"Contemporary English" second edition is a standards-based series that has refined the content and skills adult ESL students need to know to survive and thrive living in the United States. The emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, graphic literacy, critical thinking skills, life skills, and workplace skills has all been retained and presented in meaningful contexts through topics of high interest to adult students. Lessons are self-contained, remaining appropriate for both standard and open enrollment situations.. . Audiocassette Package. . Activities in the student books that contain the cassette tape icon indicate that the audio is available on both the cassette and CD. Engaging sounds effects are used to simulate real-life and promote listening insterest. Scripts for the audiocassettes and CD's are available in the "Annotated Teacher's Editions,." . This set of audiocassettes is designed to accompany the low intermediate level student book..