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Learning English Steps 1-2-3 DVD Package
Are your English skills standing in the way of your success? Here’s a way to improve your English that’s quick and easy, and really works. Video Aided Instruction’s Learning English Steps 1-2-3 is the perfect resource for beginning English language learners, from middle school through adults. Designed for anyone who is new to the language, this comprehensive DVD set includes 83 developmental lessons and practice exercises in the basics of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Combining colorful computer graphics and proven teaching methods, Learning English Steps 1-2-3 uses real world situations, like conversations in a restaurant, at the bank, at the airport, on the job and more, to help you learn the basics of English. In Step 1, you’ll start right off with the verb “to be” and learn to master: pronouns; contractions; questions and answers; time expressions; and more. Then, Step 2 covers: conjugating verbs in the various present, past, and future tenses; making commands and requests; and much more. Finally, Step 3 focuses on using English in the workplace: communication with your coworkers and supervisors; personnel issues; telephone fundamentals; job interviews; raises; promotions; and more. By the time you’re finished, you will have learned over 2,000 must-know vocabulary words and everyday idioms! 9 DVDs, with 11 hrs. 5 mins. of instruction.

$399

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Road To Citizenship - Multimedia Training for U.S. Citizenship
Road to Citizenship will teach you all you need to know to become a U.S. citizen! The Road to Citizenship package consists of a 96-page workbook and a multimedia CD-ROM. Both the workbook and CD-ROM cover the same material in the same order, and so reinforce each other. While the workbook is convenient and can be used anywhere, the CD-ROM offers a number of unique advantages that set the package apart from other citizenship materials (i.e., workbooks, audio tapes, etc.). It is easy to use - you can listen to every word that appears on the screen, and unlike audio/video tapes, replay them with only a single mouse click. As you practice your English skills, your computer is your patient tutor. And you can take sample history and citizenship tests, as many times as you wish. Road to Citizenship is your personal teacher, and is the perfect choice for your journey on your road to citizenship! Road to Citizenship comes in two versions: a single-user version for individuals, which sells for $129, and a classroom version designed for adult education centers, libraries, schools and colleges, which contains a student management system, network installation and five (5) CDs for student use, for $495. System Requirements: Win95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP; 32 MB RAM; 10 MB of free hard disk space; CD ROM drive, sound card and microphone (optional).
Road To Citizenship - Single-User Version
$129
Road To Citizenship - Networked Version
$495
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VAI: The Complete Upgrade Your Writing Series on DVD
Finally, an easy-to-use resource that helps everyday students dramatically upgrade their everyday writing! Video Aided Instruction's brand new Upgrade Your Writing DVD series is like a virtual writing clinic on DVD. The 10 programs in the Upgrade Your Writing Series are: Prewriting; Organizing Your Thoughts; Overcoming Writer’s Block; Crafting Sentences; Building Paragraphs; Connections & Transitions; Introductions & Conclusions; Expressing Yourself Creatively; Improving Your Vocabulary; and Avoiding Common Mistakes. These help middle school students through adults (especially challenged learners requiring remediation) to express themselves more effectively; improve their command of grammar, usage, and mechanics; meet (and exceed) the requirements of their assignments; focus on their purpose and their audience; and develop a writing style that’s smooth, engaging, and truly their own! With these unique programs, viewers will master the tricks of brainstorming and getting ideas down on paper; turning a jumble of ideas into a structured outline; beating procrastination and treating "blinking cursor syndrome"; writing sentences that are varied, interesting, and grammatically correct; constructing paragraphs that hang together cohesively and are divided logically; guiding the reader gracefully from each point to the next; writing captivating introductions and compelling conclusions; excelling in poetry, short stories, and other creative writing assignments; learning new words by using roots, prefixes, suffixes, context clues, word cards, etc.; avoiding errors in spelling, punctuation, agreement, word choice, and other areas and much, much more! 10 volumes on 10 DVDs approx. 13 hrs. total.
$499

VAI: Miller Analogies Test Review DVDs
Required for admission to many graduate school programs, the Miller Analogies Test is quite possibly the most unusual and challenging exam you’ll ever take. The MAT is like a fast-paced quiz that tests your higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving abilities; it demands an extensive vocabulary, keen powers of logic, and wide-ranging knowledge in such diverse fields as history, math, science, art, music, and literature. This interactive course from Video Aided Instruction is your key to success on this daunting exam! With this review, it’s easier than ever to master the demanding content, format, and style of the MAT. An expert instructor guides you step-by-step through over 100 sample questions just like those found on the actual test. You’ll analyze the logic underlying each analogy, learn to quickly recognize the right answers, and master foolproof techniques for cracking the toughest analogies. 3 DVDs with 5 hrs. 15 mins. of material.
$175

VAI: SAT Subject Test DVDs: Physics
In this exceptional review, a veteran science educator presents detailed solutions to real SAT-type physics questions about mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, heat, thermodynamics, and much more. Viewers will review many of the fundamental principles required for a solid foundation in high school physics, with an emphasis on those topics that appear most often on the actual exam. They will learn the secrets of breaking down complicated problems into manageable parts and insider shortcuts for focusing their effort, improving their recall, and applying their knowledge to tough questions. Often required for admission and/or placement at many colleges, the SAT Subject Tests are designed to measure high school students' knowledge of various subjects. These fast-paced exams offer prospective college students a unique opportunity to demonstrate their thorough command of the material and set their college applications apart from those of their peers.3 DVDs with approx. 5 hrs. 15 mins. of material.
$175

VAI: SAT Subject Test DVDs: Literature
Here, a college English professor and bestselling author provides easy-to-follow solutions to real SAT-type questions as she presents thorough analyses of the kinds of poetry, prose, and drama typically found on the SAT Subject Test in Literature. She shows viewers how to make sense of dense reading selections that use even the most abstruse language; how to identify key elements such as character, conflict, setting, tone, and point of view; how to recognize and interpret themes, symbols, metaphors, figurative language, and other literary devices; and much more. After viewing this program, students will be able to make the best use of their time and earn every point they can on the exam. 3 DVDs with approx. 3 hrs. 45 mins. of material.
$175