On Course 1

Activity Book

Εκδόσεις: Grivas Publications
Έτος τρέχουσας έκδοσης:2007, Έτος πρώτης έκδοσης: 2007
ISBN: 978-960-409-391-5
Διαθεσιμότητα: Κυκλοφορεί

The wide variety of real-life situations gives students a strong practical base in communicative English. Paired with a systematic and thorough development of grammar and vocabulary, this will ensure students move smoothly through all stages of the language learning process, from beginner to proficiency.

ON COURSE is a coursebook series written after extensive research into the latest language learning theory, including the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It takes learners of English through all levels, from beginner to proficiency.

ON COURSE is a learner-centred course which provides students with the skills necessary to fulfil a variety of communicative goals.

The educational objectives of ON COURSE are:

• To provide a supportive framework in which students can develop their receptive and productive skills.
• To encourage students to become more responsible for their own learning.
• To widen students' knowledge and understanding of different cultures, lifestyles and perspectives.
• To encourage students to work with their peers to exchange ideas, solve problems, plan project work and so on.

The key features of ON COURSE are:

• A wide range of reading texts from a variety of sources.
• Listening texts that reflect real-life situations and tasks.
• Writing sections which aim to develop students' ability to express themselves in English, using a guided approach.
• Speaking activities linked to the topic of the module, and recognising the importance of pair and groupwork in the development of students' oral skills.
• Straightforward presentation of grammar points followed by ample practice.
• Challenging exercises designed to build up students' vocabulary, as well as language awareness sections.
• Functional and situational English sections.
• Self-assessment sections and project work.