Making Speaking Happen (Online and Off) #417

Sat, Nov 21, 12:50-13:50 JST

Although speaking is often regarded as the essential language skill, learners often feel frustrated that their ability to speak is still inadequate despite years of study. This talk will look at insights, old and new, about what the skill of speaking is and how to help learners improve their spoken ability. We will also look at why and how to incorporate “time to speak” in lessons and courses, whether delivered face-to-face or online.

Supplements and Methods to Maximize Your Textbook #418

Sat, Nov 21, 14:00-15:00 JST

Textbooks allow teachers to introduce topics, activities, and practice, but they are not always perfect for your situation. This presentation will share activities related to the Cambridge University Press Unlock series to help push students further into higher order thinking and critical thinking skills. Attendees will leave with ideas and links to prints of materials to expand their textbook into a better, more complete, student experience.

Evolve

A six-level English course that gets students speaking with confidence. This student-centered course draws on insights from language teaching experts and real students and focuses on the most effective and efficient ways to make progress in English.Inspection Copy Request Form Making Speaking Happen (Online and Off)Allen Davenport - Cambridge University PressSaturday, November 21st12:50 PM - 1:50 PMhttps://jalt2020.eventzil.la/session/417

Unlock Second Edition

“The Harbin Ice Festival, China - Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, Level 2, Unit 2” Product description: Unlock your academic potential with this six-level, academic-light English course created to build the skills and language students need for their studies (CEFR Pre-A1 to C1). It develops students' ability to think critically in an academic context right from the start of their language learning. Every level has 100% new inspiring video on a range of academic topics.Inspection Copy Request FormSupplements and Methods to Maximize Your TextbookJames Dunn - Aichi UniversitySaturday, November 21st2:00 PM - 3:00 PMhttps://jalt2020.eventzil.la/session/418

Four Corners Second Edition

“People and Places - Level 1, Unit 2” Product description: Four Corners Second Edition combines effective, communicative methodology with a practical, ‘can-do’ approach. Twelve units in each of the four levels (CEFR A1 to B1+) give students the language they need to communicate with confidence. Clear learning outcomes and ‘can-do’ statements for every lesson, linked to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), help teachers and their students measure the progress being made. The Student’s Book includes a unique code for Online Self-Study, and can also be purchased with an Online Workbook that allows teachers to track their students' progress. Other components include a print Workbook, Teacher's Edition with Complete Assessment Program, Presentation Plus classroom presentation software, audio and video files.Inspection Copy Request Form

Prism Reading

A five-level reading course to help learners develop a range of academic and critical thinking skills to build confidence and prepare for college courses. Captivating readings, videos, academic reading skills, strategies, and development of critical thinking skills in Prism Reading help students become well-rounded thinkers and build confidence to succeed in and outside the classroom.Inspection Copy Request Form (link: https://forms.gle/MHdVSMgmGKQt529d8)

Present Yourself Second Edition

Present Yourself Second Edition is a presentation skills course for adult and young adult learners of English. The book takes a process approach to giving presentations and combines careful language control with communicative activities that are familiar to students.