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OUP has recently published the beginner version of their English File video series. It's incredible in that they make a serious attempt to do spontaneous street interviews, just like Real English. You might call it Real English in slow motion.
I feel vaguely honored by this attempt to bring spontaneity to the classroom. It's the first time a Major EFL Publisher has done such a thing.
The other videos in this series are popular at my language school, but the higher levels of English File make obvious use of actors as opposed to ordinary people on the street.
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English File Beginner by Oxford University Press
OUP has recently published the beginner version of their English File video series. It's incredible in that they make a serious attempt to do spontaneous street interviews, just like Real English. You might call it Real English in slow motion.
I feel vaguely honored by this attempt to bring spontaneity to the classroom. It's the first time a Major EFL Publisher has done such a thing.
The other videos in this series are popular at my language school, but the higher levels of English File make obvious use of actors as opposed to ordinary people on the street.
- English Pronunciation Resources For Students And Teachers
Given the many different places that "native" English speakers hail from, there is no such thing as perfect English pronunciation. That said, knowing how to pronounce words is an important part of learning any language. If you are struggling with pronunciation...
- Two New Kids On The Block - A New Type Of Spontaneous Street Interview For Esl Students
Did you know that the slang word "sick" means cool? Neither did I until I discovered a brand new site and YouTube channel called "Slargon". I couldn't believe it. An old guy like me had to check out the Urban Dictionary to confirm it. The new "sick"...
- I Sued The Bbc
My lawyers did indeed send a registered letter to the BBC World Service in reference to thier use of "Real English" as a title of "their" English language learning program which they decided to call "Real English". More specifically it was a Chinese-orientated...
- Wiaoc(u) 2009: Webheads In Action Online Convergence Unconference
Hi Everybody,I'm doing a presentation of Real English with the Webheads.Webheads in Action Online Convergence May 24, 2009 at 15:00 GMT. Click on "15:00 GMT" to see the time where you are. My presentation is about the New Real English Lessons,...
- Mini Phrasebook For Travellers
Have you ever wanted to have the basic conversations together at the same place? Oxford University Press has these cool downloadable mini phrasebooks for their New English File series. They are okay to use without the coursebook as well. Download them,...