Topic English [antikvár]

Introduction Aim The aim of Topic English is to present by means of 'concepts' or 'topics' the structures etc. that students of intermediate level and above would generally need to master. The authors have tried to provide a stimulating variety of practice material, giving 85-100 hours of work, by means of which an intermediate student may gain real mastery of structures etc. already covered. It is not primarily intended for students who are meeting the bulk of these structures for the first time. The material in the book is particularly useful for short courses where heterogeneous groups of students are practising linguistic items at différent levels at the same time. Layout Each Topic is divided into three sections : Part I consists of a dialogue exemplifying the use of the four or five basic structures in a lively and colloquial manner, and is followed by: AI : compréhension questions on the dialogue. BI-FI : varied practice-material exercising the basic structures, with a continuity of theme (e.g. parties, travel) where possible. Part II (BII-FII) is a development of Part I with further, more difficult material, giving more extended practice in the same structures but involving the use of more advanced vocabulary. In this way the student is required to think about what he is saying. Part III is a more 'open' or 'free' interprétation of the topic, and consists of : AIII : a reading passage, often involving considerably more difficult vocabulary, followed by général questions. Bill—FIII : further activities enabling the more advanced student to treat the original structures more imaginatively. How to use the book Topic English can be used in a variety of ways according to the needs of teachers and students. Each unit may either be worked through in the normal manner ('horizontally', see arrow X in diagram on next page) or by using only part of each unit ('vertically', see arrow Y). This second method, while not giving such intensive