Free Download Passages | Second Edition, 2 Levels | Richards Jack C., Sandy Chuck. — 2nd Edition. — Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Passages, Second Edition, is a thoroughly revised edition of Passages, the successful two-level, multi-skills course that takes adult and young-adult learners of English from the high-intermediate to advanced level.The interleaved Teacher’s Edition features complete teaching instructions, audio scripts, answer keys, and fresh ideas for presenting and expanding upon the main exercise types in the Student’s Book. Also included are written and oral quizzes for each unit, language summaries, and photocopiable games, readings, and projects.Syllabus and approach.
Passages, Second Edition, covers the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while giving systematic attention to grammar and vocabulary. The topic-based syllabus seeks to develop both fluency and accuracy in English and provides maximum opportunities for personalized discussion that should enhance linguistic and communication skills.
Course length.
Both levels of Passages, Second Edition, provide material for 60 to 90 hours of class instruction. Where more practice is needed, teachers can refer students to the Self-study activities or to Grammar Plus, which provides extended grammar explanations and practice for each unit. In situations where more time is available, the Passages, Second Edition, Teacher’s Edition features optional activities, and photocopiable games, readings, and projects to extend each unit.Unit organization.
Each unit of the Student’s Book is organized around a central topic or theme and is divided into two four-page lessons (Lessons A and B), which complement each other by treating the unit topic from a different perspective.
