Reading Level: Beginning
Help beginning ESL students develop and practice the language skills they need to communicate effectively on the job
Connects the classroom to the worksite
- Thematic approach introduces students to the culture of the American workplace and illustrates the qualities students need to be successful at work
- Conversations are designed to set a context for vocabulary as well as to share information on culture and customs
- Lessons give students the framework for transferring and customizing materials to their own work situations
- Topics presented are: People and Places at Work, Time and Work, Job Safety, and Working Together
Emphasizes oral skills and conversation
- Lessons are based on workplace themes—students practice the words and expressions they need to function at work
- Vocabulary is presented in picture dictionary format
- Listening practice activities focus on specifics for workplace interactions, such as hours, numbers, etc., as well as typical responses to common workplace questions (Student Book, 120 pages; Teacher's Guide, 80 pages)
