College English Speaking Course (1)

Author: Cui Linlin, Lin Li
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This tutorial has the following characteristics:
1. Systematic and Practice-Oriented
This tutorial is divided into 15 units, with each chapter's topic and content arrangement closely aligned with the key aspects of English speech skills for college students. It is systematic and can be used as a textbook for English speech courses in English departments of universities, with 2 to 3 hours of study per week. This book is also an excellent tutorial for English speech enthusiasts to conduct self-training.
2. Convenient and Practical
Each unit in this tutorial consists of 6 parts: Case Study, Speech Skills, Unit Summary, Thinking and Discussion, Practical Exercises, and Hyperlinks. The case studies in each unit are closely tied to the unit theme, citing the personal experiences of speakers, posing questions, and encouraging students to think, identify the reasons for speech failures, and explore the patterns of success. The Speech Skills section systematically explains basic speech knowledge and teaches argumentation techniques, with vivid language and interesting content. The Unit Summary helps students review the main content of the unit and further consolidate their knowledge. The Thinking and Discussion section poses various questions related to the unit's learning content to students, ensuring they think deeply and truly understand and master the essence of the unit. The Practical Exercises section offers diverse and innovative activities, providing students with space to fully unleash their creativity and conduct practical exercises. The Hyperlinks provide students with internet resources related to the unit theme.
3. Rich in Functionality
This tutorial takes into account the characteristics of Chinese English learners and reflects the integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in its content design. The case studies and Speech Skills sections of each unit are detailed and use natural language, making them excellent reading materials. The Practical Exercises section offers diverse activities, including some that are particularly good for training students' writing skills. The book is also accompanied by selected speech analyses, most of which are original recordings, which not only train students' appreciation skills but also improve their listening abilities.
4. Strong Contemporary Relevance
This tutorial features innovative and contemporary materials, emphasizing the integration of English learning and modern technology.