Touchstone 3 SB +D/R

Touchstone is a groundbreaking new series that offers a fresh approach to teaching and learning North American English. It draws on the Cambridge International Corpus, a large database of conversations and written texts, to build a syllabus based on how people actually use English. The series introduces unique "conversation management" strategies, places special emphasis on teaching vocabulary and vocabulary-learning strategies, and offers exciting ideas for personalized, learner-centered interaction. Key Features Grammar presented in natural contexts, Vocabulary-learning strategies, Strategies for managing conversation, Inductive learning tasks, Useful facts about spoken language, Personalized speaking and writing practice, Communicative pronunciation activities, Listening strategies, Reading that leads to realistic writing tasks, Clear learning aims, Self-assessment tools, Self-study Audio CD/CD-ROM for Windows and Macintosh. The four levels of Touchstone take adult and young adult learners from the beginning through the intermediate levels of proficiency. Student's Book 3 is designed for low-intermediate learners and teaches grammar, vocabulary, and conversation strategies for everyday interaction.