Impact Conversation 2 TEACHER'S MANUAL: Unit Overview
Impact Conversation 2 TEACHER'S MANUAL: Unit Overview
Impact Conversation 2 TEACHER'S MANUAL: Unit Overview
U N IT OV E RV IEW
The Unit Overview gives you a snapshot of the content for the main sections of the unit:
• Converation Starters
• Building Fluency
• Conversation Model
• Let’s Talk About It
In this Overview section you will also fine a list of Conversation Idioms used in the unit. We also provide an Internet
link for additional listening practice on a similar topic.
T EA C H IN G PR O CE D UR E S S T EP S F OR G OIN G T H R O U G H T H E U NIT
There are 8 Steps for going through the main units. This Teacher’s Manual gives you procedures and options to
support you as you work through each unit.
S T E P 1 B U IL D IN G T HE A T M O S P H E RE
Estimated time: 5 minutes
• Ideas for using the “Erik and Amy” audio to set the tone for the class. Includes the full script of the audio.
S T E P 2 C O N V ER S A TIO N S T AR T ER S
Estimated time: 20 minutes
• Suggestions for setting up and checking the First Listening and Second Listening tasks. Includes sample instructions
you can use, full scripts and Answer Keys .
S T E P 3 B U IL D IN G FL U E N CY
Estimated time: 15 minutes
• Procedures and alternatives for using the three sections of Building Fluency: (1) Expressions, (2) Vocabulary, and
(3) Let’s Practice. Also includes Answer Keys.
S T E P 4 CONVERSATION MODEL
Estimated time: 15 minutes
• Options for setting up (1) Situation, (2) Substitution, and (3) Practice. Includes an explanation of the “How the
Pronuncation Works” box and Extra Pronunciation Points taken from the Conversation Model.
S T E P 7 LEARNING TIP
Estimated time: 5-10 minutes
• Options for making use of Erik or Amy’s Learning Tip at the end of each unit.
S T E P 8 UNIT TEST
Estimated time: 15 minutes
• Procedures for using the Unit Test (available at http://www.elttestcenter.com); Test Center provides duplicable test,
Audio files, plus Answer Keys.