NORTHSTAR, Second Edition
Listening and Speaking

Sample Unit

Four simple steps move students toward fluency and accuracy.

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(Sample pages shown are from Unit 5 of NorthStar, Second Edition, Listening and Speaking, Basic/Low Intermediate.)

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Step 1: Focus on the Topic

Students engage with the topic, drawing on prior knowledge and making predictions, as they prepare for the listening selections.

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Step 2:  Focus on Listening

The listening selections present alternative perspectives, enriching understanding while building language and critical thinking skills.

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Step 3:  Focus on Vocabulary

Structured vocabulary activities based on the listening selections help students explore, review, and expand their spoken and written expression.

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Step 4:  Focus on Speaking

Challenging, imaginative activities, topics, and assignments allow students to apply what they have learned and express their ideas on a more sophisticated level.

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Teacher's Manual with Achievement Tests

Each book in the series has an accompanying Teacher's Manual with:

  • step-by-step teaching suggestions
  • time guidelines
  • expansion activities
  • reproducible unit-by-unit tests
  • answer keys

In addition, the Listening and Speaking strand tests are recorded on CD and included in the Teacher's Manual.