Listening & Speaking

Great Ideas: Listening and Speaking Activities for Students of American English

This book for intermediate and high-intermediate students includes loads of listening and speaking activities on a variety of topics including: entertainment, employment strange phenomena, the future, travel, and advertising..  Students are encouraged to share their ideas and participate in active discussions.  The cassette features natural language segments including:  short telephone conversations, radio broadcasts, discussions, and public announcement. The back of the book includes information gap and jigsaw speaking activities for pairs and small groups.  Highly recommended for classes or small group independent study.

Great Ideas, Student's Book($16.95)
Great Ideas, Cassettes ($18.95)
Great Ideas, Teachers Manual ($17.95)

The Issues Series

Face the Issues : Intermediate Listening and Critical Thinking Skills, Student Book This book for high-intermediate students offers real radio broadcasts for listening practice.   The broadcast are from NPR's All Things Considered and Morning Edition.   Topics include some of the favorites from the first edition ("A Couch Potato,"  "Meet You on the Air") as well as new views on women in combat and family traditions.  Exercises and activities help with vocabulary development, fluency practice, note-taking, and writing.($17.59)

Face the Issues : Intermediate Listening and Critical Thinking Skills, Cassettes--These are the cassettes for Face the Issues.  ($46.95)

Consider the Issues : Advanced Listening and Critical Thinking Skills, Student Book--Same format as Face the Issues, but designed for advanced level students.  gangs, advertising and genetic engineering are some of the hot topics covered in this book.   ($15.95)

Consider the Issues: Advanced Listening and Critical Thinking Skills, Student Book and Cassette Package Order this one and you'll get both the book and the cassettes.  ($55.42)

Raise the Issues : An Integrated Approach to Critical Thinking, Student Book--The final book in the series.  This one integrates the four skills and pushes students to develop their critical thinking ability.  Topics include official language policies and censorship.  recommended for students who plan to attend a US college or university. ($29.25)

Raise the Issues : An Integrated Approach to Critical Thinking, Cassettes--The cassettes for Raise the Issues. ($28.00)

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	Academic Listening Encounters : Listening, Note Taking, and Discussion, Student Book--This book is designed for ESL students who want to attend a US college or university.  The activities, exercises, and readings are are geared for high intermediate and advanced level learners, and will help you build the skills you need to succeed. ($18.95)
	Academic Listening Encounters : Listening, Note Taking, and Discussion, Cassettes--These are the cassettes. ($73.95)
	Academic Listening Encounters : Listening, Notetaking and Discussion, Teacher's Edition--Includes tapescripts and answers. ($14.95)

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