3. Talk a Lot Overview:
Talk a Lot is a new conversation series for young adult and adult learners of the
English language.
Understanding that speaking is often the most daunting aspect of acquiring a
language, Talk a Lot has been carefully constructed to ease students into each topic
before they begin speaking.
Topics are fun and stimulating, as well as being engaging and relevant to the learners.
Group and pair-work encourages lively student interaction, and ensures that every
student is involved.
Talk a Lot takes students from intermediate to upper-intermediate level, building their
ability and confidence step by step.. Students using this series will be sure to talk a lot!
Designed for young
adult and adult
learners!
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4. Talk a Lot Key Features:
Distinctive elements of real-life spoken English used and explained
Useful vocabulary introduced in each unit
Brief and clear grammar points introduced with useful examples
Listening exercises present key words and practical phrases
Reading and writing sections help consolidate key skills
Fun games and activities engage students of all levels
Bright and appealing photographs and illustrations stimulate learning
Interesting topics promote open-ended discussions
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5. Warm-Up:
Use of large
photographs and
simple activities
to ease students
into the new unit
Model Dialog:
A conversation written
and designed to
introduce the unit’s
vocabulary and
grammar for a natural
situation
Talking About:
Directs students to
the focus of the
lesson
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Speaking Success!:
Teaches elements of
everyday spoken
English to improve
students’
understanding and
flow
6. Language Focus:
Explains key
grammar and
language
elements that will
be useful in the
rest of the unit.
Vocabulary:
Sections
introduce key
vocabulary for
the unit, and
activities
encourage
students to use
these words
right away.
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Listening:
Section features
native speakers
talking about
themselves, allowing
student to improve
their listening
comprehension skills
to build fluency and
confidence, example
responses are
provided with
speaking activities.
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Interview/Survey:
Sections introduce
speaking more
prominently, encouraging
students to speak to other
members of their class.
Students are encouraged
to work together to talk
about what they have
learned.
Students are asked to
write down what they learn
from speaking to their
classmates.
9. Partner-Up:
Asks students to work with
a partner in a range of
speaking activities.
Working with a partner
helps to improve students’
speaking and confidence
levels.
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10. Integrated Learning:
Concludes each unit, checking
and expanding upon the skills
learned throughout the unit.
More key skills are called upon,
featuring reading and writing in
addition to listening and
speaking.
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11. Online Resources:
Our homepage includes a
number of free online
resources for teachers
Visit our homepage, log-in,
and download. It’s easy!
Reading Lamp offers the
following supplementary
materials:
Answer Key
Audio Tracks
Sample Unit Available
Downloadable
Content
Click here to
see a sample
unit!
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12. Flip through our
online sample!
Free Preview:
Users can preview sample
pages online to make sure
this book is suitable
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Preview
13. Answer Key:
An answer key is available
to ensure the accuracy of
students’ answers
MP3 Audio Files:
No need to worry about a lost CD, a free
MP3 file is available for download
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14. Thank you for your interest in Talk a Lot.
Compass Media is pleased to have published this high-quality
education material to support worldwide English Language
education. To learn more about our products please visit our
website at www.compasspub.com/english.
For more information on this product or to purchase please see
www.compasspub.com/TAL or contact our global sales office.
General Inquiries:
info@compasspub.com
Sales & Rights Inquiries:
James Hall, International Sales & Marketing
jameshall@compasspub.com
Gio Panizzon, International Sales & Marketing
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F r o m t h e A u t h o r :
“Talk a Lot takes students from intermediate to upper-intermediate level,
building their ability and confidence step by step.. Students using this
series will be sure to talk a lot!
~ David F. Martin
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