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Jones-Vo, Stephaney – ESL Magazine, 2002
Discusses one teacher's experience offering industry-specific English-as-a-Second-language courses to companies employing refugees with limited English. Looks at reasons for offering job training and English classes, elements of a successful program, and the future of industry-specific English and job training education. Provides a list of texts…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Inplant Programs, Instructional Materials, Job Training
Download full textBurwell, D'Anne; And Others – 1991
An 8-week English in the Workplace course was conducted by Portland Community College (Oregon) at Leupold & Stevens, Inc. for workers with limited English proficiency (LEP). The curriculum for English as a Second Language focused on job-related support skills and not primary job skills, since job performance was not a concern. Objectives were…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Communication Skills, Community Colleges
