At National Geographic Learning we believe that students deserve to learn with content that is engaging and motivating, that brings the world to their classroom, regardless of proficiency level. Our newcomer solutions build on newcomer students' unique strengths and backgrounds. We celebrate their cultures and knowledge, while simultaneously developing their English proficiency and grade-level concepts and skills to allow them to survive and thrive in their new environments.  

Part of our overall program offering, these newcomer materials meet multilingual teens at their current level: starting with the alphabet to high frequency vocabulary for cross-curricular subjects and the writing process. Students will be equipped with strategies and knowledge to successfully navigate their new academic settings. 

National Geographic Learning also provides in-depth teacher support from placement tests to step-by-step Teacher's Guides with detailed phonics instruction, teaching tips, and best practices useful to both new and veteran instructors. 

To learn more or request samples, contact your National Geographic Learning Sales Consultant.

• Phonics lessons are featured in Starter and Foundation levels
• Welcome Unit teaches survival language, language for direction lines (point, listen), the alphabet and numbers, and set phrases and statements
• Benefits students with limited mastery of literacy skills in their first language with additional language acquisition instruction that supports academic success

Additional Sample Activities
Impact Phonics Sample Page

• Phonics program resources are featured at the Welcome and Intro levels 
• Includes units focused on school survival language with extensive reading, writing and vocabulary support to encourage classroom success
• Lessons pull in level appropriate math, social studies, and science content to create cross-disciplinary connections

• Offers SLIFE students basic literacy skills
• Designed for students with low literacy skills in their first language or those with an interrupted education
• Provides explicit instruction supporting letter formation and handwriting