A beginning ESL text for immigrants. A clear introduction to the patterns, concepts and vocabulary beginning-level immigrants will need to navigate in their new language and culture.

SPECIAL FEATURES of the Student Workbook

• High-interest topics drawn from real life
• Clear illustrations
• Easy-to-follow layout
• Structure ‘boxes’ for easy reference
• Pronunciation ‘boxes’
• Lots of opportunities to practice the spoken and written language

The Teacher’s Companion for Real Basics provides teaching ideas and reproducible pages that save time, spark creativity, foster real communication in pairs and groups and make language learning hands-on.

SPECIAL FEATURES of the Teacher’s Companion

• Full page visuals – cues for oral and written work
• Picture and word cards – memory triggers, pronunciation and structure practice
• Paired dictations – pronunciation and writing practice
• Scrambled sentences – ready-made, chapter-specific, word order practice
• Activities – Card Exchange, Place the Furniture, Draw It, Make the Map, Occupation Concentration, Can You?

SAMPLES FROM STUDENT WORKBOOK and TEACHER’S COMPANION