Contemporary English second edition has refined the content and skills adult ESL students need to know to survive and thrive living in the United States. The emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, graphic literacy, critical thinking skills, life skills, and workplace skills has all been retained and presented in meaningful contexts through topics of high interest to adult students. Lessons are self-contained, remaining appropriate for both standard and open enrollment situations. Student Book Features <ul>
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Student Book interiors are now in 4-color with more real-life photographs.</li> <li>
New vocabulary is introduced twice in each student unit along with practice exercises. It is then recycled throughout the series for maximum exposure. Specific workbook practice, plus one activity master per unit in the Teacher's Edition extends this exposure.</li> <li>
Grammar structures are presented then recycled twice throughout the series - first in an informal review and second in a formal review - to enable students to revisit and expand upon their grammar acquistion. The 2nd edition provides for a more logical progression of grammar scope and sequence.</li> <li>
Organizing Your Ideas (Books 1 and 2 only) teaches students how to think graphically using organizers like idea maps, Venn Diagrams, and T-charts.</li> <li>
Graphic Literacy Activities (Books 3 and 4 only) familiarize students with bar graphs, tables, and charts to help them understand what they read on the job or in the newspapers.</li> <li>
Community involvement focus - one page per unit, tied in specifically with the unit topic - helps students become more participatory in their jobs, communities, and families. Notes in the Annotated Teacher;s Editions also provide more ideas for student participation.</li> </ul>
Components per Level <ul>
<li>Student Book</li> <li>Student Workbook</li> <li>Annotated Teacher's Edition</li> <li>Audiocassette Package</li> <li>Audio CD Package</li> <li>
Conversation Cards (20 cards with instruction booklet)</li> </ul>

Contemporary English, Book 4: Student Text, 2nd Edition

Reference

McNemara, Thomas

Newman,Christy

Forstrom,Jan

Becijos, Jeanne

Renn,Diana

English as a Second Language

Contemporary English second edition has refined the content and skills adult ESL students need to know to survive and thrive living in the United States. The emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, graphic literacy, critical thinking skills, life skills, and workplace skills has all been retained and presented in meaningful contexts through topics of high interest to adult students. Lessons are self-contained, remaining appropriate for both standard and open enrollment situations. 
Student Workbooks Student Workbooks have been designed for individual independent study or classroom work. Vocabulary and grammar presented in the student books are featured in the workbooks with additional practice. The Spotlight boxes from the students books are reproduced in the workbooks then followed by practive exercises that range from simple controlled format to open-ended critical thinking activities. Each workbook unit concludes with Read, Think, and Write activities that combine the grammar and vocabulary of the unit into topic-based critical thinking tasks. Components per Level <ul>
<li>Student Book</li> <li>Student Workbook</li> <li>Annotated Teacher's Edition</li> <li>Audiocassette Package</li> <li>Audio CD Package</li> <li>Conversation Cards (20 cards with instruction booklet)</li> </ul>

Contemporary English Level 4 Student Workbook, 2nd Edition

Contemporary, McGraw-Hill

Adventures in Reading combines adventure-based readings with a picture-dictionary approach to build vocabulary and develop critical reading and test-taking skills for academic success. Each book in the Adventures in Reading series contain 16 six-page chapters that develop reading comprehension and vocabulary building skills around high-interest reading passages. A Scope &amp; Sequence section at the front of each book outlines the array of the skills covered. A Skills Index at the back of each book shows teachers where each skill is introduced and recycled. Passages in the Beginning level student books run 250-350 words in length and passages in the Intermediate level student book run 400-500 words in length.

Adventures in Reading Beg SB

Billings, Henry

Billings, Melissa

Adventures in Reading combines adventure-based readings with a picture-dictionary approach to build vocabulary and develop critical reading and test-taking skills for academic success.  Passages in the Beginning level student books run 250-350 words in length and passages in the Intermediate level student book run 400-500 words in length. This is audiocassette is designed to accompany the beginning level student book.

Adventures in Reading Beg AC

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Mcgraw-Hill College

Adventures in Reading combines adventure based readings with a picture-dictionary approach to build vocabulary and develop critical reading and test-taking skills for academic success. 
Each book in the Adventures in Reading series contains 16 six-page chapters that develop reading comprehension and vocabulary building skills around high-interest reading passages. A Scope &amp; Sequence section at the front of each book outlines the array of the skills covered. A Skills Index at the back of each book shows teachers where each skill is introduced and recycled. 
Passages in the beginning level student book run 250-350 words in length, and passages in the intermediate level student book run 400-500 words in length.

