic Learning

Every new item is introduced is given within the context of a story or conversation. This enhances learning and retention in multiple ways. It allows your brain to automatically integrate intonation, rhythm, melody, and pronunciation. It helps to embed prompts for your memory for easier recall. When you need a word, it will be on the tip of your tongue (ready to use).

Principle of Anticipation

Human brains are wired to automatically process speech and “anticipate” a correct response. It’s an intricate thought process that most of us take for granted. Research has shown that new connections are activated whenever this dynamic system is triggered. By systematically asking for understanding, pausing for a response, and then reinforcing the correct response, this process accelerates learning, increases understanding, and activates new neural pathways in the learner’s brain. 

Example 1: In the morning I use toothpaste and a toothbrush to _____ my _____. 

Example 2: Do you fnid tihs simple to raed? Bceuase of the great pweor of the human mnid, msot people do.

Vocabulary Development

Effective communication in any language depends on mastery of a relatively limited number of words and structures. Trying to learn too much at once substantially slows the process, and many people quickly become discouraged. By deliberately limiting the amount you learn at any one time, giving your brain a chance to internalize each new item before moving on. Once this foundation is built, adding new words and phrases becomes easy and natural because there’s a clear framework to attach them to.

Educational Game-Based Learning

An appropriate educational game combines academic content within a fun learning activity. The learner should have fun, should be challenged and should learn the academic content. For the game to be an effective learning tool, it should incorporate some of the strategies we have already discussed. As we all know learning is not always fun and games, sometimes it takes hard-work and passion and dedication.

Courses

ALL Courses are designed to simulate the actual IELTS test format for Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading.

Pre-IELTS courses are designed to help students gain a strong foundation in the English Language. Courses are designed by using Leveled Stories are used from an Early Beginner Stage to Automatic Stage of Language Development.

These Leveled stories help students learn English and are educationally based to help student excel in all school subject areas.

MOST COURSES COME WITH A FREE SAMPLE LESSON AND QUIZZES (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking), SO YOU CAN TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT.

As an extra bonus, a Game-based educational component has been included to make learning a little more exciting and fun.

Reading and Listening Quizzes are auto graded for immediate student feedback. Writing and Speaking tests need to be submitted and feedback is provided within 24-48 hours for a nominal fee. 

Most courses includes with one free Speaking Evaluation and one free Writing Evaluation. 

Story Levels 1-3 and Story Levels 4-9 Couses: Speaking and Writing Evaluation/Feedback are Buy One/Get One Free.

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Courses

  • Not Enrolled
    30 Lessons

    Academic IELTS 30 Mock Tests with Explanations

    Anthony Goedicke

    Academic IELTS Mock Tests. Get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback is available for a nominal fee.

    The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided FREE.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    cambridge mock tests
    7 Lessons

    Cambridge Mock Tests Academic

    Anthony Goedicke

    Practice Cambridge Mock Test, get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking Practice is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback available for a nominal fee. The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided Free.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    7 Lessons

    Cambridge Mock Tests General

    Anthony Goedicke

    Practice Cambridge Mock Tests, get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback is available for a nominal fee. The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided FREE.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    0 Lessons

    Five (5) Writing/Speaking Evaluations

    Anthony Goedicke

    Buy five (5) writing or speaking evaluations and save. Buy 5 for the price of 4.5. Upon purchase a personalized promotional code will be sent to you for use on any Writing or Speaking Evaluations/Feedback you desire.

    $ 85
  • Free
    7 Lessons

    Free Pre-Assessment

    Anthony Goedicke

    This is a Pre-Assessment to test your abilities within Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking ability and to help you purchase the product best suited for your ability level.

    Reading and Listening feedback is provided immediately and free of cost. Writing and Speaking feedback is available at a minimal cost of only $8 (60% discount) each with the use of the promo code (PA60). Only 2 promo codes permitted per registered user.

    EACH REGISTERED USER HAS ONLY 7 DAYS TO ACCESS THE PRE-ASSESSMENT CONTENT.

    This course is designed exactly like all the Story Level Courses currently available for sale.

  • Free
    1 Lesson

    Free Resources

    Anthony Goedicke

    Includes Free Resources to enhance your learning Experience.

    1. How to create/use the Cornell Interactive Notebook System (CINB)
    2. Understanding the Stages of Reading/Learning Development
    3. Student Progress Monitoring Form
    4. Learning Tips
    5. Student Learning Contract
    6. A List of Academic Vocabulary Words
    7. Letterhead to take notes and include in your CINB
  • Not Enrolled
    30 Lessons

    General 30 IELTS Mock Tests with Explanation

    Anthony Goedicke

    General IELTS Mock Tests. Get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback is available for a nominal fee. The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided FREE.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    0 Lessons

    One (1) Private Online Lesson for English Language Learners

    Anthony Goedicke

    Private Lessons are designed to review the learners’ progress on a purchased course. Instructor will review and provide feedback on the learners speaking, pronunciation, reading fluency and   comprehension, listening comprehension, vocabulary and include a writing prompt for the student to enhance all English communication skills.

