ProductID:
PR01-032
Topic:
Communication & Influencing
Format:
Multimedia
These 20 groundbreaking videos combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design, and engage learners through:
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• amusing situations
• entertaining characters
• interesting conversations
• authentic language
• strong storylines
• high quality production • practical graded activities. |
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20 fun ESL videos shot on location in USA
For self-study or group ESL lessons at work, school, college or university.
Have fun learning English as it is REALLY spoken! Language and instructional design by linguistics expert Dr. Fran Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash.
Each video has five sections:
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Language Functions
Explores how we do things with language such as apologizing, agreeing, comparing, giving reasons, explaining, asking etc.
Grammar
Looks at key elements of grammar and syntax, such as: tenses, comparatives, modals, questions, gerunds, conditionals and more.
Idioms
Explains common idiomatic expressions that non-English speakers often find confusing.
Vocabulary
Helps increase word knowledge by highlighting challenging vocabulary in everyday conversations.
Pronunciation
Provides help with English sounds and rhythms for those new to the language.
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| Titles of the DVD's: | |
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1) Greeting and Introducing 2) Saying Where People Are 3) Describing People 4) Asking Questions 5) Saying What's Needed 6) Giving Reasons 7) Describing Feelings 8) Making Suggestions 9) Talking About Rules 10) Communicating Feedback |
11) Complaining and Criticizing 12) Clarifying and Explaining 13) Agreeing and Disagreeing 14) Discussing Responsibility 15) Giving Warnings 16) Expressing Ideas and Attitudes 17) Apologizing 18) Encouraging Others 19) Comparing and Contrasting 20) Considering Options |
Recommended Audiences:
All staff, Managers
Presentation Style:
Comedy
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