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The ESL-Beginner covers basic English grammar for those just learning the language. Topics include nouns and noun phrases, verbs simple sentences, compound sentences, and modifiers. Students enhance their speaking abilities through individual exercises, class discussions, and group projects that are both fun and effective learning devices.Product Identifiers
PublisherResearch & Education Association
ISBN-100878910832
ISBN-139780878910830
eBay Product ID (ePID)732831
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEsl Beginner : English As a Second Language Made Nice and Easy!
Publication Year1999
SubjectEnglish As a Second Language, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) & IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Study Aids
AuthorLinda Robbian, Johanna Pugni, Dianne Ramdeholl, Sherry Boguchwal
SeriesEnglish As a Second Language Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight26.5 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2003-101225
Dewey Edition21
Age Range16
Target AudienceEnglish As a Second Language
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal428.2/4
Lc Classification NumberPe1128.E82 2000
Table of ContentCONTENTS About Research and Education Association Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1 -- INTRODUCTION Who Should Use This Book? How This Book is Organized Visualizing Reading Listening Activities Review To the Instructor Instructional Styles Instructional Aids Providing Feedback to Students Assessing Students' Skills Creating a Portfolio Conclusion Student Progress Sheet To the Student My Progress Sheet CHAPTER 2 -- NOUNS AND NOUN PHRASES Grammar Noun Common and Proper Nouns Collective Nouns Countable and Noncountable Nouns Singular and Plural Nouns Possessives Phrases/Prepositions Pronouns Answer Key Visualizing Pictures Doctor's Office Grocery Store Drug Store Car Accident Ice Cream Shop Dental Office Answer Key Reading Topic 1: Home Remedies Topic 2: Conversation Topics Topic 3: Divorce Topic 4: Tipping Answer Key Listening Topic 1: Directions Topic 2: Groceries Topic 3: Lost and Found Topic 4: Restaurant Answer Key Activities Activity 1: Tourism Activity 2: Native Country Review Key Points Answer Key CHAPTER 3 -- VERBS AND VERB PHRASES Grammar Verbs Verb Phrases Contractions Linking Verbs Subject-Verb Agreement Verb Tense Main Parts of Commonly Used Irregular Verbs Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Answer Key Visualizing Pictures Children's Playground House (under construction) Trucking Farm Car Repair Garage House Fire Answer Key Reading Topic 1: Business Hotel Topic 2: City Topic 3: Employees Topic 4: Business Etiquette Answer Key Listening Topic 1: Weber Furniture Company Topic 2: Conversation Answer Key Activities Activity 1: Crossword Puzzles Activity 2: Writing Activity 3: Art Review Key Points Answer Key CHAPTER 4 -- SIMPLE SENTENCES Grammar Simple Sentence Types of Simple Sentences Punctuation Subjects and Verbs Additional Parts of the Simple Sentence Sentence Patterns Fragments Interrogative Sentences Answer Key Visualizing Pictures Office Restaurant Hospital Clothing Store Daycare Kitchen Answer Key Reading Topic 1: Finding a Job Topic 2: New Job Topic 3: Worry Topic 4: Community Service Answer Key Listening Topic 1: Finding a Job Topic 2: The Application for Employment Paragraph Answer Key Activities Activity 1: Dramatization Activity 2: Presentation Activity 3: Art Activity 4: Writing Review Key Points Answer Key CHAPTER 5 -- COMPOUND SENTENCES Grammar Compound Sentence Independent Clause Conjunctions Punctuation Answer Key Visualizing Pictures Neighborhood Park Jigsaw Puzzle Answer Key Reading Topic 1: Exercise and Fitness Topic 2: Education Topic 3: Planning a Vacation Topic 4: American Family Households Answer Key Listening Topic 1: Fitness Center Topic 2: School Answer Key Activities Activity 1: Wordsearch Activity 2: Compound Sentence/Simple Sentence Board Game Review Key Points Answer Key CHAPTER 6 -- MODIFICATION Grammar Modifiers Adjectives Articles Demonstrative Adjectives Adverbs Comparative and Superlative Answer Key Visualizing Pictures A Living Room Man Making Bed At a Restaurant Street Traffic Answer Key Reading Topic 1: The Public Library Topic 2: Fire Safety Topic 3: Childproofing Your Home Topic 4: Weekend Activities Answer Key Listening Topic 1: Visiting a Friend Topic 2: Getting Ready to Leave Topic 3: Jamaican Vacation Topic 4: Ordering Dinner Answer Key Activities Activity 1: Restaurant Activity 2: Personal Ad Review Key Points Answer Key