Career Paths: Pet Care is a new educational resource for pet care specialists who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Pet Care addresses topics including pet care supplies, animal safety, boarding pets, grooming, training, and veterinary and dental care. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases

This book is in the series of Step-by-Step Chinese Reading for Practical Purposes. It is at Reading Level-2. It can be used by learners at HSK Level 3 ~ 5. People who have learned 1,000 Chinese characters or have studied Chinese for more than half a year can also read it. There are 11 articles altogether in this book, all of which are selected from newspapers published in recent years. They are stories about Chinese and foreign languages, cultural comparisons and conflicts, for example, comparisons between Chinese and foreign education, the parent-child relationship in China and other countries, Chinese and foreigners' attitude towards luxuries, Chinese people's form of address, etc. Using lively language, each article is preceded by "Reading Tips" and followed by "Have you understood it?" The new words are annotated in pinyin, English, Korean and Japanese. The articles in pinyin are also provided.

Here is a book that aims to cultivate the practical ability of the learner to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test by practicing reading in a step-by-step manner. The book is divided into two parts: Skills Development and Mock Test (one complete test). In the Skills Development section, the learner develops his/her reading skills through practices to increase his/her familiarity with written words, as well as his/her reading speed, and also to gain experience in reading various types of reading material, such as email, adverts, notices, etc. Comes with an answer book as well as the translation of important vocabulary and expressions in English and Chinese.

Here is a book that aims to cultivate the practical ability of the learner to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test by practicing reading in a step-by-step manner. The book is divided into two parts: Skills Development and Mock Test (one complete test). In the Skills Development section, the learner develops his/her reading skills through practices to increase his/her familiarity with written words, as well as his/her reading speed, and also to gain experience in reading various types of reading material, such as email, adverts, notices, etc. Comes with an answer book as well as the translation of important vocabulary and expressions in English and Chinese.

This book is in the Chinese Reading for Practical Purposes: Step by Step series. It is at Reading Level-2. It can be used by learners at HSK Level 3 ~ 5. People who have learned 1,000 Chinese characters or have studied Chinese for more than half a year can also read this book after class or study by themselves. There are 20 articles altogether, all of which are idioms selected from Chinese ancient fables or fairy tales. The time limit and number of words for each story are given before reading it. In addition to the annotations in pinyin, English, Korean and Japanese for the new words, the corresponding pinyin is also provided for each story. Three columns are designed after the story. In the first part, "Have you understood it"?, four questions are raised to check how well the learners read; in the second part, "Can you use it?", two sample sentences on how to use this idiom are given, the purpose of which is to help learners master the usage of the idiom. The third part, "Synonym idioms", helps students to learn by associating this word with other words. All the new words are annotated in Korean and Japanese and are indexed in the last part of the book for learners.

Career Paths: Human Resources is a new educational resource for Human Resources industry professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Human Resources addresses topics including types of employees, benefits, interviews, workplace diversity, and employee relations. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features: - A variety of realistic reading passages - Career-specific dialogues - 45 reading and listening comprehension checks - Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases - Guided speaking and writing exercises - Complete glossary of terms and phrases The Teacher's Book contains a full answer key and audio scripts. The audio CDs contain all recorded material.

Career Paths: Museum Management & Curatorship is a new educational resource for museum professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Career Paths: Museum Management & Curatorship addresses topics including parts of a museum, types of visitors, presentation, conversationand art history. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases The Teachers Guide contains detailed lesson plans, a full answer key and audio scripts. The audio CDs contain all recorded material.

Career Paths: Human Resources is a new educational resource for Human Resources industry professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Career Paths: Human Resources addresses topics including types of employees, benefits, interviews, workplace diversity and employee relations. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features: - A variety of realistic reading passages - Career-specific dialogues - 45 reading and listening comprehension checks - Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases - Guided speaking and writing exercises - Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Career Paths: Industrial Safety is a new educational resource for industrial safety professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Industrial Safety addresses topics including parts of a factory, inspections, safety equipment, emergency response, and handling chemicals. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Career Paths: Journalism is a new educational resource for journalism professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Journalism addresses topics including types of publications, parts of a newspaper, citing sources, Internet media, and career options. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Career Paths: Chemical Engineering is a new educational resource for chemical engineering professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Chemical Engineering addresses topics including laboratory equipment, safety procedures, chemical interactions, commercial applications and career options. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases

"Career Paths: Call Centers" is a new educational resource for call center professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. "Career Paths: Call Centers" addresses topics including communications equipment, job opportunities, answering calls, tech support, and automated systems. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features: - A variety of realistic reading passages. - Career-specific dialogues. - 45 reading and listening comprehension checks. - Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. - Guided speaking and writing exercises. - Complete glossary of terms and phrases.

Career Paths Tourism is a new educational resource for tourism professionals who want to improve their English communication skills in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths English: Tourism presents subject matter including reservations, health concerns, money issues, tours, and career options. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through real-world examples of written and oral production. Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases.

Career Paths: Mechanical Engineering is a new educational resource for mechanical engineering professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Career Paths: Mechanical Engineering addresses topics including materials, simple machines, measurements, basic physics and career options. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Career Paths: Chemical Engineering is a new educational resource for chemical engineering professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Chemical Engineering addresses topics including laboratory equipment, safety procedures, chemical interactions, commercial applications and career options. The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Career Paths: Industrial Engineering is a new educational resource for industrial engineering professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Industrial Engineering addresses topics including working with numbers, assembly lines, audits, computer-aided design, and distribution systems The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production. Included Features A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrases