Publisher's Synopsis
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
- Four-skills foundation courseprepares true beginners for Contemporary English Book 1 and other popular adult ESL series
- Activities correlated to CASAS, SCANS, EFF, and other key standardsprepare students to master a broad range of critical competencies
- Picture dictionary art pageshighlight life skills vocabulary in engaging, real-life contexts
- Listening preparation activitieshelp students develop speaking and writing skills in a low-anxiety environment
- In the Community lessons introduce critical EL/Civics topics
- A Numberspage in each unithelps build numeracy skills for basic math work
Components
- Student Book
- Workbook
- Literacy Workbook
- Teacher's Edition
- Audiocassettes
- Audio CD
- Color Transparencies
This literacy workbook is designed to accompany the student book.
