Issues in English
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(Current version 5.1; released March 2009)
For Windows Me, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Win 7
ISBN 978-0-646-28636-5
Teaches and tests a wide range of language and literacy skills at four language levels.
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Australian English only Conte
Content:
- Uses 32 video clips of people presenting an opinion or information.
- Based around eight issues of high interest to adults (including Smoking, Discrimination, Euthanasia, Gambling, The Environment).
- Covers four language levels from Beginner to Advanced.
- All language learning activities are based around the content of the video clip.
- Exercises can be printed out as worksheets.
Language learning includes:
listening
comprehension
fill the gap
spelling
dictation
grammar vocabulary
pronunciation (words, sentences)
punctuation
expressing opinions
summary writing
essay writing
System requirements:
- Multimedia computer with Windows® (NT, 2000, Me, XP, Vista, 7)
- Recommended hardware, processor and RAM for your version of Windows®
- Microphone optional
- Install program only: 18MB hard disk space
- Install program and copy CDROM to hard disk (multi-user licences only): 550MB
What they say:
"Issues in English is an excellent resource because it uses the best features of an interactive technology medium to develop language and literacy." Angela Dell'Orefice. ARIS Bulletin.
"The strength of this program lies in presenting language in context. The issues presented are both brave and informative ... The program certainly presents genuine language in a way that enhances learner motivation." Teresa De Fazio. ON-CALL.
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