Overview

Spanish for the Green Industry is written for introductory Spanish courses in Horticulture and Agronomy departments or for introductory Spanish courses in Modern Language departments that service an agricultural student body. English for the Green Industry teaches industry-specific beginning English to Latino labor forces. This will largely be taught through continuing education departments or through Cooperative Extension agents in Agricultural schools. This effective training program, consisting of a text, flash cards, and an audio tape, enables students to learn industry-specific Spanish/English vocabulary necessary to carry out work-related tasks. Students will know how to assign and follow up on tasks as well as to correct and praise behavior. Topics include maintenance, construction, irrigation, safety, and information pertaining to both commercial and residential sites.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jennifer M. Thomas
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 21.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   0.621kg
ISBN:  

9780130480439

ISBN 10:   0130480436
Pages:   245
Publication Date:   14 June 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Greetings. 2. Training, Praise, and Question Words. 3. The Calendar, Numbers, and Time. 4. Family and Work Personnel. 5. Rapport-Building Phrases. 6. Safety and Health Phrases and Terms. 7. Tools and Equipment Terms and Actions. 8. Grounds Maintenance Terms and Actions. 9. Materials and Containers. 10. Nursery Terms and Actions. 11. Commercial and Residential Sites. 12. Directions and Locations. 13. Water, Spraying, and Irrigation. 14. Golf Course and Fishing Terms and Actions. English/Spanish Dictionary. Spanish/English Dictionary.

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