English in Action, Third Edition


US Adult Ed

4 Levels

Beginner to Upper Intermediate

American English

English in Action, Third Edition is a four-level, standards-based integrated language learning program that prepares adults for work and academic success.

The third edition of English in Action features authentic and high-interest content from National Geographic to promote critical thinking and 21st century skills.

English in Action, Third Edition retains its best-selling grammar approach and relevance of topics to learners’ lives that prepare learners for education or a career pathway.

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Authors

Elizabeth R. Neblett

Elizabeth Neblett teaches ESL full-time at Union County College in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition to teaching, Liz serves on the executive committee of her faculty union. She has presented worksho... more

Barbara H. Foley

Barbara Foley had planned on taking early retirement after 38 years as a full-time professor of ESOL at Union County College, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. However, her “retirement” lasted only five mon... more
Buying Options/Components

FOR ALL CLASSROOMS

  • PRINT
  • Student's Book
      and Workbook
  • BLENDED
  • Student's Book
      with Online Workbook
  • DIGITAL
  • Student's eBook
      with Online Workbook


FOR LEARNERS

  • Student's Book
  • Student's eBook
  • Workbook
  • Online Workbook


FOR TEACHERS

  • Teacher's Guide
  • Classroom Presentation Tool
  • Assessment CD-ROM with Examview
  • Classroom DVD
  • Learning Management System
  • The National Geographic Learning Online Placement Test
New to This Edition

  • NEW clearly identified ‘Academic’, ‘At work’, and ‘Civics’ content meets the goals set forth in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well as national and state standards and objectives including College and Career Readiness (CCRS), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and EL Civics.
  • NEW video featuring National Geographic footage and authentic photography connect adult learners to topics that affect their communities and their world.
  • NEW AND UPDATED readings help learners to think critically as they learn new vocabulary and structures presented within the theme of each unit.
  • UPDATED grammar charts are concise and clear to ensure adult learners have an understanding of the basic structures of English as they become confident in their new language.

Plan and Teach
COMPANION SITE
Find downloadable materials for lesson preparation, including Teacher's Books, video, audio answer keys, assessment materials, worksheets for a range of uses, and more!


CLASSROOM PRESENTATION TOOL
Bring together digital versions of all core instructional materials, including Student's Book, video, audio, and answer key, to present and demonstrate new language and skills, create opportunities for practice, and manage classroom activities.
TEACH LESSONS CONFIDENTLY
LESSONS WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO
WORKBOOK
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES


STUDENT'S EBOOKS
An easy-to-access alternative to print, with everything a learner needs to be an active participant in any classroom and for self study.
Track and Assess
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING ONLINE PLACEMENT
Place each learner at the right English ability level with National Geographic Learning Online Placement, an auto-scored, adaptive online placement test for learners ages 15+.
RECOMMENDS PLACEMENT INTO ONE OF 14 CEFR® BANDS
SPEAKING PROMPTS FEATURING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOS
INDIVIDUAL SCORE REPORTS


LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Assign your students activities for Independent Online Practice. A gradebook allows tracking of student progress and provides information to support and assess individual and class performance.
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
GRADEBOOK
ASSIGNMENTS
MESSAGING


EXAMVIEW® ASSESSMENT SUITE
Includes downloadable pre-made tests and quizzes that can be edited and adapted to fit your assessment needs.
PRE-MADE TESTS AND QUIZZES
FULLY ADAPTABLE
Series Features
STUDENT’S BOOK FEATURES
A variety of interactive activities build language, life, academic, and work skills for the real world.
BIG PICTURE
ENGLISH IN ACTION
ACTIVE GRAMMAR
AT WORK
CIVICS
ACADEMICS


TEACHER’S GUIDE FEATURES
Go beyond merely describing activities in the Student’s Book with teacher support, ideas, and guidance for the entire class period as well as standards correlations.
CCRS, CASAS, ELPS, CIVICS STANDARDS
MORE ACTION
TEACHING TIPS
National Standards and Test Benchmarks
For a Complete Curriculum