Synopses & Reviews
Side by Side Interactive is a two-level multimedia software program designed to put students in control of their language learning through CD-ROM technology. The program combines interactive video, audio, graphics, and text to provide students with powerful learning tools and abundant exercises and activities for effective language instruction that is individualized, self-paced, easy-to-use, and fun!
- An innovative video player enables students to control and interact with entertaining video material, including comedy sketches, interviews, rap numbers, and music videos.
- A record and compare function allows students to record their own voices and then compare with the video.
- Video-based activities make language practice come alive as students interact with video clips in a variety of exercises.
- Comprehensive text-based activities offer extensive vocabulary, grammar, and reading practice.
- Writing activities include instant-feedback keyboarding practice, video dictations, short-answer exercises, and open-ended questions that prompt students to share their own backgrounds and ideas.
- Games provide motivating self-paced practice to develop students¿ vocabulary.
- GrammarToon computer animations focus on key language structures through entertaining cartoons.
- Lifeskills and civics lessons integrate language competencies required by adult education curriculum standards.
- Check-Up tests offer students instant feedback and valuable test-prep practice.
System Requirements
FOR WINDOWS
- Intel Pentium processor-minimum 200 MHz
- Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP
- 64 MB RAM minimum
- CD-ROM drive (12x or faster)
- SVGA monitor capable of supporting 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit
- Sound card/speakers/microphone
- QuickTime 5.0 or higher
FOR MACINTOSH
- PowerPC processor-minimum 200 MHz
- Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, 9.0, 9.2
- 64 MB free RAM minimum
- CD-ROM drive (12x or faster)
- SVGA monitor capable of supporting 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit
- Virtual memory should be turned on
- Microphone
- QuickTime 5.0 or higher
Synopsis
This value pack consists of the Side by Side 1 Student Book and the Activity & Test Prep Workbook (with 2 Audio CDs).
Side by Side, Third Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a dynamic, all-skills program that integrates conversation practice, reading, writing, and listening -- all in a light-hearted, fun, and easy-to-use format that has been embraced by students and teachers worldwide. This four-level program promotes native communication between students ... practicing speaking together "side by side."
Features of the Third Edition
- Vocabulary Preview sections in every chapter introduce key words in a lively picture dictionary format.
- "How to Say It!" lessons highlight communication strategies.
- Pronunciation exercises provide models for practicing authentic pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
- Side by Side Gazette "magazine-style" pages offer feature articles, fact files, vocabulary expansion, cross-cultural topics through photos, authentic listening activities, e-mail exchanges, and humorous cartoons for role-playing.
- All-new illustrations are lively, light-hearted, and richly detailed to offer students language practice that is contextualized and fun.
The core components include Student Books, Teacher's Guides, Activity Workbooks, Activity & Test Prep Workbooks, Communication Games and Activity Masters, audio programs, combined split editions (Student Book and Workbook lessons combined), a testing program, and picture cards.
Synopsis
Side by Side, Third Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a dynamic, all-skills program that integrates conversation practice, reading, writing, and listening -- all in a light-hearted, fun, and easy-to-use format that has been embraced by students and teachers worldwide. This four-level program promotes native communication between students ... practicing speaking together "side by side."
Features of the Third Edition
- Vocabulary Preview sections in every chapter introduce key words in a lively picture dictionary format.
- "How to Say It!" lessons highlight communication strategies.
- Pronunciation exercises provide models for practicing authentic pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
- Side by Side Gazette "magazine-style" pages offer feature articles, fact files, vocabulary expansion, cross-cultural topics through photos, authentic listening activities, e-mail exchanges, and humorous cartoons for role-playing.
- All-new illustrations are lively, light-hearted, and richly detailed to offer students language practice that is contextualized and fun.
The core components include Student Books, Teacher's Guides, Activity Workbooks, Activity & Test Prep Workbooks, Communication Games and Activity Masters, audio programs, combined split editions (Student Book and Workbook lessons combined), a testing program, and picture cards.
Synopsis
This value pack consists of the Side by Side 1 Student Book and the Activity & Test Prep Workbook (with 2 Audio CDs).
Side by Side, Third Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a dynamic, all-skills program that integrates conversation practice, reading, writing, and listening -- all in a light-hearted, fun, and easy-to-use format that has been embraced by students and teachers worldwide. This four-level program promotes native communication between students ... practicing speaking together "side by side."
Features of the Third Edition
- Vocabulary Preview sections in every chapter introduce key words in a lively picture dictionary format.
- "How to Say It!" lessons highlight communication strategies.
- Pronunciation exercises provide models for practicing authentic pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
- Side by Side Gazette "magazine-style" pages offer feature articles, fact files, vocabulary expansion, cross-cultural topics through photos, authentic listening activities, e-mail exchanges, and humorous cartoons for role-playing.
- All-new illustrations are lively, light-hearted, and richly detailed to offer students language practice that is contextualized and fun.
The core components include Student Books, Teacher's Guides, Activity Workbooks, Activity & Test Prep Workbooks, Communication Games and Activity Masters, audio programs, combined split editions (Student Book and Workbook lessons combined), a testing program, and picture cards.
Table of Contents
1. To Be: Introduction
Personal Information
Meeting People
2. To Be + Location
Subject Pronouns
Classroom Objects
Rooms in the Home
Cities and Nationalities
Places Around Town
3. Present Continuous Tense
Everyday Activities
Side by Side Gazette
4. To Be: Short Answers
Possessive Adjectives
Everyday Activities
5. To Be:
Yes/No Answers
Short Answers Adjectives
Possessive Pronouns
Describing People and Things
Weather
6. To Be: Review
Present Continuous Tense: Review
Prepositions of Location
Family Members
Describing Activities and Events
Side by Side Gazette
7. Prepositions
There Is/There Are
Singular/Plural: Introduction
Places Around Town
Locating Places
Describing Neighborhoods
Describing Apartments
8. Singular/Plural
Adjectives
This/That/These/Those
Clothing
Colors
Shopping for Clothing
Side by Side Gazette
9. Simple Present Tense
Languages and Nationalities
Everyday Activities
10. Simple Present Tense:
Yes/No Questions
Negatives
Short Answers
Habitual Actions
People’s Interests and Activities
Side by Side Gazette
11. Object Pronouns
Simple Present Tense: -s vs. non -s Endings
Have/Has
Adverbs of Frequency
Describing Frequency of Action
Describing People
12. Contrast: Simple Present and Present Continuous Tenses
Adjectives
Feelings and Emotions
Describing Usual and Unusual Activities
Side by Side Gazette
13. Can
Have To
Expressing Ability
Occupations
Looking for a Job
Expressing Obligation
Invitations
14. Future: Going to
Time Expressions
Want to
Describing Future Plans and Intentions
Expressing Wants
Weather Forecasts
Telling Time
Making Predictions
Side by Side Gazette
15. Past Tense:
Regular Verbs
Introduction to Irregular Verbs
Past Actions and Activities
Ailments
Describing an Event
Making a Doctor’s Appointment
16. Past Tense:
Yes/No Questions Short Answers
WH-Questions
More Irregular Verbs
Time Expressions
Reporting Past Actions and Activities
Giving Reasons
Giving Excuses
17. To Be: Past Tense
Television Commercials
Describing Physical States and Emotions
Telling About the Past
Biographies and Autobiographies
Side by Side Gazette
Appendix
Listening Scripts
Thematic Glossary
Cardinal Numbers
Irregular Verbs: Past Tense
Index