Listen to America: Authentic American English Listening (Audio Cassette) (2 Audio Cassette + 1 Free Book)

Author: Zhang Xiaobo
Publisher: Xinhua Press
Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: There is a vast array of English reading materials available in the market, but authentic, original English content is rare. Most reading materials are either simplified or abridged for ease of reading, or they have been "Chinese-ized" to some extent for testing purposes. As a result, many English spoken and listening sentences, while grammatically logical, are often misleading and never appear in real-life American contexts. If you speak or write like this, people might not correct you directly while driving, but they will definitely laugh because your English is not authentic. In the past, when no one knew English, knowing a little was enough. Now that everyone knows at least a bit of English, your English should be more authentic. This is exactly what we have to offer—a genuine listening and reading material closely related to contemporary American life, allowing you to understand the of the U.S. from multiple perspectives, such as the life experiences of high school students reflecting on the role of fathers, from the New York subway workers' strike to the Massachusetts MCAS exam. It provides a multi-dimensional and comprehensive portrayal of real American life.
You can hear a radio host ask a sharp and tricky question to a Chinese immigrant, "Which country is heaven and which is hell?" You can also hear a father deliver a humorous and witty speech at his daughter's birthday party, "Even when I was eleven, I wanted to be married... But that's another story." Every piece will touch your heart. The content is sourced from new American radio broadcasts, featuring precise and fresh topics, with engaging and expressive intonation, and a speed faster than that of the College English Test Band 4 and 6. Additionally, we provide annotations for current slang and difficult words to help readers understand and appreciate the material. Most importantly, every article radiates a strong sense of life and embodies the passionate American spirit that takes pride in being American. We hope this is the kind of beautiful English you desire.