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Word of the Day: Persuade
Persuade (verb) means to make someone agree with an idea or decide to do something by giving them convincing reasons. Example The Senior Two
Open resource →A MOTHER-LANGUAGE ENGLISH PROJECT
Voices
Between Worlds
Language. Identity. Belonging.
A thoughtful English journey for young people growing between languages, homes and cultures—and for the teachers helping them find confidence in every voice they carry.
Created by Alicia · Teacher, writer and fellow traveller between worlds
WHY THIS SERIES EXISTS
Some students do not live in just one language.
They translate, switch, listen, adapt and carry different versions of themselves into different rooms. Voices Between Worlds begins there—not with what students lack, but with everything they already carry.
CHOOSE YOUR ROOM
Start with the learner’s stage.
Begin with Little Voices, then move through the grade bands in a clear learning order. Extra worksheets and vocabulary practice remain close by.
01AGES 3–6 · MINI-MISSIONS
Little Voices
Playful Mini-Missions and gentle language learning with Nia and Pip.
Enter Little Voices → 02FOUNDATION ROOMGrades 1–3
Picture-led stories, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence building and short supported writing.
Enter Grades 1–3 → 03GROWING READERSGrades 4–6
Stories, maps, visible language support and meaningful choices for developing readers and writers.
Enter Grades 4–6 → 04DEEPER THINKINGGrades 7–9
Reflection, language study, interpretation and confident independent writing.
Enter Grades 7–9 → 05EXTRA PRACTICEWorksheet Hub
Printable comprehension, grammar, writing and revision activities arranged by grade band.
Visit the Worksheet Hub → 06BUILD WORD POWERVocabulary Room
Word lists, picture vocabulary, matching games, spelling practice and sentence challenges.
Visit the Vocabulary Room →THREE GRADE SHELVES
Voices Between Worlds • Grades 1–3
Choose one grade shelf at a time. Each shelf contains five carefully supported mother-tongue English materials, with Swedish used as a bridge into listening, speaking, reading and writing.
OPEN SHELF • GRADE 1
Grade 1 Materials
Gentle, visual materials that help pupils notice words, speak with confidence and begin building meaningful English sentences.
1GRADE 1 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISH
Grade 1 · Material 1: Nia’s Word Hunt
A Grade 1 English mother-tongue material for finding, saying, showing and writing meaningful words from everyday life.
Open material → 2GRADE 1 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 1 · Material 2: Words About Me
Choose an English word that says something about you, then share it by speaking, drawing or writing. Swedish supports meaning-making.
Open material → 3GRADE 1 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 1 · Material 3: One Word, Different Voices
Hear one English word in different voices, notice how it changes and respond by speaking, drawing or writing. Swedish supports understanding.
Open material → 4GRADE 1 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 1 · Material 4: One Word, Two Pictures
Compare two pictures for one English word and use clues, actions or Swedish to check the intended meaning before responding.
Open material → 5GRADE 1 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 1 · Material 5: My English Language Map
Map where English belongs in your life and share one word by speaking, drawing or writing, with Swedish used as a bridge.
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Grade 2 Materials
Connected learning materials that extend vocabulary, comprehension, sentence building and confident classroom communication.
1GRADE 2 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISH
Grade 2 · Material 1: Words in Different Places
Match familiar English phrases to everyday places, use Swedish as a bridge and build two connected sentences.
Open material → 2GRADE 2 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 2 · Material 2: Words About a Person
Introduce a real or imagined person through speaking, drawing and two or three connected English sentences, with Swedish planning support.
Open material → 3GRADE 2 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 2 · Material 3: Same Word, New Sound
Compare one familiar word in different voices and explain what changes and what stays the same, using Swedish as a pronunciation bridge.
Open material → 4GRADE 2 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 2 · Material 4: Word Bridges
Use pictures, context and Swedish to compare English meanings, then ask a helpful clarification question and build connected sentences.
Open material → 5GRADE 2 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 2 · Material 5: My English Language Map
Connect places, people, voices and meanings in a personal English language map, with Swedish supporting reflection and connected writing.
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Grade 3 Materials
More independent materials for reading, listening, vocabulary, language awareness and thoughtful written responses.
1GRADE 3 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISH
Grade 3 · Material 1: How Language Travels
Identify what English sentences do in familiar places, compare English with Swedish and build three connected sentences.
Open material → 2GRADE 3 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 3 · Material 2: Words Show Parts of Us
Introduce a real or imagined person through oral rehearsal, Swedish-supported planning and four connected English sentences.
Open material → 3GRADE 3 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 3 · Material 3: Flexible Listening
Use familiar words, rhythm, expression and context to understand different voices and give helpful listening advice.
Open material → 4GRADE 3 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 3 · Material 4: Building a Word Bridge
Use pictures, context, Swedish–English comparison and clarification questions to solve confusion and explain meaning.
Open material → 5GRADE 3 · MOTHER-TONGUE ENGLISHGrade 3 · Material 5: The Great Language Map
Connect place, person, voice, meaning and question in a language map, oral presentation and five connected sentences.
Open material →TWO STORY SHELVES
Voices Between Worlds • Grades 4–6
Choose one shelf at a time. Open African Folktales for oral tradition, community and cultural wisdom, or Stories Around the World for mystery, language and life in different places.
