Communication Beginnings An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

This textbook is designed for beginning-intermediate English language learners. It is composed of 7 chapters, each of which covers specific speaking and listening learning objectives and includes dialogues, interviews, discussions and conversation activities. Each chapter includes listening and spea...

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Main Author: Abrahams, Della Jean (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Portland State University Library [2017]
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505 0 |a Chapter 1- Learning how to speak and listen in English: -- Tips and strategies for increasing and retaining learning -- Advice on learning English in a university setting -- Chapter 2- Introductions -- Describing yourself and other people -- Chapter 3- Talking about travel and experiences: Page 25-36 -- Intonation in English -- Chapter 4- Discussing food and eating: Page 37-50 -- Understanding Conversational English with reduced speech -- Chapter 5- Describing places around town: Page 51-64 -- Addresses and place descriptions -- Chapter 6- Communicating about hobbies and routines: Page 65-73 -- Agreeing and Disagreeing in English -- Chapter 7- Discussing jobs and university majors: Page 74-85 -- Word and syllable stress in English 
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