Using Ingles Ya! in Migrant Education Programs

Ingles Ya! is an exciting new instructional resource for schools and programs striving to deliver the parent involvement components of the Migrant Education and Migrant Education Even Start Programs. The Ingles ya curriculum will enhance the parents' English literacy skills in a fun and engaging delivery. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are emphasized as the adults utilize the presentation segments. The telenovela, songs, and skits are based on current popular Spanish-language television programs and traditions. These segments were carefully reviewed by cultural experts to insure their suitability, cultural relevance and acceptability for a general Latino adult audience. The vocabulary and grammar segments are based on standardized adult beginning-level language frameworks.

"Teachers all report students react well to the engaging story lines and easy-to-follow workbook, which keeps them actively participating. The combination of videos, CDs, and grammar activities provides a comprehensive and effective approach to language learning."
Trish Kerns, Sacramento City Unified School District