Description

extr@ promises language learning with laughter, in an authentic London setting. With 30 hilarious, half-hour sitcom programmes available on DVD,the extra® series is a delight for anyone learning English, especially young adults. The adventures of the four main characters in their London flat are stylish, sexy and funny.The extr@ series is equally at home in the language class and with friends and family, making it ideal for teacher-led and self-study language learning. The programmes feature lively, colloquial English dialogue. The characters speak naturally, but clearly with constant repetition and strong use of visual prompts that help learners without detracting from the sitcom format. Thanks to its underlying linguistic framework, the series follows a syllabus in line with the aims of modern EFL curricula, practising functions and structures suitable for intermediate level learners.extr@ Workbooks 1 and 2 provide a wide range of activities for students using the programmes, either at home or in class, with language exercises for each episode. Workbook 2 complements programmes 16 to 30 in the extr@ television series. There is also a Teacher’s Guide that includes exercise solutions and a cultural and linguistic glossary, explaining topical references and colloquial language uses. The Workbooks and Teacher’s Guide are written by Ken Wilson, a well known author of EFL course materials used in schools all over the world.The Teacher’s Guide is designed to help you use the two workbooks that accompany the series. Workbook 1 has exercises and practice material for Episodes 1–15, and Workbook 2 has equivalent material to support Episodes 16–3O. This Guide contains answer keys and suggestions for using the programmes for all 30 episodes.