Maximize English Language Retention
Get your ESL students listening, speaking, reading and writing on their feet throughout a range of highly interactive activities ideal for both individual and whole-class environments. RM Sonica ESL is an innovative software designed to help teachers bring English language teaching into their classrooms. With over 180 activities, each highly motivating resource is designed for use with any brand of interactive device: whiteboard, slate or projector. Each activity can also be used to consolidate on skills learned with students accessing them individually using laptops/desktops.
Designed to encourage students to develop a love of English language learning at an early age, RM Sonica ESL takes into account multiple learning styles helping to build the confidence of every student and pushes the boundaries of kinesthetic learning. Instantly engage even the most reticent of learners with interactive games and dance mat activities. Students can practice listening and responding with interactive presentations while identifying and learning with the RM Sonica ESL family who are used throughout the program.
Audio/Visual Dictionary
Over 1000 Spanish to English (and vice-versa) words spoken by English speakers. Simple and easy to use, students can look up a word by unit or alphabetically and when selected students can see and hear it pronounced.
IT Know How Documents
These documents provide guidance to help you get the most out of RM Sonica ESL and includes notes on using an interactive whiteboard, setting up a dance mat, etc.
Assessment
End of unit assessment activities, providing auto marked summative and formative assessments for a range of question types: drag and drop, fill the gap, multiple selection, multiple choice and sequencing. A useful mark book tool allows student’s results from the summative tests to be recorded and analyzed through integrated reports, including: student, test, question and diagnostic reports.
Flexible Management System
This system allows you to have complete control over how you use RM Sonica ESL. The integrated lesson player tool allows the teacher to automatically deliver lessons on screen or using an interactive whiteboard and includes an on-screen highlighter pen and eraser tools for further opportunities for interactivity and collaboration.
Teacher Support Notes
These support-notes guide you through the concepts taught in the unit and they detail attainment targets and extension activities for the whole group or individuals.