New Concept English 2: Real Classroom

Author: Wang Changxi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2007-08-01
Features: Practical techniques to break through the English reading barrier, associative memory for a new approach to vocabulary retention; background introductions to bridge the language and cultural gap, online classroom with face-to-face interaction between teachers and students; grammar refinement to build strong speaking and writing skills, in-depth analysis of complex sentences.
Teaching Objectives: To serve readers, with face-to-face interaction between teachers and students, completely solving all potential learning issues;
Teaching Method: Utilizing a reusable online teaching method, with textual explanations of key knowledge points in sequence. New Concept English is a great book, loved by countless English enthusiasts worldwide; the newly revised New Concept English is even better, benefiting millions of Chinese students.
Travel enthusiasts often remark: "A tour without a guide lacks soul." Reading enthusiasts deeply understand: "Reading without a master's guidance lacks soul." With a great book in hand, where are the masters? Don't hurry! They are already by your side and will accompany you on a wonderful life journey, guiding you to explore the beauty of the English-speaking world and lead you to the pinnacle of English learning.
Excellent teachers understand what students should learn, how they should learn, and how to guide them to valuable knowledge. We uphold Professor Gethin's language education philosophy: "Language is learned, not taught." We firmly believe in our students' resilient learning spirit: with proper guidance, they can surely reach the highest level of language learning. Let's set sail! Don’t forget to bring your good mood—language learning should always be enjoyable.
During the writing of this supplementary book, we have consistently adhered to the following key principles:
1. The principle of "learning through fun." Interest is the mother of learning. No one enjoys doing things they dislike, and once you fall in love with something, there’s no need to strain yourself with "perpetual perseverance." Therefore, we pay great attention to nurturing your interest. We have selected a wealth of humorous jokes and interesting anecdotes to inspire and maintain your passion for English learning. Additionally, the rich background knowledge introductions greatly enhance the book's appeal.
2. The principle of "methodology first." Among human abilities, learning ability is the most important. It primarily includes learning methods and habits. The more you use and master a method, the more it becomes a habit. As teachers, we believe our most important mission is to teach students learning methods and help them develop good learning habits. Therefore, whether it’s vocabulary learning, complex sentence analysis, or grammar explanations, we strive to guide students to clarify a logical approach and master a method for optimal learning outcomes. In vocabulary learning, based on the "Wang Changxi Vocabulary Link Memory" concept, we have expanded all key vocabulary in the texts, listing their collocations, fixed phrases, synonyms, antonyms, and derived words in a specific logical order to help students expand their vocabulary significantly and achieve the effect of learning one to remember many. For complex sentence analysis, we primarily use structural dissection methods to help students deeply understand and firmly grasp the sentence structures of common English patterns. This not only enhances their accurate comprehension of English expressions but also facilitates the imitation and application of sentence patterns, fostering a sense of language and improving independent expressive ability.
3. The principle of "self-study convenience." The main purpose of this series is to assist students in self-study. Therefore, the content is carefully designed to meet the needs of self-study and promote the development of students' self-learning skills. We have collected many materials that are typically only discussed in real classrooms, based on the teaching practices of each teacher, and organized them to enhance their logicality and collectibility. For example, cultural background knowledge and "associative memory" in text explanations are often presented in bits and pieces in class. Through our meticulous organization, they are now presented to you as systematically compiled class notes.
We hope this book will truly help you in your English learning!