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Longman English InteractiveLevel 1Orientation (English version)Quick StartMicrophone for Speaking ActivitiesTranslation Setting223Goals and Course OrganizationWhat is Longman English Interactive?44Sample Course ScreensCourse OutlineCourse Page NavigationListening 1Listening 2Listening 3Speaking 1Speaking 2Speaking 3Speaking 4GrammarVocabulary 1Vocabulary uation and AssessmentReview QuizTests and Progress Report202021Copyright 2003, Pearson Education, Inc.1

Quick StartTo start your course immediately, please read below: Microphone for Speaking Activities Translation SettingsMicrophone for Speaking ActivitiesYou will need a microphone to record your voice for the speaking practice in this course.Your computer should have a connection to plug in the microphone. Microphones pluggedinto USB ports are not supported.A PC microphone can be purchased at many stores. We recommend that you use acombination headset microphone, which allows you to listen and record.Before You Start:We recommend that you check the microphone settings on your computer.1.Click on the Start button, then click Programs Accessories Multimedia VolumeControl to display the Volume Control box (see graphic below).Or, use your right mouse button to click on the Volume iconThen select Open Volume Controls.on your taskbar.2.In the Volume Control box, set the Volume Control at least to a middle level. Also,make sure that Mute all is not selected.3.In the same Volume Control box, view the Microphone settings.If Microphone is not displayed, click on Options Properties.In the Show the Following Controls field, select Microphone and click OK.4.Set the Microphone Volume at a middle level and make sure the Mute check boxis not selected (see graphic below).2

Quick StartTranslation SettingCulture notes, transcripts, and direction lines are translated into 8 languages.ItemDescriptionClick on the Language field at the top of the screen.Select a language. The screen will automatically update toyour language preference.3

Goals and Course OrganizationWhat is Longman English Interactive?The screen below is the Course Overview.ItemDescriptionLevel 1 is for Beginners. Level 2 is for High Beginners.Click here to see the characters introduce themselves.There are three modules in each level: A, B, and C.There are five units in each module. Each unit has a title.4

Goals and Course OrganizationWhat is Longman English Interactive?Look at the screen below. You will see how each unit is organized.ItemDescriptionClick on the Listening button to watch a video and practice new listeningskills. Click on the other buttons to go to the other skills.Click on the Review Quiz button to take the unit quiz.Click on the Unit Summary button. It will help you review for the quiz.You may use the Longman English Interactive Communication Companion bookin your class. It is also available on the CD-ROM as a printable document.You can access the Communication Companion on each Unit Home page.5

Sample Course ScreensCourse OutlineThe Course Outline is your map to every section of the course. You can easily find the pagenext to the unit. Then click on the section you want.you want by clicking on theItemDescriptionClick here to see the sections in this unit.Click here to hide the sections in this unit.6

Sample Course ScreensCourse Page NavigationHere's how you can move to new pages or go to the resources on eachcourse page.ItemDescriptionCourseOutlineUse the Course Outline to navigate through the entirecourse.HelpFind answers to most technical issues andFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs).LongmanDictionaryFind definitions of over 80,000 words in theLongman Dictionary.GlossaryLook up the definition and usage of words in the course.GrammarReferenceFind information on major grammar topics. You can look forinformation in the index, or you can type in a topic andsearch.Unit MenuQuickly go to the Unit Home or different sections within eachunit of the course. Click on the arrow, and then click on thesection you want in the menu that appears.ForwardClick here to go to the next screen.BackClick here to return to the previous screen.7

Sample Course ScreensListening 1In the Listening section, you will watch a video. The video presents the language you willlearn.ItemDescriptionCulture NotesClick on Culture Notes for explanations of the languageand culture presented in the video.Direction LineRead the directions before you do the practice exercise.Video PlayerWatch the video as many times as you need to. The FastForward button moves the video forward bit by bit. TheRewind button will take you back to the beginning of thevideo.Transcript/Translation buttonClick on the Transcript button to see the text of the video.You can also click on the Translation button in thetranscript, and see the conversation in your nativelanguage.Pre-listeningquestionBefore you watch the video, read the pre-listening question.Listen for the answer as you watch the video.Check AnswersbuttonClick on the answers. Then click on the Check Answersbutton to see if your answers are correct.8

