Direct English 3 (includes 6 audio cassettes and 1 VCD)

Author: (English) Alexander
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Straight English is a set of listening and speaking enhancement courses specially designed for English learners. It is another classic work by Louis Alexander, the author of New Concept English. Unlike New Concept English, Straight 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 consists of 8 volumes, divided into 3 levels, with difficulty levels distributed as follows:
● Books 1–3 are suitable for beginners in English;
● Books 4–6 are suitable for intermediate English learners;
● Books 7–8 are suitable for advanced English learners.
Straight English follows the general principles of English learning, structuring the based on the three stages of the learning process: "building—consolidation—expanding." At the same time, the short drama plots are closely related to American life, with vividly characterized characters and lively, humorous language. The continuously developing storyline helps learners maintain long-term learning interest, thereby achieving the desired learning outcomes.
Each book is divided into 9 units, with each unit consisting of 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 a 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 speaking training, achieving the effect of balanced listening and speaking.
The lesson schedule is as follows: Each lesson requires 1–2 hours, each unit requires 3–6 hours, and each book requires 30–60 hours. Users can adjust their learning pace based on their own foundation.