Real Talk 1 : Authentic English in Context /
Lida Baker and Judith Tanka.
- White Plains, NY : Pearson Longman, 2006.
- x, 260 p. : (Student book) ill ; 26 cm. iii, 136 p. : (Teacher's manual) ill ; 26 cm.
- Real Talk .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: What’s in a Name? Part One: In Person - The meaning of your name Part Two: On the Phone - Changing your name legally Part Three: On the Air - Formal and informal ways of addressing people Part Four: In Class - Trends in married women’s last names Chapter 2: Let’s Get Away! Part One: In Person - Travel pet peeves Part Two: On the Phone - Airline reservations Part Three: On the Air - Travel advisories Part Four: In Class - Fear of flying Chapter 3: Looking for Love Part One: In Person - Marrying someone different Part Two: On the Phone - Calling a dating service Part Three: On the Air - Staying single by choice Part Four: In Class - Love and the human brain Chapter 4: Music to My Ears Part One: In Person - Your favorite music Part Two: On the Phone - Buying concert tickets Part Three: On the Air - Downloading music from the Internet Part Four: In Class - Rap music Chapter 5: Getting the Job Done Part One: In Person - Your worst job Part Two: On the Phone - Job interview Part Three: On the Air - Workplace etiquette Part Four: In Class - Why Americans work so much Chapter 6: To Your Health! Part One: In Person - Cat allergy Part Two: On the Phone - Calling a pharmacy Part Three: On the Air - Obesity: A global epidemic Part Four: In Class - Two popular diets Chapter 7: Shop ’Til You Drop Part One: In Person - Making an exchange Part Two: On the Phone - Renting a car Part Three: On the Air - Too many choices Part Four: In Class - Product placement Chapter 8: Do the Right Thing Part One: In Person - Cheating in college Part Two: On the Phone - Calling “Lost and Found” Part Three: On the Air - Lying Part Four: In Class - Ethical dilemmas Appendix 1 Master Vocabulary List Appendix 2 Common Abbreviations and Symbols Used in Note-Taking Appendix 3 Sample Outlines for In-Class Lectures
"Real talk 1 is an ESOL textbook that uses authentic listening passages in a variety of genuine contexts as the basis for listening and speaking skills development. The book is designed for students at the high intermediate level in both second- and foreign-language environments." (Publisher's Website)