Focus on Grammar, in its new fourth edition, maintains the proven pedagogy
that makes it the most popular contextualized grammar series worldwide. Its
unique four-step approach takes students from context to communication -
blending content, reading, writing, listening, speaking and critical thinking
in a complete program, and preparing students to understand and use English
more effectively. Centered on thematic instruction Focus on Grammar allows
students to interact with grammar in realistic contexts and moves them beyond
controlled practice to authentic communication.
Focus on Grammar, in its new fourth edition, maintains the proven pedagogy
that makes it the most popular contextualized grammar series worldwide. Its
unique four-step approach takes students from context to communication --
blending content, reading, writing, listening, speaking and critical thinking
in a complete program, and preparing students to understand and use English
more effectively. Centered on thematic instruction Focus on Grammar allows
students to interact with grammar in realistic contexts and moves them beyond
controlled practice to authentic communication. New features include: Updated
high-interest readings in multiple genres that expose students to the form,
meaning, and use of grammar in natural contexts. Key vocabulary is taught,
practiced, and recycled throughout each unit, to ensure acquisition. Fully
redesigned grammar charts and notes that provide greater clarity. Explicit
pronunciation activities to improve fluency and accuracy. Expanded listening
tasks allow students to develop a range of listening skills. Flexible, ongoing
assessment -- including unit reviews, diagnostic and achievement tests, and
test-generating software -- allows students to monitor their own progress and
teachers to track students' mastery. (Test and test-generating software
available in the Teacher's Resource Pack)
The Workbook accompanying each level of Focus on Grammar provides additional
exercises for self-study of the target grammar for each unit. Tests included
in each Workbook provide students with additional opportunities for self-
assessment. Focus on Grammar helps students understand and practice English
grammar through contextualized listening, speaking, reading, and writing
activities. Focus on Grammar combines controlled and communicative practice
with critical thinking skills and ongoing assessment.
This text combines a clear presentation of grammar at an advanced level with communicative practice. It provides guided practice of both form and meaning, for classroom or self-study, and also offers a testing programme for diagnosis and progress.