McPherson-Ramirez, Gloria,  1963- <br/><br/>
13 Breakthroughs :  An Integrated Upper Intermediate English Program / 
Gloria McPherson-Ramirez, Marina Engelking. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Don Mills, ON :  Oxford University Press,  2011. 
 - xi, 163 p. :  col. ill. ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>SUMMARY:  "Breakthroughs is an upper intermediate ESL text for adult and young adult learners; it focuses on teaching critical thinking skills and the expression of critical thought using adult-appropriate concepts. Theme-based units help to teach students advanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.<br/> The body of the text includes ten units. Each unit incorporates vocabulary, reading, grammar, writing, and listening exercises. Students are presented with a rich variety of content and activities to help them develop their English language skills within an engaging context. Upon completion of this four-skills program, students will be prepared to move on to the advanced level of Breakthroughs." --Publisher's website TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Unit 1: Hero to the Rescue<br/>  Unit 2: Ancient Secrets Revealed<br/>  Unit 3: O Canada, Je t'aime<br/>  Unit 4: Stay Tuned!<br/>  Unit 5: Buyer Beware!<br/>  Unit 6: Catch Me if You Can<br/>  Unit 7: Doing the Right Thing<br/>  Unit 8: Love Is in the Air<br/>  Unit 9: Get Those Creative Juices Flowing!<br/>  Unit 10: That's So Canadian 
<br/><br/> "Readership : Upper Intermediate English text for adult and young adult ESL learners." --Publisher's website.<br/><br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780195432244 (book) 9780195432251 (CDs) 9780195432268 (Workbook) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Sound recordings for foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Problems, exercises, etc.