Douglas, Nancy
World Class 2 : Expanding English Fluency / Nancy Douglas and James R. Morgan. - Boston : National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning, 2013. - ix, 166 p. : ill. in col. ; 28 cm + 1 Student CD-ROM - World Class .
"World Class is a new, two-level series from National Geographic Learning for high-intermediate and advanced English language learners. This integrated-skills program uses National Geographic content, images, and video to help learners expand their overall fluency while developing the tools and strategies necessary for effective, real-world communication." (Publisher's Website) TABLE OF CONTENTS: UNIT 1: Language and life Vocabulary
How do you communicate? Grammar
Quantifiers Listening
Lecture on communicating effectively
Strategy: Listening for definitions
Pronunciation: Stress on content words versus function words Reading
What happens when a language dies? Language disappearing worldwide
Strategy: Working with restatement questions Writing
Write a report summary
Strategy: Writing a report summary Speaking
Present your report summary
Strategy: Interpreting the results and questioning the results Video A hidden language recorded UNIT 2: Money talks Vocabulary
Your spending habits Grammar
Noun clauses Listening
Two big purchases: Are they worth it?
Strategy: Expressing an opinion (with connections) Reading
Micro loans, macro impact
Strategy: Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text Writing
Write about advantages and disadvantages Speaking
Convince a billionaire investor to loan you money Video
Borrowing money UNIT 3: Bright lights, big cities Vocabulary
Cities of the world quiz Grammar
Dynamic and stative passive Listening
A trip to a 'green' city Reading
Rapid urbanization: a case study
Strategy: Locating and reading statistics Writing
Write a summary
Strategy: Guidelines on summary writing Speaking
Talk about push/pull factors that impact migration Video
Climate change drives nomads to cities UNIT 4: You've got personality Vocabulary
Daredevil or philosopher: What are you like? Grammar
Making wishes Listening
A challenging lab partner Reading
Secrets of happiest places on earth Writing
Compare and contrast yourself with another person Speaking
Take a life satisfaction survey
Strategy: Making general specific comparisons Video
The secrets of long life UNIT 5: Mystery solved Vocabulary
Animal mysteries Grammar
Modals of possibility in the past, present, and future Listening
A new story about a miraculous rescue Reading
The boy with the amber necklace: 3500 years ago, Stonehenge was attracting visitors from all over the world. The question is: who were they? Writing
Recount a story
Strategy: Using a graphic organizer to help you tell a story Speaking
Explain mysterious places in the world
Strategy: Refuting a theory
Pronunciation: Differences between American English and British English Video
Discoveries in a village near Stonehenge UNIT 6: New horizons Vocabulary
Robot revolution Grammar
Predictions with future forms Listening
The future of air travel
Strategy: Signal phrases Reading
Making Mars the new Earth: What would it take to green the red planet, and should we do it? Writing
Write a counterargument
Strategy: Making a counterargument Speaking
Speak for a minute about space exploration Video
Profiles in exploration UNIT 7: Live and learn Vocabulary
Kasparov versus the computer Grammar
Noun clauses with wh- words and if/whether Listening
Learning the different learning styles
Strategy: Understanding the meaning of know
Pronunciation: Reducing to schwa: to Reading
The world is our classroom: traveller profile: Michael Palin
Strategy: Recognizing synonyms Writing
Describe a life lesson
Strategy: Writing a thesis statement and a conclusion Speaking
Sources of learning Video
Student voices on university rankings UNIT 8: The cult of celebrity Vocabulary
Three famous people Grammar
Reported questions Listening
The most famous actress in the world Reading
Celebrity endorsements: An interview with Ben Anderson, celebrity marketing expert
Strategy: Summarizing the writer's ideas Writing
Write an opinion piece that contains both facts and opinions
Strategy: balancing facts and opinions Speaking
Choose the perfect celebrity to endorse your product
Pronunciation: Intonation to show sarcasm and irony Video
In the spotlight: Kate Middleton UNIT 9: To your health Vocabulary
Bad habits, healthy solutions Grammar
Stating conditions: Other ways of expressing if Listening
The importance of sleep
Strategy: Using visual aids Reading
Nature's prescription Writing
Write a cause and effect paragraph describing stress factors in your life
Strategy: Showing cause and effect Speaking
Talk about factors that affect your physical and mental well-being Video
How your brain handles stress
Pronunciation: Reducing to schwa: high frequency function words UNIT 10: Our most precious resource Vocabulary
Did you know? Grammar
Articles: a/an, the, and no article Listening
Water issues in everyday life
Strategy: Listening for the speaker's purpose Reading
Majestic waters Writing
Email for formal communication
Strategy: Using appropriate register Speaking
Discuss how to restore a vacation spot to its former glory Video
Jellyfish lake UNIT 11: Inspired minds Vocabulary
How we solve problems creatively Grammar
Adjective clauses with object relative pronouns Listening
A creative use of color Reading
Lost Leonardo: The palazzo Vecchio is one of Florence's most beautiful public spaces, but its most important masterpiece isn't even there anymore... or is it?
