Listen Easily, Speak Easily - Graduate English Listening and Speaking of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Publish Date: 2007-03-01
Features: This listening and speaking textbook series, "Easy Listening, Easy Speaking—English Listening and Speaking Course for Graduate Students of the Chinese Academy of Sciences," is divided into two volumes. The concept of this series was conceived several years ago with the aim of improving students' practical English proficiency. In the writing process, it adheres to a learner-centered teaching philosophy and communicative language teaching methods, integrating listening and speaking. The first volume focuses on developing students' conversational functions, while the second volume emphasizes cultivating students' ability to express themselves on various topics. The second volume of the listening and speaking textbook, "Easy Listening, Easy Speaking—English Listening and Speaking Course for Graduate Students of the Chinese Academy of Sciences," is structured around topics, offering 15 common daily-life topics to help students develop their ability to express their opinions and attitudes. It also provides various exercise formats. It highlights the integration of listening and speaking, as well as the connection between language and culture. Additionally, the teaching materials include extensive background knowledge and discussion questions to help teachers and students broaden their perspectives and engage in meaningful discussions.