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Contemporary Topics

Authors: Helen Solórzano, Laurie Frazier, Ellen Kisslinger, David Beglar, Neil Murray
Series Editor: Michael Rost


Levels: 3 levels | A2 - B2

Language: American English

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Overview

21st Century Skills for academic success

The new, fourth edition of Contemporary Topics expands on its highly respected approach to developing academic listening and study skills. Organized around realistic college lectures, the text guides learners through carefully sequenced activities in skills such as note-taking, focusing attention, intensive listening, and vocabulary building. It also helps students evaluate their interests and explore possible career paths.

Levels & Samples

Introductory(1st Edition)

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Level 1: GSE 40-51

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Level 2: GSE 48-61

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Level 3: GSE 58-66

Components

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Component ISBN
Student Book Introductory (1st Edition) 9780132075176
Student Book with Essential Online ResourcesÌý Level 1 (4th Edition) 9780134400648
Student Book with Essential Online ResourcesÌý Level 2 (4th Edition) 9780134400808
Student Book with Essential Online ResourcesÌý Level 3 (4th Edition) 9780134400792

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[Blog] Build active engagement with Contemporary Topics Online Classes

Content-based instruction (CBI) is a great way to increase student engagement and motivation as it allows acquiring language while learning content. In this article, Michael Rost, series editor of Contemporary Topics, explains how to utilize CBI and how to build active engagement with Contemporary Topics Online Classes.

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