Spectrum: A Communicative Course in English (Complete Student Book, Level 5, New Edition) - Softcover

Byrd, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138301913 ISBN 13: 9780138301910

Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 1994

Synopsis

Spectrum is a complete, six-level course in English that teaches readers to communicate in real-life situations. The language presented is authentic and useful, providing rich input for practice. The books are filled with opportunities for personal expression and activities that stimulate real communication.

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0138301913
• ISBN 13: 9780138301910
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136