Bridges to English

by P. E. Woodford

Bridges to English is a fully articulated series of six English language learning texts designed for the adult student whose first language is other than English. Educational, business, and professional demands, as well as cultural interests, continually force today's adult beyond national boundaries only to find that a sound working knowledge of English is indispensable. To this learner Bridges to English is directed. The principal goal of the study of English is to be able to understand spoken and written English and to make oneself understood. Bridges to English is designed to ensure rapid acquisition of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for effective communication. The introduction of language constructions, vocabulary, and pronunciation is carefully sequenced and controlled in order to promote efficient patterns of learning through constant reinforcement and extension of skills. Each lesson integrates development of the listening, speaking, reading, an