
Top Notch 1
Pearson Education (US) (Publisher)
Published on 10. November 2005
Book
Mixed media product
3 pages
978-0-13-184035-5 (ISBN)
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Description
Top Notch, a dynamic 6-level course for international communication, sets a new standard, using the natural language that people really speak. With a rock-solid learner-centered approach, Top Notch provides students an opportunity to confirm their own progress at the end of every easy-to-teach two-page lesson. Features of Top Notch 1 * Essential model conversations that make key social language unforgettable and easy to personalize * Intensive vocabulary development with active recycling * Complete grammar support--extended by a bound-in Vocabulary Booster "Top Notch Interactions"--unique step-by-step discussion builders that guarantee success for all learners * Thorough attention to pronunciation * A wide array of learning strategies and activities that promote critical thinking * Authentic and refreshing content that connects students to the real world
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Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
ELT/ESL
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
464 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-184035-5 (9780131840355)
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Joan M. Saslow | Allen Ascher
Top Notch 1 with Super CD-ROM
Book
10/2006
Pearson Education (US)
€37.87
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Persons
Joan Saslow is the author of a number of textbook series for adults and young adults, including Ready to Go, Workplace Plus, and Literacy Plus. She was also the Series Director of True Colors: An EFL Course for Real Communication, and of True Voices, an EFL video course. Ms. Saslow's special interest is in distinguishing the needs of the EFL and ESL learner and creating materials appropriate for each. Ms. Saslow has taught in Chile and the United States in a variety of programs, including binational centers, academic programs, intensive language programs, and workplace programs. Ms. Saslow has been an editor, a teacher-trainer, a language learner, and a frequent speaker at gatherings of English teachers throughout the world.
Allen Ascher, formerly Director of the International English Language Institute at Hunter College, has been a teacher, teacher-trainer, author, and publisher. He has taught in language and teacher-training programs in both China and the United States. Mr. Ascher has an MA in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University. Mr. Ascher is author of Think About Editing: A Grammar Editing Guide for ESL Writers. As a publisher, he played a key role in the creation of some of the most widely used materials for adults. Mr. Ascher has provided lively workshops for teachers throughout the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Allen Ascher, formerly Director of the International English Language Institute at Hunter College, has been a teacher, teacher-trainer, author, and publisher. He has taught in language and teacher-training programs in both China and the United States. Mr. Ascher has an MA in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University. Mr. Ascher is author of Think About Editing: A Grammar Editing Guide for ESL Writers. As a publisher, he played a key role in the creation of some of the most widely used materials for adults. Mr. Ascher has provided lively workshops for teachers throughout the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Content
Welcome to Top Notch!
1 Getting Acquainted
2 Going Out
3 Talking about Families
4 Coping with Technology
5 Eating In, Eating Out
6 Staying in Shape
7 Finding Something to Wear
8 Getting Away
9 Taking Transportation
10 Shopping Smart
Reference Section
Alphabetical word list
Social language list
Pronunciation table
Non-count nouns
Irregular verbs
Grammar Booster
Lyrics for Top Notch songs
1 Getting Acquainted
2 Going Out
3 Talking about Families
4 Coping with Technology
5 Eating In, Eating Out
6 Staying in Shape
7 Finding Something to Wear
8 Getting Away
9 Taking Transportation
10 Shopping Smart
Reference Section
Alphabetical word list
Social language list
Pronunciation table
Non-count nouns
Irregular verbs
Grammar Booster
Lyrics for Top Notch songs