Bohlke, David
Keynote 1 / David Bohlke. - American ed. - Boston : National Geographic Learning, 2017. - 160 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Keynote .
Includes communication activities, TED Talk transcripts, and a grammar summary.
"Featuring remarkable people communicating passionately and persuasively, TED Talks provide inspiring ideas and an unparalleled source of authentic language. Keynote invites learners to explore life-changing stories for a deeper understanding of the world, developing the confidence and skills needed to express themselves powerfully and proficiently in English.
Engaging and authentic TED Talks drive an integrated-skills syllabus alongside 21st century outcomes like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Real-world content presented through readings, infographics, and interviews motivates learners to engage with language meaningfully.
Unique presentation sections based on best practices demonstrated by TED speakers teach transferable strategies that develop fluency, confidence, and compelling delivery." (Book Cover)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Scope and Sequence Welcome to Keynote! Unit 1: PASSIONS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Music and movie genres
LISTENING: My passion for music / Phillip Jones, musician Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about likes and interests Grammar: Simple present SPEAKING: I like hip-hop a lot Lesson C
READING: Bluegrass for a new generation Lesson D
TED TALK: Bluegrass from New Jersey / Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing yourself Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Getting to know you
WRITING: Write an email to introduce yourself Unit 2: SPENDING HABITS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Things we spend money on
LISTENING: How I spend my money / Stella Hekker, student Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about habits and routines
Grammar: Simple present with adverbs of frequency
SPEAKING: Take a guess Lesson C
READING: Buy nothing new Lesson D
TED TALK: Wearing Nothing New / Jessi Arrington
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Using effective body language Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Are you a green shopper?
WRITING: Writing a social media post Unit 3: CAREER PATHS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Job titles
LISTENING: Interview with a TV presenter / Richard Lenton, journalist Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Asking about and describing jobs
Grammar: like vs. would like
SPEAKING: A future job Lesson C
READING: A dancer’s dream Lesson D
TED TALK: The Joy of Surfing in Ice-Cold Water / Chris Burkard
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Thanking the audience Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: What’s my job?
WRITING: Writing about a dream job
Presentation 1: Introducing someone you know Unit 4: TALENTS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations to describe abilities
LISTENING: A unique ability / Okotanpe, contact juggler Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing abilities and talents
Grammar: can/can’t
SPEAKING: A talented class Lesson C
READING: Pro gaming: A dream career? Lesson D
TED TALK: The Orchestra in My Mouth / Tom Thum
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing a topic Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Recommending a job
WRITING: Writing about someone with an unusual ability Unit 5: TECHNOLOGY Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Adjectives to describe gadgets
LISTENING: How I used drones to make an amazing video / Sam Cossman, explorer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing things and how they work
Grammar: Quantifiers
SPEAKING: Wearable technology Lesson C
READING: Flying like a bird Lesson D
TED TALK: Fly with the Jetman / Yves Rossy
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Using gestures effectively Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: A new app
WRITING: Writing a review of a piece of technology Unit 6: CHALLENGES Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Daily challenges LISTENING: It’s no big deal / Vasu Sojitra, skier Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing sequence
Grammar: Time clauses
SPEAKING: Dealing with exam stress Lesson C
READING: Living without fear Lesson D
TED TALK: How I Used Sonar to Navigate the World / Daniel Kish
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Involving your audience Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Dos and don’ts
WRITING: Writing about a person who overcame a challenge Unit 7: CONFIDENCE Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Adjectives for describing appearance and personality
LISTENING: Like mother, like daughter / Bonnie Kim, school consultant Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing people
Grammar: Modifying adverbs SPEAKING: A movie of your life Lesson C
READING: Pressure to be “perfect” Lesson D
TED TALK: Why Thinking You’re Ugly Is Bad for You / Meaghan Ramsey
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Adding support by giving statistics Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: A class poll
WRITING: Writing about a friend Unit 8: WILD PLACES Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Natural places
LISTENING: An amazing place / Ross Donihue and Marty Schnure, cartographers Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Making comparisons
Grammar: Comparative and superlative adjectives
SPEAKING: What do you know? Lesson C
READING: An otherworldly place Lesson D
TED TALK: Unseen Footage, Untamed Nature / Karen Bass
