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Print Price: $47.95

Format:
Paperback
144 pp.
29 black and white photos and illustrations, 8.75" x 10.875"

ISBN-13:
9780195432268

Publication date:
August 2011

Imprint: OUP Canada


Breakthroughs: Workbook

An Integrated Upper Intermediate English Program

Gloria McPherson-Ramirez and Marina Engelking

Breakthroughs is an upper intermediate ESL text for adult and young adult learners; it focuses on teaching critical thinking skills and the expression of critical thought using adult-appropriate concepts. Theme-based units help to teach students advanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

This workbook accompanies the Upper Intermediate student book, giving students extensive practice with the grammar and vocabulary from the student book, as well as a complete writing program. Upon completion of this four-skills program, students will be prepared to move on to the advanced level of Breakthroughs.

Readership : Upper Intermediate English workbook for adult and young adult ESL learners.

Unit 1: Hero to the Rescue
Unit 2: Ancient Secrets Revealed
Unit 3: O Canada, Je t'aime
Unit 4: Stay Tuned!
Unit 5: Buyer Beware!
Unit 6: Catch Me if You Can
Unit 7: Doing the Right Thing
Unit 8: Love Is in the Air
Unit 9: Get Those Creative Juices Flowing!
Unit 10: That's So Canadian

There are no Instructor/Student Resources available at this time.

As coordinators and instructors of English language programs at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario, Gloria McPherson-Ramirez and Marina Engelking have had extensive experience in teaching, administration, and curriculum design. Together, they wrote Breakthroughs Advanced in 2008.

Breakthroughs - Gloria McPherson-Ramirez and Marina Engelking
Breakthroughs: Audio CD - Gloria McPherson-Ramirez and Marina Engelking

Special Features

  • Part of the successful Breakthroughs program
  • Full-process writing program prepares students for academic studies
  • Includes extensive grammar and vocabulary practice