This curriculum guide contains instructional materials in English as a Second Language to aid instructors in using life managing skills as the basis for building English language skills on both beginning and intermediate levels. The following six units are included in the guide: jobs, community resources, consumer education, health and safety, government and law, and telephone usage. Each unit contains an introduction with directions for getting materials or information needed; objectives for beginning and intermediate levels; pre/posttest; instructional strategy planning, activity suggestions, and resources; building vocabulary and concepts; putting the words and ideas into action; and pictures. The materials are printed in loose-leaf form for use in a three-ring binder. (KC)