Topics from A to Z, Book 1: Steps to Success in Listening and Speaking, by Irene E. Schoenberg, is a unique and effective listening and speaking program for beginning English learners. Twenty-six units -- one for each letter of the alphabet -- take students on a journey from the straightforward to the highly imaginative with topics such as chocolate, fables and fairy tales, laughter, and martial arts. Students build confidence in listening and speaking as they develop vocabulary and conversation skills.

Each unit includes:

• lively art to stimulate discussion
• listening questions based on fun facts
• pair work drawing on personal experience

Sample Audio

Listen to samples from the Audio CDs.

From Unit 1:

• Actors — Facts (0:36)
• Give Your Opinion (0:17)
• Listening Comprehension 1 (0:43)
• Conversation Practice (0:31)
• Listening Comprehension 2 (0:44)

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