Beginning & intermediate level. This three-level course offers 20 engaging, task-based units built around a specific topic, function, or grammatical theme. Students learn to listen for specific information, and make inferences. The CDs use a variety of voices and regional accents to familiarize the students with patterns of American English. The readings provide cross-cultural exposure to life in America. The testing package (for all levels) includes 6 multiple-choice tests and a cassette which can be used as midterm and final exams.

Before you begin How do you learn English?
Unit 1 Getting to know you
Unit 2 Going places
Unit 3 What's the number?
Unit 4 Body language

Expansion 1 Morocco: Information and an authentic student interview
Unit 5 Appearances
Unit 6 Shopping
Unit 7 International food
Unit 8 Vacations

Expansion 2 Malaysia: Information and an authentic student interview
Unit 9 TV
Unit 10 Getting there
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