Sample Course ScreensListening 2When you click on the Check Answers button one time, your screen will change. It willshow you if your answers are correct or not.ItemDescriptionA red X tells you that your answer is not correct.Click on the Explanation button to read information that willhelp you find the correct answer.A green check mark tells you that your answer is correct.Congratulations!Click on the Clear button to erase the answers that are notcorrect. You can change your answers. Then click on the CheckAnswers button again.9

Sample Course ScreensListening 3Click on the Check Answers button again, and your screen will look like this:ItemDescriptionA green arrow will point to the correct answer if youranswer is still not correct.Click on the Take Again button if you would like toerase your answers and answer the questions again.10

Sample Course ScreensSpeaking 1In the Speaking Role Play, you will speak to one of the characters and practice thelanguage from the video. Then you can listen to your conversation and compare yourlanguage to the model. These screens show you how to do this role play exercise.ItemDescriptionChoose the character you want to play, for example, Laura. To beginthe exercise, click on Laura's picture.11

Sample Course ScreensSpeaking 2Then you will see this screen.ItemDescriptionThe Role Play Help screen appears. You will see three levels oflanguage help. Choose a level.Choose Show example and you will see your character's lines.Choose Show example with blanks and you will see some of yourcharacter's lines.Choose No example and you won't see any of your character's lines.When you've made your choice, click OK.12

Sample Course ScreensSpeaking 3Here is the next Speaking screen. You will listen to Luis and reply to him like this:ItemDescriptionClick on the Play button below the video screen.Luis will speak to you.Each time you see a speech bubble, talk to Luis.13

Sample Course ScreensSpeaking 4Finally, you can compare your speech to the video model like this:ItemDescriptionClick on the Play Recording button and listen to your conversation withLuis.Read the dialog and compare your recording to what Laura says.Click on the Try Again button to practice again.14

Sample Course ScreensGrammarIn the grammar presentation, your coach will introduce you to an important grammar point.Then you will see and hear a presentation of each grammar point. Finally, you will practicethe grammar.ItemDescriptionunder the picture to watch the Grammar Coach introduceClick onthe grammar point. Listen to the language and watch the wordsClick on the nextgrow, move, and change color. These changes show you what is differentfrom one grammar point to another.15

Sample Course ScreensVocabulary 1In the Vocabulary section, you will see illustrations that present important words.Then you will play a timed vocabulary game.ItemDescriptionRead the directions.Click onpictures.to hear the pronunciation of the words under theClick on the Next button to play the game.16

Sample Course ScreensVocabulary 2Now you will do the timed vocabulary game.ItemDescriptionClick on the Start button to start the clock and the game.The clock will start. You have 3 1/2 minutes to finish the game.Move the correct answer into each blank.17

Sample Course ScreensPronunciationThe Pronunciation section focuses on sentence stress and intonation. It also providespractice with difficult vowel and consonant sounds. Important words,such as syllables and stress, are defined as follows:1. SyllablesHi. Hello.The word hi has one syllable: We say, "Hi."The word hello has two syllables: We say, "Hel-lo."2. StressWe use STRESS in English. We make some words LOUD.Long words have stress on one SYL-la-ble.18

Sample Course ScreensReadingThe reading section is connected to the theme of the unit. It includes an article to read andcomprehension questions.ItemDescriptionClick on a word in the word pool. Hold the mouse button down, andmove the words to a blank.When the background changes color, lift your finger off the mouse, anddrop the word in place.19

Evaluation and AssessmentReview QuizThere is a Review Quiz at the end of each unit. When you finish the Review Quiz, you willsee your score immediately.ItemDescriptionWhen you finish your Review Quiz, which is several pages long, click onthe Submit button and you will see your score in the Progress Report.Important: Answer the questions on every page before you click on theSubmit button. After you click on the Submit button, you cannot answerany more questions or change your answers.20

Evaluation and AssessmentTests and Progress ReportIn addition to the Review Quizzes, there are three Module Tests and oneLevel Test. These tests measure your listening, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation andreading skills.ItemDescriptionOn the Progress Report screen you can also click on Return to quiz tosee the correct answers for each section.Your Progress Report shows your score for each skill. Your score is thenumber of correct answers out of the total number of items.You will also see the percent you answered correctly for each objective.For skill areas and objectives where you did not score well, review thosesections of the units, or talk to your teacher.21

Longman Dictionary Find definitions of over 80,000 words in the Longman Dictionary. Glossary Look up the definition and usage of words in the course. Grammar Reference Find information on major grammar topics. You can look for information in the index, or you can type in a