Materials & Resources
12 Word Charts
These charts contain the functional vocabulary, which consists of pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, action verbs in different tenses, and a few nouns.
Algebricks Box of Multi-Colored Rods
The Rods are used for creating thousands of linguistic situations in which the meanings are obvious. These unstructured materials bring into play the power of imagination of teachers and students alike.
8 'Fidel' Charts
These chart are used to show the range of spellings and sounds of English. These are grouped together by color-coded columns, one color for each sound. Students can form special vocabulary words by following the pointer on the Fidel, and use these newly-formed words with the functional vocabulary found on the word charts. This is also an excellent tool for use in mastering spelling.
A Sound Color Chart
This chart uniquely combines a representation of all the sounds of English into one chart. It is used for working on the pronunciation of sounds, melody, structure, and stresses of the language with no distraction caused by the orthographic aspect of English.
A Collapsible Metal Pointer
Used with the charts, this tool allows focusing on the order of words in sentences. It is also used for making intonation and stresses visible.
Mini Word Charts and Fidel
For individual use by students at home and in the classroom. Each mini chart is 5.5 inches by 8 inches.
A Set of 10 Wall Pictures
Used to introduce and provide practice in the use of additional vocabulary needed for everyday situations.
Fidel Word List
For use by teachers and students to accompany the word charts or for use with writing and spelling. This book contains a list of common words for each sound and for each spelling
3 Student Books for Advanced Vocabulary
- Short Passages
- A Thousand Sentences
- Eight Tales
Additional Resources
Teacher resource books that give insights into human learning and make explicit how to subordinate teaching to learning. They also provide practical guidance in this way of teaching.
- The Science of Education Part I – Theoretical Considerations
- Foreign Languages
- What We Owe Children
- English the Silent Way Video Program: Booklet of Exercises
- English the Silent Way Video Program: Manual for Monitors and Teachers
- Hints on how to help your students work well on the Fidel
Newsletter Articles
- Vol 3 #1 The Silent Way (SW): October 1973
- Vol 4 #3 ESL, The Silent Way: February 1975
- Vol 7 #1 Aspects of Language Learning: September 1977
- Vol 7 #2 Further Insights into Learning Languages (SW)
- Vol 13 #1 Making Silent Way Materials: September 1983
- Vol 14 #5 The Silent Way and Zen: June 1985
- Vol 15 #5 Can Language Teachers Be Open Minded?: June 1986
