UNIT 1 Back to School UNIT 2 Family Matters UNIT 3 Future Plans UNIT 4 Important Events UNIT 5 Travel UNIT 6 Health and Diet UNIT 7 Where Is It? UNIT 8 Korean Culture UNIT 9 Feelings UNIT 10 Telling Tales UNIT 11 Noisy Neighbors UNIT 12 Study and Work Abroad
Finally! An English conversation textbook that specifically addresses the needs and interests of Korean students! Instead of targeting some mythical 'international student' the authors, with over 20 years of combined teaching experience in Korea, have developed an activity-based course book targeting common weak points and areas of interest and motivation for Korean adult learners of English. The unique approach is to present dialogs, vocabulary, and activities that are related to everyday life in Korea, thus encouraging students to speak about things they are familiar with while having fun with the numerous language and cultural activities included in each unit. Although the focus is on improving speaking skills, additional listening and writing activities are included in each unit.
Each unit starts with a short introductory activity designed to establish the unit's theme and create a need for the vocabulary and grammar points taught on the following pages. Vocabulary practice and the two dialogs per unit model the expressions and grammar points. Then, most importantly, the students are set free to enjoy the numerous activities that serve to practice the language in a less structured, more natural setting. Wrapping up each unit are listening activities, a 'Common Mistakes' section, and 'Wrap-it-up' questions designed to address any remaining weak points, while further improving the targeted listening and speaking skills.
Starter - introduces students to the unit's topic, sets the unit's theme Vocabulary - explains and practices key expressions Conversations - build on the unit's theme by modeling key phrases and grammar Grammar Points - highlight and practice grammar related to the unit/theme Practice/Activities - give students chances to practice the new grammar and vocabulary Listening Activity - reviews the unit's main concepts, vocabulary and grammar Common Mistakes - clears up some problem 'Konglish' and highlights related cultural points Writing Activity - further reinforces the unit's key points through a simple, optional writing assignment Wrap-it-up Questions - helps imprint the unit's key expressions and grammar through 'free talking' questions