Longman WorldView: Exploring the World English Course 2 (Student Book + Activity Book + 3 Audio Cassettes)

Author: Yang Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Longman Look and Learn English Course is divided into four levels, written by renowned scholars and writers in the field of English language teaching abroad, specifically designed for English learners in non-English-speaking countries. It has been localized by authoritative experts in China to better align with the learning habits of Chinese students. The course incorporates the essence of advanced teaching methodologies such as theme-based teaching, situational teaching, and communicative teaching, leveraging modern technology to create a brand-new learning model that integrates books, audiovisual materials, and the internet. It focuses on cultivating students' language proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills. The course starts from a beginner level and progresses in a gradual and systematic manner. Its components include: Student Book, Activity Book, Audiovisual Manual, Teacher's Book, Teacher's Resource Manual, CDs/Tapes, DVDs, Self-Study Book, Test Pack, and more. Upon completion, students will achieve advanced English proficiency. Its main features are highlighted as follows:
Authenticity: All dialogues use practical communicative language from daily life, connected by real-life photographs or images to create an immersive experience, enabling comprehensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Global Perspective: It breaks away from the outdated and rigid content of traditional textbooks, which often feature dry language heavily influenced by Chinese culture. Instead, it provides authentic, fresh, and trendy language materials, showcasing the vibrant social and cultural aspects of English-speaking countries and even around the world.
Convenience and Efficiency: The book contains 28 units, each with only two pages, making it concise and easy to use. This allows learners to achieve their learning goals effortlessly, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue learning. The detailed Teacher's Book and Teacher's Resource Manual ensure that instructors are fully prepared, enabling them to teach with confidence.