Cambridge International English Course (Student's Book) (Beginner Level) (with CD-ROM)

Author: Richards (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Cambridge International English is designed for English learners in non-English-speaking countries and is one of the most influential English teaching materials internationally. It is also the best-selling among Cambridge University Press worldwide. Cambridge International English adopts the "Communicative Language Teaching" approach. It emphasizes the development of fluency, flexibility, and accuracy in language use through meaningful communication (Language is best learned when used for meaningful communication). It aims to cultivate comprehensive skills, with main activities including: theme discussions, grammar structures, language functions, vocabulary expansion, and pronunciation training, providing students with maximum practical opportunities. Cambridge International English primarily uses American English but covers various countries, regions, and cultures. It not only features fresh and diverse themes with a modern touch but also provides extensive information on cultural differences between the East and the West, fully reflecting the richness and diversity of English as an international language of communication. Cambridge International English is a large-scale English teaching material specifically designed for learners in non-English-speaking countries. It is one of the most popular and influential English teaching materials internationally. The content of the course includes four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It simultaneously provides language training and vocabulary expansion, with a particular emphasis on developing listening and speaking skills and English communicative competence. The book primarily uses American English, but its content is not limited to any specific country, region, or culture. Instead, it reflects the richness and diversity of English as an international language of communication. Cambridge International English consists of two series, divided into six levels. The New Interchange series includes four levels. The Passages series includes two levels. The New Interchange series is followed by an advanced course. The beginner level is designed for "true" learners with no prior English foundation, covering basic grammar structures, vocabulary, and language functions.