An enhanced version of the original -Side by side- program.

Program Highlights More than 4,000 vocabulary words are presented through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-use lessons. Extensive coverage of important lifeskill competencies meets standards-based curriculum objectives. A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates development of grammar and vocabulary skills. Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, and opinions. New WordSongs Music CD included with dictionary extends learning outside the classroom through motivating musical practice. New bilingual editions for speakers of Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM saves countless hours of planning, with instructional support materials in two convenient formats - as reproducible masters and on a CD-ROM.

Activity Workbook with Digital Audio CDs Vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and listening activities to reinforce and supplement Student Book lessons New standards-based activities develop key life skills and career readiness competencies New Gazette activities build reading and vocabulary skills New numeracy lessons focus on real-life math skills and practice with word problems (Levels 1 and 2) New can-do functional communication practices Enhanced audio CDs containing standard CD tracks and mp3 files for all Workbook listening activities, GrammarRaps, and GrammarSongs for entertaining language practice through rhythm and music

Program Highlights * More than 4,000 vocabulary words are presented through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-use lessons. * Extensive coverage of important lifeskill competencies meets standards-based curriculum objectives. *A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates development of grammar and vocabulary skills. *Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, and opinions. *New WordSongs Music CD included with dictionary extends learning outside the classroom through motivating musical practice. *New bilingual editions for speakers of Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese *Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM saves countless hours of planning, with instructional support materials in two convenient formats -- as reproducible masters and on a CD-ROM.

With the proven methodology of the Side by Side series, Side by Side Extra enhances learning and instruction with the all new eText. Side by Side Extra features new grammar activities and self-assessment skills checks. The eText activities complement the program's dynamic conversational approach and support students' independent practice for self-paced learning, including complete audio. * eText connects point-of-use audio to Student Book pages for lively and effective language learning. * eText FunZone with skill-building activities, eFlashcards for vocabulary practice, engaging videos, and games reinforces each unit's objectives. * Built-in assessment and vocabulary and skills checklists enable students to assess their progress. * Expanded Activity Workbooks with Digital Audio CDs provide supplementary Gazette activities, listening activities, and "Can-Do" reviews. * Mapped to the Global Scale of English

Program Highlights * More than 4,000 vocabulary words are presented through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-use lessons. * Extensive coverage of important lifeskill competencies meets standards-based curriculum objectives. *A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates development of grammar and vocabulary skills. *Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, and opinions. *New WordSongs Music CD included with dictionary extends learning outside the classroom through motivating musical practice. *New bilingual editions for speakers of Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese *Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM saves countless hours of planning, with instructional support materials in two convenient formats as reproducible masters and on a CD-ROM.

Student Book and eText Skill-integrated units focusing on all communication skills Variety of grammar, vocabulary, listening, pronunciation, reading, writing, and communication activities Expanded grammar sections with new Grammar Focus Picture dictionary lessons introduce unit vocabulary Built-in assessment for each unit includes a check-up test and skill checklists that enable students to assess their level of achievement How to Say It! activities help students develop key communication strategies Talk About It! and Think About It! activities stimulate free conversation practice through classroom discussion of interesting topics Gazette magazine sections engage students with high-interest material that they can use in class or on their own, building a bridge between the classroom and home eText Use this digital tool to complement the program's dynamic conversational approach. The eText supports students' independent practice for self-paced learning. Pages of the Student Book, with the complete audio program in embedded links, provide conversation, listening, pronunciation, reading, and Gazette practice Notes and Bookmark tools enable students to add, receive and share notes, and bookmark pages to revisit them later FunZone activities, games, videos, music, and animations reinforce each unit's objectives: Vocabulary flashcards Skill building activities for vocabulary, grammar, and reading GrammarToons animations with activities GrammarRaps, GrammarSongs, and video segments with activities (Levels 1 and 2 only)

With the proven methodology of the Side by Side series, Side by Side Extra enhances learning and instruction with the all new eText. Side by Side Extra features new grammar activities and self-assessment skills checks. The eText activities complement the program's dynamic conversational approach and support students' independent practice for self-paced learning, including complete audio. * eText connects point-of-use audio to Student Book pages for lively and effective language learning. * eText FunZone with skill-building activities, eFlashcards for vocabulary practice, engaging videos, and games reinforces each unit's objectives. * Built-in assessment and vocabulary and skills checklists enable students to assess their progress. * Expanded Activity Workbooks with Digital Audio CDs provide supplementary Gazette activities, listening activities, and "Can-Do" reviews. * Mapped to the Global Scale of English

With the proven methodology of the Side by Side series, Side by Side Extra enhances learning and instruction with the all new eText. Side by Side Extra features new grammar activities and self-assessment skills checks. The eText activities complement the program's dynamic conversational approach and support students' independent practice for self-paced learning, including complete audio. * eText connects point-of-use audio to Student Book pages for lively and effective language learning. * eText FunZone with skill-building activities, eFlashcards for vocabulary practice, engaging videos, and games reinforces each unit's objectives. * Built-in assessment and vocabulary and skills checklists enable students to assess their progress. * Expanded Activity Workbooks with Digital Audio CDs provide supplementary Gazette activities, listening activities, and "Can-Do" reviews. * Mapped to the Global Scale of English

