Functions of American English Student's book: Communication Activities for the Classroom [Paperback]

Leo Jones (Author), C. von Baeyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1983 | ISBN-10: 0521285283 | ISBN-13: 978-0521285285

Communication Activities for the Classroom In the Student's Book, students learn how to do things with English: how to persuade a friend, how to apologize, how to complain, and so on. After each function is presented, students learn to understand a variety of ways to express it, and then some ways to perform it themselves. There are teacher-controlled exercises, as well as pair and small-group work involving role plays, problem solving tasks, and discussions. The communication activities are particularly useful in developing conversational skills and fluency. Writing skills are also practiced in each unit.

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'Students ... engage in [the communication activities] with enthusiasm, their interest piqued and their judgement satisfied that the exercises are useful. The words of one student at the completion of an exercise - It is important. I love it - constitute a persuasive recommendation for the use of this lively text in the classroom.' Modern Language Journal

'The authors deserve credit for having produced a good tape and well-organized, creative materials which utilize effective methods of stimulating the kind of communication in the classroom which the students can transfer to their real-life situations.' TESL Canada Journal

Book Description

In the Student's Book, students learn how to do things with English: how to persuade a friend, how to apologize, how to complain, and so on. After each function is presented, students learn to understand a variety of ways to express it, and then some ways to perform it themselves. There are teacher-controlled exercises, as well as pair and small-group work involving role plays, problem solving tasks, and discussions. The communication activities are particularly useful in developing conversational skills and fluency. Writing skills are also practiced in each unit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (February 28, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521285283
• ISBN-13: 978-0521285285
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Education & Reference > Etiquette > Conversation

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3.0 out of 5 stars Old fashioned. At least for middle upper level English speaker, September 11, 2011

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This review is from: Functions of American English: Communication Activities for the Classroom (Cassette) (Audio Cassette)

This cassette tape is old fashioned and almost out of stock.

Actually i had a chance to learn its text book at one of advanced English course several years ago.

The contents of the text book and the tape is somewhat old fhashioned,

The speaking speed of the tape is fast to listen for beginners and there is no repeat for the learners.

I guess the expressions of this tape are formal ones to use.

2.0 out of 5 stars English Learner, November 1, 2009

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M. Ripley "love Mozart" (Issaquah, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Functions of American English Student's book: Communication Activities for the Classroom (Paperback)

This book is not an informational book but is strictly activities. Not what I wanted.

The condition is good and it was received on time.