Orem (Northern Illinois U.) has 35-plus years of experience in the field of ESL, as a teacher of ESL as a university educator preparing others to enter the field, and in leadership roles in
TESOL, Inc., the national organization for ESL professionals. He presents a concise text for faculty and students in adult education graduate programs and other undergraduate-level TESOL
preparation programs that target adult learners. Coverage includes an overview of adult English language education, teaching oral skills, teaching literacy skills, program planning, teaching
cross-cultural skills, and the future of the profession of adult English language teaching. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
