Language Points
Each lesson is introduced by a list of vocabulary lhal have been chosen because Ihey are useful for discussing the topic of the lesson. Although some or even all of these items may be familiar to you already, the reason for including them is not merely to check that you can recognize them, but to encourage you to practice using them. Try to create opportunities In class to use the Items in this section.
Dialogue
A few lessons include a dialogue. This conversation, which uses some of the expressions from the Language Points section, focuses on the topic of the lesson In some way. It also raises relevant issues that your instructor may choose to discuss- Recordings of the dialogues are available for use in class or for self-study.
Reading
In nearly every lesson, there are reading passages that relate to the topic of the lesson. They also deal with interesting aspects of the topics thai your instructor may choose to discuss with you In class. Although the reading passages have been produced specifically for this textbook, an effort has made to write material that you would typically find in a variety of different real-life contexts. Recordings of the readings are also available.
Conversation Activities
Each lesson contains at least two conversation activities, designed to give you the opportunity to explore the topic of the lesson in different ways with your classmates and teacher.
Discussion Questions
At the end of each lesson, there is a list of questions dealing with many different sides of the topic. These have been designed to encourage you to express your opinions, share your experiences with the class, and spark conversation.
Language Points
Each lesson is introduced by a list of vocabulary lhal have been chosen because Ihey are useful for discussing the topic of the lesson. Although some or even all of these items may be familiar to you already, the reason for including them is not merely to check that you can recognize them, but to encourage you to practice using them. Try to create opportunities In class to use the Items in this section.
Dialogue
A few lessons include a dialogue. This conversation, which uses some of the expressions from the Language Points section, focuses on the topic of the lesson In some way. It also raises relevant issues that your instructor may choose to discuss- Recordings of the dialogues are available for use in class or for self-study.
Reading
In nearly every lesson, there are reading passages that relate to the topic of the lesson. They also deal with interesting aspects of the topics thai your instructor may choose to discuss with you In class. Although the reading passages have been produced specifically for this textbook, an effort has made to write material that you would typically find in a variety of different real-life contexts. Recordings of the readings are also available.
Conversation Activities
Each lesson contains at least two conversation activities, designed to give you the opportunity to explore the topic of the lesson in different ways with your classmates and teacher.
Discussion Questions
At the end of each lesson, there is a list of questions dealing with many different sides of the topic. These have been designed to encourage you to express your opinions, share your experiences with the class, and spark conversation.
