{"product_id":"whats-ahead-transitioning-from-adult-education-to-a-career-paperback","title":"What's Ahead?: Transitioning from Adult Education to a Career - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Ticktin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarbara Emilio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's Ahead?\u003c\/i\u003e helps students explore real-world career options while developing the language and academic skills needed for success in the modern workplace. Focusing on fields projected to grow in the 21st century--such as health care, computer technology, hospitality, education, and entrepreneurship--the book introduces practical vocabulary and authentic materials drawn from each profession. Each chapter features a focused reading, a first-person reflection from someone working in that field, and real-world documents like job postings, schedules, or training forms that bring the work environment to life. With integrated vocabulary building, critical thinking, discussion, and writing tasks, \u003ci\u003eWhat's Ahead?\u003c\/i\u003e connects English learning to students' personal goals, helping them prepare for both study and employment in career pathways that matter.\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThematic chapters highlighting major career sectors: health care, technology, hospitality, education, and entrepreneurship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic readings paired with worker reflections that humanize each career path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic realia such as forms, schedules, and job ads to build real-world literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion exercises for active engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch and writing prompts that connect language learning to career goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSimilar Pro Lingua Learning Titles\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal Stories, Real People\u003c\/b\u003e by Tana Reiff -- Presents inspiring true accounts of people overcoming challenges in work and life, building motivation and language skills together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoney\u003c\/b\u003e by David Kehe and Peggy Dustin Kehe -- Teaches everyday financial vocabulary and skills that support workplace readiness and independent living.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHealth\u003c\/b\u003e by David Kehe and Peggy Dustin Kehe -- Builds language and cultural understanding for health care contexts, a major field featured in \u003ci\u003eWhat's Ahead?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultural Differences\u003c\/b\u003e by Raymond C. Clark -- Builds intercultural awareness and academic reading skills through topics about customs, values, and perspectives around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuth Ticktin has coordinated programs, advised students, and taught ESL and writing in Washington, DC and Maryland since 1977. In addition to co-authoring What's Ahead, she presented at TESOL 2016 and NCTN World Education 2018. Barbara D' Emilio is a long-time educator focusing on ESL and family involvement in schools through storytelling and action research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45922079834309,"sku":"9780866473521","price":35.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/twPTSwR8A59780866473521.webp?v=1772477532","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/whats-ahead-transitioning-from-adult-education-to-a-career-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}