02072nam a2200349 4500 OTLid0000435 MnU 20201105133325.0 m o d s 180907s2016 mnu o 0 0 eng d MnU eng MnU PE1408 Calderón, Amber Bliss author PDX Journeys Studying and Living in the US, Low-Intermediate Novel and Textbook for University ESL Students Amber Calderón Open Textbook Library Portland State University Library 1 online resource Open textbook library. Unit 1: Academic Expectations -- Chapter 1: Stephanie's Story -- Chapter 2: IELP Expectations of Students -- Chapter 3: The Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad -- Unit 2: Problem Solving -- Chapter 4: Luna and Violeta's Story -- Chapter 5: Solve That Problem -- Chapter 6: Easier Said than Done Each unit begins with a chapter of fiction about a teacher and students in one ESL class. Reading comprehension and reading skills exercises follow. Prefix and suffix vocabulary-focus exercises are included. Academic Word List vocabulary exercises help students build a strong foundation in both receptive and productive knowledge. The following chapters in each unit expand on unit themes through non-fiction articles focusing on academic preparation, international experiences, and cultural adjustment. Vocabulary is repeated and comprehension and reading skills are further practiced. Attribution-NonCommercial In English. Description based on online resource Humanities Textbooks Rhetoric Textbooks Open Textbook Library distributor https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/435 Access online version 19818 19818 0 0 lcc 0 0 DL OA 2020-11-05 0 PE1408 2020-11-05 https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/435 2020-11-05 EBOOK