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Companion Site

Print Price: $80.95

Format:
Paperback
175 pp.
Approx. 70 illustrations, 8.5" x 11"

ISBN-13:
9780195427387

Publication date:
April 2008

Imprint: OUP Canada


Breakthroughs: Student Book

An Integrated Advanced English Program, Second Edition

Marina Engelking and Gloria McPherson-Ramirez

Breakthroughs uses theme-based units to teach advanced ESL learners the keys to expressing critical thought in the English language. It is a four-skill book whose comprehensive, easy-to-navigate Table of Contents gives instructors a clear picture of the lessons and pedagogical features.

The body of the text includes ten units. Each unit incorporates advanced vocabulary, reading, grammar, writing, and listening exercises. Units begin with discussion questions that prompt class interaction and the exchange of analytical thought about that unit's topic. Vocabulary lessons use word association and dictionary exercises to further improve advanced learners' diction while advanced, thoughtful reading exercises allow students to practise and further understand the new diction. Grammar features appear twice throughout units and teach essential skills for advanced learners while writing exercises help to cement new concepts. Finally, new and improved listening exercises encourage advanced learners to hone their understanding of native speakers' fast-paced speaking styles.

Readership : Advanced English text for young adult ESL learners.

1. The Calm Before the Storm
2. Strange But True
3. The World Less Travelled
4. That's Not What I Meant
5. It Stands to Reason
6. The Cutting Edge
7. All the Rage
8. It's How You Play the Game
9. Food for Thought
10. The Circle of Life

Teacher's Resource: Breakthroughs Advanced Companion Site

As coordinators and instructors of English language programs at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario, Marina Engelking and Gloria McPherson-Ramirez have had extensive experience in teaching, administration, and curriculum design. Together, they wrote the original edition of Breakthroughs in 1998.

Breakthroughs: Workbook - Marina Engelking and Gloria McPherson-Ramirez
Breakthroughs: Audio CD - Marina Engelking and Gloria McPherson-Ramirez

Special Features

  • Current, relevant unit themes that cover all four skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Authentic, content-rich readings.
  • New and improved listening exercises.
  • Practice in functional and academic writing.
  • Lively, engaging speaking activities.