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Showing enthusiasm Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: A tourism poster
WRITING: Writing about a place you’d like to visit Unit 9: ACHIEVEMENTS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations for describing personal achievements
LISTENING: My great achievement / Scott Leefe, marathon runner Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about the past
Grammar: Simple past
SPEAKING: Round-the-world adventure Lesson C
READING: Extreme survival Lesson D
TED TALK: Let’s Save the Last Pristine Continent / Robert Swan
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Pausing effectively Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: An achievement
WRITING: Writing about someone who achieved something
Presentation 3 Describing an amazing place you visited Unit 10: CREATIVE CITIES Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations for describing neighborhoods
LISTENING: The neighborhood where I grew up / Craig Albrightson, lecturer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Offering suggestions
Grammar: should/shouldn’t
SPEAKING: The right neighborhood Lesson C
READING: Reshaping a city Lesson D
TED TALK: How to Revive a Neighborhood / Theaster Gates
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Paraphrasing key points Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Planning neighborhood improvements
WRITING: Writing suggestions for improving your town Unit 11: PICTURE PERFECT Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Nouns and adjectives related to photography
LISTENING: My perfect photo / Hannah Reyes, photographer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Asking for and giving opinions
Grammar: Sense verbs
SPEAKING: Is it real? Lesson C
READING: Unreal images of nature Lesson D
TED TALK: Impossible Photography / Erik Johansson
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing a visual Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Animal hybrids
WRITING: Writing about a photograph Unit 12: HEALTHY HABITS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations for talking about good and bad habits
LISTENING: My healthy (and unhealthy) habits / David Matijasevich, teacher Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about real conditions
Grammar: Real conditionals
SPEAKING: Healthy choices Lesson C
READING: A simple solution Lesson D
TED TALK: The Simple Power of Handwashing / Myriam Sidibe
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Getting the audience’s attention Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Fact or myth?
WRITING: Writing health tips
Presentation 4: Describing an issue or challenge in your community
For English as second language learners at the high-beginners level (A1/A2 - CEFR).
9781305965034 (Student Book) 1305965035 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Spoken English.
A1-A2 (CEFR).
High Beginner.
Keynote 1 / David Bohlke. - American ed. - Boston : National Geographic Learning, 2017. - 160 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Keynote .
Includes communication activities, TED Talk transcripts, and a grammar summary.
"Featuring remarkable people communicating passionately and persuasively, TED Talks provide inspiring ideas and an unparalleled source of authentic language. Keynote invites learners to explore life-changing stories for a deeper understanding of the world, developing the confidence and skills needed to express themselves powerfully and proficiently in English.
Engaging and authentic TED Talks drive an integrated-skills syllabus alongside 21st century outcomes like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Real-world content presented through readings, infographics, and interviews motivates learners to engage with language meaningfully.
Unique presentation sections based on best practices demonstrated by TED speakers teach transferable strategies that develop fluency, confidence, and compelling delivery." (Book Cover)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Scope and Sequence Welcome to Keynote! Unit 1: PASSIONS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Music and movie genres
LISTENING: My passion for music / Phillip Jones, musician Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about likes and interests Grammar: Simple present SPEAKING: I like hip-hop a lot Lesson C
READING: Bluegrass for a new generation Lesson D
TED TALK: Bluegrass from New Jersey / Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing yourself Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Getting to know you
WRITING: Write an email to introduce yourself Unit 2: SPENDING HABITS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Things we spend money on
LISTENING: How I spend my money / Stella Hekker, student Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about habits and routines
Grammar: Simple present with adverbs of frequency
SPEAKING: Take a guess Lesson C
READING: Buy nothing new Lesson D
TED TALK: Wearing Nothing New / Jessi Arrington
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Using effective body language Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Are you a green shopper?
WRITING: Writing a social media post Unit 3: CAREER PATHS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Job titles
LISTENING: Interview with a TV presenter / Richard Lenton, journalist Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Asking about and describing jobs
Grammar: like vs. would like
SPEAKING: A future job Lesson C
READING: A dancer’s dream Lesson D
TED TALK: The Joy of Surfing in Ice-Cold Water / Chris Burkard
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Thanking the audience Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: What’s my job?
