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The Split Editions of Life offer 6 units of the Student's Book and 6 units of the Workbook together with all 12 videos from the Student's Book on one DVD as well as the complete Workbook Audio CD. Combo Split A is units 1 - 6.
National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series featuring content from National Geographic presented through stunning images, text, and video. Learners will strengthen their existing global connections while learning the English skills needed for communication in the 21st century. To encourage a generation of informed decision-makers, Life prepares learners to think critically while teaching the English skills needed communicate effectively. A practical, competency-based syllabus helps learners in their development of grammar, vocabulary, functions, pronunciation and skills through appropriate communicative tasks. Real life lessons model and practice everyday functions, preparing learners to use language in the real world. National Geographic video in each unit allows teachers to bring lessons to life. Information-rich topics and a carefully designed critical thinking syllabus challenges learners to understand texts at a deeper level. Vocabulary is introduced thematically, with additional emphasis on key words and word building in Word focus and Word building sections.
A practical, competency-based syllabus helps learners in their development of grammar, vocabulary, functions, pronunciation and skills through appropriate communicative tasks.
Why do so many people go on about queuing? Have we always been obsessed with traffic? And why do so many of us now eat lunch at our computers - al desko? We spend our days catching buses and trains, writing emails, shopping, queuing...But we know almost nothing about these activities. Exploring the history of these subjects as they come up during a typical day, starting with eating breakfast and ending with sleeping, Joe Moran tells a story about hidden social and cultural changes in Britain since the Second World War. Drawing on his academic research on everyday life, but writing with wit and lucidity for a popular audience, he shows that we know less about ourselves than we think...
Food is indispensable to life, literally; and Cooking unfolds as a metaphor for life as Kitchen goes on weaving many threads of perspectives, lessons, and insights, which intertwine to reveal a tapestry of experiences and wisdom that effectively guides us in all spheres of life through right skills, right attitudes and right decision-making at every juncture that counts. Any keen observer would never fail to notice what a great citadel of learning our humble kitchen is, throwing up constantly many fundamental lessons in management, leadership, and right attitude towards life. Learning lessons is important, and indeed, is the first step towards self-transformation. But actual transformation happens only when we start being what we learn. Managing kitchen on a regular basis for people you love and value including your own self, does not let you cheat – that is the catch! When you genuinely care for people, your sense of responsibility automatically expands; you apply what you learn and in time, those learnings get ingrained into your system deeply as your auto-mode behavioral patterns, your second nature. Kitchen offers repeated opportunities to be, not just to appear to be!
A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog’s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy’s clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.
Now in a new edition, National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Through stunning National Geographic content, video, and engaging topics, Life inspires a generation of informed decision-makers. With Life, learners develop their ability to think critically and communicate effectively in the global community.
Do you know little or nothing about guitar, yet dream of playing for yourself or a crowd of adoring fans? Beginner Guitar: The All-in-One Guide will set you on the path to turn that dream into reality. Written in plain language, with photos, illustrations, audio examples, and over an hour of online video instruction to guide you, it’s like taking a beginner guitar course from the comfort of your own home, on your schedule. Designed with you in mind Beginner Guitar will take you step-by-step through everything you need to get started playing today, from describing different types of guitars and equipment, how to choose and care for your instrument, as well introduce you to some of the many techniques and styles of playing. We’ll start with the basics, and by the time you’ve finished, you’ll have a firm foundation in guitar and a skill set that will enable you to play hundreds of popular songs. Let your curiosity guide you Start anywhere in Beginner Guitar and skip around to your heart’s content. Each section will guide you through everything you’ll need to become a confident player. You choose where to place your focus and when. We’ll provide the instruction, photos, diagrams, audio, and streaming video instruction to make it easy! It’s everything you need to get started For the price of a single guitar lesson, you’ll get everything that most private instructors teach in the first couple years of lessons: • Learn to play chords, including power chords and progressions • Discover how much fun it can be to use tablature, read notes, and play by ear • Learn the best ways to practice to get better faster • Try out various playing styles—country, rock, folk, jazz, blues, and classical • Practice fingerpicking techniques • Learn how to care for your instrument, change strings, and tune • And much more! Experience you can trust The Missing Method for Guitar is dedicated to creating high quality instructional materials that inspire and empower all levels of guitar player, from absolute beginners to professional guitarists. Author Christian J. Triola has a BA in Music (Jazz Studies), a Master’s degree in Education, over a dozen published guitar books, and 20+ years experience teaching hundreds of students of all ages to play guitar. It’s time Join the millions of people who have discovered the joy of playing guitar. Download your copy and get started today!
