Today's English - Contemporary English (Book 1) (Includes CD)

Author: Newman
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Today's American English is an interactive English series curriculum based on themes, divided into four levels, primarily suitable for adult students with intermediate to advanced English proficiency as a second language (ESL—English as a Second Language). This series includes:
Student Book: For classroom use;
Workbook: For independent practice by students outside the classroom, in class, or in language labs;
CD-ROM: For individual student use;
Audio Cassette: For classroom teaching by teachers and for unit assessment tests;
Teacher's Book: For teacher preparation, providing reproducible exercise activities and unit assessment test questions.
This curriculum was developed in reference to the following national and state standards: SCANS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) competencies, California Model Standards, BEST (Beginning Educator Support Team) standards, and Florida LCP (Literacy Completion Point).
Today's American English helps students develop self-directed learning skills and strong social communication abilities. Each unit in the book focuses on the following themes: Family and Neighborhood, Family Relationships, Employment and Opportunities. In short, the themes selected for this curriculum are all of interest and concern to adult students.