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Adult ESL/ELL High Beginner

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Sequencing with Background
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Story & Describe Experiences
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Weighting distribution
25 categories
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Vocabulary for US Adult Contexts
7%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Language & Word Learning
7%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Story & Describe Experiences
5%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages, Forms & Short Paragraphs
5%

Skills

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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Story & Describe Experiences

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Sequencing with BackgroundRecommended
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Telling Stories with Past FormsAvailable
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3
Describing Problems & SolutionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Summarizing Texts & ConversationsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages, Forms & Short Paragraphs

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Revising for Clarity & AccuracyAvailable
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2
Writing Messages for Various PurposesAvailable
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Writing Paragraphs with TransitionsAvailable
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Completing Detailed FormsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Explain Needs, Problems & Plans

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Explaining Needs & Problems ClearlyAvailable
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2
Describing with Multiple DetailsAvailable
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3
Describing Routines & Schedule ChangesAvailable
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4
Expressing Supported OpinionsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening (Main Idea, Details & Sequence)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Multi-Step Instructions: ListeningAvailable
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2
Identifying Key Details with WhyAvailable
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3
Understanding Main Ideas: ConversationsAvailable
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Recognizing Changes & Required ActionsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Verifying DetailsAvailable
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2
Choosing Evidence-Based SummariesAvailable
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3
Using Text Features EfficientlyAvailable
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4
Inferring Word Meaning with AffixesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions, Requests & Tone

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Inferring from Context: ListeningAvailable
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2
Understanding Varied Question PhrasingsAvailable
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3
Identifying Speaker IntentAvailable
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Understanding Reasons & ExplanationsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Messages & Community Communication

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Reminders & AnnouncementsAvailable
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2
Understanding Texts & NoticesAvailable
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3
Identifying Required ActionsAvailable
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Finding & Confirming Message DetailsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Survival & Workplace Texts

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Signs & PoliciesAvailable
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2
Locating Info in Workplace DocumentsAvailable
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3
Following Written InstructionsAvailable
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4
Interpreting Charts & TablesAvailable
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Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Service ExpectationsAvailable
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2
Interpreting Workplace & Community NormsAvailable
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3
Politeness & Tone in US ContextsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Turn-Taking & BackchannelingAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Appointments

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Making & Changing AppointmentsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Phone & In-Person SchedulingAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Confirming Contact InformationAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Discussing Availability & AlternativesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Introductions & Social Interaction

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Questions About Family & WorkAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Introductions with DetailAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Participating in ConversationsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Polite ClosingsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Classroom & Learning Communication

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Asking for Specific ClarificationAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Confirming InstructionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Classroom DiscussionsAvailable
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4
Partner Task NegotiationAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Confirming via SummarizingAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Requesting Examples or WritingAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Correcting MisunderstandingsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Communication Maintenance StrategiesAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Shopping, Ordering & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Explaining Problems & Requesting SolutionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Comparing & Choosing OptionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Following & Confirming Service InstructionsAvailable
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4
Asking for Product DetailsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Workplace Communication

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Describing Job DutiesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Multi-Step Workplace InstructionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Reporting Workplace ProblemsAvailable
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4
Workplace Safety CommunicationAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Health, Safety & Community Services

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Describing Symptoms with DetailAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Community Service RequestsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Safety Directions & WarningsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Clinic & Pharmacy QuestionsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Housing, Transportation & Daily Life

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Coordinating Daily ResponsibilitiesAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Transportation Routes & SchedulesAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Detailed DirectionsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Housing Issues & RequestsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Core Sentence Patterns & Expansion

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Using Adjectives & AdverbsAvailable
15 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Be, Have & There Is/AreAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Giving Explanations & ReasonsAvailable
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4
Making Basic ComparisonsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions, Requests & Short Responses

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Follow-Up Questions for DetailsAvailable
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2
Asking Varied Question TypesAvailable
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3
Forming Present & Past QuestionsAvailable
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4
Questions for Confirming/CorrectingAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Nouns, Pronouns, Prepositions & Common Phrases

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Common Set PhrasesAvailable
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2
Prepositions & Location PhrasesAvailable
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3
Count/Noncount Nouns & QuantifiersAvailable
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Pronouns & Possessives for ClarityAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Modals, Imperatives & Complex Connectors (Intro)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Polite Request FormsAvailable
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2
Using Multiple ConnectorsAvailable
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3
Modals: Ability, Necessity & AdviceAvailable
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Imperatives & Safety LanguageAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Tenses for Daily Life

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Simple Past with IrregularsAvailable
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2
Future: Going To & WillAvailable
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3
Time Markers & SequencingAvailable
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4
Simple Present & Present ContinuousAvailable
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Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Punctuation & CapitalizationAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Spelling High-Frequency WordsAvailable
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3
Pronunciation & Word StressAvailable
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4
Editing for Common ErrorsAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Vocabulary for US Adult Contexts

5 core skills7% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Health & Insurance VocabularyAvailable
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2
School & Childcare VocabularyAvailable
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3
Shopping, Banking & Utilities VocabularyAvailable
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Workplace Tasks VocabularyAvailable
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Housing & Community VocabularyAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Language & Word Learning

5 core skills7% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Sequencing & Time ExpressionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Avoiding Confusing WordsAvailable
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3
Word-Learning StrategiesAvailable
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Polite Formulas & SoftenersAvailable
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Clarification & Confirmation PhrasesAvailable
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