Includes an Index of Exam skills and tasks.

"Introduction to Pathways Listening Skills

Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking, Second Edition uses compelling National Geographic stories, photos, video, and infographics to bring the world to the classroom. Authentic, relevant content and carefully sequenced lessons engage learners while equipping them with the skills needed for academic success.

Explore the theme provides a visual introduction to the unit, engaging learners academically and encouraging them to share ideas about the unit theme.

New Integrated listening and speaking activities help prepare students for standardized tests such as IELTS and TOEFL.

Updated Video sections use relevant National Geographic video clips to give learners another perspective on the unit theme and further practice of listening and critical thinking skills.

New Vocabulary Skills help students develop essential word building tools such as understanding collocations, word forms, and connotation.

Listening passages incorporate a variety of listening types such as podcasts, lectures, interviews, and conversations.

New Slide shoes for selected listening passages integrate text and visuals to give learners a more authentic listening experience.

Updated Explicit listening skill instruction and practice prepares students to listen and take notes in academic settings.

Speaking lessons guide learners from controlled practice to a final speaking task while reinforcing speaking skills, grammar for speaking, and key pronunciation points.

Presentation skills such as starting strong, using specific details, making eye contact, pausing, and summarizing, help learners develop confidence and fluency in communicating ideas.

A Final Task allows learners to consolidate their understanding of content, language, and skill as they collaborate on an academic presentation." (Introduction, p. viii-x)

CONTENTS

Introduction to Pathways

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Unit 1. LIVING FOR WORK
Academic Track: Career Studies/Social Science

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: An Interview with Annie Griffiths (with slide show) - Video: Becoming a Butler - Lesson B: A Conversation about Dr. Sylvia Earle

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Identifying Main Ideas - Taking Notes on Key Words and Phrases
Speaking & Presentation: Communicating that You Don’t Understand - Introducing Yourself - Lesson Task: Taking a Career Aptitude Test - Final Task: Speaking about Yourself
Vocabulary: Recognizing Word Families
Grammar & Pronunciation: The Simple Present vs. the Present Continuous - Syllable Stress
Critical Thinking: Focus: Evaluating Options - Analyzing, Evaluating, Interpreting an Infographic, Making Inferences, Personalizing, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting

Unit 2. GOOD TIMES, GOOD FEELINGS
Academic Track: Psychology/Sociology

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Laughter (with slide show) - Video: Laughter Yoga - Lesson B: A Talk about City Parks

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Understanding the Speaker’s Purpose - Using a Split Page to Take Notes
Speaking & Presentation: Showing Interest - Speaking to a Group - Lesson Task: Discussing Fun Activities - Final Task: Presenting on a Celebration or Holiday
Vocabulary: Noun Suffixes
Grammar & Pronunciation: The Simple Present in Yes/No and Wh- Questions - Intonation of Yes/No and Wh- Questions
Critical Thinking: Focus: Making Predictions - Brainstorming, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Prior Knowledge, Ranking, Reflecting

Unit 3. THE MARKETING MACHINE
Academic Track: Business/Marketing

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Newscast about Marketing (with slide show) - Video: Mascots: Fun for Everyone! - Lesson B: An Interview with a Graphic Designer

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Examples - Using Abbreviations
Speaking & Presentation: Clarifying - Ending Strong - Lesson Task: Discussing a Timeline - Final Task: Presenting a Marketing Plan
Vocabulary: Common Verb Suffixes
Grammar & Pronunciation: The Simple Past - Simple Past –ed Endings
Critical Thinking: Focus: Applying Information - Analyzing, Applying, Brainstorming, Interpreting an Infographic, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Synthesizing

Unit 4. WILD WEATHER
Academic Track: Environmental Science

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Podcast about Strange Weather (with slide show) - Video: Tornado Chase - Lesson B: A Conversation about Greenland

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Definitions - Using a T-Chart
Speaking & Presentation: Expressing Likes and Dislikes - Making Eye Contact - Lesson Task: Discussing Travel Plans - Final Task: Discussing Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Vocabulary: Words with Similar Meanings
Grammar & Pronunciation: Count and Noncount Nouns - Reduced of
Critical Thinking: Focus: Activating Prior Knowledge - Analyzing, Analyzing Visuals, Applying, Personalizing, Predicting, Ranking, Reflecting

