“ACT”ivate Is NOT Your Commercially Produced Generic Textbook.”
• is topical, functional, lexical, grammatical, communicative, and motivational;
• is chockfull of brought-to-the-forefront communicative activities;
• presents the language in context, and then decontextualizes and allows students to recontextualize the language via the creation of skits at the end of the unit;
• allows for the students to reflect on their learning process, hence supporting the critical thinking skills of understanding, analyzing, and evaluating;
• integrates the acquisition of lower to higher-order critical thinking skills based on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Remembering (knowledge), Understanding (comprehension), Applying (application), Analyzing (analysis), Evaluating (evaluation), and Creating (synthesis);
• activates the students passive knowledge of English through the use of Active Communication Techniques (ACT) such as the use of communicative InterACTivities;
• uses suprasegmentals (e.g. whadja) to teach pronunciation;
• introduces learner strategies throughout;
• introduces culture tips throughout; and
• allows for the development of autonomy and responsibility.
“I was perusing the web on resources for our Conversation programs and came across a sample of your wonderful textbook, “An Active English Conversation Textbook”. I was delighted to see a textbook that encompasses all of the areas which I believe make a successful conversation textbook.”
“I just ran a test pilot for the two units you sent me awhile back. The teacher just came to me today in fact, and absolutely loved the units and is desperately seeking more.”
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“I am very interested in purchasing your book. Can you suggest anywhere that I might be able to buy it using Paypal? I have downloaded the sample unit, and tried some of the exercises with our youngest daughter. She responded very well to it, so I’d like to use it in my classes. Can you please help me get a copy of it?”
“Paul’s teaching materials, born out of his extensive experience, are a valuable resource. His textbook, tailored for beginners and pre-intermediate learners, excels in promoting speaking skills. The materials are thoughtfully selected, and the book’s dialogues and layout are not only well-designed but also brimming with humor, mirroring Paul’s lively teaching approach.”
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