
Based on a television programme for young teenagers learning English, this student's text at Level 1 consists of 20 teaching units designed to practice all four language skills. Each unit has a clear learning focus and language points are signposted. The first two parts of a unit present and practise new structures and functions, and give students the opportunity to use English to talk about subjects that interest them. The third part of the text recycles new language. The text contains quizzes, travel reports, documentary features and interviews. Emphasis has been placed on functional language, which is taught through humorous cartoon sketches.
This teacher's manual provides a structured pedagogical framework for teaching English as a second language to young teenagers using media-based content. The authors, a collaborative team of educators, utilize a modular approach derived from a television program to facilitate language acquisition. By integrating functional language practice with engaging, age-appropriate topics, the text aims to balance structural accuracy with communicative competence in the classroom.
What You Will Find
Educators frequently cite this series for its effective use of multimedia elements to maintain student engagement in a classroom setting. The manual is recognized as a practical resource for instructors seeking to implement a balanced curriculum that emphasizes both functional communication and structural proficiency.
Page Count:
91
Publication Date:
1992-11-26
Publisher:
Oxford University Press España, S.A.
ISBN-10:
0194345432
ISBN-13:
9780194345439
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