Over 230 commonly used idioms are introduced in reading selections, dialogues, and activities. Their presentation helps learners incorporate common expressions into their everyday speech. Appealing illustrations keep students engaged as they explore idioms related to topics such as colors, geography, food, and time. schovat popis
The new edition of All About the USA 2: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA2 features twenty-eight units about American people, places, and events. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Native Americans to Washington, D.C. to basketball and buffalo. Features Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read. Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills. Discussion activities promote lively cross-cultural exchange. Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics. New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic. New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition All About the USA 4, Second Edition
The book emphasizes the integration of reading and writing skills, providing relevant texts alongside structured writing exercises. This balanced approach enables learners to enhance their language proficiency while simultaneously developing essential academic competencies, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
The new edition of All About the USA 4: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 4 features twenty-four units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Oprah Winfrey and the Wright Brothers to Alaska and hip-hop. Features Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read. Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills. Discussion activities promote lively cross cultural exchange. Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics. New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic. New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA2, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition
What A Life! is an exciting introduction to some of history's most amazing people. Did you know that...William Shakespeare earned almost no money from his writing?...Leonard da Vinci wrote backwards in his notebooks so that nobody could read them?...Eva Peron's body was missing for 16 years?...Pablo Picasso never threw anything away, not even empty cereal boxes?...Agatha Christie wrote a book that actually saved someone's life? These and other fascinating biographical facts can be found in What A Life! This new three- book series takes a fresh approach to making reading both pleasurable and motivating! High-interest biographies focus on less-known facts about famous figures, rather than the chronology of events typical of most biographies. The What A Life! SeriesSubjects range from historical and political figures to athletes, artists, entertainers, and humanitarians, including: Marie Curie, Eva Peron, Muhammad Ali, Leonardo da Vinci, Alfred Nobel, Maria Montessori, I.M. Pei, Agatha Christie, Bruce Lee, William Shakespeare, Pablo Picasso, Mother Teresa.
A favorite over a decade, WEAVING IT TOGETHER connects high-interest readings with clear writing activities to help students be more confident in their ability to understand and express ideas in English. Each level of WEAVING IT TOGETHER, 2/e contains eight thematically organized units, each of which includes two interrelated chapters. Robust activities, structure lessons, and plenty of writing practice help students develop their ideas clearly and with confidence.
Text in workbook format for students of English as a second language.
Focusing on the integration of reading and writing skills, this book provides relevant readings paired with structured writing exercises. This balanced approach enables learners to enhance their language proficiency while simultaneously developing essential academic skills, fostering a comprehensive understanding of both areas.