VOA Standard English with a Taste of America (Includes CD)

Author: Meng Yanli, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "VOA American Accent & Taste Listening English" is a series of American English listening books compiled using VOA materials. This series is designed for adult learners in China, helping them comprehensively improve their language skills and proficiency in listening. The entire series consists of 3 volumes, each interconnected yet relatively independent. The three volumes progress step by step with a well-structured gradient. Therefore, the series can be used sequentially or individually, catering to learners at all levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced stages. Listening skills are the soul that runs through this entire series. Throughout the learning process, learners will no longer feel lost, as an invisible hand will guide them smoothly up the ladder of listening ability. The series covers over 30 listening techniques, presented in skill tips at the beginning of each volume, enabling learners to approach the listening stage with clear objectives. Each lesson's exercises are thoughtfully designed to reflect the techniques taught in the current volume, allowing learners to deepen their understanding of the techniques subconsciously while improving their abilities through practice. The one-volume-one-exercise approach aims to help learners review the techniques learned in the current volume and assess their learning outcomes, forming a complete learning model that aligns with learning principles. Another feature of this book is its rich variety of question types. Diverse question formats help train multiple ways of thinking. The compilers have drawn inspiration from various question types in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PETS, and English proficiency tests (e.g., CET-4 and CET-6), hoping that learners can enhance both their practical language skills and their test-taking abilities. Cultural awareness is another highlight of this book. The series is organized by cultural themes. More than 30 thematic albums, including personalities, arts, sports, customs, aviation, geography, history, politics, and economics, introduce learners to the diverse American society and culture. Relevant cultural background notes at the end of each volume add a colorful touch, allowing learners to enjoy the pleasures of a multicultural, multi-perspective, and multi-layered world as global citizens while studying the language.