Spectrum 2: A Communicative Course in English, Level 2
Published on 1. September 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
167 pages
978-0-13-829979-8 (ISBN)
Description
Spectrum: A Communicative Course in English, by Diane Warshawksy and Sandra Costinett (Donald R.H. Byrd, Project Director), is a complete six-level, four skills course for adult and young adult learners of English. Spectrum features a unique "natural" approach to language learning: Rich language input is provided in authentic conversations accompanied by receptive activities that help students absorb new functions, structures, and vocabulary. Real-life language tasks offer both focused practice and opportunities for natural interaction, promoting both fluency and accuracy. Students progress from the beginning to the advanced level as they follow a comprehensive and carefully graded syllabus. Spectrum also features: *Thematically based lessons *Comprehensive coverage of all four skills *Listening activities in both the Student Book and Workbook *An audio program with authentic-sounding conversations, telephone messages, public announcements, and broadcasts *A complete testing package
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Content
1. Lessons 1-6.
Greetings. Introductions. Personal Information. Housework. Sports and Leisure-Time Activities.
2. Lessons 7-11.
Appointments. Health. Advice. Job Skills. Abilities.
3. Lessons 12-17.
Offers. Problems. Suggestions. Telephone Calls.
4. Lessons 18-24.
Shopping. Clothing. Locations. Colors. Opinions. Compliments. Past Activities. Furniture.
Review Units 1-4.
5. Lessons 25-29.
Instructions. Office Machines. Future Plans. The Seasons and Weather. Invitations. Excuses.
6. Lessons 30-35.
Restaurants. Requests. Personal Belongings.
7. Lessons 36-42.
The Post Office. Quantity and Measures. Meals.
Review of Units 5-7.
8. Lessons 43-48.
Moods and Feelings. Suggestions. Opinions. Plans.
9. Lessons 49-53.
Accidents. Recommendations. Emergencies. Explanations. Past Activities.
10. Lessons 54-59.
Offers. Problems. Suggestions. Telephone Calls.
11. Lessons 60-65.
Plans. Directions. Job Interviews. School. Skills and Interests.
Review of Units 8-11.
12. Lessons 66-71.
Comparisons. Suggestions. The Weather. Descriptions.
13. Lessons 72-77.
Requests. Advice. Accidents.
14. Lessons 78-82.
Plans. Invitations. Offers. Introductions. Socializing.
Review of Units 12-14.
Vocabulary.
Greetings. Introductions. Personal Information. Housework. Sports and Leisure-Time Activities.
2. Lessons 7-11.
Appointments. Health. Advice. Job Skills. Abilities.
3. Lessons 12-17.
Offers. Problems. Suggestions. Telephone Calls.
4. Lessons 18-24.
Shopping. Clothing. Locations. Colors. Opinions. Compliments. Past Activities. Furniture.
Review Units 1-4.
5. Lessons 25-29.
Instructions. Office Machines. Future Plans. The Seasons and Weather. Invitations. Excuses.
6. Lessons 30-35.
Restaurants. Requests. Personal Belongings.
7. Lessons 36-42.
The Post Office. Quantity and Measures. Meals.
Review of Units 5-7.
8. Lessons 43-48.
Moods and Feelings. Suggestions. Opinions. Plans.
9. Lessons 49-53.
Accidents. Recommendations. Emergencies. Explanations. Past Activities.
10. Lessons 54-59.
Offers. Problems. Suggestions. Telephone Calls.
11. Lessons 60-65.
Plans. Directions. Job Interviews. School. Skills and Interests.
Review of Units 8-11.
12. Lessons 66-71.
Comparisons. Suggestions. The Weather. Descriptions.
13. Lessons 72-77.
Requests. Advice. Accidents.
14. Lessons 78-82.
Plans. Invitations. Offers. Introductions. Socializing.
Review of Units 12-14.
Vocabulary.