Publisher's Synopsis
American Blueprint is a fully integrated course for students of English. It is suitable for beginners and those who already have some knowledge of the language, taking students up to intermediate standard over two levels. The material enables students to see clearly what they are learning and why. Preview sections introduce and illustrate the new language of the following five units. Focus boxes in each unit highlight and explain the language content; check exercises help students monitor their progress; and a language review reference section provides a complete grammar summary.;By encouraging students to explore the language, this course should help them to learn efficiently. Grammar plays a central role in the syllabus, with main grammatical items carefully explained. Grammar questions stimulate students to think about the way language works and "learning to learn" sections give students advice on how to study effectively. This material also relates to students' lives - topics reflect different aspects of life in the US, as well as international and cross-cultural themes. Real-life characters, settings and topics provide human interest and should generate student involvement.;American Blueprint materials include student's and teacher's books, workbook and class cassettes.
