Newly Edited English Major Speaking Course.1

Author: Qi Nai Zheng
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This textbook was developed to adapt to the development of the times and the needs of English teaching. It is intended for English majors in higher education institutions, and is also suitable for adult education colleges, private institutions, radio and television universities, distance education English majors, self-study candidates, and general English learners. Based on the "Learning Syllabus for English Majors in Higher Education" and the difficulty of communicative topics, this textbook follows the thread of functions and notions, integrates functions and notions into communication, and focuses on topics frequently used in daily life. In the writing process, it strives to reflect a combination of listening and speaking, with a step-by-step difficulty progression. The selection emphasizes a balance between practicality and interest, closely related to life, and reflects contemporary characteristics. The textbook draws on many of the latest spoken English materials from abroad. Combining the actual situation of spoken English teaching in China, the exercises are designed to guide and inspire students, aiming for diverse formats and rich content, guiding students to progress from imitation exercises to natural and fluent expression. The entire textbook is divided into 4 volumes. Volumes 1 and 2 aim to help learners build a solid foundation in spoken English, while Volumes 3 and 4 focus on developing learners' communication skills, such as public speaking techniques and discussion negotiation skills. Each volume contains 16 units and is accompanied by audio cassettes. This is the th volume of the New Era English Spoken Language Textbook, meticulously written by English experts from Peking University and other institutions. Based on a comprehensive review of the strengths and weaknesses of numerous previous spoken language textbooks for English majors, this book emphasizes the integration of listening, speaking, and cultural elements (including Chinese culture) into a unified whole. It designs listening exercises and related questions for students, thereby providing a three-dimensional training and development of their practical oral skills. The entire book covers 16 units on topics such as university life, hobbies, and travel. It is meticulously written, richly illustrated, and an essential learning textbook for English majors and teachers. This is the th volume of the New Era English Spoken Language Textbook, meticulously written by English experts from Peking University and other institutions. Based on a comprehensive review of the strengths and weaknesses of numerous previous spoken language textbooks for English majors, this book emphasizes the integration of listening, speaking, and cultural elements.