Integrated Skills

Canadian Concepts 3 expands on survival topics in interesting and relevant ways. Short quizzes open each unit to introduce new vocabulary. "I Was Wondering" dialogues answer questions about life in Canada. Themes include small talk, the neighbourhood, jobs, banking, travel in Canada, health and leisure activities.

Canadian Concepts 5 breaks with the concrete focus of the previous levels and introduces more controversial, opinion-based topics. Activities challenge students to deal with stimulating input and discuss abstract, thought-provoking themes. "In My Opinion" focuses on social and cultural issues, and encourages students to voice their opinions. "Sharpen Your English" takes a fun approach to exploring some of the idiosyncrasies of English.

Foundations is an all-skills, standards-based program for beginning-literacy and low-beginning learners of English. Its clear and easy-to-use format offers students an introduction to basic English for essential lifeskill situations and builds a language foundation for students’ future success at the Book 1 level of instruction.

Features:

• Standards-based lessons integrate lifeskill competencies contained in CASAS, EFF, SCANS, and other curriculum frameworks.
• Photo dictionary pages in each unit introduce key vocabulary.
• Easy-to-use two-page lessons are designed for students with limited prior experience using a textbook.
• Numbers lessons build students’ numeracy and math skills.
• Community tasks introduce basic civics topics.
• Unit achievement tests prepare students for success on standardized assessments.