Overview

Real Talk 1, by Lida Baker and Judith Tanka, helps intermediate to high-intermediate students break away from the classroom and enter the world of authentic English. Each of the book's eight thematic chapters has four parts: In Person, On the Phone, On the Air, and In Class. The listening segments expose students to spontaneous face-to-face conversations, phone conversations and pre-recorded messages, radio broadcasts, and academic lectures. Listen to sample audio from Real Talk 1 (samples are in .mp3 format): In Person: Chapter 3: Marrying Someone Different (2:13) On the Phone: Chapter 6: Calling a Pharmacy (2:31) On the Air: Chapter 8: Radio Interview - Lying (2:47) In Class: Chapter 4: Lecture - Rap Music (abridged for sample) (2:10) (Radio interview reproduced with permission of CBC.) Features Experience authentic language features such as hesitation, interruption, and interjection. Vocabulary exercises prepare students to discuss specific topics. Listening strategies give students tools for personal and academic success. Note-taking and outlining practice prepare students for university and college-level listening. Speaking activities such as role plays, presentations, and debates reinforce the use of authentic English. All these features address the new emphasis on listening and speaking skills in current standardized tests. For high-intermediate to advanced students, see Real Talk 2.

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Author:   Lida Baker ,  Judith Tanka
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson Education (US)
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780136074939

ISBN 10:   0136074936
Publication Date:   20 August 2012
Audience:   ELT/ESL ,  ELT General
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What's in a Name? Part One: In Person The meaning of your name Part Two: On the Phone Changing your name legally Part Three: On the Air Formal and informal ways of addressing people Part Four: In Class Trends in married women's last names Chapter 2: Let's Get Away! Part One: In Person Travel pet peeves Part Two: On the Phone Airline reservations Part Three: On the Air Travel advisories Part Four: In Class Fear of flying Chapter 3: Looking for Love Part One: In Person Marrying someone different Part Two: On the Phone Calling a dating service Part Three: On the Air Staying single by choice Part Four: In Class Love and the human brain Chapter 4: Music to My Ears Part One: In Person Your favorite music Part Two: On the Phone Buying concert tickets Part Three: On the Air Downloading music from the Internet Part Four: In Class Rap music Chapter 5: Getting the Job Done Part One: In Person Your worst job Part Two: On the Phone Job interview Part Three: On the Air Workplace etiquette Part Four: In Class Why Americans work so much Chapter 6: To Your Health! Part One: In Person Cat allergy Part Two: On the Phone Calling a pharmacy Part Three: On the Air Obesity: A global epidemic Part Four: In Class Two popular diets Chapter 7: Shop 'Til You Drop Part One: In Person Making an exchange Part Two: On the Phone Renting a car Part Three: On the Air Too many choices Part Four: In Class Product placement Chapter 8: Do the Right Thing Part One: In Person Cheating in college Part Two: On the Phone Calling Lost and Found Part Three: On the Air Lying Part Four: In Class Ethical dilemmas Appendix 1 Master Vocabulary List Appendix 2 Common Abbreviations and Symbols Used in Note-Taking Appendix 3 Sample Outlines for In-Class Lectures Audioscript

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