Discussion Starters - Speaking Fluency Activities for Advanced ESL/EFL Students 32 lively topics to stimulate classroom discussion for High Intermediate to Advanced level ESL students. Each unit contains exercises providing speaking interaction about a central topic or idea. In most of these activities, students must work together in pairs or small groups to reach a conclusion about a topic (Smoking regulation, the environment, multiculturalism, etc). There is ample background material in the text to prepare students in advance for a discussion. The text also includes homework exercises that require students to sort out their ideas and opinions before coming to class. By Keith S. Folse - (University of Michigan Press)   Order Now > Discussion Starters | More Discussion Starters     Speechcraft - Discourse Pronunciation for Advanced Learners A multi-book project designed for advanced non-native speakers who will need to interact with native speakers in academic and professional settings. These materials provide rules, learning strategies, and contextualized practice in the stress, rhythm, and melody of English words and discourse, the features of pronunciation that most affect intelligibility. Workbook 1 is aimed at ITAs; Workbook 2 is aimed at learners needing to communicate in academic settings. By Laura D. Hahn and Wayne B. Dickerson - (University of Michigan Press)   Order Now > Book | Cassette | Workbook 1 | Workbook 2       Taking Sides - A Speaking Text for Advanced and Intermediate Students Designed as a speaking and discussion book for the classroom, the text allows students to exchange ideas on important issues. Contains an introductory exercise and six sections: ethics, psychology, philosophy (distributive justice), law, linguistics, and business negotiation. Within these chapters, students practice stating opinions, compromise, building consensus, speaking persuasively, understanding group dynamics, writing business memos, making presentations, engaging in debate, and negotiating. Students are also exposed to vocabulary learning techniques, general conversation cues, cross-gender and cross-culture communication issues, and the American political arena. The teacher's edition contains the full text of the student workbook. By Kevin B. King - (University of Michigan Press)   Order Now > Student Book | Teacher's edition     Under the Lens - A Look at the American Media Aimed at Advanced level ESL students, this fascinating textbook examines the effect of the American media on society. The book offers a presentation of what makes news and familiarizes students with the different types of media: newspapers, radio, and television. It also offers historical and present-day perspectives on the media and American culture. Students learn about the history of American newspaper journalism, the kinds of information found in newspapers, and newspapers on the Internet; about the golden age of radio and the growing influence of talk radio; and about television's ability to influence society. An excellent resource for reading, listening and dicussion. By Carol Keiser Bishop - (University of Michigan Press)   Order Now > Textbook | Cassette | Teacher's Edition       Speaking Naturally For Low-Intermediate to High-Intermediate level students who need to improve their speaking skills for a variety of everyday situations (asking for information, thanking, complimenting, inviting, etc). Readings explain the cultural 'rules' students need to know in real-life situations. Short recorded dialogues expose students to a range of American accents. Structured exercises as well as freer role plays, often involving pairs or small groups, encourage interaction in the classroom. This is a great resource for self-study, and can also be used in a classroom environment. By Bruce Tillitt and Mary Newton Bruder - (CUP)   Order Now > Student's Book | Cassette       Great Ideas A unique collection of absorbing and enjoyable fluency practice activities designed to improve the listening and speaking abilities of Intermediate and High-intermediate students. It includes photographs, advertisements, maps, drawings and cassette recordings, plus problem-solving, and other pair and group activities By Leo Jones and Victoria Kimbrough - (CUP)   Order Now > Student's Book | Teacher's Manual | Cassette       Functions of American English A collection of classroom communication activities for for High-intermediate to Advanced level students who need to communicate effectively with the English they have acquired. By Leo Jones and C. von Baeyer - (CUP)   Order Now > Student's Book | Teacher's Manual | Cassette       React Interact A highly popular conversation text which offers readers the chance to express their ideas, opinions, and values in English, while simultaneously expanding their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Organized by theme and communicative function, the book generates conversation and lively classroom discussion with high-interest topics and thought-provoking questions. Vocabulary and writing exercises help students formulate ideas, communicate them clearly, and understand others' points of view. For Intermediate to High Intermediate level students. By Donald R.H. Byrd and Isis C. Clemente - (Longman)   Order Now > Book     Back to Bookstore