Downtown 1: English for Work and Life / Edition 1

by Edward J. McBride

Overview

Downtown is a five-level, integrated skills series designed to give adult learners the comprehensive language skills needed for success in everyday life. With Downtown's traditional grammar sequence and solid coverage of federal, state, and local standards, teaching to the standards has never been easier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780838443743
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	06/13/2005
Series:	Downtown: English for Work and Life
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Ed McBride is an experienced teacher in adult education, with over 15 years' experience. He has played an active role in curriculum development for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Personal Information. Lesson 1. Names and Greetings. Lesson 2 Introducing My Family. Lesson 3. What's Your Number? Chapter Review. Chapter 2. School. Lesson 1. The Classroom. Lesson 2. Locations and Directions. Lesson 3. School Jobs. Chapter Review. Chapter 3. Shopping. Lesson 1. Clothes and Colors. Lesson 2. Money. Lesson 3. Clothes for Work. Chapter Review. Chapter 4. Time. Lesson 1. What Time is It? Lesson 2. Every Day. Lesson 3. Appointments and Work Schedules. Chapter Review. Chapter 5. Busy Lives. Lesson 1. At Home. Lesson 2 On Vacation. Lesson 3. At Work. Chapter Review. Chapter 6. The Community. Lesson 1. The Neighborhood. Lesson 2. Friends and Neighbors. Lesson 3. Neighborhood Jobs. Chapter Review. Chapter 7. Housing. Lesson 1. Angela's Apartment. Lesson 2. Making a Budget. Lesson 3. Apartment for Rent. Chapter Review. Chapter 8. Health and Safety. Lesson 1. What's the Matter? Lesson 2. At the Doctor's Office. Lesson 3. Safety Workers. Chapter Review. Chapter 9. Food. Lesson 1. Food and Drinks. Lesson 2. The Supermarket. Lesson 3. Restaurants. Chapter Review. Chapter 10. Work. Lesson 1. Jobs. Lesson 2. Finding a Job. Lesson 3. Applying for a Job. Chapter Review.