Reading and Vocabulary Focus 2 - Softcover

Gordon, Deborah; Blass, Laurie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285173317 ISBN 13: 9781285173313

Publisher: CENGAGE ELT, 2014

Synopsis

National Geographic Reading and Vocabulary Focus is an all-new, four-level reading series that provides the essential reading skills and vocabulary development for maximum academic readiness. Readings grounded in rich National Geographic content tap into learners' curiosity about the world, naturally encouraging inquiry and opportunities to synthesize information. - A comprehensive, three-part vocabulary development program builds student confidence as learners encounter new or unfamiliar words in academic texts: - Academic Vocabulary sections develop the language that students will encounter in academic readings. - Multiword Vocabulary sections identify words that are commonly grouped together and then prompt learners to work with them in different contexts for enhanced comprehension. - Topic Vocabulary is presented as a reading preview strategy to enhance learner comprehension of the text.

About this title

About the Author:

Deborah Gordon has been an ESL teacher, teacher trainer, program administrator, and materials writer and editor for over twenty five years. She has worked in ES/FL programs in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She has written or co-authored several textbooks, workbooks, teachers’ books, online materials, assessment instruments, and companion websites. Deborah is a frequent presenter at TESOL and other professional conferences.

Laurie Blass is a writer and editor specializing in print and digital English Language Teaching materials. She has an M.A. in Linguistics and a TESL certificate from the University of Pittsburgh and has taught ESL in the United States and France. She is the author/co-author of over 40 ELT titles representing a wide range of audiences, from adult education to English for academic purposes.

About this edition

• Publisher: CENGAGE ELT
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1285173317
• ISBN 13: 9781285173313
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224