Word by Word Picture Dictionary, Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program! This is the new edition of the picture dictionary program famous worldwide for its ease-of-use, lively spirit, and active conversational approach. Outstanding features of the new edition: *The English/Spanish Edition and other Bilingual Editions present the second language in blue next to each English word. *Vibrant illustrations and simple accessible lesson pages are designed for clarity and ease-of-use with learners at all levels. Word by Word is the most learner-friendly picture dictionary - especially for Beginners.*More than 4,000 words in an expanded range of topics prepare students for success using English in everyday life, in the community, in school, and at work.*A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates students' development of grammar and vocabulary skills through topics that begin with the immediate world of the student and progress to the world at large.*New lesson formats provide integrated context-based instruction with nouns and high-frequency verbs.Objects and actions that go together are learned together! *Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, opinions, and creativity as they relate vocabulary and themes to their own lives.*A new Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM in a colorful user-friendly format includes lesson planning suggestions, community tasks, weblinks for expanding vocabulary themes through the Internet, and reproducible masters to save teachers hours of lesson preparation time.*A unique choice of workbooks at Beginning and Intermediate levels offers flexible options to meet students' needs: *Vocabulary Workbooks feature motivating vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice.*Standards-based Lifeskills Workbooks provide competency-based activities and reading tied to national, state, and local curriculum frameworks. *A Literacy Workbook is also available.*The outstanding audio program includes all words and conversations for interactive practice, and - as bonus material - an expanded program of WordSongs for entertaining musical practice with the vocabulary.

Activity Workbook with Digital Audio CDs Vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and listening activities to reinforce and supplement Student Book lessons New Gazette activities build reading and vocabulary skills New can-do activities strengthen functional communication skills (aligned with GSE and CEFR objectives) Enhanced audio CDs containing standard CD tracks and mp3 files for all Workbook listening activities, GrammarRaps, and GrammarSongs for entertaining language practice through rhythm and music

The Word by Word Picture Dictionary is the centerpiece of the complete Word by Word Vocabulary Development Program. The program's unique interactive methodology makes vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic communicative experience that prepares students at all levels for success using English in everyday life. Program Highlights More than 4,000 vocabulary words are presented through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-use lessons. Extensive coverage of important lifeskill competencies meets standards-based curriculum objectives. A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates development of grammar and vocabulary skills. Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, and opinions. New WordSongs Music CD included with dictionary extends learning outside the classroom through motivating musical practice. New bilingual editions for speakers of Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM saves countless hours of planning, with instructional support materials in two convenient formats - as reproducible masters and on a CD-ROM.

The standards-based Side by Side Plus series prepares students for their roles in the community, school, and at work. The updated Side by Side Plus develops students' career and academic readiness skills and promotes students' independent practice using the eText. Highlights Standards-based lessons develop competencies aligned with CCRS, CASAS, BEST Plus, and other curriculum frameworks and assessment systems. eText connects point-of-use audio to Student Book pages for lively and effective language learning. eText FunZone includes standards-based activities, eFlashcards for vocabulary practice, engaging videos, and games that reinforce each unit's objectives. Teamwork, critical thinking, and community activities promote cooperative learning, problem-solving, and civics connections. New expanded reading comprehension activities and writing lessons develop students' basic academic and career readiness skills. Expanded Workbooks with Digital Audio CDs include new Gazette activities, standards-based life skills activities, standardized test practice, and content relating to the College and Career Readiness Standards. Use the eText to: "Flip" the lesson plan by moving some of the core conversation practice outside of class. Work on a whiteboard in class. Work through the lesson and activities together in class, in the lab, or assigned with the audio as homework for out-of-class practice on computers and tablets.

"Word by Word Picture Dictionary," Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program! This is the new edition of the picture dictionary program famous worldwide for its ease-of-use, lively spirit, and active conversational approach. Outstanding features of the new edition:

• The Brazilian Portuguese/English Edition and other Bilingual Editions present the second language in blue next to each English word.
• Vibrant illustrations and simple accessible lesson pages are designed for clarity and ease-of-use with learners at all levels. "Word by Word" is the most learner-friendly picture dictionary - especially for Beginners.
• More than 4,000 words in an expanded range of topics prepare students for success using English in everyday life, in the community, in school, and at work.
• A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates students' development of grammar and vocabulary skills through topics that begin with the immediate world of the student and progress to the world at large.
• New lesson formats provide integrated context-based instruction with nouns and high-frequency verbs. Objects and actions that go together are learned together!
• Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, opinions, and creativity as they relate vocabulary and themes to their own lives.
• A new Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM in a colorful user-friendly format includes lesson planning suggestions, community tasks, weblinks for expanding vocabulary themes through the Internet, and reproducible masters to save teachers hours of lesson preparation time.
• A unique choice of workbooks at Beginning and Intermediate levels offers flexible options to meet students' needs:
  • Vocabulary Workbooks feature motivating vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice.
  • Standards-based Lifeskills Workbooks provide competency-based activities and reading tied to national, state, and local curriculum frameworks.
  • A Literacy Workbook is also available.
• The outstanding audio program includes all words and conversations for interactive practice, and - as bonus material - an expanded program of WordSongs for entertaining musical practice with the vocabulary.