Communication beginnings : an introductory listening and speaking text for English language learners /

Communication beginnings : an introductory listening and speaking text for English language learners /

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 also focuses on 10 target w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Abrahams, Della Jean (Creator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Portland, Or.] : Portland State University Library, 2017.
Series:Online access: Center for Open Education Open Textbook Library.
Subjects:
English language > Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language > Spoken English > Problems, exercises, etc.
Listening > Problems, exercises, etc.
exercise books.
Problems and exercises.
Textbooks > for foreign speakers.
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of 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

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