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English As A Second Language - Learning to Speak English
ESL Bilingual Audio Tapes and CDs - Programs I and II
Approximately 4.5 hours

LEARNING TO SPEAK ENGLISH is packaged in two separately-priced sets called Program I and Program II. Two CDs and a book. The resource book, included for schools, has read-along pages, illustrated self-tests, written exercises and flashcard masters.* All pages may be photocopied. This resource book also contains ideas for using the materials with students.

The two programs combined contain the 1000 words that make up 90 percent of commonly used English. In addition there are 700 words that are especially useful to newcomers. All translators are educated native speakers. There are 683 sentences in Programs One and Two.

* Librarians may download the resource books for the ESL CDs and DVDs. Click Here

PROGRAM I - $44

In Program I, each sentence is spoken once in the learner's primary language and then, very slowly, in English. There is a pause to allow the learner to repeat. All directions are spoken in the primary language. You may order in 29 languages. Libraries will automatically receive the read-along book. However, purchasers may request the Teachers' Resource Book at no extra charge.

GRADES 3-ADULT

Section Titles for LEARNING TO SPEAK ENGLISH, I

• An Orientation to School in the United States (Includes classroom, library, public library and cafeteria)
• Numbers and Mathematics (Includes counting numbers from one to one million and math terms for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions-reviews and also math concepts)
• Having Fun in the United States (Includes popular sports, family activities and cultural information about leisure activities in this country)
• A Trip Through North America (Includes names of major coastal cities and general information about Canada, Mexico and the U.S. There is special emphasis on geographical terms, cardinal directions and map-reading skills.)

To hear a sample of Learning to Speak English I, click on a language below. Click AIFF for MAC and WAV for Windows.

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PROGRAM II - $44

In Program II, each sentence is spoken in the learner's primary language and then, very slowly and clearly, in English. There is a pause to allow the learner to repeat. All directions are spoken in the primary language. You may order in 29 languages. Libraries will automatically receive the read-along book. However, purchasers may request the Teachers' Resource Book at no extra charge.

GRADES 5-ADULT

Section Titles for LEARNING TO SPEAK ENGLISH, II

• Finding a Job
• Finding a Place to Live
• Emergencies
• Visiting the Doctor or Dentist
• Shopping
• Banking
• Dining Out
• Education
• Citizenship

To hear a sample of Learning to Speak English Two, click on a language below. Click AIFF for MAC and WAV for Windows.

RESOURCE BOOKS

Resource books are included at no cost with the purchase of audio materials, upon request. To view sample read-along pages and exercises from the Resource Books for these Audio materials pick a sample below:

Program One

Program Two

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