What I Believe 2: Listening and Speaking about What Really Matters - Softcover

Ward, Mary

9780131591936: What I Believe 2: Listening and Speaking about What Really Matters

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131591932 ISBN 13: 9780131591936

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2008

This title, by Mary E. Ward, is based on the public radio series 'This I Believe'. The book features the unique voices of individuals from all walks of life who share the personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives.

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From the Back Cover:

What I Believe 2: Listening and Speaking about What Really Matters, by Mary E. Ward, is based on the public radio series This I Believe. What I Believe 2 features the unique voices of individuals from all walks of life who share the personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives. In addition to providing authentic listening practice, this book challenges students to explore, discuss, and write about the essays in the text. It also engages and guides students in formulating, sharing, and discussing their own core values and beliefs.

What I Believe 2 is for high-intermediate students. For intermediate students, see What I Believe 1.

Features

Getting Ready ― introduces student to the speaker and activates their knowledge of the speaker’s topic
Vocabulary for Comprehension and Glossary ― support students’ listening comprehension
Critical Thinking ― provides students opportunities to discuss central and related topics in a deep, meaningful way
Background Notes and Culture Notes ― give students helpful background on essay content
Focused Speaking Task ― includes instruction and practice with pronunciation and useful language as well as step-by-step speaking preparation
Writing Topics ― allows students to put their ideas into written form

Audio CDs are available.

What I Believe is a two-level series. See also: