Low-level adult series deals with survival competency.
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This 4-volume, competency-based series integrates real-life skills with essential language, vocabulary, and cultural information. Individual, small group, and whole class exercises emphasize natural language and ample oral/aural practice.
1. How have you been?
Present perfect tense
Skills
Talking about family news
Greeting friends
Discussing time management
2. Used Cars
Present tense
Present time clauses
Question formation
Skills
Describing car problems and repairs
Understanding a used car ad
Researching used car information
3. Money
Present Tense
Present time clauses
Comparative adjectives
Skills
Analyzing your own diet
Comparing fat and calorie content of foods
Suggesting exercise options
Explaining a recipe
4. Credit Cards
Past tense
Skills
Checking a credit card statement
Expressing opinions about credit cards
Solving math word problems about interest
5. A Car Accident
Past tense
Past continuous
Past passive
Should
Skills
Explaining an accident
Describing damage
Advising a driver on procedures to follow in case of an accident
6. Thank you/I'm sorry
Gerunds
Past tense
Skills
Expressing thanks
Apologizing
Making excuses
Writing a thank-you note
7. Housing Problems
Present perfect tense
For / Since
Skills
Complaining about an apartment problem
Understanding a tenant's rights
Writing a letter of complaint
8. A Medical Checkup
Present perfect tense
For / Since
How long questions
Skills
Describing symptoms
Inquiring about a diagnosis
Suggesting home remedies
9. Medical History
Present perfect/past contrast
Question formation
Recently / Lately
Skills
Explaining persistent medical problems
Answering a doctor's questions during and exam
Completing a medical history form
10. College Choices
Present tense
Comparatives
Skills
Understanding the college application process
Comparing colleges
Choosing a college
11. Community Resources
Present perfect continuous
Could
Would
Skills
Understanding local mental health agencies
Explaining personal problems
Suggesting appropriate hotlines
12. The Job Interview
Tense contrast-present, past, present perfect
Should
Skills
Understanding the interview process
Explaining job, educational, and character strengths
Analyzing classified ads
Developing a job resume
13. A Robbery
Past passive
Should have
Skills
Reporting a robbery
Protecting your home against a robbery
14. The United States Government
Present tense
Past tense
Skills
Understanding the Bill of Rights
Describing the three branches of government
Understanding the Constitution
15. The Telephone
Embedded questions
Skills
Asking for information
Leaving a message
Appendix
Common Irregular Verbs