Synopses & Reviews
Picture This!: Learning English Through Pictures , by Tim Harris, and illustrated by Allan Rowe, is a two-level multiskills course that enables beginning students to master the core language needed for effective communication in English. Eight distinctively illustrated chapters that use engaging, original art provide everything a teacher needs to introduce key vocabulary and systematically present new grammar structures. A colorful cast of characters personalizes the themes presented in each chapter, and makes learning more enjoyable.
The program's integrated skills approach includes a strong writing component, with activities designed to promote the rapid development of listening, speaking, and reading skills.
Synopsis
Picture This!: Learning English Through Pictures , by Tim Harris, and illustrated by Allan Rowe, is a two-level multiskills course that enables beginning students to master the core language needed for effective communication in English. Eight distinctively illustrated chapters that use engaging, original art provide everything a teacher needs to introduce key vocabulary and systematically present new grammar structures. A colorful cast of characters personalizes the themes presented in each chapter, and makes learning more enjoyable.
The program's integrated skills approach includes a strong writing component, with activities designed to promote the rapid development of listening, speaking, and reading skills.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
TOPICS
People
Occupations
Locations
Numbers and time
GRAMMAR
Present tense of be
This/that/these/those
Prepositions
FUNCTIONS
Introducing yourself
Greeting people
Asking about and identifying objects
Indicating location
Asking for and telling time
PRONUNCIATION
Stress
Chapter Two
TOPICS
Physical characteristics
Colors
Clothing
Money
Shopping
GRAMMAR
Adjectives
Commands
Indefinite articles
Plural nouns
FUNCTIONS
Describing people
Asking for and telling time
Giving and understanding commands
Describing clothing
Giving a compliment
Asking about prices
PRONUNCIATION
Plural nouns: different sounds for -s
Chapter Three
TOPICS
People
Weather
Seasons
GRAMMAR
Present continuous
Object pronouns
FUNCTIONS
Talking on the telephone
Describing actions
Describing the weather
PRONUNCIATION
Intonation in questions
Chapter Four
TOPICS
The dance lesson
Street life
GRAMMAR
Review
Test
FUNCTIONS
Giving and understanding commands
Describing actions
Talking on the telephone
Indicating location
PRONUNCIATION
/i/ vs. /iy/
Chapter Five
TOPICS
People
Cars
Family relationships
GRAMMAR
have
Possessive adjectives
Possessive nouns
FUNCTIONS
Talking about family members
Describing people’s appearance and personality
Making phone calls
PRONUNCIATION
/ae/ vs. /e/
Chapter Six
TOPICS
Apartments
Furniture and rooms
Food
Eating habits
GRAMMAR
There is/there are
Some/any
Countables/uncountables
like, want, need
FUNCTIONS
Asking about and describing apartments
Buying furniture
Expressing preferences in food
Ordering fast food
Shopping for food
Asking a favor
PRONUNCIATION
/a/ vs. /^/
Chapter Seven
TOPICS
Daily routines
Music
Music and television
GRAMMAR
Simple present tense
FUNCTIONS
Describing daily habits and routines
Talking about popular entertainment
PRONUNCIATION
Verbs: different sounds for the -s ending
Chapter Eight
TOPICS
Homes
Community Resources
Health problems
Health remedies
Small talk
GRAMMAR
Review
Test
FUNCTIONS
Starting a conversation
Locating places
Talking about remedies for different health problems
Asking where to find medications in a drug store
Describing yourself
PRONUNCIATION
Different pronunciations of -th