The goals of Journeys Listening/Speaking are to increase learner`s listening comprehension and improve basic speaking skills, such as giving personal information, making requests, and responding to questions. Students will also learn to comprehend a variety of listening materials including radio extracts, telephone messages, narrations and realistic conversations.
Key features:
* realistic texts and tapes give learners exposure to a range of authentic language types
* stimulating pair and group work emphasize information exchange
* pronunciation practice of both individual sounds and rhythm
*varied tasks allow learners to negotiate meaning with the intention of increasing fluency skills