OPEN SHELF • GRADES 4–6
African Folktales
Read, listen, solve, discuss and write through stories shaped by African voices, oral traditions and shared community knowledge.
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OPEN SHELF • GRADES 4–6
Stories Around the World
Travel through mysteries and original stories that introduce new places, perspectives, vocabulary and ways of seeing the world.
TWO STORY SHELVES
Voices Between Worlds • Grades 7–9
Open one shelf at a time. Students can follow African Folktales into deeper cultural interpretation or choose Stories Around the World for mystery, comparison, language study and independent writing.
OPEN SHELF • GRADES 7–9
African Folktales
Explore cultural knowledge, symbolism, humour, conflict and cooperation through challenging African stories and folktale-inspired learning journeys.
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OPEN SHELF • GRADES 7–9
Stories Around the World
Compare lives, languages and choices across settings while building comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary and confident independent writing.
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EXTRA PRACTICE ROOM
Worksheet Hub
A dedicated home for printable comprehension, grammar, sentence-building, writing and revision activities.
1–3FOUNDATION PRACTICE
Grades 1–3 Worksheets
Vocabulary, matching, story checks, sentence frames and little writing tasks.
Resources coming here → 4–6DEVELOPING SKILLSGrades 4–6 Worksheets
Comprehension, grammar, structured writing and lesson extension activities.
Resources coming here → 7–9INDEPENDENT PRACTICEGrades 7–9 Worksheets
Language study, interpretation, revision and extended writing practice.
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Teacher Resource
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Help Students understand how verbs work inside sentesnces. Pupils identify verbs and direct objects, classify sentences as transitive or intransitive, explore Verbs that can be used both ways and build their own examples. A teacher answer guide is included
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Adjectives
Learn how adjectives describe people, animals, places and things. Practise choosing strong describing words and use them in your own sentences.
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Synonyms: Same Meaning, Stronger
Build a stronger vocabulary by matching synonyms, improving sentences and completing a short writing challenge. Includes a teacher answer guide.
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BUILD WORD POWER
Vocabulary Room
A separate space for words pupils meet in stories, lessons and everyday English.
1–3SEE IT · SAY IT · USE IT
Grades 1–3 Vocabulary
Picture words, matching, simple definitions and sentence-building practice.
Vocabulary resources coming here → 4–6CONNECT & EXPLAINGrades 4–6 Vocabulary
Word families, context clues, themed collections and short language challenges.
Vocabulary resources coming here → 7–9PRECISION & EXPRESSIONGrades 7–9 Vocabulary
Academic vocabulary, nuance, word choice and confident use in extended writing.
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Teacher Resource
Word Search Corner
A playful big-letter word search for preschoolers. Children find 4 simple English words, build letter recognition and enjoy early vocabulary practice.
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Adjectives
Learn how adjectives describe people, animals, places and things. Practise choosing strong describing words and use them in your own sentences.
Open resource →
worksheet
Synonyms: Same Meaning, Stronger
Build a stronger vocabulary by matching synonyms, improving sentences and completing a short writing challenge. Includes a teacher answer guide.
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A FAMILIAR LEARNING RHYTHM
Students always know where they are going.
Every unit moves through the same supportive structure while leaving room for surprise, humour, challenge and reflection.
01Before ReadingConnect experience and curiosity
→02During ReadingPause, notice and reflect
→03Language SpotlightDiscover how English works
→04After ReadingThink, discuss and respond
→05WritingShape a confident voice
ACT 1
A way in for every learner
Clear scaffolding, manageable steps and supportive language for students who need more time or confidence.
- Guided questions
- Sentence support
- Focused vocabulary
DIFFERENTIATION BUILT IN
Same classroom.
Different ways to grow.
Teachers should not have to create two separate lessons. Each unit offers a supported path and a deeper challenge within the same shared experience.
ACT 2
Room to reach further
Greater independence, interpretation and creative risk for students ready to stretch their thinking.
- Deeper analysis
- Open-ended choices
- Extended writing
VOICES BETWEEN WORLDSTeacher
CompanionLESSON SUPPORT · DIFFERENTIATION · DISCUSSION
CompanionLESSON SUPPORT · DIFFERENTIATION · DISCUSSION
ALONGSIDE EVERY UNIT
A companion for the teacher, too.
Each unit comes with practical guidance: learning goals, lesson flow, differentiation, discussion support and ideas that reduce planning time without reducing depth.
✓ Lgr22 connections✓ Five-lesson guidance✓ Act 1 and Act 2 support✓ Reflection and assessment ideas
Visit the teacher resources →BEGIN WITH A STORY PATHWAY
Two directions. One connected learning journey.
Step into African Folktales for oral tradition, humour, riddles and community wisdom. Or travel through Stories Around the World, beginning with mysteries such as The Mystery of the Midnight Map.
Every new product keeps its own name—and appears automatically on the correct shelf.
NEW VOICES STRUCTUREAfrican roots.
African roots.
World journeys.
Reading · Comprehension · Vocabulary · Listening · Writing
Choose a pathway →FOLLOW THE SERIES' JOURNEY
There is room for your voice here.
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