Systematically incorporating language-focused exercises, the texts help students develop fluency by focusing on phrases in context, then practicing them in meaningful and enjoyable ways.
Each chapter includes:
- photos, illustrations, and guided questions to help students access prior knowledge and personal experience
- problem-solving activities to encourage critical thinking skills
- topic-related vocabulary presentation with practice activities
- authentic readings, including newspaper articles, to extend topic knowledge and enrich vocabulary
- conversation tips that expose students to high-frequency phrases and language functions
- role plays, proverbs for discussion, and a variety of other activities to stimulate classroom discussion
- listening tasks with warm-up, comprehension, and opinion questions