Reading Explorer 5

Nancy Douglas; Helen Huntley; Bruce Rogers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111827966 ISBN 13: 9781111827960

Publisher: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing, 2011

Reading Explorer is a six-level content-based reading series featuring video from National Geographic to help develop reading and vocabulary skills for all learners. Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics related to culture, science, social studies, travel, and adventure.

Review:

Reading Explorer is a valuable resource for teacher and students because it engages and challenges readers to improve their skills and to explore the topics in depth. The rich illustrations and short videos fuel students' curiosities and motivate them to learn.

About the Author:

Nancy Douglas is a teacher, materials writer, and editor who has been in ELT for over twenty years. She has extensive experience working with students from around the world and has co-authored several courses, including the best-selling series World Link and Reading Explorer. She has also edited print and Web-based materials for English language learners as well as professional development courses for teachers. Helen Huntley is currently the Vietnam Director of a cooperative undergraduate 2+2 program between California State University, San Bernardino, and the National Economics University, Hanoi, serving as liaison between the two universities and directing the English language program. She was Director of the Intensive English Program at West Virginia University in the United States from 1996-2006, followed by a year as a Senior Fulbright Scholar in Mexico, and three years as a Senior English Language Fellow in Vietnam. She is a published author and consultant for National Geographic Learning, and has presented at numerous international conferences on a wide variety of educational topics. In addition, she has assumed leadership positions in professional educational organizations in the United States and has consulted on a variety of educational projects. Bruce Rogers is a materials writer, editor, and teacher from Boulder, Colorado, USA. He taught at the Economics Institute, University of Colorado Boulder for over 20 years. He has also taught in Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, and the Czech Republic. He is the author of The Complete Guide to TOEFL (R) and the co-author of The Complete Guide to IELTS and Reading Explorer 5 (all published by National Geographic Learning). He has also written several other ESL textbooks and provided materials for online courses.