Strategy: Identifying and understanding referents Writing
Write a definition essay
Strategy: Writing a definition essay Speaking
Evaluate different works of art: Are they art?
Strategy: The prominence of stress Video
Urban Art: Graffiti UNIT 12: What's so funny? Vocabulary
The comedy of Jerry Seinfeld Grammar
Tag questions
Pronunciation: Intonation in tag questions Listening
What makes comedians funny? Reading
Comic relief: The role of humor in society Writing
Write a persuasive essay in support of a nominee for a prize Speaking
A funny story using pauses and emphasis
Strategy: Using pauses and emphasis Video
The immigrant
For Advanced (C1-C2 - CEFR) ESL learners.
9781133565895 (Student book)
2012533001
GBB2B0359 bnb
016200348 Uk
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Sound recordings for foreign speakers.
C1-C2 (CEFR).
Advanced.
PE1128 / .D63 2013
World Class 2 : Expanding English Fluency / Nancy Douglas and James R. Morgan. - Boston : National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning, 2013. - ix, 166 p. : ill. in col. ; 28 cm + 1 Student CD-ROM - World Class .
"World Class is a new, two-level series from National Geographic Learning for high-intermediate and advanced English language learners. This integrated-skills program uses National Geographic content, images, and video to help learners expand their overall fluency while developing the tools and strategies necessary for effective, real-world communication." (Publisher's Website) TABLE OF CONTENTS: UNIT 1: Language and life Vocabulary
How do you communicate? Grammar
Quantifiers Listening
Lecture on communicating effectively
Strategy: Listening for definitions
Pronunciation: Stress on content words versus function words Reading
What happens when a language dies? Language disappearing worldwide
Strategy: Working with restatement questions Writing
Write a report summary
Strategy: Writing a report summary Speaking
Present your report summary
Strategy: Interpreting the results and questioning the results Video A hidden language recorded UNIT 2: Money talks Vocabulary
Your spending habits Grammar
Noun clauses Listening
Two big purchases: Are they worth it?
Strategy: Expressing an opinion (with connections) Reading
Micro loans, macro impact
Strategy: Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text Writing
Write about advantages and disadvantages Speaking
Convince a billionaire investor to loan you money Video
Borrowing money UNIT 3: Bright lights, big cities Vocabulary
Cities of the world quiz Grammar
Dynamic and stative passive Listening
A trip to a 'green' city Reading
Rapid urbanization: a case study
Strategy: Locating and reading statistics Writing
Write a summary
Strategy: Guidelines on summary writing Speaking
Talk about push/pull factors that impact migration Video
Climate change drives nomads to cities UNIT 4: You've got personality Vocabulary
Daredevil or philosopher: What are you like? Grammar
Making wishes Listening
A challenging lab partner Reading
Secrets of happiest places on earth Writing
Compare and contrast yourself with another person Speaking
Take a life satisfaction survey
Strategy: Making general specific comparisons Video
The secrets of long life UNIT 5: Mystery solved Vocabulary
Animal mysteries Grammar
Modals of possibility in the past, present, and future Listening
A new story about a miraculous rescue Reading
The boy with the amber necklace: 3500 years ago, Stonehenge was attracting visitors from all over the world. The question is: who were they? Writing
Recount a story
Strategy: Using a graphic organizer to help you tell a story Speaking
Explain mysterious places in the world
Strategy: Refuting a theory
Pronunciation: Differences between American English and British English Video
Discoveries in a village near Stonehenge UNIT 6: New horizons Vocabulary
Robot revolution Grammar
Predictions with future forms Listening
The future of air travel
Strategy: Signal phrases Reading
Making Mars the new Earth: What would it take to green the red planet, and should we do it? Writing
Write a counterargument
Strategy: Making a counterargument Speaking
Speak for a minute about space exploration Video
Profiles in exploration UNIT 7: Live and learn Vocabulary
Kasparov versus the computer Grammar
Noun clauses with wh- words and if/whether Listening
Learning the different learning styles
Strategy: Understanding the meaning of know
Pronunciation: Reducing to schwa: to Reading
The world is our classroom: traveller profile: Michael Palin
Strategy: Recognizing synonyms Writing
Describe a life lesson
Strategy: Writing a thesis statement and a conclusion Speaking
Sources of learning Video
Student voices on university rankings UNIT 8: The cult of celebrity Vocabulary
Three famous people Grammar
Reported questions Listening
The most famous actress in the world Reading
Celebrity endorsements: An interview with Ben Anderson, celebrity marketing expert
Strategy: Summarizing the writer's ideas Writing
Write an opinion piece that contains both facts and opinions
Strategy: balancing facts and opinions Speaking
Choose the perfect celebrity to endorse your product
Pronunciation: Intonation to show sarcasm and irony Video
In the spotlight: Kate Middleton UNIT 9: To your health Vocabulary
Bad habits, healthy solutions Grammar
Stating conditions: Other ways of expressing if Listening
The importance of sleep
Strategy: Using visual aids Reading
Nature's prescription Writing
Write a cause and effect paragraph describing stress factors in your life
Strategy: Showing cause and effect Speaking
Talk about factors that affect your physical and mental well-being Video
How your brain handles stress
Pronunciation: Reducing to schwa: high frequency function words UNIT 10: Our most precious resource Vocabulary
Did you know? Grammar
Articles: a/an, the, and no article Listening
Water issues in everyday life
Strategy: Listening for the speaker's purpose Reading
Majestic waters Writing
Email for formal communication
Strategy: Using appropriate register Speaking
Discuss how to restore a vacation spot to its former glory Video
Jellyfish lake UNIT 11: Inspired minds Vocabulary
How we solve problems creatively Grammar
Adjective clauses with object relative pronouns Listening
A creative use of color Reading
Lost Leonardo: The palazzo Vecchio is one of Florence's most beautiful public spaces, but its most important masterpiece isn't even there anymore... or is it?
Strategy: Identifying and understanding referents Writing
Write a definition essay
Strategy: Writing a definition essay Speaking
Evaluate different works of art: Are they art?
Strategy: The prominence of stress Video
Urban Art: Graffiti UNIT 12: What's so funny? Vocabulary
The comedy of Jerry Seinfeld Grammar
Tag questions
Pronunciation: Intonation in tag questions Listening
What makes comedians funny? Reading
Comic relief: The role of humor in society Writing
Write a persuasive essay in support of a nominee for a prize Speaking
A funny story using pauses and emphasis
Strategy: Using pauses and emphasis Video
The immigrant
For Advanced (C1-C2 - CEFR) ESL learners.
9781133565895 (Student book)
2012533001
GBB2B0359 bnb
016200348 Uk
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Sound recordings for foreign speakers.
C1-C2 (CEFR).
Advanced.
PE1128 / .D63 2013