Longman Advanced Speaking Student Book II: Student Book II

Author: Morinsky
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The entry into the WTO and the success of the early Olympic Games have placed demands on English teaching in our country, making English communicative competence increasingly prominent. The new English curriculum standards also propose that teaching should highlight the student-centered approach, emphasizing the use of students' interests, experiences, and cognitive levels as a starting point, striving to reduce the overemphasis on grammar and vocabulary explanation; the practical ability to use the language should be placed in the primary position. After repeated comparisons, we have introduced the entire Longman Speak Now series, a highly effective course designed to break through the English listening and speaking barriers. To fully leverage the potential of this speaking series, each level of the series, in addition to the student book, is equipped with Workbooks and Tests, Teacher Books, and audio cassettes for optional use. Longman Advanced Speak Now is a two-level functional communicative course designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. The entire book is based on real-life, authentic language, providing learners with lively and interactive communicative exercises. This course integrates functions, grammar, and content to develop learners' comprehensive skills. It is designed as a follow-up to Express Ways and Side by Side but can also be used independently as an advanced English speaking course.