Younger learners Practice and Strategies Presentation
Comics in the EFL Classroom? Yes, of course!
In terms of educational value, comics are no different from any other EFL reading text. Fun and engaging stories with manageable chunks and lively illustrations make comics a valuable tool for EFL students. Comics help learners build motivation and confidence while improving their reading comprehension and overall English language abilities. Reading confidence and motivation are essential to overcoming hurdles presented by literacy struggles. Comic readers will help to improve the literacy skills of low-level learners while still engaging higher-level learners and vice versa. This adaptability makes comic readers valuable tools for mixed-level reading classes. This session will introduce e-future’s LLL award-winning graded comic readers and how to use them in the EFL classroom. e-future’s graded comic readers not only help students become successful language learners but also allows students to develop a positive association with reading.
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Soo Kim is an EFL teacher, editor, writer, and teacher trainer. She holds a Master of TESOL from Victoria University of Wellington. She has had the pleasure of teaching English to students of all levels, from kindergarten children to adults. Now, she works for e-future, a Korean publishing company, where she is involved with international projects and teacher training.