Focus
on Grammar High Intermediate
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Grammar
in Context The new grammar is always introduced in a natural context.
This reading could be a newspaper or magazine article, a book review, an
interview, an ad, a webpage, or any format that lends itself to the
grammar naturally. All readings are high-interest, modern, and fun for
students of all ages.
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Grammar
Presentation The clear, accessible grammar charts present the grammar forms
in a simple format. The grammar notes give explanations of the grammar
with advice and warnings, followed by examples of the grammar in context.
Form, meaning, and use at their simplest and cleanest!.
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Focused
Practice In a controlled, safe setting, students are encouraged to be
detectives and Discover the Grammar for themselves. This leads to a
variety of focused exercises, including increased editing work and error
analysis, that encourages students to practice the new grammar.
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Communication
Practice Now that students can put what they've learned into practice.
They understand that learning the structure beneath the language leads to
increased communication, accuracy, and fluency in all four skills. The Communication
Practice step gives students the opportunity to use the grammar
through games, info gaps, surveys, listenings, writing, and so much more.
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Review or SelfTest At the end of every part in Focus on Grammar,
there is a review test that can also be used as a self test.
These exercises test the form and use of the grammar and include TOEFLŪ-type questions
to prepare students for the future.
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From
Grammar to Writing
The popular From Grammar to Writing section has now been expanded to all levels,
from Basic to Advanced. At the end of each part, this section explains the mechanics and
process of writing and includes writing development exercises from sentence through to essay.
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Review or SelfTest Answer Key
This answer key allows students to check their answers as soon
as they have completed the test. When a student's answers are incorrect,
the student should go back to the appropriate grammar presentation and
review the grammar structure. Cross-references to units are provided for
easy review.
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