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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Learn conversational and colloquial American English

American Scenes

Learn conversational and colloquial American English by interacting with 33 entertaining skits that focus on language used in familiar settings. The flashback format make it well suited for class or self-study. Includes 7 DVDs, 7 CDs, student workbook and teacher's manual.

"Fantastic for ESL learners." - Prof. Russell Campbell, U.C.L.A.

The Trial

The Trial

This DVD focuses on the trial of a student arrested for car theft. It’s an effective vocabulary builder and excellent source for composition and debate topics. It is also used to prep for standardized exams.


"Recommended for most libraries." - Library Journal


ENGLISH

Write it Right

ENGLISH -  Write it Right

This PDF contains rules for both essential and conventional punctuation. Examples of the rules are taken from The Trial DVD. The user can click to all segments.


"Recommended for most libraries." - Library Journal

The Essentials of English

This 15 page handbook provides clear examples of English grammar. Useful for guided review of the basics.

"Great for Basic Skills classes"- Dean P. Arcario, La Guardia CC C.U.N.Y.

The Essentials of English


ACCENT CORRECTION/ ACCENT REDUCTION


Accent Correction DVD

The only accent neutralization series specifically for speakers of Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Korean, Thai, Portuguese and Vietnamese. Ideal for self-study or lab.


"Highly recommended." -  Library Journal

Accent Correction and Accent Reduction

Accent Reduction DVD

Accent Reduction for speakers of most major languages focuses on pronouncing English vowels, consonants, syllables and words. Self-correcting exercises and exams. For self-study or class.

"A very useful program."- Book List


SPANISH

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Journey into Spanish Text-Workbook REVISED EDITION

This updated 504-page first-year combo features:

1) review of English grammar
2) effective mnemonic devices
3) continuous storyline
4) historical, cultural, and linguistic segments with photos and drawings
5) support materials: Lab & Teacher’s Manuals

"I love the textbook and find that it best serves the needs of my students with good content and quality at a reasonable price." - Professor Sandra Saad, Big Sandy College, Prestonburg, Kentucky

Spanish for Health Professionals

Spanish for Health Professionals DVD

Practical commands and phrases that allow the health professional with a limited vocabulary to carry out procedures and duties with Spanish speaking patients.

"A fast and painless way to learn job-related commands and phrases. I could actually communicate with patients after just one viewing." - Bill Lesmerises, New York University Medical Center



Spanish The Easy Way

Spanish The Easy Way DVD

DVD one presents an easy way to learn many of the 5000 words that are similar in Spanish and English. Humorous skits and self-monitoring exams review words and phrases just learned.

DVD two shows how to use a Spanish Sentence Generator which allows you to generate 1000 plus sentences from 39 core words. Useful idioms and phrases are presented in entertaining skits.

“My introductory students were thrilled to finally listen to Spanish they could understand. The phrases are so memorable that students still quote some of the lines from the “novela”. - Professor T. Alcorn, St. Louis Christian College, MO

Spanish The Easy Way DVD    

Spanish Sentence Generator CD-ROM

In addition to providing a format and method for creating 1000 sentences from 39 words, the Sentence Generator CD-ROM teaches users how to express past, present, and future actions without memorizing verb endings.Clear explanations and examples are enhanced by entertaining video clips and self-monitoring quizzes. Ideal for lab use and self-study.

"An excellent way to teach students. It could be used as either enrichment or remediation." - Infotech

Spanish Sentence Generator CD-ROM


Spanish Sentence Generator ONLINE

Spanish Sentence Generator ONLINE

This multimedia online program for beginners offers a Sentence Generator with enhancements in the form of:

(1) photos with cultural and historical commentaries
(2) student grammar notes
(3) exercises, quizzes, and exams that must be taken to continue the program
(4) video reviews with quizzes and tests
(5) a database that lets instructors and students monitor answers, measure progress and set new goals.



Spanish for Professionals Courses

Spanish for Professionals Courses


These self-study courses enable English speakers to carry out job-related duties with a minimum of language skills. Useful commands and phrases are taught through multimedia. Special attention is given to Sentence Generators that allow learners to create hundreds of work relevant sentences from 39 words. Courses are offered for 9 professions. Contains CDs, DVDs, and Text-Workbooks.


Used by medical, law enforcement, business, educational and social service professionals nationwide.



Spanish for The Trades TEXT/CDs

Spanish for The Trades TEXT/CDS

Language tools for the Trades person who has difficulty communicating with Spanish speaking employees. Each program contains a booklet and CD with easy to pronounce job-related Spanish words and phrases.

"A must for contractors who work with Spanish speakers." - Jon Thoreson, Contractor, Brooklyn, NY



Spanish for Health Professionals DVD/CD


Teaches medical staff how to communicate effectively with patients. Focus is on language needed for the emergency room, medical exams and consultations. Used nationwide.

"An excellent way to learn crucial job-related commands and phrases." - Abraham Abittan, M.D. New York

Spanish for Health Professionals DVD/CD



Medical Spanish Pocket Translator

Medical Spanish Pocket Translator


This handy translator contains easy to pronounce Spanish phrases describing types of pain, medical tests and results as well as medications, disorders, allergies and symptoms. Learn as well strategies for translating prescriptions.

Used by staff in the following New York medical facilities: New York Health and Hospital Corporation, Montefiore Medical Center, Lincoln, Metropolitan, Winthrop, and Southhampton Hospitals



AMERICAN SCENES VIDEO SERIES

Classroom Version
Self-Study Version
Library Version
Mini-Series

Escenas norteamericanas Bilingual Version

Bilingual Version
Mini-Series


OTHER ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOOLS

The Trial / Write It Right

El Alfabeto Inglés Videotape

The English Alphabet DVD

The Essentials of English Grammar

The English Sentence Generator™ Teacher's Manual

JOURNEY INTO SPANISH

PRINT MATERIALS

Textbook-Workbook
Teacher's Manual
Lab Manual
Exams on Disk

AUDIO TAPES/CDs/MP3

DVD/VHS PROGRAM

Spanish The Easy Way Español Sin Esfuerzo

CD-ROM Spanish Sentence Generator™

Online Spanish Sentence Generator™




SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Spanish for Health Professionals Video/DVD
Medical Spanish Pocket Translator and
Sentence Generator™

OTHER SPANISH FOR PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMS

Spanish for Bank Personnel
Spanish for Business
Spanish for Educators
Spanish for Health Professionals
Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel
Spanish for Mortgage Brokers
Spanish for Real Estate Associates
Spanish for Social Workers
Spanish for Supervisors

SPANISH COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS ON CD AND AUDIO CASSETTE

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL

El Político Honesto

ADVANCED-LEVEL

La Narrativa y la Libertad: Cuentos Cubanos en la Diáspora

PRONUNCIATION: ACCENT CORRECTION / REDUCTION SERIES

ACCENT CORRECTION FOR SPECIFIC LANGUAGE GROUPS

See It and Say It Accent Correction
 Reduction Series

ACCENT REDUCTION FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES

Say It Right Accent Reduction Series

 

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