ALC

American Language Course

The American Language Course (ALC) is designed primarily for an intensive language training
program. However, these materials can also be used in nonintensive programs. The course will
provide students with a sufficient level of fluency and communicative proficiency in American English
to enable them to successfully pursue technical or professional training in schools conducted by the
Department of Defense.

The General English Phase of the ALC consists of six progressive levels of language proficiency
training. Levels I through V consist of six separate instructional packages each. Level VI contains four.

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI Books 1 - 6

Books 7 - 12

Books 13 - 18

Books 19 - 24

Books 25 - 30

Books 31 - 34

A CONTENTS

LEVEL I Title Page

BOOK 1 Lesson 1

Lesson 2
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Lesson 4

Lesson 5

The Classroom

Bob's a Barber.

Is He a Teacher?

Today is Thursday.

Review

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BOOK 2 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

This Is My Friend

Whose Book Is This?

What Are You Doing?

Let's Go To Lunch.

Let's Review.
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BOOK 3 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

He Gets Up Early.

What Do You Study?

Where Are You From?

I Am In The Army Now.

I Want To Review.

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BOOK 4 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5
 Sports And Games

In The Military

What Can You Do?

How Much Is That White Shirt?

We Must Review Again.

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BOOK 5 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

What's The Matter?

Where Can I Buy Some Shampoo?

We'll Take A Trip.

I'll Buy A Gallon Of Milk.

We'll Review Today.

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BOOK 6 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

How's The Weather?

How Did You Get Here?

It's Near The Bank.

A Vacation In California

Why Do We Review?

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LEVEL II Title Page

BOOK 7 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5
 What's This Shape Called?

Do You Understand This?

We Sent You a Postcard

The Furniture Is Pretty.

Don't Make a Mistake.

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BOOK 8 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

How Do I Get To?

Let's Get In Shape!

Dial The Operator.

She Took A Message.

Remember To Review.

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BOOK 9 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I'd Like to Open an Account.

What Happened?

Can You Give Me Any Advice?

Will You Forgive Me?

Let's Review.

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BOOK 10 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Tell Me How To.

Let Me Introduce.

Would You Please.?

How Far Is It To.?

Let's Review!

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BOOK 11 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I Need To See The Doctor.

This Street Is One-Way!

Please Give Me A Refund.

That Was A Great Movie!

Get Ready For The Quiz.

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BOOK 12 Lesson 1

Lesson 2
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Lesson 4

Lesson 5

What Will Happen If?

I've Made Up My Mind.

We've Decided to Add On.

We Used to Go to the Lake.

Review Time!

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LEVEL III Title Page

BOOK 13 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I'm Sure I'll Win.

Sir, Could I Speak With You?

Bargains and Discounts

How Deep Is The River?

Review Time!

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BOOK 14 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Roger Is An Ensign.

Ranches and Farms

It Must Be Steve's Birthday.

He Said He Would Help You.

Let's Look At It Again!

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BOOK 15 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3
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Lesson 5

Frank's In Basic Training.

Can You Come To Our Party?

What Were You Going To Do?

How Did You Hurt Yourself?

It's Time To Review.

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BOOK 16 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

You'd Better Exercise.

An Honorable Profession

I'd Rather Be Fishing.

He Isn't Strong Enough.

It's Important To Review.

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BOOK 17 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Jessica Has Blond Hair.

Apartment Available

An Official Occasion

The Circuit Has A Short

Time To Review

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BOOK 18 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5
 She Was Commissioned a 2nd Lt.

Watch Out For That Truck!

I'm Afraid I Disagree.

I Remember When I Was.

Review Time

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LEVEL IV Title Page

BOOK 19 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Meet My Sister-in-law.

Was It Preventable?

NCO Academies

Learning A Lesson

Let's Review.

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BOOK 20 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I Need Three Cans of Oil.

Combat Ready

I'd Like My Brakes Adjusted.

Oil Reduces Friction.

Have You Forgotten Anything?

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BOOK 21 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

The Most Beautiful Place

He's Tired As A Result Of

It's A Quiet Place I Can Study.

I Suggest You Re-Enlist.

There Will Be Reviewing on Friday.

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BOOK 22 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

You Look As Though You Need Help.

The Boy Wearing The Hat Is My Son.

Goggles Protect The Eyes.

Firearms And Firearm Equipment

A Review And The Book

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BOOK 23 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

What Are Things Composed Of?

First Aid

It's in the Southwest.

Marksmanship

Review Lesson

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BOOK 24 Lesson 1

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Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

What Are They Constructing?

You Aren't Afraid Of Flying, Are You?

The Vapor Will Condense To A Liquid.

I Heard Them Talking About His Injuries.

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LEVEL V Title Page

BOOK 25 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Our Environment

Ships and Submarines

A Visit to The Dentist

He's Always Getting Good Grades.

Review Lesson

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BOOK 26 Lesson 1
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Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Smoking Is Not Permitted.

I Think He Should Resign.

Helicopters And Tanks

I Barely Caught My Plane.

Let's Review.

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BOOK 27 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

She Wouldn't Talk to Me.

They're Alike in Many Ways.

You're To Be Careful.

High Voltage

Review Lesson
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BOOK 28 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I Need to Reserve a Room.

Giving Instructions

War Games

How Does Radar Work?

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BOOK 29 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4
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We Take Inventory Once A Year.

No, I Don't Like It.

She Said He Was Competent.

He's Traveling To Chicago By Train.

Review Lesson

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BOOK 30 Lesson 1

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Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I Appreciate Your Help.

In Search Of A Clean Environment

Military Strategy

I Know How You Must Feel.

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LEVEL VI Title Page

BOOK 31 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

A Typical American?

The American Spirit

It's Culturally Acceptable To

The American Way

How Advertising Reflects Cultural Values

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BOOK 32 Lesson 1

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Lesson 4

Lesson 5
 English: A World Language?

The Other Side of the Story

Nonverbal Communication, Part I

Nonverbal Communication, Part I I

From Theory To Practice

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BOOK 33 Lesson 1

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Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Leadership and Leadership Styles

Decision Making

Civilian Control of The Military

Leadership and Delegation of Authority

Topics in Leadership

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BOOK 34 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Computer Technology and Applications

Medical Technology

Engineering and Transportation

Energy and the Environment

The Future: Concerns and Possibilities

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3-1

4-1

5-1

BOOK 35 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

We Take Inventory Once A Year.

No, I Don't Like It.

She Said He Was Competent.

He's Traveling To Chicago By Train.

Review Lesson

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BOOK 30 Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

I Appreciate Your Help.

In Search Of A Clean Environment

Military Strategy

I Know How You Must Feel.

Review

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