Speakout 2nd edition
Speakout is a general English course that develops every language skill, but pays particular attention to communication skills. Students are motivated by the inclusion of high-quality audio and video material from the BBC. What’s more, both the printed and the digital Speakout components provide extensive opportunitiesfor practice.
Speakout motivates students
The intelligent topics encourage reflection and the development of general knowledge. The authentic digital components (videos, recordings and podcasts) showcase real language as it is spoken today.
Speakout has a clear structure and an attractive lay-out. The wide range of study material appeals to students with different learning styles.
The online practice environment, MyEnglishLab, providing controlled, self-grading practice, is perfect for self-study. Tracking students’ progress in MyEnglishLab increases their involvement and motivates them to study.
Speakout is communicative
As its name implies, the main purpose of Speakout is to develop students’ communication skills and confidence when speaking English. Almost every activity in Speakout prepares students for a conversation task.
Carefully-planned Speaking Strategies are available to help struggling students improve their speaking and listening skills.
Speakout is authentic
Speakout bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world, thanks to the inclusion of authentic material such as:
- BBC documentaries
- BBC sitcoms
- BBC radio recordings
- BBC interviews
- Podcasts
You will love:
New images and clearer design.
The overall design is lighter, less cluttered than the previous edition and easier to navigate. New photos and images will motivate your students, and provide excellent prompts for language activities.
New reading & listening texts
Speakout includes many new, authentic listening and reading extracts which contain target grammar, vocabulary and functions in their natural context.
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