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Britannica’s Discover English with Ben & Bella uses an immersive language approach to introduce PreK-1stgrade children to English. Language learning is presented online through 18 fun and engaging lessonsusing animations, live action, chants, and songs. Children will relate to the program’s two maincharacters, Ben (a bear) and Bella (a hippo), who learn along with the children as they experience avariety of everyday adventures. Supplementary materials such as an Activity Book, a Storybook, andInstructor Guide make each lesson easy and enjoyable for children and teachers alike. By encouragingchildren to actively participate with mind, voice, and body, this delightful and effective programprovides an engaging and dynamic setting for teaching the fundamentals of English.

BRITANNICA’S DISCOVER ENGLISH WITHBEN & BELLA:

• Includes home access.• School District discounts

also available.

Annual Subscription Price:$895.00/school

Annual Subscription for Britannica OnlineSubscribers:$695.00/school

—Also Available—

STUDENT PACK:

Printed books and materialsare also available for class-room use. Each Student Packincludes 18 Activity Bookswith stickers, 18 Storybooks,and an Achievement Chart.

Price: $99.95Shipping: $8.00SKU: BEN108-EN-MISC

Qualifies for Title I, Title III,Title IV, and IDEA funds.

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DOWNLOADABLE TEACHER RESOURCES INCLUDE:

• Activity Books

• Curriculum Overview

• Episode Guides

• Storybooks

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Discover English withBen&Bella

NOW ONLINE! An Introduction toEnglish Through Animation, Video,

Activities, and Songs

LESSONS INCLUDE:

OUTDOORS:• At the Beach• The Picnic• Going Camping

GOING PLACES:• The Bus Ride• The Train Station• The Airport

IN THE CIRCUS:• Ben the Clown• Marcello the Magician• Tito the Tightrope Walker

AT THE ZOO:• Rory the Lion• The Cheeky Monkey• The Ice House

ON THE FARM:• The Lost Egg• The Apple Tree• The Dancing Cow

SHOPPING:• Thomas the Talking Tomato• The Magical Sweet Shop• The Toy Shop

DETAILED INSTRUCTOR GUIDE WITH STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONSIt's easy to integrate Ben and Bella into the classroom. An Instructor Guide providesquick access to curriculum objectives, learning goals, teaching methods, suggested lessonplans, activities, and assessment tips.

CREATIVE METHODS IMPROVE COMPREHENSIONEach activity combines oral comprehension, hands-on participation, and creative expression.Children will improve phonics and vocabulary by singing songs and chants, work oncomprehension skills through interaction with Pete the Parrot (the “virtual tutor”), andshow their success by adding stickers to the Achievement Chart.

FUN FEATURES SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONActivities, games, and vocabulary lessons are interspersed with video segments to keepchildren alert and engaged. Video-guided activities provide vocabulary practice and reinforcekey concepts introduced in the lesson in order to develop pre-reading language skills.

APPROPRIATE FOR VARIOUS STAGES OF LEARNINGActivities vary in difficulty to accommodate a range of ages and language familiarityand are suited to the child’s progression of knowledge over time.

A COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LEADERSBritannica’s Discover English with Ben & Bella is the result of Encyclopædia Britannica’spartnership with education leaders across the globe and is based on the Ben & BellaEnglish-Learning Program owned and developed by Kids for Kids GmbH. These expertsagree that the immersive language approach in conjunction with hands-on participationand creative expression is a powerful and effective way to develop cognitive, motor, andaffective learning skills, establishing a solid foundation for teaching the fundamentalsof English.

Includes home access for parents and families!

Discover English withBen&Bella

NOW ONLINE! An Introduction toEnglish Through Animation, Video,

Activities, and Songs