English Culture Overview. Speaking Spectacle (Includes CD)

Author: Gao Peng, Zhang Xuezhong, Lin Meng (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book, "A Comprehensive Guide to English Cultural Panorama for Speaking," aims to help readers learn about culture while practicing English speaking skills, and vice versa. Of course, practicing English speaking can be done through sentence pattern drills or functional situational training, but these methods can be mechanical, rigid, and dull in content. This book takes culture as its main thread, enhancing the fun and practicality of English speaking training. After completing this book, readers will be able to master numerous topics for daily communication, making it easier to engage in conversations with foreigners and have meaningful discussions, rather than just exchanging pleasantries. The book is divided into ten chapters, covering the cultural lives of five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The content includes topics of interest to readers, such as school education, social customs, festivals, natural scenery, and current affairs. Each chapter is divided into several sections, including:
- Brief Discussion on the Topic;
- Read and Listen;
- Try and Speak Out;
- Chat and Shine;
- Memorize and Apply;
- Knowledge Base.
Through reading comprehension, oral expression, and vocabulary learning, the authors organically integrate language and culture.