4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food, and Recreation. New and updated topics such as job search, career planning, and digital literacy equip students with the language they need for everyday success. Revised practice activities prepare students for work, academic study, and citizenship from the very beginning. Pre-reading questions build students' previewing and predicting skills. High-interest readings promote literacy skills. Post-reading questions support critical thinking and textual analysis. Workbooks at three levels provide multilevel classroom support.

Suitable for literacy/ELL program; progressive levels.

Everyday language -- People -- Housing -- Food -- Clothing -- Health -- Community -- Transportation -- Job search -- The workplace -- Academic study -- Recreation.