... successful teaching of speaking skills and the development of standards related to the teaching of speaking to adult ESOL learners, before turning to issues related to the preparation of adult ESOL ... well to speaking instruction for adult ESOL learners as to literacy training contexts The number of adult ESOL learners in this country is growing, and their importance in the workforce and in ... seeking information, asking for help, ordering people to things, complimenting, complaining, apologizing, inviting, refusing, warning, and so on Adult ESOL learners must be able to accomplish these...