Direct English 6 (includes 6 audio cassettes and 1 VCD)

Author: (English) Alexander
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: "Direct English" is a set of listening and speaking intensive teaching materials designed specifically for English learners. It is another classic work by Louis Alexander, the author of "New Concept English." Unlike "New Concept English," "Direct English" adopts the form of a series of short dramas, integrating language knowledge into the storyline. Learners achieve the goal of strengthening their English listening and speaking skills by imitating authentic American English. This series of textbooks is divided into 9 volumes, 3 levels, with the difficulty level distributed as follows:
● Beginner level suitable for English learners with zero starting level;
● Volumes 1-3 suitable for English learners at the elementary level;
● Volumes 4-6 suitable for English learners at the intermediate level;
● Volumes 7-8 suitable for English learners at the advanced-intermediate level.
"Direct English" follows the general principles of English learning, designing the structure of the textbooks based on the three stages of the learning process: "building—consolidation—expanding." At the same time, the dramatic plots are close to American life, with vivid and distinctive characters, lively and humorous language, and continuously developing storylines that keep learners engaged in learning, thereby achieving the expected learning outcomes.
This series consists of 8 volumes, with each volume divided into 9 units, each unit comprising 3 lessons. Self-assessment is designed at the end of each unit, including a summary of key points and a self-test. A vocabulary list is provided at the back of the book for reference. Each lesson includes three parts: the main dialogue (or main text), language learning and practice, and translation. The study of the main dialogue (or main text) is the process of accumulating language knowledge; the language learning and practice section includes key grammar explanations, extended dialogues, and extended exercises. The extended dialogues help learners consolidate the language knowledge accumulated previously and improve their listening skills, while the extended exercises provide oral training for learners, achieving the effect of balanced listening and speaking.
Suggested Time Allocation: Each lesson requires 1-2 hours, each unit requires 3-6 hours, and each volume requires 30-60 hours; users can adjust their learning pace based on their own foundation.