Postcards, Level 2

Postcards is an exciting new four-level American English program for young teenagers. It is unique among courses for teens because it focuses on the teen's world. Units feature believable storylines and characters who speak natural, contemporary English. Magazine-like, photo-based design sparks interest in real-world situations and topics. Carefully sequenced, varied activities give students confidence to communicate in English and keep their motivation level high. *Real-life topics and character appeal to students from the start-and keep them interested throughout the year. *Creative and engaging activities, photo-stories, projects, cultural information, games, and songs bring language to life so that students want to communicate in English. *A unique Language Booster combines a Workbook with a Grammar Builder so students always have plenty of practice material. *An interleaved Teacher's Edition helps with lesson planning and includes extra activities, games, and reproducible tests. *Carefully sequenced lessons help students build confidence in achievable steps. *Clear learning goals and frequent progress checks motivate students to set and achieve objectives.

Table of Contents:
Unit 1             We’re members of Teen Scenes. Unit 2             Let’s make pizza.   Progress Check Wide Angle 1   Unit 3             How much do we need? Unit 4             How often do you skate?   Progress Check Song 1 Game 1   Unit 5             He’s reading. Unit 6             What are you going to wear?   Progress Check Wide Angle 2   Unit 7             You were awesome, Alex! Unit 8             Did you hear the news?   Progress Check Song 2 Game 2   Unit 9             Why didn’t you call us? Unit 10           Is he better than I?   Progress Check Wide Angle 3   Unit 11           You should get some rest. Unit 12           Will you call us?   Progress Check Song 3 Game 3   Fun with Grammar Information Gaps Projects Zoom in on Culture Useful Words and Expressions

About the Author :
Brian is a well-known writer of many series of best-selling ELT text books, mainly co-written with Ingrid Freebairn. He is most famous for titles such as Strategies, Discoveries, Flying Start, Blueprint, American Blueprint, and most recently, the original Snapshot. In the course of his long career, Brian has been active in the Society of Authors and professional ELT organisations. He has taught and lectured widely in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Australia and Latin America. He now lives in London where he concentrates on producing materials for ELT. Chris Barker has developed materials for the teaching of foreign languages in Britain and has written materials for magazine-based English teaching. He worked with the British Council teaching English at the University of Belgrade, where he was involved in syllabus design. He has also taught ESL, EFL and Adult Literacy in Britain. Ingrid Freebairn has worked in ELT since 1978 as a teacher, teacher trainer and writer. She is co-author with Brian Abbs of the following Longman course books: Strategies, Discoveries, Blueprint and Snapshot. She also co-authored with Hilary Rees-Parnall the Grammar ROM and the FCE Grammar ROM, also published by Longman. In the course of her work, Ingrid has travelled widely in Europe and Latin America.