Study & Teaching, English as a Second Language, Foreign Languages 

This new, five-level, interactive, topic-based grammar series introduces students to grammar structures in meaningful contexts, integrating culture, life skills, graphic literacy, preparation for the world of work, and SCAN skills into the learning process. * LEARNER-CENTERED CONTEXTS. Instruction focuses on home and neighborhood, people and machines, employment and opportunity, human relations, consumer economics, transportation, healthy living, arts and entertainment, and more. * STANDARDS CORRELATED. In addition to developing SCANS skills, the program is correlated to California's Model Standards for adult ESL programs. * MANAGEABLE LEARNING UNITS. Students more easily grasp concepts with each page in each unit arranged as a mini-lesson. * OPENING DIALOGueS. Learning is made easier through the use of opening dialogues that present and contextualize target grammar structures and provide an introduction to the * GRAMMAR BOXES. Present the various structures in a spiraled sequence, building upon aspects of what has already been learned. * NUMEROUS GROUP ACTIVITIES. Provide cooperative learning opportunities for pairs and groups, often with designated team roles. * SELF-ASSESSMENT CHARTS. Included at the end of each unit, provide students with the opportunity to monitor and evaluate their learning. * STUDENT WORKBOOKS. Provide a broad selection of grammar skill-building exercises and activities. * TEACHER'S Manuals. Provide blackline masters, scope and sequence charts, learning objectives for each lesson, model lesson plans, and step-by-step instruction for use of the Student Workbooks, and a wealth of additional class activities. * AUDIOCASSETTES. Contain all the dialogues along with listening comprehension activities. - from Amzon