Cutting Edge Basic English Series

Streaming Video

One Year Limited Access

English

Plays $1,980.00

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This ground-breaking Cutting Edge Basic English Series designed by psychologist Eve Ash and ESL expert Dr Fran Byrnes, can be used in a wide range of language learning situations, in classrooms and for self-study. The series can be used for learners prior to using the popular Cutting Edge English at Work Series.

All Cutting Edge English programs are built on established language learning principles and methodology. At the same time, great characters in comic situations help students (and teachers) have fun as they learn.

They engage learners through:
  • amusing situations, entertaining characters
  • interesting conversations with authentic language
  • strong storylines and high quality production
  • practical graded activities.

This series builds on the successful Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series, created by Eve Ash and comedienne Erin Brown.

Each program has six sections:
1.    Language functions
A practical opening to each program showing how we do things withlanguage such as meeting, informing, asking, thanking, comparing etc.

2.   Grammar
A simple introduction to basic English grammar with examples of how itis used.

3.    Everydayexpressions
Explains common phrases and expressions that non-English speakers canuse in their speech.

4.    Vocabulary
Word knowledge is developed through highlighting key words in everydaylanguage.

5.    Tips
Encouragement and suggestions will help new learners build confidencein speaking English.

6.    Speaking practice
Examples are provided that recap the program and provide opportunitiesto practice.
Categories
Internal communication
English as Second Language
Series or Video Sets
Release Date
Jan 1, 2014
Producer
Seven Dimensions - Eve Ash
Course ID
BE00

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Meeting people
Simple ways to say hello and goodbye, introduce yourself, and use the right body language.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes... read more
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Family and Friends
Describe family members and talk about friends and relatives.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash.
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Giving information
Talk about yourself in more detail - ask for and give basic information.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist ... read more
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Thanks
Say thanks and no thanks in different ways and reply to other people when they thank you.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes ... read more
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What do you do?
Ask and talk about jobs - what you do and what other people do for work.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist ... read more
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A typical day
Talk about what you do everyday, what you often do and what you never do.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist... read more
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Where can we meet?
Make suggestions about where and when to meet and give simple directions.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist... read more
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What's happening?
Talk about what people are doing right now. What is happening at the moment?The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psycholog... read more
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Instructions and advice
Give and follow simple commands and sets of instructions.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash.
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You choose
Choose from a number of possibilities this one or that one, these ones or those ones.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and ... read more
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Asking for help
Ask others for help, directly and indirectly, and say why you need help.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist ... read more
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How do you feel?
Talk about your feelings and why you feel that way - how do you feel about family, friends, work, and vacations? The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistic... read more
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Let's go
Make suggestions about what to do or where to go. Accept or refuse an invitation. The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psy... read more
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How was your week?
Talk about things that happened in the past - this morning, yesterday, last week, last month.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byr... read more
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Comparing
Talk about what is the same and what is different - which is better, which is more important?The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byr... read more
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Do you like them?
Talk about what you like and what you don t like, and ask other people what they like.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and... read more
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Be Careful
Give warnings. Talk about what is safe or unsafe, and why.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash.
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Chatting
Chat with friends and people at work - what can you chat about; what questions could you ask?The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byr... read more
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Can I help?
Offer your help to other people - ask how you can help, ask what you can do.The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr FRan Byrnes and Psycholog... read more
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What are you going to do?
Talk about plans for the future. What is going to happen - later today, tomorrow, next week, next year?The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English.Designed by Linguistics Expert D... read more
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