The Virtual Tutor

The Virtual Tutor provides specialized support that directs students to appropriate practice and provides individualized feedback.

Role-Play

• Role-plays with a “virtual partner” engage students and create realistic dialogue practice.
• Playback feature allows students to communicate with the characters, record performances, and compare their recordings with the model.
• Transcripts provide additional learner support.

Grammar

• Grammar points are introduced through dynamic animations that illustrate how grammar works.
• A video grammar coach provides additional instruction and guides learners through the program.
• Clear grammar presentations highlight common errors.

Listening

• A contemporary video with engaging characters presents real language in context.
• Hints and Explanations provide additional information that encourages students to try again.
• Culture Notes give students support by providing insight and context for listening segments.
• Comprehensive questions guide students.

• Animated presentations highlight stress and intonation.
• Students improve their pronunciation through guided, step-by-step practice.
  

Additional Support

• Glossary links allow students instant access to in-context definitions and usage examples.