Author Description

Heads Up is a practical student-based speaking course, devised to meet the overriding need in-work students have to become operational in spoken English as quickly and efficiently as possible. Heads Up addresses the lack of time these learners often have and the need for streamlined materials targeting their needs. The materials in Heads Up help students to successfully achieve speaking skills development by providing careful preparation, personalized tasks, consistent pronunciation practice and teacher feedback. The 40 units per level of Heads Up get right to the heart of the students' needs and wishes, and are divided into three sections: 'My Job', 'My Business' and 'The Bigger Picture' with an expanding ripple effect starting from the student. The topics are a springboard to the students speaking about their own work contexts with the activities naturally stimulating and motivating learners by providing them with personalized tasks. Key features: offers extensive listening and speaking practice with personalized tasks; provides regular pronunciation work, with attention to elision, stress and intonation; suitable for normal class use and some guided self-study; and, Student's Book is accompanied by an audio CD.