Touchstone is a ground breaking new series that offers a fresh approach to teaching and learning North American English. It draws on the Cambridge International Corpus, a large database of conversations and written texts, to build a syllabus based on how people actually use English. The series introduces unique ´conversation management´ strategies, places special emphasis on teaching vocabulary and vocabulary learning strategies, and offers exciting ideas for personalized, learner-centered interaction. KEY FEATURES >
- Grammar presented in natural contexts
- Vocabulary learning strategies
- Strategies for managing conversation
- Inductive learning tasks
- Useful facts about spoken language
- Personalized speaking and writing practice
- Communicative pronunciation activities
- Listening strategies
- Reading that leads to realistic writing tasks
- Clear learning aims
- Self-assessment tools
Self-study Audio CD/CD-ROM for Windows and Macintosh The four levels of Touchstone take adult and young adult learners from the beginning through the intermediate levels of proficiency. Student´s Book 1 is designed for beginners and teaches basic grammar, vocabulary, and conversation strategies for everyday interaction. Level One consists of a Student´s Book with Self study Audio CD/CD-ROM, Workbook, Teacher´s Edition, and Class Audio CDs or Cassettes. The Student´s Book and Workbook are available in split editions.