Unit 5. FOCUS ON FOOD
Academic Track: Cultural Studies

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Radio Show about Ugly Food - Video: Food-Waste Rebel - Lesson B: A Lecture about Feeding the World (with slide show)

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Reasons - Using an Outline
Speaking & Presentation: Telling a Story with Time Markers - Using an Effective Hook - Lesson Task: Conducting a Survey about Food - Final Task: Presenting a Plan to Stop Food Waste
Vocabulary: Recognizing Parts of Speech
Grammar & Pronunciation: Descriptive Adjectives - Sentence Stress
Critical Thinking: Focus: Analyzing Visuals - Evaluating, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Reflecting

Unit 6. HOUSING FOR THE FUTURE
Academic Track: Engineering/Urban Planning

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Housing Solutions (with slide show) - Video: Livable Spaces of Steel - Lesson B: A Conversation about Building Homes

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Using Context Clues - Making Note of Numbers
Speaking & Presentation: Agreeing and Disagreeing - Role-Playing - Lesson Task: Discussing Lifestyle Choices - Final Task: Role-Playing a Meeting with Real Estate Agents
Vocabulary: Recognizing Adjective Endings
Grammar & Pronunciation: Coordinating Conjunctions - Focus Words
Critical Thinking: Focus: Prioritizing - Brainstorming, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting, Synthesizing

Unit 7. EXPLORING SPACE
Academic Track: Natural Science

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Class Presentation about Space Travel (with slide show) - Video: How to Choose a Mars Landing Site - Lesson B: A Talk by a Tour Guide

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Making Inferences - Using a Mind Map
Speaking & Presentation: Asking Follow-Up Questions - Using Signal Words - Lesson Task: Discussing Future Plans - Final Task: Presenting Travel Plans
Vocabulary: Choosing the Correct Meaning
Grammar & Pronunciation: Will and Be Going To - Contractions with Will
Critical Thinking: Focus: Analyzing Pros and Cons - Analyzing, Evaluating, Interpreting a Timeline, Making Inferences, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting

Unit 8. CREATIVE ARTS
Academic Track: Arts/Music

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Temporary Art (with slide show) - Video: Making Art from Recycled Glass - Lesson B: A Radio Program about Music

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Cause and Effect - Using Arrows to Show Cause and Effect
Speaking & Presentation: Hedging - Speaking at an Appropriate Speed - Lesson Task: Discussing Art - Final Task: Presenting the Benefits of Art Education
Vocabulary: Prefixes
Grammar & Pronunciation: Modals - Linking Final Consonants to Vowel Sounds
Critical Thinking: Focus: Synthesizing - Brainstorming, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Reflecting, Understanding Visuals

Unit 9. OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE
Academic Track: Anthropology

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Ethics (with slide show) - Video: Our History with Horses - Lesson B: A Conversation about a Town in Zimbabwe

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Identifying Opinions - Reviewing and Restating
Speaking & Presentation: Rephrasing Key Ideas - Ending a Discussion or Presentation - Lesson Task: Comparing Nature with Cities - Final Task: Giving a Presentation about the Natural World
Vocabulary: Collocations with Prepositions
Grammar & Pronunciation: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives - Using Stress for Emphasis
Critical Thinking: Focus: Comparing and Contrasting - Analyzing, Brainstorming, Classifying, Evaluating, Interpreting a Timeline, Making Inferences, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting, Using a Graphic Organizer

Unit 10. HOW WE COMMUNICATE
Academic Track: Communication/Sociology

LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Report about Communication Software - Video: Elephants Communicate while at Play - Lesson B: A Lecture about Gestures (with slide show)

ACADEMIC SKILLS
Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Repeated Words - Using a Chart
Speaking & Presentation: Checking for Understanding - Inviting and Answering Questions from the Audience - Lesson Task: Discussing Ways to Communicate - Final Task: Presenting a Form of Communication Vocabulary: Collocations
Grammar & Pronunciation: The Present Perfect - Thought Groups
Critical Thinking: Focus: Drawing Conclusions - Analyzing, Evaluating, Making Inferences, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Synthesizing, Using a Timeline

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For learners of English as Second Language at the A2-B1 (High beginner to intermediate) level (CEFR).