Spectrum 2: A Communicative Course in English (Student Book 2A) - Softcover

Byrd, Donald R. H.; Veltfort, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138299870 ISBN 13: 9780138299873

Publisher: Regents/Prentice Hall, 1993

Synopsis

Level 2A of a six-level course in American English which stresses student comprehension of listening and reading input before they are asked to produce and practise new language. It includes a systematic approach to grammar, with new structures highlighted in dialogues, readings and exercises.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Spectrum: A Communicative Course in English, by Diane Warshawksy and Sandra Costinett (Donald R.H. Byrd, Project Director), is a complete six-level, four skills course for adult and young adult learners of English. Spectrum features a unique "natural" approach to language learning: Rich language input is provided in authentic conversations accompanied by receptive activities that help students absorb new functions, structures, and vocabulary. Real-life language tasks offer both focused practice and opportunities for natural interaction, promoting both fluency and accuracy. Students progress from the beginning to the advanced level as they follow a comprehensive and carefully graded syllabus.

Spectrum also features:

• Thematically based lessons
• Comprehensive coverage of all four skills
• Listening activities in both the Student Book and Workbook
• An audio program with authentic-sounding conversations, telephone messages, public announcements, and broadcasts
• A complete testing package

About this edition

• Publisher: Regents/Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0138299870
• ISBN 13: 9780138299873
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250