VOA Standard English with a delicious taste

Author: Dai Dongxin Mu Yang
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "VOA's American Accent & Flavorful English Listening" is a series of American English listening books compiled using VOA materials. This series is designed for adult learners in China, helping them comprehensively improve their language skills and proficiency in listening. The entire series consists of 3 volumes, each volume is interconnected yet relatively independent. The three volumes progress step-by-step with a well-structured gradient. Therefore, the entire series can be used sequentially or individually, catering to learners at all levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced stages. Listening skills are the soul that runs through this entire series. Throughout the learning process, learners will no longer feel lost or helpless, as an invisible hand will guide them smoothly up the ladder of listening proficiency. The entire series covers over 30 listening techniques, arranged in skill tips at the beginning of each volume, guiding learners to approach the listening stage with clear objectives. Each lesson's exercises are thoughtfully designed to reflect the techniques taught in the corresponding volume, enabling learners to deepen their understanding of the techniques and enhance their abilities through practice. The "one volume, one exercise" approach aims to help learners review the techniques learned in each volume and assess their learning outcomes, forming a complete learning model that aligns with learning principles. Another feature of this book is its rich variety of question types. Diverse question formats help train multiple ways of thinking. The compilers have drawn inspiration from various question types in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PETS, Professional English Levels 4 and 8, and College English Levels 4 and 6, hoping that learners will not only improve their practical language skills but also enhance their test-taking abilities. Cultural awareness is another distinctive feature of this book. The book is organized into volumes based on cultural themes. More than 30 thematic albums, including personalities, arts, sports, customs, aviation, geography, history, politics, and economics, introduce learners to the diverse American society and culture. The relevant cultural background notes at the end of each volume add a colorful touch to the book, allowing learners to enjoy the pleasures of a multicultural, multi-perspective, and multi-layered world while studying language.