Full Description
A fully integrated vocabulary development program in American English, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short thematic units. Realistic scenarios and modern artwork are easy to relate to and these, together with story pages and practice exercises, have been applauded for their success in promoting critical thinking skills. Content is fully supported by a range of components - including Workbooks, Classroom Activities, Audio and website.
Contents
Introduction1. Everyday Language Meeting and Greeting Personal Information School A Classroom Studying Succeeding in School A Day at School Everyday Conversation Weather The Telephone Numbers Measurements Time The Calendar Calendar Events Describing Things Colors Prepositions Money Shopping Same and Different2. People Adults and Children Describing People Describing Hair Families Childcare and Parenting Daily Routines Life Events and Documents Feelings A Family Reunion3. Housing The Home Finding a Home Apartments Different Places to Live A House and Yard A Kitchen A Dining Room A Living Room A Bathroom A Bedroom The Kids' Bedroom Housework Cleaning Supplies Household Problems and Repairs The Tenant Meeting4. Food Back from the Market Fruit Vegetables Meat and Poultry Seafood and Deli A Grocery Store Containers and Packaging Weights and Measurements Food Preparation and Safety Kitchen Utensils Fast Food Restaurant A Coffee Shop Menu A Restaurant The Farmer's Market5. Clothing Everyday Clothes Casual, Work, and Formal Clothing Seasonal Clothing Underwear and Sleepwear Workplace Clothing Shoes and Accessories Sizes, Styles, and Patterns Describing Clothes Making Clothes Making Alterations Doing the Laundry A Garage Sale6. Health The Body Inside and Outside the Body Personal Hygiene Symptoms and Injuries Illnesses and Medical Conditions A Pharmacy Taking Care of your Health Medical Emergencies First Aid Medical Care Dental Care Hospital A Health Fair7. Community Downtown City Streets An Intersection A Mall The Bank The Library The Post Office Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government and Military Service Civic Rights and Responsibilities The Legal System Crime Public Safety Emergencies and Natural Disasters Emergency Procedures Community Cleanup8. Transportation Basic Transportation Public Transportation Prepositions of Motion Traffic Signs Directions and Maps Cars and Trucks Buying and Maintaining a Car Parts of a Car An Airport Taking a Trip9. Work The Workplace Jobs and Occupations A-C Jobs and Occupations C-H Jobs and Occupations H-P Jobs and Occupations P-W Job Skills Office Skills Career Planning Job Search Interview Skills A Factory Landscaping and Gardening Farming and Ranching Construction Job Safety Tools and Building Supplies An Office A Hotel Food Service A Bad Day at Work10. Areas of Study Schools and Subjects English Composition Mathematics Science Computers The Internet U.S. History World History North America and Central America World Map Geography and Habitats The Universe A Graduation11. Plants and Animals Nature Center Trees and Plants Flowers Marine Life, Amphibians, and Reptiles Birds, Insects, and Arachnids Domestic Animals and Rodents Mammals Energy and Conservation U.S. National Parks12. Recreation Places to Go The Park and Playground The Beach Outdoor Recreation Winter and Water Sports Individual Sports Team Sports Sports Verbs Sports Equipment Hobbies and Games Electronics and Photography Entertainment Music Holidays A Birthday PartyVerb GuideHow to use the IndexIndexGeographical IndexResearch Bibliography
