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Author: Wu Dawei
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
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TalkdaTalk is a well-known American English teaching program hosted by the famous celebrity Wu Dawei. Its unique hosting style and innovative teaching methods make the program captivating and refreshing.
TalkdaTalk is a well-known American English teaching program hosted by the famous celebrity Wu Dawei. Its unique hosting style and innovative teaching methods make the program captivating and refreshing.
The book version of TalkdaTalk preserves the program's novel and entertaining features while breaking away from the blind spot of traditional American English teaching, which heavily emphasizes reading and writing while neglecting listening and speaking. It guides readers to learn American English in a fun way, master skills through entertainment, and experience a brand-new, traditional-free realm of joyful American English.
Wu Dawei was born in Hong Kong, China, and immigrated to the United States at the age of 13. He graduated from the School of Business at the University of Washington. He holds multiple roles as an actor, singer, host, and VJ. With a friendly, approachable, and energetic personality, Wu Dawei has taught American English on radio and television for many years. His American English programs have received high praise in Southeast Asia and other overseas Chinese regions. His acting and hosting careers, however, were more of a late-career addition. The American English learning programs he has hosted include Channel V's "GOWEST" and "TalkdaTalk."
This series caters to readers of all ages, continuing Wu Dawei's signature style of teaching authentic American English in a humorous and witty manner. Filmed on location with real-life scenarios, the series emphasizes both fun and practicality, guiding readers to learn American English in an engaging way.
Sports and Health
The Hand
The hand is an important part of the body and plays a key role in most sports. The many uses of the hand are evident by the many English phrases that refer to it or use it directly. Have fun using these "handy" phrases!
The hand is a very important organ in the human body, and its role is also crucial in many sports. The versatility of the hand is evident in the numerous English phrases that mention it directly or indirectly. Enjoy using these practical phrases!
Step 1: Watch TV Clips
Step 2: Review Words in TV Clips
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Talk and show off your knowledge of the new vocabulary by matching the words below with their numbered counterparts in the pictures.
Match the words you've learned with the corresponding numbered pictures.
hands down (phr.) undoubtedly (phrase)
hand (n.) hand (noun)
hands-on (adj.) hands-on (adjective)
hand in (phr.) hand in (phrase)
fist (n.) fist (noun)
give me a hand (phr.) give me a hand (phrase)