    $ 30
  • Not Enrolled
    30 Lessons

    Academic IELTS 30 Mock Tests with Explanations

    Anthony Goedicke

    Academic IELTS Mock Tests. Get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback is available for a nominal fee.

    The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided FREE.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    cambridge mock tests
    7 Lessons

    Cambridge Mock Tests Academic

    Anthony Goedicke

    Practice Cambridge Mock Test, get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking Practice is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback available for a nominal fee. The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided Free.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    7 Lessons

    Cambridge Mock Tests General

    Anthony Goedicke

    Practice Cambridge Mock Tests, get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback is available for a nominal fee. The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided FREE.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    0 Lessons

    Five (5) Writing/Speaking Evaluations

    Anthony Goedicke

    Buy five (5) writing or speaking evaluations and save. Buy 5 for the price of 4.5. Upon purchase a personalized promotional code will be sent to you for use on any Writing or Speaking Evaluations/Feedback you desire.

    $ 85
  • Free
    7 Lessons

    Free Pre-Assessment

    Anthony Goedicke

    This is a Pre-Assessment to test your abilities within Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking ability and to help you purchase the product best suited for your ability level.

    Reading and Listening feedback is provided immediately and free of cost. Writing and Speaking feedback is available at a minimal cost of only $8 (60% discount) each with the use of the promo code (PA60). Only 2 promo codes permitted per registered user.

    EACH REGISTERED USER HAS ONLY 7 DAYS TO ACCESS THE PRE-ASSESSMENT CONTENT.

    This course is designed exactly like all the Story Level Courses currently available for sale.

  • Free
    1 Lesson

    Free Resources

    Anthony Goedicke

    Includes Free Resources to enhance your learning Experience.

    1. How to create/use the Cornell Interactive Notebook System (CINB)
    2. Understanding the Stages of Reading/Learning Development
    3. Student Progress Monitoring Form
    4. Learning Tips
    5. Student Learning Contract
    6. A List of Academic Vocabulary Words
    7. Letterhead to take notes and include in your CINB
  • Not Enrolled
    30 Lessons

    General 30 IELTS Mock Tests with Explanation

    Anthony Goedicke

    General IELTS Mock Tests. Get instant band score for Reading and Listening. Learn from annotation and detailed explanation. Writing and Speaking is provided for practice but Evaluation/Feedback is available for a nominal fee. The first Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback is provided FREE.

    $ 99
  • Not Enrolled
    0 Lessons

    One (1) Private Online Lesson for English Language Learners

    Anthony Goedicke

    Private Lessons are designed to review the learners’ progress on a purchased course. Instructor will review and provide feedback on the learners speaking, pronunciation, reading fluency and   comprehension, listening comprehension, vocabulary and include a writing prompt for the student to enhance all English communication skills.

    $ 30
Click Here to View All Courses

The following video's provide a demonstration of the Free Pre-Assessment and Vocabulary/Grammar Game Courses.

Monitoring Student Performance

We track of all student data. Simply click on the Progress Report Page to Monitor:

1.Comprehensive database is kept for one year.

2. Grades per each test.

3. Track the number and types of tests taken.

4. Track the number of student test attempts per each test.

5. Progress of students performance.

6. Correct/Incorrect answers

7. All data is kept for one year for convenient access. Keep a legacy of your child’s success.

8. And more.

Comprehensive Student Feedback for Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.

Reading/Listening Feedback

  1. Total score for each test
  2. Correct/Incorrect answers
  3. Number of Test Retakes
  4. Time spent on each test.
  5. Test taken date

Writing Feedback

  1. Detailed IELTS scoring criteria
  2. Grammar Usage (Verb, Adverb, Adjectives
  3. Task Response
  4. Imagery
  5. Coherence and Cohesion
  6. Lexical Resource
  7. Punctuation (Capitalization, End Punctuation, Comma’s, Apostrophe’s and etc.
  8. TIPS to improve performance.

Speaking Feedback

  1. Detailed IELTS scoring criteria and more.
  2. Fluency and Coherence
  3. Lexical Resources
  4. Grammatical Range and accuracy
  5. Pronunciation – use of verbs, adverbs and adjectives
  6. Realistic Band Score
  7. TIPS to improve

The Owner and Developer Tony Goedicke is a retired (Regional Educational Trainer/Specialist, Teacher, School Administrator and District Administrator) with 24 years of experience in the United States of America education system.

A Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, USA and a Principal Certification from University of Houston-Victoria in Houston, Texas, USA.

Current and Previous Certifications include:

  • Principal Certification (PK-12)- TEXAS
  • Special Education Certification (Generic PK-12)-TEXAS
  • Physical Education Certification (PK-12)-TEXAS
  • Redesigning High Schools Certification – (Harvard University)
  • Universal Design for Learning Certification – (Harvard University)
  • TAP System for Teacher and Student Advancement (Certified Trainer)– National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
  • Professional Development and Appraisal System Certification (PDAS)-TEXAS
  • School Administrators Skills Assessment Certification (SASA)-TEXAS
  • Standards-Based Assessment and Grading Certification
  • Understand by Design Certification (ASCD-Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)

 

For 24 years, I have been employed by very diverse schools in all socio-economical ranges. Houston, TX is the 4th largest city in the United States by population. Houston, TX is home to a large international population in terms of race, culture and religion and I have had the pleasure of working with a most in a successful manner.

