Advanced Student’s Book - Complete Edition: B2-C1 (Real Lives, Real Listening) - Softcover

Thorn, Sheila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007522339 ISBN 13: 9780007522330

Publisher: Collins, 2013

Synopsis

A new classroom course based on unscripted and authentic listening materials

Real Lives, Real Listening will teach students vital skills they need to listen more effectively to English, however it is spoken. Through authentic recordings the course exposes students to the grammatical structures and lexis which are used most frequently in spoken English throughout the world.

• MP3 CD with authentic interviews featuring native and non-native speakers of English
• detailed comprehension and practice exercises
• includes information on simplification, linking, elision and weak forms
• teacher’s notes and answer keys available at www.collinselt.com

Real Lives, Real Listening will boost students’ confidence and raise their awareness of the differences between spoken and written English. Created by Sheila Thorn of The Listening Business, the series reflects the latest academic theories on the importance of authentic listening practice in language acquisition.

Suitable for learners at Advanced level (CEF level B2–C1)

About this title

About the Author

Sheila Thorn is an experienced teacher and materials writer with a particular interest in authentic listening. She is the founder of The Listening Business and has provided materials for language schools, universities and companies throughout Europe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007522339
• ISBN 13: 9780007522330
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280