Interactions One: Listening & Speaking: Listening and Speaking - Brossura

Tanka, Judith; Most, Paul

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0071180117 ISBN 13: 9780071180115

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2001

Riassunto

Interactions Mosaic 4th Edition is the newly expanded five-level, four-skill comprehensive ESL/ELT series for academic students. The new edition, for beginners to advanced learners, incorporates interactive and communicative activities while still focusing on skill building to prepare students for academic content. Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as Grammar are thoroughly presented in each strand. High-interest themes are integrated across all skill strands and levels. Language proficiencies as well are articulated from level to level. New Features: 1. Global activities are suitable for ESL/ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms 2. New design, content, audio programs, photos, and illustrations reinforce skill-building exercises. 3. Placement tests and chapter quizzes are included in each Instructor’s Manual. 4. User-friendly instructions, complete scope and sequence, and consistent chapter structure offer greater flexibility in lesson planning. 5. 5 new videos, one per level, immerse students in authentic language. Program Components: Student Texts Instructor’s Manuals Audio Programs for L/S and Reading (Audiocassettes/CDs) L/S Assessment Audiocassettes and CDs Reading Student Audio CDs Program CD/ROM Video Demo Audiocassette Student Book The Student Books of the new 4th edition of Interactions Mosaic have completely updated photos and illustrations and sport a new design. Global activities are suitable for ESL and ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms. User-friendly instructions appeal to both instructor and student. A complete scope and sequence is presented at the beginning of each book. Consistent chapter structure creates greater flexibility in lesson planning. Interactions 1 (High Beginning – Low Intermediate) Listening/Speaking Scope and Sequence: Listening Skills, Listening Tasks, Using Language, Speaking Tasks, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Video Topics Chapter Structure: 1. In This Chapter gives students a preview of the upcoming material. 2. Did You Know? sparks students’ interest and activates their prior knowledge of the topic. 3. Part 1 Listening to Conversations presents an introductory conversation and focuses on the rhythm and intonation of natural language through stress and reduction activities. 4. Before You Listen activates students’ prior knowledge through pre-listening questions and a vocabulary preview. 5. Pairwork encourages peer teaching and correction. 6. Listen guides students to listen to both main ideas and specific information. 7. Note Taking Strategies, such as writing key words, categorizing, and outlining, are taught. 8. After You Listen reinforces students’ understanding of the conversation through comprehension questions and a vocabulary review. 9. Groupwork maximizes opportunities for discussion and negotiation. 10. Test-Taking Strategies vital for success on standardized tests are practiced throughout. 11. Role-Plays simulate situations that use a variety of language functions to increase and enhance students’ fluency. 12. Cross-Cultural Notes give students new perspectives on various cultures. 13. Talk It Over provides students with authentic speaking opportunities, such as interviews, surveys, and debates. 14. Listening and Speaking in the Real World offers a variety of practical listening and speaking activities, including role-plays, presentations, small-group discussions, and pairwork. 15. Real-Life Listening connects the classroom to real life through real-world situations, understanding of context, and test-taking opportunities. 16. Video News Broadcasts immerse students in authentic language, complete with scaffolding and follow-up activities to reinforce listening and speaking skills. (Refer to ISBN 0-07-233061-9 for Video) Chapter Themes (12) : School Life Around the World Experiencing Nature Living to Eat or Eating to Live In the Community Home Cultures of the World Health Entertainment and the Media Social Life Customs, Celebrations, and Holidays Science and Technology The Global Consumer

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Contenuti:

1 School Life Around the World

2 Experiencing Nature

3 Living to Eat or Eating to Live?

4 In the Community

5 Home

6 Cultures of the World

7 Health

8 Entertainment and the Media

9 Social Life

10 Customs, Celebrations, and Holidays

11 Science and Technology

12 The Global Consumer

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• Editore: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0071180117
• ISBN 13: 9780071180115
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 270