| Synopsis: |
Insights is a six-level course for teenagers from near-beginner to intermediate level. The material evolves with the students and reflects their growing maturity, as well as their changing needs and interests. Insights builds on the success of the American Inspiration series and brings it up to date with new content and new design.The key features of Insights are: - five units at each level, allowing a slower progression at the beginning of each semester or year - increased focus on functional and structural grammar presentation and practice within each unit - a structured approach to skills, with reading, writing, listening and speaking skills development integrated within each unit - systematic exposure to useful vocabulary relevant to the students' lives - development of writing through both guided-writing tasks and more open activities - increased cross-curricular and intercultural content, including the use of English in the learners' own environment - clear grammar-reference and extra practice material at the end of each unit (Levels 1-4) and at the end of the Student Book section (Levels 5 and 6) - gives students reflective insights into the language, the world, and their own lives |