In the United States, I was also the owner of a small consulting company named Worldwide Learning Solutions. This privately owned company performed school district and campus evaluations. Post-evaluation I assisted in the development of effective practices within the areas of; curriculum development, teaching and learning practices, procedures and processes enhancements, administrator training as well as teaching/modeling of the effective implementation of all of the above.

As an Educational Specialist with The State of Texas, I had the pleasure of developing, evaluating and training a large number of schools and school districts within the State of Texas. Our goal was to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and assist schools, administrators and teachers to improve their educational practices.

Region 4 Educational Service Center responsibilities encompassed the following:

  • Training a seven county area composed of 47 public school districts and 40 open-enrollment charter schools. Region 4 represents 1.2 million students, 105,000 educators, and 1,500 campuses.
  • Provides educational support for The State of Texas Education Agency initiatives and partners with other education service centers to deliver high-quality services to meet state mandates.
  • Assisting school districts in improving student performance by producing products and services to promote student achievement, enhance educator effectiveness, and help schools maintain fiscal viability.
  • Assists school districts in managing crucial operational areas while achieving compliance with state and federal regulations.

 

Pre-IELTS
Leveled Stories K-6/7

  • 31 Levels
  • 600+ Stories
  • Native English Voice USA
  • American Educational Standards
  • Speaking and Writing Feedback Available
  • Reading and Listening Immediate Feedback
  • Private Individual Lessons Available
  • One year subscription
  • Game-based learning activities with every story.

Leveled Stories Correlation (Native American English Speaker Level)

  • Levels 1-3: Kindergarten
  • Levels 4-6: Early Grade 1
  • Levels 7-9: End of Grade 1
  • Levels 10-13: Early Grade 2
  • Levels 14-17: End of Grade 2
  • Levels 18-20: Early Grade 3
  • Levels 21-23: End of Grade 3
  • Levels 24-26: Grade 4
  • Levels 27-29: Grade 5
  • Levels 30-31: Grade 6/7

IELTS-Practice Mock Tests
Cambridge Books

  • 60 Full Mock Test
  • 30 Category Tests
  • Speaking and Writing Feedback Available
  • Reading and Listening Immediate Feedback
  • Private Individual Lessons Available
  • Free Resources Provided
  • Practice at your own pace
  • One year subscription

Listening Practice

One year subscription to access each course purchased. Leveled Stories or Mock Tests.

Listening Tests provides immediate in-depth feedback.

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Features

Instant Band Score for IELTS Courses

800+ Leveled Story Tests

Level s K-6/7

500+ Practice Tests

In-Depth Performance analysis

Reading Practice

One year subscription to access each course purchased. Leveled Stories or Mock Tests.

Reading Tests provides immediate in-depth feedback.

Start Learning

Features

Instant Band Score for IELTS Courses

800+ Leveled Story Tests

Levels K-6/7

500+ Practice Tests

In-Depth Performance analysis

Writing Practice

One year subscription to access each course purchased. Leveled Stories or Mock Tests.

Writing Tests. The first feedback/evaluation is free of charge. Additional fees are applied for additional feedback and evaluations.

Start Learning

Features

800+ Leveled Story Tests

Levels Kindergarten - Grade 6/7

500+ Practice Tests

In-Depth Performance analysis

Speaking Practice

One year subscription to access each course purchased. Leveled Stories or Mock Tests.

Speaking Tests. The first feedback/evaluation is free of charge. Additional fees are applied for additional feedback and evaluations.

Start Learning

Features

Instant Band Score for IELTS courses

800+ Leveled Story Tests

Levels K - 6/7

500+ Practice Tests

In-Depth Performance analysis

Why The American Language Learning Institute?

 

It is based in the United States and operated by an Educational Administrator with 24 years of experience.

Leveled Storied Courses are developed using only proven scientifically researched methods for learning acquisition.

We include many Game-based activities helps to encourage and motivate students to continue their desire to learn. One or more fun activities come with every story.

With The American Language Learning Institute we are here to help you:

READ, LISTEN, WRITE, SPEAK, SUCCEED.

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A Pre-IELTS and IELTS all in One Place.

Everything all in one place.

Detailed Score Analysis

Detailed breakdown of your strengths & weaknesses, Discover insights to improve your score.

Game-based activity with every story.

Makes learning fun.

Live Tests for Real Exam Experience

Feel the thrill of a real exam. Improve your time & pressure management skills.

Each Course with one free Online Lesson

This helps to ensure you are getting the most out of this Language Learning Program.

Free Resources Available

Go to the Courses page and receive many free resources to help you get the most out of your learning.

Free Resources

 

Grade Level Academic Vocabulary Word Lists

Stage of Reading/Learning Development

Learner Commitment Contract

Progress Monitoring Tracking Form

A Guide to Build your own Cornell Interactive Notebook

Tips and Strategies to become a better Test-Taker

Sample Writing and Speaking Evaluation/Feedback Form

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