Product DescriptionOpen Forum is a three-level comprehensive series for the development of essential listening and speaking skills. The diverse listening selections-including lectures, radio interviews, news reports, and monologues-ensure a high level of engagement and discussion. In addition to the listeningand discussion practice,Open Forum offers vocabulary and pronunciation strands that develop naturally out of the content.About the AuthorAngela Blackwell is a well-accredited author, teacher, and teacher trainer with extensive international ELT experience. Her credentials include an R.S.A. / University of Cambridge diploma in TEFLA and an MA in TESOL from San Francisco State University. Therese Naber is a well-accredited author, teacher, and teacher trainer with extensive international ELT experience. Her credentials include an R.S.A. / University of Cambridge diploma in TEFLA and an MA in TESOL from the University of London.