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Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking 21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.
- TED Talks are used to develop essential 21st century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration and visual literacy.
- Speaking, pronunciation and presentation skills, inspired by TED speakers, prepare learners to deliver successful presentations of their own.
- Extended listening based on real-world situations and TED Talks provide listening and note-taking practice.
- Online Workbooks include the entire audio and video program, and automatically graded language practice activities - ideal for both hybrid and blended courses.
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Christien Lee, who has dual Canadian and British citizenship, has worked in English Language Teaching for more than 20 years. His roles have included teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum developer, materials writer, director of studies, consultant, and author. In addition, he founded and ran an award-winning private language school in Canada for almost ten years. He has wide experience in ELT, but specializes in academic English and, particularly, exam preparation. Currently, his focus is on developing innovative e-learning materials and writing textbooks. He is the author of several ELT titles. This is his first book for National Geographic Learning.
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Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking
21st Century Communication
is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.
- TED Talks are used to develop essential 21st century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration and visual literacy.
- Speaking, pronunciation and presentation skills, inspired by TED speakers, prepare learners to deliver successful presentations of their own.
- Extended listening based on real-world situations and TED Talks provide listening and note-taking practice.
- Online Workbooks include the entire audio and video program, and automatically graded language practice activities – ideal for both hybrid and blended courses.
