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In this section, we examine two ways of integrating pronunciation into classes focused primarily on other skills. We do this first through the use of vignettes, in which teachers create their own non-textbook focused plan and second, through examples of how to connect pronunciation skills to published textbook materials. These two approaches provide distinct challenges. In the vignettes, teachers have tremendous flexibility about what is included in a lesson, but when following the pedagogy provided by textbooks (which an instructor often has not chosen), pronunciation connections often must be made by teachers without assistance from the textbook or teacher’s guide. In our examples, we have developed two vignettes showing how pronunciation can be integrated into different types of ABE classes. In the first vignette, we look at a literacy-level class, where basic literacy skills and vocabulary lessons are taught with a workplace focus. Vignette 2 involves a pre-CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) class with high intermediate and advanced English learners. In addition, we look at two examples of published materials (one for lower-level classes and one for higher level) to show where pronunciation can be relevant to other skills even when it is not included by the textbook authors.