Time Zones, Second Edition is a four-skills program designed to teach teenagers how to use English effectively, developing them into successful global citizens. It features:
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?Engaging real-world content that brings National Geographic Explorers and 21st century topics into the classroom.
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?A communicative approach that offers students the opportunity to learn about and critically discuss global issues.
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?National Geographic video in every unit, introducing amazing places, culture, and information from around the world.
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?An all-new Starter level, introducing students to the essential English language skills and vocabulary necessary for true beginners.
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Includes the all-new Time Zones, Second Edition Online Workbook with video, audio, and extra graded practice.
21st Century Reading was created through a partnership between TED, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks and National Geographic Learning. 21st Century Reading provides the ideal forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. Using TED Talks as the springboard to share ideas, this new four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English.
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?Featuring extraordinary stories presented by inspiring thinkers and doers, TED Talks ignite curiosity and introduce learners to ideas which can change the world.
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?TED Talks use authentic language, delivered by experts in their field, providing learners with models of English that are real and relevant to their academic studies.
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?Critical and Creative Thinking skills – including analysis, evaluation, synthesis, reflection, inference, and problem-solving – are fully integrated into every unit, to help learners develop academic skills.
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?Scaffolded reading and vocabulary tasks guide learners to a better understanding of the key ideas, skills, and language.
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This package contains the 21st Century Reading Level 3 Audio CDs and DVD. The DVD features ten adapted TED talks from TED.com to accompany Lesson B of each unit. The Audio CD includes narrations of each unit’s reading passage and TED speaker profile.