Yes, I have looked at it, and it might be a possiblity for some in-class work.  Thank you.

--
Ruth

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Eunice Snay" <ESnay at qcc.mass.edu>

> Ruth: 

> 

> This link is for an office simulation experience.

> http://www.workingsimulations.com/dswmedia/working_simulations.html.

> 

> In settings you can set it to "Beginner" to "A walk in the park" to

> "Busy" to "Very Busy" to finally "Hit the Fan".  So this website has

> progressive levels of difficulty.

> 

> I'm not sure it's real intuitive for an ESOL student, but with a

> teachers assistance to get started it can work for an Intermediate ESOL

> student thinking about working in an office situation. 

> 

> Eunice Snay

> Central SABES Regional Technologist

> 508-854-4514

> esnay at qcc.mass.edu

>  

> 

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> 

> Hi everyone,

> 

> I am going to be developing curriculum for intermediate to advanced ESL

> students wanting to work as an office assistant.  I am wondering if

> anyone is aware of any level appropriate textbooks and/or websites for

> this.  I have been trying to find some information without any success.

> My part of the curriculum is focused on the language used in the office

> (role plays, case studies, etc.) while students are also learning the

> various computer applications.

> 

> Any help would be very much appreciated.  Thank you in advance.

> 

> --

> Ruth Duffy

> Shoreline Community College

> 

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