Instant English with John Peter Sloan: summary and description

If you’re looking for  book that explains English in Italian for Italians, Instant English by John Peter Sloan is perfect for you. The author has, in fact, thought about a simple and fun way to teach English by moving away from traditional methods.

Who is John Peter Sloan?

The author of Instant English is an English teacher who is highly regarded in Italy. In addition to writing and teaching, he is also an actor and playwright. In the latter case, the perfect example is certainly the TV programme Zelig. That’s why, in this book, Sloan tries to use simplicity, humor and logic to deal with a serious subject such as learning a new language. His approach is very different from that of traditional books because it makes English within everyone’s reach, allowing even Beginners to be able to communicate immediately. This method is called “building blocks”, because just like in building, it is important to start with a solid foundation and add levels as you go along.

What your English was missing

Whatever it is that your English was missing, is now available!…or at least that’s what the author writes. Let us look at how the volume is structured in detail. The cover is flexible and there are 444 pages. This is a much more conversational text than your traditional English grammar books, and you’ll find that it is easy to read. The author offers: grammar topics, glossaries to build vocabulary, examples of communication in different situations (on the road, at work, on the phone or email ) and many English idioms.

It would be helpful if…

If you want a book that will explain Academic English in the traditional way Instant English would not be good for you. However, if you are a beginner looking for a text that is both educational and exhilarating, then Instant English is definitely the way to go. The same John Peter Sloan said that his audience is precisely made up of beginners. Smiles and learning are guaranteed! This book can be considered as the right supplementary book for those who want to better understand idioms and small talk (chats).

Once you’ve bought it

Instant English by John Peter Sloan was edited by Gribaudo and you can buy a new or used copy on Amazon.it  for around 17 euro.