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21st Century Reading was created through a partnership between TED, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks and National Geographic Learning. 21st Century Reading provides the ideal forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. Using TED Talks as the springboard to share ideas, this new four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English.
List of contents
Unit 1: Starting Up
Unit 2: Fragile Forests
Unit 3: Bright Ideas
Unit 4: Game Changers
Unit 5: Lessons in Learning
Unit 6: Food for Life
Unit 7: Body Signs
Unit 8: Energy Builders
Unit 9: Changing Perspectives
Unit 10: Data Detectives
About the author
Laurie Blass is a writer and editor specializing in print and digital English Language Teaching materials. She has an M.A. in Linguistics and a TESL certificate from the University of Pittsburgh and has taught ESL in the United States and France. She is the author/co-author of over 40 ELT titles representing a wide range of audiences, from adult education to English for academic purposes.Mari Vargo holds an M.A. in English from San Francisco State University. She has authored numerous ELT textbooks and online educational materials for a wide range of audiences, including community colleges, universities, corporations, and primary and secondary schools.Eunice Yeates taught English in Japan for a number of years before turning her attention to educational publishing in 1999. She has written extensively for both English language teachers and learners, with a particular focus on assessment content and exam preparation materials.
Summary
Provides a forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. Using TED Talks as the springboard to share ideas, this four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English.
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Student’s ebook: digital code available for purchase from eltngl.com/cornelsen
