Let's Talk, Let's Listen /
Véra Téophil Naber.
- Toronto : ITP Nelson, 1998.
- 97 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
- Let's Talk, Let's Listen .
Level: Low-Intermediate "Let's Talk, Let's Listen is an activity-based listening and speaking text designed to improve everyday conversational skills. Its learner-centered approach focuses on themes that are relevant to students' personal experiences, like family life and adjusting to a new country; on topics drawn from the social sciences; and on global issues such as cultural differences, communication, and the environment. Each of the text's ten thematic units features Listening Activities, Conversational Strategies, and Learning Strategies that promote communicative skills and functional use of language. The units open with clearly delineated learning goals and close with a self-evaluation to aid students in tracking their own progress. Boxed items throughout the units offer visual variety in the text, illustrations clarify concepts, and cartoons highlight the humor that can be found in misunderstanding. Features: Includes authentic student materials at the beginning of each unit to promote discussion and introduce new vocabulary Emphasizes real-life themes and the successful understanding of Canadian- culture Reinforces key concepts with Grammar Notes in each unit Includes pre- and post-listening activities that focus the students' attention and learning Provides pronunciation tips in Sounds of English sections for each unit Offers clarification on Canadian conversational idioms and customs Provides all listening activities on audiocassette for lab or individual use CONTENTS To the Teacher To the Student Acknowledgments Unit 1 Talking about Myself and Asking about Others Part 1 Meeting People Part 2 Expressing Interests, Likes, and Dislikes Part 3 Learning about Canadian Sports and Pastimes Unit 2 Family and Friends - Socializing Part 1 Talking about Relationships Part 2 Describing People Part 3 Socializing Unit 3 Coming to Canada Part 1 Sharing Past Experiences Part 2 Expressing Feelings Part 3 Learning about the History of Immigration to Canada Unit 4 A New Country - A New Life Part 1 The Changes in My Life Part 2 Cultural Differences Part 3 Learning about the Geographical Features of Canada Unit 5 Lifelong Learning Part 1 What I Have Learned Part 2 How I Learn Part 3 What My Goals Are Unit 6 Communication Part 1 Messages Around Us Part 2 Body Language Part 3 Listening Skills Unit 7 Health and Fitness Part 1 Healthy Eating Part 2 Physical Fitness Part 3 Active Living Unit 8 Our World of News Part 1 News Reporting Part 2 Newspapers and Magazines Part 3 Weather Reporting Unit 9 The World of Advertising Part 1 Expressing My Opinion Part 2 Discussing Ads Part 3 Calling a Business Number Unit 10 The Environment and Me Part 1 Environment Problems Part 2 The Three R's Part 3 People for the Environment Appendix A Glossary Appendix B List of Common Irregular Verbs
English language--Spoken English. English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers. English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers. Low-intermediate. Oral communication.