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 course prepares true beginners for Contemporary English Book 1 and other popular adult ESL series Activities correlated to CASAS, SCANS, EFF, and other key standards prepare students to master a broad range of critical competencies Picture dictionary art pages highlight life skills vocabulary in engaging, real-life contexts Listening preparation activities help students develop speaking and writing skills in a low-anxiety environment In the Community lessons introduce critical EL/Civics topics A Numbers page in each unit helps build numeracy skills for basic math work Components Student Book Workbook Literacy Workbook Teacher's Edition Audiocassettes Audio CD Color Transparencies This set of audio CDs is designed to accompany the student book.
