Tanka, Judith
Interactions 1 : Listening/Speaking / Judith Tanka and Paul Most. - 6th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill ESL/ELT, 2014. - xix, 244 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. - Interactions/Mosaic .
"Interactions/Mosaic prepares students for university classes by fully integrating every aspect of student life. Based on 28 years of classroom-tested best practices, the new and revised content, fresh modern look, and new online component make this the perfect series for contemporary classrooms." (Publisher's Website) CONTENTS: Chapter 1 - Academic Life Around the World Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Distinguishing among -s endings
Listening to a counselor's presentation
Listening to voicemail messages Speaking:
Introducing yourself and others
Discussing body language
Summarizing voicemail messages
Calling for specific information Critical Thinking Skills:
Guessing meaning from context
Distinguishing between main ideas and details
Summarizing main ideas
Interpreting body language Vocabulary Building:
Expressions used in introductions
Terms related to arrival at college or at a university
Casual expressions for making new friends
Terms used in summarizing voice mails Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing -s endings Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess the correct answers to questions Chapter 2 - Experiencing Nature Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Distinguishing between can and can't
Listening to a story about camping
Listening to weather forecasts Speaking:
Discussing vacation plans
Talking about abilities
Talking about the weather and seasons
Expressing likes and dislikes Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a T-chart to compare two sides of a topic
Distinguishing main ideas from details
Summarizing ideas using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms to express abilities
Terms to describe the weather and seasons
Terms to talk about likes and dislikes Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing can and can't Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify seasons Chapter 3 - Living to Eat, or Eating to Live? Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Distinguishing between teens and tens
Listening to radio advice on healthy eating
Connecting native foods to their locations Speaking:
Interviewing people about food shopping
Using count and non-count nouns in questions
Comparing eating habits at home and when traveling
Ordering food
Refusing food politely Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Interviewing with possible follow-up questions
Taking notes on causes and effects
Explaining a process
Speculating on the outcome of a situation Vocabulary Building:
Terms used in shopping for food at a market
Terms to talk about healthy eating
Count and non-count nouns to express quantities of food
Terms for ordering food in a restaurant
Polite refusals Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing teens and tens Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess restaurant types Chapter 4 - In the Community Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Following directions on a map
Listening to a student talk about her college experience Speaking: Talking about community activities such as volunteering
Describing locations in a city
Comparing colleges in small towns and cities
Asking for and giving directions Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a concept map to make comparisons
Summarizing ideas using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms to describe locations in the city
Expressions for giving and asking for directions Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess locations Chapter 5 - Home Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to conversations about renting an apartment and student housing
Following home-exchange instructions
Following instructions on where to put furniture Speaking:
Talking about finding somewhere to live
Asking for information about housing ads
Making and answering requests for apartment repairs Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo and an ad
Taking notes that separate advantages and disadvantages
Using multi-column chart to fill in notes to organize information
Summarizing ideas and keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms to talk about apartments and student housing
Common verbs related to moving
Expressions for making and answering requests for information
Verbs and frequent expressions used to explain home maintenance Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing past tense -ed endings Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess what speakers are implying Chapter 6 - Cultures of the World Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to a lecture about coming-of-age ceremonies
Listening to instructions for setting a formal dinner table
Speaking:
Comparing customs
Discussing minimum age requirements in different cultures
Talking about dining customs and table manners Apologizing Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a matrix diagram to organize ideas
Summarizing ideas using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Adjectives describing feelings
Expressions for apologizing
Correct use of 'I'm sorry' vs. 'Excuse me'
Terms used related to table settings and table manners Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify culturally incorrect behaviours Chapter 7 - Health Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to a health club tour
Distinguishing between rising and falling intonation in tag questions
Listening to medical advice
Listening to phone messages from healthcare professionals Speaking:
Forming and using tag questions with correct intonation
Asking for and giving advice
Discussing smoking - advertising and laws
Talking to healthcare worker: making appointments by phone Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a problem-solution chart to list and clarify symptoms and treatments
Completing a questionnaire on stress and interpreting the score
Summarizing a medical visit using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms connected with a health club
Terms describing symptoms and remedies
