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A Free ESL Resource for Students!

FriendsWorld

Welcome to

Teacher for FriendsWorld
A girl character from FriendsWorld
Two books stacked for FriendsWorld

What is FriendsWorld? 

It's a book written for preteens from other countries to teach them about life and culture in the U.S. 

What's the book about?

A family living in Washington, D.C. The narrator is a friendly 12-year-old girl named Joanie. 

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A boy character from FriendsWorld

What if my English isn't very strong? 

This book will help you! Each chapter has a reading guide in Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi. 

A pet from FriendsWorld
An ESL student from FriendsWorld

How does it work?

Each chapter starts with a short summary, read it in your native language. Then read and listen to the chapter in English! 

Who is this book for? 

Anyone who'd like to read it (especially 10-14-year-old immigrant students arriving to the U.S.).

An ESL student from FriendsWorld

Why was it written?

Because people deserve to feel welcomed, included, and befriended when they arrive somewhere unfamiliar. 

A boy ESL student from FriendsWorld

What can I expect? 

Twenty-three fun and awesome chapters that will deepen your understanding of colloquial English!

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Hey, I've got a question!

Email HeyFriendsWorld@gmail.com and we'll answer it as soon as we possibly can.

Hey There! Welcome to a website for the coolest 10 to 14 year olds in the world. Together, we'll go on awesome

neighborhood adventures, learn new

words, and meet epic guinea pigs. 

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Thanks for visiting FriendsWorld. It's important that you remember you are special, valued, and awesome!

©️ 2023 May Overmyer

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