Topics and Language Competencies, Level 2

This 7-level series is designed to work with existing basal ESL series to meet state compliance standards. Topics and Language Competencies corresponds to the lifeskill competencies, topics, language skills, functions, and forms of the CASAS and MELT standards.

Table of Contents:
UNIT 1:       DIRECTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION   Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms Directions and Transportation ·   Simple directions, street maps Transportation ·   Methods of transportation Scene 1:   Where Is the Post Office? ·   Directions, clarification Practice 1:   Giving directions Scene 2:   Lin Asks for Directions ·   Asking for, giving, and following directions Practice 2:   Giving and Writing Directions Scene 3:   Robin Is at the Airport. ·   Transportation, schedules Practice 3:   Picking the Best Schedule Lifeskills/Workskills 1: The Telephone Directory Cross-Cultural Discussion 1: Common Courtesy Supplemental Activity 1: Reading Bus Schedules, Using a Telephone Directory Summary: Directions and Transportation Checklist     UNIT 2:       EMERGENCIES   Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms Common Emergencies ·   Contacting emergency services Emergencies and Emergency Services ·   Fires; automotive and medical services Scene 4: I Want to Report an Accident! ·   Reporting an emergency, telephoning Practice 4:   Responding to Emergencies Scene 5:   There’s a Fire in My Kitchen! ·   Emergencies, reporting emergencies, telephoning Practice 5:   Calling 911 Scene 6:   Get the Fire Extinguisher! ·   Emergencies, warning, emergency procedures Practice 6:   Reacting to an Emergency Lifeskills/Workskills 2: Invitations Cross-Cultural Discussion 2: Handling Emergencies Supplemental Activity 2: Emergency Phone Numbers and Procedures Summary: Emergencies Checklist     UNIT 3:      HOUSING   Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms Housing ·   Floor plans, furniture, building types Housing ·   Common housing abbreviations Scene 7:   Robin Shows Marco her Apartment. ·   Housing, describing where you live Practice 7:   Making Floor Plans Scene 8:   Robin and David Help Marco Look for an Apartment. ·   Housing, looking for an apartment Practice 8:   Reading Classified Ads Scene 9:    Marco Calls About an Apartment. ·   Housing, calling about an apartment, making an appointment Practice 9:   Writing an Ad Scene 10:   Marco Meets the Landlord. ·   Housing, polite introductions Practice 10:   Filling Out a Rental Application Scene 11:   Marco Calls the Landlord About a Problem. ·   Housing, reporting housing problems Practice 11: Housing Problems Lifeskills/Workskills 3: A Household Budget Cross-Cultural Discussion 3: Housing Supplemental Activity 3: Using Classified Ads, the Telephone Directory Summary: Housing Checklist     UNIT 4:       PERSONAL HEALTH   Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms The Body ·   Personal health Common Health problems and Ailments ·   Personal health problems, symptoms, remedies Scene 12:   David Doesn’t Feel Well. ·   Personal health, common ailments, describing symptoms Practice 12:   Reading a Thermometer Scene 13:   David Calls the Doctor’s Office. ·   Personal health, making an appointment Practice 13:   Choosing Medical Facilities Scene 14:   David Calls in Sick. ·   Personal health, calling in sick to work or school Practice 14:   Writing an Excuse Scene 15:   Do You Have Medical Insurance? ·   Personal health, keeping an appointment Practice 15:   Completing a Patient Information Sheet Scene 16:   How Are You Today? ·   Personal health, checking vital signs Practice 16:   Choosing Proper Medication Scene 17:   Follow the Doctor’s Orders! ·   Personal Health, doctor’s advice Practice 17:   Reading Medication Labels Cross-Cultural Discussion 4: Common Foods Lifeskills/Workskills 4: Nutrition Supplemental Activity 4: Health Services, Using the Telephone Directory Summary: Personal Health Checklist     UNIT 5:       JOB SEARCH AND JOB SKILLS   Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms Education and Job Training ·   Education, diplomas, certificates, licenses Job Skills ·   Skills Scene 18:   Lin Is Looking for a job. ·   Job search Practice 18:   Writing Employment History Scene 19:   Lin Calls About a Job. ·   Telephoning, making an appointment, taking a message Practice 19:   Reading Classified (Help Wanted”) Ads Scene 20:   Lin Has a Job Interview. ·   Preparing for an interview Practice 20:   Interviewing and Being Interviewed Lifeskills/Workskills5: Indexes Cross-Cultural Discussion 5: Job Interviews Supplemental Activity 5: Matching Classified Ads and Job Applicants Summary: Job Search and Job Skills Checklist     UNIT 6:       JOB SAFETY   Topics, Language Skills, Language functions, and Language Forms Job Safety ·   Protective clothing Job Safety ·   Warning signs Scene 21:   Marco Works on the Production Line. ·   Job safety, protective clothing Practice 21:   Using Safety Equipment Scene 22:   Where’s Your Hard Hat? ·   Job safety procedures, warnings, safety signs Practice 22:   Reading Warning Signs Lifeskills/Workskills 6: Geometric Shapes and Forms Cross-Cultural discussion 6: Safety in the Workplace Supplemental Activity 6: Safety Items in School Summary: Job Safety Checklist     Alphabet Numbers World Map U.S. Map Irregular Verb List Measurements Useful words and expressions Certificate