Overview
Topics from A to Z, Book 2: Steps to Success in Listening and Speaking, by Irene E. Schoenberg, is a unique and effective listening and speaking program for low-intermediate English learners. Twenty-six units—one for each letter of the alphabet—take students on a journey from the straightforward to the highly imaginative with topics such as childhood memories, jazz, Australia, and phobias. Students build confidence in listening and speaking as they develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills.
Each unit includes:
- lively art to stimulate discussion
- listening questions based on fun facts
- pair work drawing on personal experience
- pointers for common pronunciation problems
When students have completed Topics from A to Z, Book 2, keep them on the track to success! Move up to the next level of listening and speaking with Speaking of Values by Irene E. Schoenberg.
Sample Audio
Listen to samples from the Audio CDs:
Unit 15: Oceans and Beaches
- Oceans and Beaches - Facts p.58 (0:57)
- Give Your Opinion p.59 (0:25)
- Pronunciation Pointer A p.60 (0:22)
- Pronunciation Pointer B p.60 (0:16)
- Pronunciation Pointer C p.60 (0:17)
- Listening Comprehension 1 p.60 (0:31)
- Listening Comprehension 2 p.61 (0:45)
Synopsis
Topics from A to Z: Steps to Success in Listening and Speaking, Book 2, by Irene E. Schoenberg, is a unique and effective listening and speaking program for low-intermediate English learners. Twenty-six units—one for each letter of the alphabet—take students on a journey from the straightforward to the highly imaginative with topics such as childhood memories, jazz, Australia, and phobias. Students build confidence in listening and speaking as they develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills.
Each unit includes:
- lively art to stimulate discussion
- listening questions based on fun facts
- pair work drawing on personal experience
- pointers for common pronunciation problems