This collection of units allows learners to draw on the foundation of English grammar
and vocabulary to use high-order skills, such as analyzing, evaluating, and
synthesizing information in English through answering questions about readings,
podcasts, and charts and graphs Language.
- Courses for English Language Learners. The course is taught in English.
- NRS Level (National Reporting System): Advanced
- BEST Plus® SPL (Student Performance Level): 6 and up
- Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units usually take an hour to complete.
Unit 1: Expressing Appreciation
Respond to satisfaction and appreciation from others. Organize and write a short
thank-you note.
Unit 2: Communicating on the Job
Use friendly phrases in a professional setting. Answer reading comprehension
questions regarding active listening. Use professional questions to ask for additional
information at work.
Unit 3: Mental Health
Answer listening comprehension questions regarding adult mental health. Answer
reading comprehension questions regarding the stages of culture shock.
Unit 4: Roles and Rights of a Tenant
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of renting and owning a property.
Leave a voicemail for a landlord regarding a problem with a rental property. Use
phrases to file a complaint about a rental property.
Unit 5: Online Safety
Recognize examples of words and phrases that signal a possible scam. Evaluate
passwords for their strength. Synthesize information about passwords on a circle
graph.
Unit 6: Examining Multiple Points of View
Use phrases to respectfully agree or disagree with others’ perspectives. Differentiate
fact from opinion in two blog posts about diet. Evaluate digital sources.
Unit 7: Goal Setting
Identify a framework for goal setting (SMART). Evaluate common goals to see if
they’re SMART. Answer self- evaluation questions around goals.
Unit 8: Writing Business Emails
Use professional phrases for an introduction and body of an email. Ask clarifying
questions in an email.
Unit 9: Social Issues: Sexism
Infer information regarding gender from a graph. Reduce an oral presentation into
notes. Analyze different perspectives on gender.
Unit 10: Reading and Comprehension Skills
Use strategies before, during, and after reading to enhance comprehension,
including: prediction, text coding, and the use of a graphic organizer. Answer
reading comprehension questions regarding the benefits of learning a new
language and reading as travel.
Unit 11: Final Assessment
36 questions to assess learning in all units.