College English Speaking Course (with CD-ROM)

Author: Cui Linlin / Lin Li (Editor-in-Chief)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This textbook is characterized by the following features:
1. Systematic and Practice-Oriented
This textbook is divided into 15 units, with each chapter's topic and content arrangement closely aligned with the key aspects of English speech skills for college students. It is systematic and can be used as a teaching material for English speech courses in English departments of universities, with 2 to 3 hours of study per week. This book is also an excellent self-training resource for.
2. Convenient and Practical
Each unit in this textbook consists of six parts: Case Study, Speech Skills, Unit Summary, Thinking and Discussion, Practical Exercises, and Hyperlinks. The case studies in each unit are closely tied to the unit theme, personal experiences, raise questions, and provoke students to think, helping them identify the reasons for speech failures and explore the patterns of success. The Speech Skills section systematically explains basic speech knowledge and teaches argumentation techniques, with vivid language and engaging content. The Unit Summary helps students review the main content of the unit and further consolidate their knowledge. The Thinking and Discussion section poses various questions related to the unit's learning content to encourage students to think deeply and truly grasp the essence of the unit. The Practical Exercises section offers diverse and innovative activities, providing students with space to fully unleash their creativity and conduct practical exercises. The Hyperlinks section provides internet resources related to the unit theme.
3. Rich in Functionality
This textbook takes into account the characteristics of Chinese English learners and reflects the integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in its content design. The case studies and Speech Skills sections in each unit are detailed and use natural language, making them excellent reading materials. The Practical Exercises section features various activities, including those that effectively train students' writing skills. The book also includes selected speech analyses, mostly with original recordings, which not only train students' appreciation skills but also improve their listening abilities.
4. Strongly Timely
This textbook features fresh and timely material, emphasizing the integration of English learning with modern technology. Each unit includes a Hyperlink (INTERNETLink) closely related to the lesson theme, encouraging students to use the internet to further explore related content and thus stimulating their enthusiasm and broadening their horizons.
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