Keynote 3 /
Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford, and Richard Walker.
- American ed.
- Boston : National Geographic Learning, 2016.
- 192 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: MAKING A DIFFERENCE LESSON A Vocabulary: Collocations to describe giving help Listening: Inspiring dreams / Peter Draw, artist LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about present and past actions Grammar: Review of present and past tenses Speaking: Talking about ways to help LESSON C Reading: Food rescue mission LESSON D TED Talk: A little lesson from a volunteer firefighter / Mark Bezos Presentation Skills: Helping your audience visualize LESSON E Communicate: People who have made a difference Writing: Writing about someone who has made a difference in your life Unit 2: TRENDS LESSON A Vocabulary: Collocations to describe trends Listening: Analyzing trends / Tara Hirebet, trend expert LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about future trends Grammar: Review of future tenses Speaking: Describing future trends LESSON C Reading: Identifying trends LESSON D TED Talk: How to start a movement / Derek Sivers Presentation Skills: Commenting on visuals LESSON E Communicate: Consumer trends Writing: Making predictions about a product or service Unit 3: IMPROVING LIVES LESSON A Vocabulary: Healthcare Listening: My health routine / Kate Chong, sports enthusiast LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about cause and effect Grammar: Conjunctions for cause and effect Speaking: Talking about healthcare tech LESSON C Reading: The challenge of Alzheimer’s LESSON D TED Talk: My Simple Invention, Designed to Keep My Grandfather Safe / Kenneth Shinozuka Presentation Skills: Opening with interesting facts LESSON E Communicate: Innovative healthcare solutions Writing: Writing a letter about a tech solution for a healthcare issue Presentation 1: Talking about how you can make a difference Unit 4: DESIGNING THE WEB LESSON A Vocabulary: Website features Listening: Designing websites / Carrie Cousins, web designer LESSON B Language Focus Function: Comparing products and services Grammar: Comparatives and superlatives, (not) as… as, (very) different from…, … the same as… Speaking: Making decisions based on user reviews LESSON C Reading: Website design on a giant scale LESSON D TED Talk: How Giant Websites Design for you (and a Billion Others, too) / Margaret Gould Stewart Presentation Skills: Asking the audience questions LESSON E Communicate: Improving user experiences Writing: Writing a review of your cell phone Unit 5: COMMUNITY BUILDERS LESSON A Vocabulary: Words for talking about communities Listening: Creating green spaces / Martin Andrade, entrepreneur LESSON B Language Focus Function: Taking about how places have changed Grammar: The passive voice Speaking: Describing changes in my community LESSON C Reading: Barefoot College LESSON D TED Talk: How Painting Can Transform Communities / Haas and Hahn Presentation Skills: Ending with a hope for the future LESSON E Communicate: A neighbourhood survey Writing: Writing a letter about improving your neighbourhood Unit 6: CLEAR COMMUNICATION LESSON A Vocabulary: Communication collocations Listening: Communication styles / Neil Anderson, teacher trainer LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about communication preferences Grammar: Verb patterns with –ing and infinitive Speaking: Communication methods LESSON C Reading: Communication in the digital age LESSON D TED Talk: Talk Nerdy to Me / Melissa Marshall Presentation Skills: Engaging with your audience LESSON E Communicate: Explaining a topic of interest Writing: Writing what you learned about a topic Presentation 2: Suggesting a way to improve communication among residents and strengthen the sense of community in your neighbourhood Unit 7: IDENTITY LESSON A Vocabulary: Words for talking about identity Listening: Multicultural experiences / Janice Reis Lodge, manager LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about ongoing actions and events Grammar: Present perfect progressive Speaking: Talking about living abroad LESSON C Reading: Global migration LESSON D TED Talk: Where is Home? / Pico Iyer Presentation Skills: Using stories to personalize your message LESSON E Communicate: A survey on identity Writing: Writing about factors that contribute to one’s identity Unit 8: TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LESSON A Vocabulary: Transport collocations Listening: Cyril Burguiere, SUP enthusiast LESSON B Language Focus Function: Making predictions Grammar: Will and might Speaking: Changes in global travel LESSON C Reading: Unique commutes LESSON D TED Talk: A Skateboard, with a Boost / Sanjay Dastoor Presentation Skills: Signposting LESSON E Communicate: Inventing a transportation device Writing: Creating a poster of a transportation device Unit 9: NEW WORDS LESSON A Vocabulary: Words for talking about language Listening: Charles Browne, English professor LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about changes Grammar: used to Speaking: Talking about changes in meaning LESSON C Reading: Language change LESSON D TED Talk: What Makes a Word “Real”? / Anne Curzan Presentation Skills: Closing the loop LESSON E Communicate: Guessing meaning Writing: Writing about the effect of the Internet on the English language Presentation 3: Describing someone you know Unit 10: UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS LESSON A
Vocabulary: Feelings Listening: Dealing with emotions / Craig Albrightson, guidance counselor LESSON B Language Focus Function: Reporting other people’s speech and thoughts Grammar: Reported speech Speaking: Talking about EQ in jobs LESSON C Reading: Emotion in technology LESSON D TED Talk: This App Knows How You Feel / Rana el Kaliouby Presentation Skills: Giving a demonstration LESSON E Communicate: Applications of emotion-sensing technology Writing: Writing about whether there is a need for technology to recognize emotions Unit 11: LEADERS AND THINKERS LESSON A Vocabulary: Collocations for talking about doing business Listening: Starting a business / Priscilla Shunmugam, fashion designer LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about obligation and giving advice Grammar: Modals of necessity Speaking: Interview with a CEO LESSON C Reading: Lessons in business LESSON D TED Talk: Life at 30,000 Feet / Richard Branson Presentation Skills: Quoting people LESSON E Communicate: My business philosophy Writing: Writing about how you would run a company Unit 12: WELL-BEING LESSON A Vocabulary: Words for describing wealth and well-being Listening: What your brain does when you sleep / Jeffrey Iliff, neuroscientist LESSON B Language Focus Function: Talking about imaginary situations Grammar; Second conditional Speaking: Describing your ideal lifestyle LESSON C Reading: Achieving work-life balance LESSON D TED Talk: How to Succeed? Get More Sleep / Arianna Huffington Presentation Skills: Using humor LESSON E Communicate: Debate on work-life balance Writing: Writing about how you could improve your productivity Presentation 4: Recommending a way to achieve better work-life balance
9781305965058 (Student Book)
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018016612 Uk
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers. English language--Spoken English. B1-B2 (CEFR). Intermediate.