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Longman English Interactive
1 and 2
 Longman English Interactive is now available online! Click here for details.
 
An Interactive Program for Global Communication
Michael Rost
Two Levels: Beginner, High Beginner
Longman English Interactive is a four-level, video based, integrated-skills program. Students work with contemporary and engaging video, audio, animations, and extensive practice activities to develop essential skills.
(Click here for LEI 3 and 4.)
Features of Levels 1 and 2
- Students develop skills in speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading and writing.
- Role-plays with video characters engage learners and create realistic dialogue practice.
- A unique pronunciation feature uses animation to help learners focus on word/sentence stress and intonation patterns.
- Animated grammar explanations illustrate how grammar works.
- Culture Notes help learners understand cultural differences and learn new language within a broader social context.
- Native language support for Instructions, The Orientation, Culture Notes, video and audio transcripts, and online Help offers translation in nine languages.
- Each level offers 100 hours of instruction, and is available in both American and British English.
- Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Click here for system requirements.
Longman English Interactive has a carefully designed core curriculum, with:
Integrated Skills Development
- Listening
- Speaking
- Grammar
- Pronunciation
- Reading
- Writing
- Vocabulary
Learner Support
- Individualized Practice and Feedback
- Automated Error Correction
- Native Language Support
Assessment
- Detailed Progress Reports
- Unit and Module Achievement Tests
- End-of-Level Tests
"Virtual Tutor"
- A variety of special support features guide students in their learning. Click here to learn more.
Level 1: Beginner
Level 1 is organized into three five-unit modules. Students learn skills necessary to communicate effectively in real-world situations, including how to:
- Make introductions and exchange important information
- Describe people, places, and things
- Relay news, current events, and discuss life experiences
- Make schedules, plan events, and make travel arrangements
- Interview effectively
Level 2: High Beginner
Level 2 is organized into three five-unit modules. It builds on Level 1 language skills to help learners master important communication strategies. Students engage in interactive activities that present a variety of useful topics, including how to:
- Talk about work and other routines
- Give advice and provide recommendations
- Order items, read directions, use computer hardware and software
- iscuss travel and culture
- Talk about personal experiences, health, and lifestyles
Suggested Student Texts
Download a
sample unit. |
A Communication Companion Student Book is available for each level of the course. The books have been especially designed to provide opportunities for the teacher to incorporate in-class activities into the program. Extensive pair, small group and whole class practice highlight the key teaching points in the online course. |
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Components
Longman English Interactive
British Version
(100 hours of instruction per level) |
ISBN |
| Level 1 CD-ROM |
0-13-184338-9 |
| Level 1 Network
License |
0-13-184334-6 |
| Level 1 Communication Companion
|
0-13-184342-7 |
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Level
1 Single User CD-ROM (outside
U.S. only) |
0-13-184339-7 |
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| Level 2 CD-ROM |
0-13-184331-1 |
| Level 2 Network
License |
0-13-184327-3 |
| Level 2 Communication Companion
|
0-13-184344-3 |
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Level
2 Single User CD-ROM (outside
U.S. only) |
0-13-184332-X |
Click
here for system requirements. |
