English in Action is a four-level, standards-based integrated language learning program that prepares adults for work and academic success. The third edition of English in Action features authentic and high-interest content from National Geographic to promote critical thinking and 21st century skills. English in Action retains its best-selling grammar approach and relevance of topics to learners’ lives that prepare learners for education or a career pathway.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
- “Academic”, “At work”, and “Civics” categories meet state and national and state standards, including CCRS, EL CIVICS, and WIOA requirements.
- Video featuring National Geographic footage connects adult learners to issues that affect their communities and their world.
- UPDATED readings help learners to think critically as they learn new vocabulary words and structures presented in the theme of each unit.
- UPDATED grammar charts are concise and clear to ensure adult learners have an understanding of the basic structures of English as they become confident in their new language.
- Online Practice on Spark offers a variety of interactive learning activities to equip adult learners with the digital skills they need to succeed in the real world.
- UPDATED teacher materials and the NEW innovative classroom presentation tool give teachers a wealth of teaching ideas to prepare their classroom with the national and state standards.
AUTHORS
Barbara H. Foley
Barbara Foley had planned on taking early retirement after 38 years as a full-time professor of ESOL at Union County College, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. However, her “retirement” lasted only five months and she is now back in the classroom, directing an ESOL program for refugees. She has presented at numerous workshops, conferences, and colleges throughout the United States and Mexico, specifically in the areas of listening, CALL, grammar, communicative classroom activities, Generation 1.5 students, and Extensive Reading. Her many publications include English in Action, Grammar in Action, Listen to Me, Now Hear This, and workbooks for the Heinle Picture Dictionary.
Elizabeth R. Neblett
Elizabeth Neblett teaches ESL full-time at Union County College in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition to teaching, Liz serves on the executive committee of her faculty union. She has presented workshops on teaching at many TESOL conventions and has done workshops on how to use English in Action throughout Mexico. She has co-authored English in Action, Grammar in Action, Books 2-3, Basic Grammar in Action, and has authored a series of novellas for ESL students.
Mô tả
- “Academic”, “At work”, and “Civics” categories meet state and national and state standards, including CCRS, EL CIVICS, and WIOA requirements.
- Video featuring National Geographic footage connects adult learners to issues that affect their communities and their world.
- UPDATED readings help learners to think critically as they learn new vocabulary words and structures presented in the theme of each unit.
- UPDATED grammar charts are concise and clear to ensure adult learners have an understanding of the basic structures of English as they become confident in their new language.
- Online Practice on Spark offers a variety of interactive learning activities to equip adult learners with the digital skills they need to succeed in the real world.
- UPDATED teacher materials and the NEW innovative classroom presentation tool give teachers a wealth of teaching ideas to prepare their classroom with the national and state standards.
AUTHORS
Barbara H. Foley
Barbara Foley had planned on taking early retirement after 38 years as a full-time professor of ESOL at Union County College, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. However, her “retirement” lasted only five months and she is now back in the classroom, directing an ESOL program for refugees. She has presented at numerous workshops, conferences, and colleges throughout the United States and Mexico, specifically in the areas of listening, CALL, grammar, communicative classroom activities, Generation 1.5 students, and Extensive Reading. Her many publications include English in Action, Grammar in Action, Listen to Me, Now Hear This, and workbooks for the Heinle Picture Dictionary.
Elizabeth R. Neblett
Elizabeth Neblett teaches ESL full-time at Union County College in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition to teaching, Liz serves on the executive committee of her faculty union. She has presented workshops on teaching at many TESOL conventions and has done workshops on how to use English in Action throughout Mexico. She has co-authored English in Action, Grammar in Action, Books 2-3, Basic Grammar in Action, and has authored a series of novellas for ESL students.
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