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Textbook Title Description Programs that use this Text Library availability?
Basic Grammar in Action, Heinle and Heinle, Thompson Learning Company Beginning of a series which teaches the four core language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing. GAP MLC Library
Clear Speech, by Judy Gilbert, Cambridge Press, ISBN:052163735X edition 2   JFS SPPL
(See MLC’s review)      
Collaborations 1: English in Our Lives, Heinle and Heinle Publishers   Lao Family MLC
Contemporary English: Literacy by Janet Pednicky, Contemporary Books   Lao Family MLC
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Elementary Communication Games, Addison Wesley Longman, 1996 by Jill Hadfield Description: 40 photocopiable interactive games. GAP MLC
English ASAP Communication Skills for lifelong learning. Neighborhood House MLC
(See MLC’s review)  
English Extra by Grace Tanaka and Kay Farril, Prentice Hall   SPPS MLC
English for Success, Dominie publishers A two level series for pre-literate adults to introduce topical voabulary and speaking skills Lao Family  
English in Action, Heinle and Heinle Four level core language series mastering listening, speaking, reading and writing. Lao Family  
English No Problem, New Readers Press Structured lesson plans for teaching language skills Lao Family  
English Series Book 1, Prentice Hall A balanced approach teaching grammar through; open-ended activities; students learn speaking, listening, reading and writing in this series. GAP  
Everyday English Book 1, 2nd Edition, by Barbara Zaffran and David Krulik, National Testbook Co.  Developed the 4 core language skills using ethnic background illustrations.  SPPS, GEL Guide MLC
First Words by Linda Mwowicki, Linmore Publishers, 1990 Provides non-literate adult learners with survival oral and literacy skills. GEL guide  
Five Minute Activities, Cambridge University Press, 1992   GAP MLC
Foundations by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, Prentice Hall All 4 core skills area covered with active learning through interaction. SPPS MLC
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Grammar in Action, Heinle & Heinle publishers Complete series focusing on grammar.    
Grammar in Context, Heinle and Heinle/Thomson Learning, ISBN:0838412688 All level series teaching grammar relating it to culture, history and everyday events. Lao Family SPPL
Grammar Sense, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0194365654, 2004 A three level grammar series using English in contextual situations. Lao SPPL
Laubach Way Series, New Readers Press Teaches the 4 core areas beginning with the alphabet and sounds and goes through comprehensive reading. HAP, JFS MLC
Laubach Way to Cursive Writing, New Readers Press     SPPL, MLC
Life Prints1: ESL for Adults, New Readers Press, 2002 Students learn realistic skills needed at home, work and in the community in a language and cultural context. CHES, CLUES, NH, HAP MLC
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Literacy in Lifeskills, Book 1 and 2, by Salli Gati, Heinle and Heinle Progresses from letters and numbers into sight words and conversational exchanges. CHES, GEL Guide MLC
Longman ESL Literacy, Addison Wesley Longman Publishers, 1998 ISBN: 020135182X Fundamental literacy skills along with practical communication skills are featured. Lao, HAP, GEL Guide SPPL, MLC
Oxford Basic Picture Dictionary, Oxford Press   All MLC
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Personal Stories, Linmore Publishers 18 easy stories written in one sentence per line. SPPS, CHES, Lao Family SPPL, MLC
Practical English, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich A comprehensive series designed to teach all four language skills from the beginning, book 1 emphasizes oral communication. Lao  
Real Life English: A Competency Based ESL Program for Adults, Book 1, Steck Vaughn Publishers A competency based program for adults. SPPS, CHES, NH, HAP SPPL, MLC
Side by Side, Book 1, Longman Press A series that teaches life skills competencies. GAP, JFS, SPPS SPPL, MLC
Starting to Read, by Linda Mrowicki, Linmore Publishers Basic written English, word recognition and grammar practice. GEL Guide SPPL, MLC
Sounds Easy by Sharon Bassano, Alta Book Center publishers Teaches sound system with simple pictures and minimal print. MLC  
Survival English: English through Conversations, Book 1, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall ESL textbook series; focuses on basic spoken survival English. SPPS, HAP, GEL Guide SPPL, MLC
Zero Prep for Beginners; Ready to Go Activities for the Classroom, Alta Book Center Publishers, 2001 Ready to go activities with no preparations. SPPS, HAP, GEL Guide SPPL, MLC