Ball & Doll 1: Dr. English Learning Ecosystem

By Dr Masoud Hashemi

Ball & Doll 1 introduces young beginners (ages 3.5-5) to English through a pre-literacy, oral-first approach built on the DESL educational system, integrating ALM (Audio-Lingual Method), TPR, GBL (Game-Based Learning), and TEL (Technology-Enhanced Learning). With no reading or writing required in the first seven levels, children develop natural listening comprehension, pronunciation, and early speaking skills before formal literacy begins. This 72-page book includes 8 structured units, 4 unit reviews, illustrated conversations with the Dr. English characters, and playful activities such as tracing, coloring, and TPR-based tasks that build vocabulary, numbers, colors, shapes, simple structures, idioms, and everyday communication. Ideal for ESL/EFL starters, homeschoolers, language centers, preschools, and kindergartens, this level helps children introduce themselves and understand essential vocabulary related to family, body parts, fruits, animals, home, clothes, drinks, and nationalities.

Every lesson in Ball & Doll 1 is fully integrated with the Dr. English multi-device digital ecosystem-featuring a gamified app, digital flashcards, animated pronunciation guides, content-based educational games, weekly learning plans, reminder systems, and a progress-tracking dashboard. The program includes 4,000+ minutes of connected video episodes and a unique character-based pedagogy grounded in educational justice and a peace-through-language mission. Children engage in stress-free learning with interactive homework and AI-powered support, while parents benefit from clear structure, measurable progress, and high-quality access. Bonus materials include QR codes, audio files, printable flashcards, and a practice checklist.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1778922880
• ISBN13: 9781778922886
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Kidsocado
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.7"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years