National Geographic Society
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Описание:
With a new component array and strong digital support, the new edition of Close up has been fully updated to be in line with the new First for Schools 2015 specifications. Close up is still as interesting, topical and up to date as ever with spectacular National Geographic photography and facts that have been carefully selected to appeal to the inquisitive minds of young teenagers. New to this Edition: • The integrated "Exam Close up" feature now gives students and teachers step by step advice and strategies for how best to approach exam tasks so students have an opportunity to put the advice into practise on the page; • A new "Learning Focus" feature introduces "learning to learn" tips so students can see what they need to do themselves outside of the classroom to progress; • Students' abilities to think, form, express and justify personal opinions are developed further in the "Ideas Focus" sections, a core skill for success at First; • An all new Online Zone contains downloadable audio and video for students and teachers as well as additional material including interactive whiteboard material, tests and quizzes.

Описание:
21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success. - TED Talks are used to develop essential 21st century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, and visual literacy. - Speaking, pronunciation, and presentation skills, inspired by TED speakers, prepare learners to speak confidently in any situation. - Extended listening based on real-world situations and TED Talks provide listening and note-taking practice. - Online Workbooks include the entire audio and video program, and automatically graded language practice activities - ideal for both hybrid and blended courses.

Описание:
The original contextualized approach brings grammar to life. Grammar in Context brings grammar alive through engaging and informative readings that are relevant to learners’ lives. National Geographic photography and stories deliver real-world content to improve grammar awareness and retention. Students learn more, remember more, and use language more effectively when they learn grammar in context.