WRITING: Writing about a dream job
Presentation 1: Introducing someone you know Unit 4: TALENTS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations to describe abilities
LISTENING: A unique ability / Okotanpe, contact juggler Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing abilities and talents
Grammar: can/can’t
SPEAKING: A talented class Lesson C
READING: Pro gaming: A dream career? Lesson D
TED TALK: The Orchestra in My Mouth / Tom Thum
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing a topic Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Recommending a job
WRITING: Writing about someone with an unusual ability Unit 5: TECHNOLOGY Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Adjectives to describe gadgets
LISTENING: How I used drones to make an amazing video / Sam Cossman, explorer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing things and how they work
Grammar: Quantifiers
SPEAKING: Wearable technology Lesson C
READING: Flying like a bird Lesson D
TED TALK: Fly with the Jetman / Yves Rossy
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Using gestures effectively Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: A new app
WRITING: Writing a review of a piece of technology Unit 6: CHALLENGES Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Daily challenges LISTENING: It’s no big deal / Vasu Sojitra, skier Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing sequence
Grammar: Time clauses
SPEAKING: Dealing with exam stress Lesson C
READING: Living without fear Lesson D
TED TALK: How I Used Sonar to Navigate the World / Daniel Kish
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Involving your audience Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Dos and don’ts
WRITING: Writing about a person who overcame a challenge Unit 7: CONFIDENCE Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Adjectives for describing appearance and personality
LISTENING: Like mother, like daughter / Bonnie Kim, school consultant Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Describing people
Grammar: Modifying adverbs SPEAKING: A movie of your life Lesson C
READING: Pressure to be “perfect” Lesson D
TED TALK: Why Thinking You’re Ugly Is Bad for You / Meaghan Ramsey
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Adding support by giving statistics Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: A class poll
WRITING: Writing about a friend Unit 8: WILD PLACES Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Natural places
LISTENING: An amazing place / Ross Donihue and Marty Schnure, cartographers Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Making comparisons
Grammar: Comparative and superlative adjectives
SPEAKING: What do you know? Lesson C
READING: An otherworldly place Lesson D
TED TALK: Unseen Footage, Untamed Nature / Karen Bass
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Showing enthusiasm Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: A tourism poster
WRITING: Writing about a place you’d like to visit Unit 9: ACHIEVEMENTS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations for describing personal achievements
LISTENING: My great achievement / Scott Leefe, marathon runner Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about the past
Grammar: Simple past
SPEAKING: Round-the-world adventure Lesson C
READING: Extreme survival Lesson D
TED TALK: Let’s Save the Last Pristine Continent / Robert Swan
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Pausing effectively Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: An achievement
WRITING: Writing about someone who achieved something
Presentation 3 Describing an amazing place you visited Unit 10: CREATIVE CITIES Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations for describing neighborhoods
LISTENING: The neighborhood where I grew up / Craig Albrightson, lecturer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Offering suggestions
Grammar: should/shouldn’t
SPEAKING: The right neighborhood Lesson C
READING: Reshaping a city Lesson D
TED TALK: How to Revive a Neighborhood / Theaster Gates
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Paraphrasing key points Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Planning neighborhood improvements
WRITING: Writing suggestions for improving your town Unit 11: PICTURE PERFECT Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Nouns and adjectives related to photography
LISTENING: My perfect photo / Hannah Reyes, photographer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Asking for and giving opinions
Grammar: Sense verbs
SPEAKING: Is it real? Lesson C
READING: Unreal images of nature Lesson D
TED TALK: Impossible Photography / Erik Johansson
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing a visual Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Animal hybrids
WRITING: Writing about a photograph Unit 12: HEALTHY HABITS Lesson A
VOCABULARY: Collocations for talking about good and bad habits
LISTENING: My healthy (and unhealthy) habits / David Matijasevich, teacher Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS
Function: Talking about real conditions
Grammar: Real conditionals
SPEAKING: Healthy choices Lesson C
READING: A simple solution Lesson D
TED TALK: The Simple Power of Handwashing / Myriam Sidibe
PRESENTATION SKILLS: Getting the audience’s attention Lesson E
COMMUNICATE: Fact or myth?
WRITING: Writing health tips
Presentation 4: Describing an issue or challenge in your community
For English as second language learners at the high-beginners level (A1/A2 - CEFR).
9781305965034 (Student Book) 1305965035 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Spoken English.
A1-A2 (CEFR).
High Beginner.