Clement Jeanette, Lennox Cynthia. Contemporary Topics Intro - Academic Listening and Note-Taking Skills - CD2

Pearson Longman, 2009 - CD2: 28 tracks - MP3
Content-based learning is an exciting and effective way for students to acquire English. The Contemporary Topics series provides a fresh content-based approach that helps students develop their listening, note-taking, and discussion skills while studying interesting, relevant topics.
The Contemporary Topics series appeals to students in many different contexts because it utilizes a variety of multimedia technologies and caters to a range of learning styles. The Contemporary Topics series is ideal for students who are preparing to study in an English-speaking academic environment. It's also suitable for all students who simply wish to experience the richness of a content-based approach.
Each unit centers around a short academic lecture. Realistic preparation activities, focused listening tasks, personalized discussions, challenging tests, and authentic projects enable students to explore each topic deeply.