Word by Word Basic with WordSongs Music CD - Softcover

Molinsky, Steven; Bliss, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132078740 ISBN 13: 9780132078740

Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 2007

Synopsis

Word by Word Basic Picture Dictionary , Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program.  Word by Word Basic is famous worldwide for its ease-of-use, lively spirit, and active conversational approach. The program's unique interactive methodology makes vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic, communicative experience!

 

Outstanding features of the second edition:

• Vibrant illustrations and simple accessible lesson pages with large type are designed for clarity and ease-of-use with learners at low-beginning and literacy levels. Word by Word Basic is the most learner-friendly picture dictionary.
• More than 2,500 essential words prepare students for success using English in everyday life, in the community, in school, and at work.
• A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates students’ development of grammar and vocabulary skills through topics that begin with the immediate world of the student and progress to the world at large.
• Expanded discussion questions encourage students to relate vocabulary topics to their own lives, experiences, and opinions.

Innovative supplements provide effective instructional tools for teachers and multilevel options for students:

• The Teacher’s Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM includes lesson-planning suggestions, community tasks, Internet web links, and reproducible masters.
• A Vocabulary Workbook feature motivating vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice (Audio CDs included).
• A Lifeskills Workbook provides standards-based activities and reading tied to major curriculum frameworks.
• A Literacy Workbook offers fundamental practice with the alphabet and basic reading and writing skills for pre-Beginners (Audio CD included).
• The Audio Program includes all words and conversations for interactive practice and 17 WordSongs in vocal and sing-along versions for entertaining vocabulary practice through music.
• Color Transparencies and Vocabulary Game Cards are ideal picture resources for introducing, practicing, and reviewing vocabulary.
• The Testing Program and ExamView CD-ROM provide effective tools for assessment of student progress.
• Bilingual Editions are also available:
  • English/Haitian Kreyol
  • English/Japanese
  • English/Spanish

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0132078740
• ISBN 13: 9780132078740
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288