The book emphasizes the integration of reading and writing skills, providing relevant texts alongside structured writing exercises. This balanced approach enables learners to enhance their language proficiency while simultaneously developing essential academic competencies, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
Focusing on the integration of reading and writing skills, this book provides relevant readings paired with structured writing exercises. This balanced approach enables learners to enhance their language proficiency while simultaneously developing essential academic skills, fostering a comprehensive understanding of both areas.
The new edition of All About the USA 4: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 4 features twenty-four units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Oprah Winfrey and the Wright Brothers to Alaska and hip-hop. Features Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read. Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills. Discussion activities promote lively cross cultural exchange. Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics. New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic. New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA2, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition
The new edition of All About the USA 1: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 1 features twenty-one units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from New Year's celebrations and Labor Day to Superman and Starbucks. Features Colorful photos and illustrations and preview questions motivate students to read. Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills. Speaking and writing activities encourage students to expand upon the topics. New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic.*New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA2, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition All About the USA 4, Second Edition
The new edition of All About the USA 2: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA2 features twenty-eight units about American people, places, and events. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Native Americans to Washington, D.C. to basketball and buffalo. Features Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read. Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills. Discussion activities promote lively cross-cultural exchange. Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics. New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic. New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition All About the USA 4, Second Edition
Text in workbook format for students of English as a second language.
A favorite over a decade, WEAVING IT TOGETHER connects high-interest readings with clear writing activities to help students be more confident in their ability to understand and express ideas in English. Each level of WEAVING IT TOGETHER, 2/e contains eight thematically organized units, each of which includes two interrelated chapters. Robust activities, structure lessons, and plenty of writing practice help students develop their ideas clearly and with confidence.
Over 230 commonly used idioms are introduced in reading selections, dialogues, and activities. Their presentation helps learners incorporate common expressions into their everyday speech. Appealing illustrations keep students engaged as they explore idioms related to topics such as colors, geography, food, and time. schovat popis