Communication beginnings : an introductory listening and speaking text for English Language learners / Della Jean Abrahams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abrahams, Della Jean, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanities--Textbooks.

Humanities.

Language and languages--Textbooks.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Portland State University Library [2017]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This textbook is designed for beginning-intermediate English language learners. It is composed of 7 chapters, each of which covers specific speaking and listening learning objectives and includes dialogues, interviews, discussions and conversation activities. Each chapter includes listening and speaking components such as dialogues, interviews, discussions and conversation activities. Each chapter also focuses on 10 target words from the New General Service List of English vocabulary. The textbook includes an audio component that consists of recorded conversations of native and non-native English speakers, as well as links to additional listening resources on the web.

Contents:

Chapter 1- Learning how to speak and listen in English:

Tips and strategies for increasing and retaining learning

Advice on learning English in a university setting

Chapter 2- Introductions

Describing yourself and other people

Chapter 3- Talking about travel and experiences: Page 25-36

Intonation in English

Chapter 4- Discussing food and eating: Page 37-50

Understanding Conversational English with reduced speech

Chapter 5- Describing places around town: Page 51-64

Addresses and place descriptions

Chapter 6- Communicating about hobbies and routines: Page 65-73

Agreeing and Disagreeing in English

Chapter 7- Discussing jobs and university majors: Page 74-85

Word and syllable stress in English

Notes:

Description based on print resource