Expressions for giving and accepting advice
Terms used in expressing agreement or disagreement Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Contrasting rising and falling intonation in tag questions
Pronouncing -s endings Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify unusual details within situations Chapter 8 - Entertainment and the Media Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to opinions about television
Listening to a news report
Listening to radio ads Speaking:
Expressing, agreeing with, and disagreeing with opinions
Discussing the qualities of good ads
Talking about types of TV programs
Describing favorite TV shows and movies Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Identifying the four "W's" in a news report
Summarizing news reports using keywords
Locating information in a TV guide Vocabulary Building:
Terms for expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
Terms related to TV-watching habits
Terms to describe types of TV programs Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify products and services in commercials Chapter 9 - Social Life Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Interpreting intonation used with exclamations
Listening to a conversation on dating and a marriage match
Listening to phone calls on entertainment Speaking:
Discussing dating customs
Giving and accepting compliments
Discussing parties
Discussing preferences and experiences in spending free time Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Comparing alternatives - selecting the best match
Gathering information from entertainment advertisements
Summarizing research on upcoming events Vocabulary Building:
Terms connected with friendship and dating
Exclamations
Expressions used in giving and accepting compliments
Terms to talk about personal qualities and compatibility
Terms connected with parties and common entertainment activities Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Using appropriate intonation with exclamations Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess the nature of interpersonal relationships Chapter 10 - Sports Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to a conversation about martial arts
Listening to a talk by a female wrestler
Listening to a sportscast Speaking:
Explaining a sport
Giving and understanding interactions
Playing "Twenty Questions"
Using correct nouns and verbs to describe sports and athletes Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Organizing notes into an outline
Summarizing a speech using key words Vocabulary Building:
Nouns vs. verbs to describe sports and athletes
Terms used in a sportscast
Terms for giving instructions
Terms to ensure comprehension
Terms to ask for clarification Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing the North American t
Dropping the h sound in unstressed words Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT):Using context clues to identify different sports
9780077595180 (Student Book) 0077595181 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching as a second language.
College readers.
English language.
Interactions 1 : Listening/Speaking / Judith Tanka and Paul Most. - 6th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill ESL/ELT, 2014. - xix, 244 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. - Interactions/Mosaic .
"Interactions/Mosaic prepares students for university classes by fully integrating every aspect of student life. Based on 28 years of classroom-tested best practices, the new and revised content, fresh modern look, and new online component make this the perfect series for contemporary classrooms." (Publisher's Website) CONTENTS: Chapter 1 - Academic Life Around the World Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Distinguishing among -s endings
Listening to a counselor's presentation
Listening to voicemail messages Speaking:
Introducing yourself and others
Discussing body language
Summarizing voicemail messages
Calling for specific information Critical Thinking Skills:
Guessing meaning from context
Distinguishing between main ideas and details
Summarizing main ideas
Interpreting body language Vocabulary Building:
Expressions used in introductions
Terms related to arrival at college or at a university
Casual expressions for making new friends
Terms used in summarizing voice mails Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing -s endings Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess the correct answers to questions Chapter 2 - Experiencing Nature Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Distinguishing between can and can't
Listening to a story about camping
Listening to weather forecasts Speaking:
Discussing vacation plans
Talking about abilities
Talking about the weather and seasons
Expressing likes and dislikes Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a T-chart to compare two sides of a topic
Distinguishing main ideas from details
Summarizing ideas using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms to express abilities
Terms to describe the weather and seasons
Terms to talk about likes and dislikes Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing can and can't Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify seasons Chapter 3 - Living to Eat, or Eating to Live? Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Distinguishing between teens and tens
Listening to radio advice on healthy eating
Connecting native foods to their locations Speaking:
Interviewing people about food shopping
Using count and non-count nouns in questions
Comparing eating habits at home and when traveling
Ordering food
Refusing food politely Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Interviewing with possible follow-up questions
Taking notes on causes and effects
Explaining a process
Speculating on the outcome of a situation Vocabulary Building:
Terms used in shopping for food at a market
Terms to talk about healthy eating
Count and non-count nouns to express quantities of food
Terms for ordering food in a restaurant
Polite refusals Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing teens and tens Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess restaurant types Chapter 4 - In the Community Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Following directions on a map
