TY - BOOK AU - McPherson-Ramirez,Gloria AU - Engelking,Marina TI - 13 Breakthroughs: An Integrated Upper Intermediate English Program SN - 9780195432244 (book) PY - 2011/// CY - Don Mills, ON PB - Oxford University Press KW - English language KW - Textbooks for foreign speakers KW - Study and teaching KW - Foreign speakers KW - Sound recordings for foreign speakers KW - Problems, exercises, etc N1 - 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 ; 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 ; Unit 2: Ancient Secrets Revealed ; Unit 3: O Canada, Je t'aime ; Unit 4: Stay Tuned! ; Unit 5: Buyer Beware! ; Unit 6: Catch Me if You Can ; Unit 7: Doing the Right Thing ; Unit 8: Love Is in the Air ; Unit 9: Get Those Creative Juices Flowing! ; Unit 10: That's So Canadian; "Readership : Upper Intermediate English text for adult and young adult ESL learners." --Publisher's website. UR - http://www.oupcanada.com/documents/secure/esl/Sample%20Pages/BreakthroughsUI_TOC.pdf UR - http://www.oupcanada.com/catalog/9780195432244.html UR - http://www.oupcanada.com/catalog/9780195432268.html UR - http://www.oupcanada.com/catalog/9780195432251.html UR - http://oupcanada.com/esl/companion/9780195432244.html ER -