DescriptionA motivating three-level course with a clear, coherent structure and built-in flexibility. Lifelines combines thorough language presentation and practice with human-interest topics and texts. It provides core material of 70-100 hours per level.
Key features
An up-to-date, friendly course which draws on a wide range of approaches to provide students with the balance of reflection, practice, and use necessary for effective language learning. The material is exceptionally involving and high in human interest – a hallmark of this popular author. The language syllabus is clear, comprehensive, and realistic in length. There is a discovery approach to language learning which encourages students to develop independent skills. This is reinforced by a comprehensive Grammar Reference at each level.
It combines strong skills development, systematic vocabulary work, and an emphasis on functional English, with constant recycling. At Elementary level a ‘Functional Language’ reference draws together the practical everyday language that students need. An independent pronunciation syllabus introduces the IPA and covers English sounds, stress, and intonation.
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