Listening to a student talk about her college experience Speaking: Talking about community activities such as volunteering
Describing locations in a city
Comparing colleges in small towns and cities
Asking for and giving directions Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a concept map to make comparisons
Summarizing ideas using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms to describe locations in the city
Expressions for giving and asking for directions Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess locations Chapter 5 - Home Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to conversations about renting an apartment and student housing
Following home-exchange instructions
Following instructions on where to put furniture Speaking:
Talking about finding somewhere to live
Asking for information about housing ads
Making and answering requests for apartment repairs Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo and an ad
Taking notes that separate advantages and disadvantages
Using multi-column chart to fill in notes to organize information
Summarizing ideas and keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms to talk about apartments and student housing
Common verbs related to moving
Expressions for making and answering requests for information
Verbs and frequent expressions used to explain home maintenance Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing past tense -ed endings Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess what speakers are implying Chapter 6 - Cultures of the World Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to a lecture about coming-of-age ceremonies
Listening to instructions for setting a formal dinner table
Speaking:
Comparing customs
Discussing minimum age requirements in different cultures
Talking about dining customs and table manners Apologizing Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a matrix diagram to organize ideas
Summarizing ideas using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Adjectives describing feelings
Expressions for apologizing
Correct use of 'I'm sorry' vs. 'Excuse me'
Terms used related to table settings and table manners Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify culturally incorrect behaviours Chapter 7 - Health Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to a health club tour
Distinguishing between rising and falling intonation in tag questions
Listening to medical advice
Listening to phone messages from healthcare professionals Speaking:
Forming and using tag questions with correct intonation
Asking for and giving advice
Discussing smoking - advertising and laws
Talking to healthcare worker: making appointments by phone Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Using a problem-solution chart to list and clarify symptoms and treatments
Completing a questionnaire on stress and interpreting the score
Summarizing a medical visit using keywords Vocabulary Building:
Terms connected with a health club
Terms describing symptoms and remedies
Expressions for giving and accepting advice
Terms used in expressing agreement or disagreement Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Contrasting rising and falling intonation in tag questions
Pronouncing -s endings Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify unusual details within situations Chapter 8 - Entertainment and the Media Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to opinions about television
Listening to a news report
Listening to radio ads Speaking:
Expressing, agreeing with, and disagreeing with opinions
Discussing the qualities of good ads
Talking about types of TV programs
Describing favorite TV shows and movies Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Identifying the four "W's" in a news report
Summarizing news reports using keywords
Locating information in a TV guide Vocabulary Building:
Terms for expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
Terms related to TV-watching habits
Terms to describe types of TV programs Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to identify products and services in commercials Chapter 9 - Social Life Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Interpreting intonation used with exclamations
Listening to a conversation on dating and a marriage match
Listening to phone calls on entertainment Speaking:
Discussing dating customs
Giving and accepting compliments
Discussing parties
Discussing preferences and experiences in spending free time Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Comparing alternatives - selecting the best match
Gathering information from entertainment advertisements
Summarizing research on upcoming events Vocabulary Building:
Terms connected with friendship and dating
Exclamations
Expressions used in giving and accepting compliments
Terms to talk about personal qualities and compatibility
Terms connected with parties and common entertainment activities Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Using appropriate intonation with exclamations Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT): Using context clues to guess the nature of interpersonal relationships Chapter 10 - Sports Listening:
Listening for main ideas and details
Listening to a conversation about martial arts
Listening to a talk by a female wrestler
Listening to a sportscast Speaking:
Explaining a sport
Giving and understanding interactions
Playing "Twenty Questions"
Using correct nouns and verbs to describe sports and athletes Critical Thinking Skills:
Interpreting a photo
Organizing notes into an outline
Summarizing a speech using key words Vocabulary Building:
Nouns vs. verbs to describe sports and athletes
Terms used in a sportscast
Terms for giving instructions
Terms to ensure comprehension
Terms to ask for clarification Pronunciation:
Identifying and practicing stressed words
Comparing reduced and unreduced pronunciation
Pronouncing the North American t
Dropping the h sound in unstressed words Focus on Testing (TOEFL*iBT):Using context clues to identify different sports
9780077595180 (Student Book) 0077595181 (Student Book)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching as a second language.
College readers.
English language.