Star Team is a highly motivating four-level course that engages teen students in real-life situations and language. The four levels meet the needs of students from absolute beginners through intermediate learners. The Teacher's Book provides detailed guidelines for all activities, answer keys, and a comprehensive word list.
New language is introduced through a photostory simulating real life situations, including communicative idiomatic expressions. Grammar is clearly presented and practiced in balanced controlled and freer activities and recycled in special bonus units. All four language skills are consistently developed.
The Water Babes is the book for anyone who ever joined – or ever thought of joining – a group, perhaps for exercising, reading, quizzing, or playing cards. This novel is about ‘The Water Babes’, a group who get together each week for a lesson in aquarobics, a series of light exercises in water. The novel brings together people of different cultural, religious, racial and class backgrounds. The story unfolds over the last day of the class. In the morning we see the group’s final lesson. In the afternoon we see some of them split up and take tea in different parts of town. In the evening we see their farewell party for their instructor, who is about to return home to Australia. Throughout the day we are witness to laughter and tears, and to various incidents and accidents, some amusing, others less so. At the evening party, more than food and drink are shared…We hear confessional surprises and endure outright shocks. All this from just one group of very different people. But are people so very different from each other? The evidence from this slice of life of contemporary Britain is that each of us is not so different or unique as we may think. We learn that apparently different individuals may be connected to other members of their group in more ways than might at first appear. This novel demonstrates the old adage that no man – or woman – is an island. On the contrary, the story shows that we are all in this together. The Water Babes is a story to make you think.
New language is introduced through a photostory simulating real life situations, including communicative idiomatic expressions. Grammar is clearly presented and practiced in balanced controlled and freer activities and recycled in special bonus units. All four language skills are consistently developed.
It has a clear, systematic approach and a balanced syllabus which ensures thorough coverage of grammar, functional language, vocabulary, and pronunciation together with development of all four language skills. It helps with the problem of mixed-ability classes. At the back of the Student's Book are six optional projects which students can work on at their own pace, and two optional stories with exercises. Optional photocopiable activities in the Teacher's Book also provide extra material for stronger students. It is designed to appeal to teenage students, with lively, relevant material and enjoyable activities. New language is introduced through a motivating photostory featuring a group of British teenagers in real everyday situations. Each unit contains: a clear and colourful 'Grammar' section where new grammar is introduced in manageable chunks and given systematic practice; a 'Vocabulary' page with careful presentation and practice of useful word sets; a 'Communication' section which allows students to use the language in controlled dialogues which often relate to their own lives and interests; and a 'Skills' section which draws on interesting and motivating topics to develop all four language skills. An 'English across the Curriculum' section in each unit encourages students to use their English to talk about a wide variety of topics, from music and sports to science and nature. A 'Progress Diary' at the end of each unit, and regular 'Study Skills' sections encourage learner independence and provide useful learner training. The last activity in each unit is a song or chant. The first two levels are available in practical and self-contained split editions.
Mahmoud came from a poor family in a small village. His parents and sisters did not understand him. Mahmoud was a genius. But he did not want money or friends. He wanted to be the Cleverest Person in the World. And no one was going to stop him.
Strong emphasis is placed on the clear and thorough presentation of grammar points, followed up by systematic practice throughout the course. Plenty of practice is given from the start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, training students to communicate fluently and effectively in English. Stimulating and engaging topics, and an amusing and lively presentation story involving the activities of teenagers, appeal directly to the age group. There is a solid built-in process of revision and consolidation, which trains students to review what they have learnt regularly and systematically, and helps them prepare for tests. The course offers a range of flexible options to help teachers meet the needs of their particular teaching situation. These include an optional introductory section, an optional final 'Bonus unit' and optional projects and stories.
While Tom is at work in London, his wife Marina is left bored and alone in the small village where they live. She wishes for someone to do the housework for her and a strange thing happens. Her wish comes true; the Ironing Man enters her life, and everything begins to change for both Marina and Tom.
This is a Beginner Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.
Strong emphasis is placed on the clear and thorough presentation of grammar points, followed up by systematic practice throughout the course. Plenty of practice is given from the start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, training students to communicate fluently and effectively in English. Stimulating and engaging topics, and an amusing and lively presentation story involving the activities of teenagers, appeal directly to the age group. There is a solid built-in process of revision and consolidation, which trains students to review what they have learnt regularly and systematically, and helps them prepare for tests. The course offers a range of flexible options to help teachers meet the needs of their particular teaching situation. These include an optional introductory section, an optional final 'Bonus unit' and optional projects and stories.
Strong emphasis is placed on the clear and thorough presentation of grammar points, followed up by systematic practice throughout the course. Plenty of practice is given from the start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, training students to communicate fluently and effectively in English. Stimulating and engaging topics, and an amusing and lively presentation story involving the activities of teenagers, appeal directly to the age group. There is a solid built-in process of revision and consolidation, which trains students to review what they have learnt regularly and systematically, and helps them prepare for tests. The course offers a range of flexible options to help teachers meet the needs of their particular teaching situation. These include an optional introductory section, an optional final 'Bonus unit' and optional projects and stories.
The Stranger Woodend was a small, quiet village with no shops, no visitors. Then a stranger came and opened the Corner Shop. That summer, visitors came to Woodend. And customers came secretly to the shop. They wanted help and the stranger helped them." -- Cover.
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