Adventures in Reading (High Beginning)

Adventures in Reading combines adventure based readings with a picture-dictionary approach to build vocabulary and develop critical reading and test-taking skills for academic success. Each book in the Adventures in Reading series contains 16 six-page chapters that develop reading comprehension and vocabulary building skills around high-interest reading passages. A Scope &amp; Sequence section at the front of each book outlines the array of the skills covered. A Skills Index at the back of each book shows teachers where each skill is introduced and recycled. Passages in the beginning level student book run 250-350 words in length, and passages in the intermediate level student book run 400-500 words in length.

Adventures in Reading Intermediate SB

Taking Off is a four-skills, standards-based program for low-beginning adult ESL students. Picture dictionary art pages teach life skills vocabulary in a clear and visual way. The gradual pace of the course instills confidence in students as they establish a solid foundation in the basics of English. Features <ul>
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Four-skills foundation course prepares true beginners for Contemporary English Book 1 and other popular adult ESL series</li> <li>
Activities correlated to CASAS, SCANS, EFF, and other key standards prepare students to master a broad range of critical competencies</li> <li>
Picture dictionary art pages highlight life skills vocabulary in engaging, real-life contexts</li> <li>
Listening preparation activities help students develop speaking and writing skills in a low-anxiety environment</li> <li>
In the Community lessons introduce critical EL/Civics topics</li> <li>
A Numbers page in each unit helps build numeracy skills for basic math work</li> </ul>
Components <ul>
<li>Student Book</li> <li>Workbook</li> <li>Literacy Workbook</li> <li>Teacher's Edition</li> <li>Audiocassettes</li> <li>Audio CD</li> <li>Color Transparencies</li> </ul>

Taking Off: Beginning English

Hancock Fesler,Susan

Taking Off is a four-skills, standards-based program for low-beginning adult ESL students. Picture dictionary art pages teach life skills vocabulary in a clear and visual way. The gradual pace of the course instills confidence in students as they establish a solid foundation in the basics of English. Student Workbook Includes supplementary practice for students who have basic reading and writing skills in their first language Components Student Book Workbook Literacy Workbook Teacher's Edition Audiocassettes Audio CD Color Transparencies

Taking Off Beginning English, Workbook

Taking Off is a four-skills, standards-based program for low-beginning adult ESL students. Picture dictionary art pages teach life skills vocabulary in a clear and visual way. The gradual pace of the course instills confidence in students as they establish a solid foundation in the basics of English. Features <ul>
<li>
Four-skills foundation course prepares true beginners for Contemporary English Book 1 and other popular adult ESL series</li> <li>
Activities correlated to CASAS, SCANS, EFF, and other key standards prepare students to master a broad range of critical competencies</li> <li>
Picture dictionary art pages highlight life skills vocabulary in engaging, real-life contexts</li> <li>
Listening preparation activities help students develop speaking and writing skills in a low-anxiety environment</li> <li>
In the Community lessons introduce critical EL/Civics topics</li> <li>
A Numbers page in each unit helps build numeracy skills for basic math work</li> </ul>
Components <ul>
<li>Student Book</li> <li>Workbook</li> <li>Literacy Workbook</li> <li>Teacher's Edition</li> <li>Audiocassettes</li> <li>Audio CD</li> <li>Color Transparencies</li> </ul>
 This teacher's edition with tests is designed to accompany the student book.

Taking Off Beginning English, TE with Tests

McGraw-Hill ESL/ELT

Taking Off is a four-skills, standards-based program for low-beginning adult ESL students. Picture dictionary art pages teach life skills vocabulary in a clear and visual way. The gradual pace of the course instills confidence in students as they establish a solid foundation in the basics of English. Audiocassettes <ul>
<li>Contains recordings for all listening activities in the Student Book</li> <li>Listening passages for each unit test are provided at the end of the audio section for that unit</li> </ul>
Components <ul>
<li>Student Book</li> <li>Workbook</li> <li>Literacy Workbook</li> <li>Teacher's Edition</li> <li>Audiocassettes</li> <li>Audio CD</li> <li>Color Transparencies</li> </ul>

Taking Off Beginning English Audiocassettes

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