Wander the USA (New Edition) Volume 1 and 2 Study Guide

Author: (American) Bakerman
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Authentic and vivid American atmosphere, a unique learning experience, all in Family Album U.S.A! A classic English listening and speaking textbook, immerse yourself in authentic cultural, and experience exciting American English life. Feel the authentic cultural atmosphere. With exquisite quality and stylish packaging, it comprehensively enhances learning efficiency. Family Album U.S.A is a lifestyle American English textbook that has sold millions of copies domestically and is used simultaneously in 35 countries worldwide. It is sponsored by the U.S. Information Agency and produced by Macmillan Education, U.S.A. The "television series" format adopted by the textbook was determined after extensive consultations with English language teachers from 105 countries worldwide. All surveyed participants agreed that the TV series plot is touching and highly engaging for learners. Family Album U.S.A TV series represents the highest international production standards. Its writer and director, William Greeves, and the animation production team, Dovetail Group, have repeatedly won the highest honor in the U.S. television industry, the Emmy Award. All actors are outstanding professional performers with clear American English pronunciation and rich body language, making their performance far exceed the effects of ordinary "situational dialogues" textbooks. Fully sponsored by the U.S. Information Agency, the design took eight years to complete, and it was invested as the standard textbook for promoting American English worldwide, with a total investment exceeding $7 million, a groundbreaking move in English textbook production.
All scenes are shot on location, introducing the life stories of the Stewart family in America in a serial format. The plot is touching, the dialogue is witty, and it truly makes learning fun. Coordinated with the comprehensive broadcast of television stations in all provinces and municipalities, and synchronized learning of American English in 35 countries worldwide, it is a lifestyle American English textbook that truly brings American culture to life. Within half a year, your English proficiency can reach an international level. Family Album U.S.A tells the life stories of the Stewart family living in New York, with three generations. Through the outstanding performances of the actors in the teaching programs, it is both educational and entertaining, vividly showcasing the customs, culture, and all aspects of social life in America. The book adopts the "Communicative Language Teaching" method, enabling learners to study English in real-life scenarios and develop their listening and speaking skills. Carefully designed exercises also help learners improve their reading and writing abilities, making it an invaluable American English learning textbook. Therefore, since its introduction to China in 1993, Family Album U.S.A has been deeply loved by English learners and widely praised. The updated Family Album U.S.A uses a two-color printing process, with clear emphasis and organization, making it easy to understand at a glance. The book is still structured according to the development of the plot. The two volumes consist of 26 lessons, each divided into 3 acts. The structure is clear and convenient for learning. Learners can use the "Useful Language" section to preview the key sentence patterns for each act before studying. During the lesson, annotations help better understand the text. "American Life Bits" provides corresponding cultural background introductions, answering learners' questions beyond language. Additionally, the "Focus In" section summarizes the key sentences of each lesson, helping to further reinforce what has been learned. The rich and diverse post-lesson exercises (with answers) provide more practice opportunities. With such meticulous planning, even learners without VCDs can study independently. Furthermore, a supplementary workbook is included with the two main textbooks, providing text translations, summaries of each lesson, and vocabulary lists, making it easy and convenient to use alongside the main textbooks. Separating the translation from the text helps learners better understand the context without the influence of Chinese hints, thereby better developing their personal skills.