Let’s Talk (2nd Edition) 是由剑桥大学出版社(Cambridge University Press)出版的一套 英语口语教材,专为 青少年及成人英语学习者 设计,适用于 初级至中高级(CEFR A1-B2) 水平。该系列以 交际教学法(Communicative Approach) 为核心,通过真实情境对话、互动任务和多媒体资源,帮助学习者自信、流利地用英语交流。


1. 教材特点

(1) 以沟通为核心(Communication-Focused)

  • 每单元围绕 实用话题(如社交、旅行、职场、文化等)展开,强调 真实场景下的口语表达

  • 通过 角色扮演(Role-plays)、讨论(Discussions)、问卷调查(Surveys) 等活动,鼓励学生主动开口。

(2) 结构化口语训练(Structured Speaking Practice)

  • 分步骤练习:从 控制性练习(Controlled Practice) 到 自由表达(Freer Practice),逐步提升流利度。

    • 例如:先模仿对话 → 替换关键词 → 自主编对话。

  • 提供 常用表达模板(如“How about…?” “I agree because…”),降低表达难度。

(3) 听力与口语结合(Integrated Listening & Speaking)

  • 每单元包含 真实录音(含不同口音),学生先听示范对话,再模仿练习。

  • 听力任务设计(如填空、判断正误)辅助理解,并过渡到口语输出。

(4) 文化视角(Cultural Focus)

  • 引入 全球文化对比(如各国节日、社交礼仪),增强跨文化交际意识。

  • 例如:单元讨论“Greetings Around the World”,对比握手、鞠躬等习俗。

(5) 数字化资源支持

  • 在线练习平台(Cambridge One):提供互动练习、音频及视频资源。

  • 教师资源包:含PPT课件、测试题、课堂活动建议。


2. 教材结构

Let’s Talk 2nd Edition 共分 3个级别,对应CEFR标准:

级别 对应CEFR 适合人群
Level 1 A1-A2 初级(能简单问答,需基础会话训练)
Level 2 A2-B1 初中级(可日常交流,需提升流利度)
Level 3 B1-B2 中高级(能讨论抽象话题,需加强逻辑表达)

每册包含12-16个单元,每个单元围绕一个主题展开,典型结构如下:

  1. Warm-Up(热身)

    • 图片或问题引入主题(如“What do you do with friends?”)。

  2. Listening & Model Dialogues(听力与示范对话)

    • 听真实对话,学习常用表达(如邀请、拒绝、建议等)。

  3. Pronunciation Focus(发音训练)

    • 针对连读、重音、语调等专项练习(如“Would you…?” 的弱读形式)。

  4. Conversation Strategies(会话策略)

    • 学习沟通技巧(如如何打断他人、请求澄清)。

  5. Pair/Group Activities(互动任务)

    • 角色扮演、辩论、调查等任务(如模拟“计划一场旅行”)。

  6. Vocabulary Expansion(词汇扩展)

    • 补充主题相关高频词(如“hiking, sightseeing, backpacking”)。


3. 适用人群

✓ 学生:需系统提升英语口语,尤其是日常或学术场景表达。
✓ 成人学习者:计划留学、旅行或职场英语交流。
✓ 教师:寻找互动性强、话题丰富的口语教材。


4. 与其他口语教材对比

教材 特点 适合人群
Let’s Talk 2nd Edition 真实对话+结构化训练,文化对比鲜明 需系统提升流利度与交际能力者
Speakout 结合BBC视频,话题时尚,偏重多媒体 喜欢视听输入的学习者
English File 语法+口语+听力均衡,幽默风格 综合技能提升

5. 推荐使用方式

  • 课堂教学:教师可灵活选用单元任务(如小组辩论+录音反馈)。

  • 自学:搭配音频模仿对话,录制自己的回答并对比。

  • 备考辅助:针对雅思/托福口语题库中的类似话题(如“Describe a festival”)练习。

 

Let’s Talk,Second Edition is a versatile, three-level, short speaking and listening course that takes students from a high-beginning to high-intermediate level. Each level of Let’s Talk, Second Edition, consists of a Student’s Book with Self-study Audio CD, Class Audio CDs, and a Teacher’s Manual.

Features of Let’s Talk, Second Edition:
More systematic presentation and recycling of structures and vocabulary
New Expansion review sections after every four units
More listening activities, including new listening exercises in the Self-study section
Expanded Self-study section with grammar paradigms and exercises
Self-study Audio CD with recordings of grammar paradigms and listening texts
Model conversations for additional language support
Talking points photocopiable activities for additional speaking practice
New Unit quizzes

Let’s Talk Second edition is a speaking and listening course that takes students from a high-beginning to a high-intermediate level.

This series is designed to develop oral communication skills and increase fluency. Unique twists on topics draw students into conversations, and engaging activities guarantee maximum talking time. The 16 four-page thematic units are divided into two-page lessons, with each lesson encouraging students to express their feelings, ideas, and opinions. The lessons have a systematic presentation and recycling of structures and vocabulary, increased focus on communication activities, and Expansion review sections every four units. The expanded self-study section includes grammar, listening, and vocabulary practice, offering students additional opportunities for review and consolidation. Every Student’s Book includes access to an eBook and downloadable audio.

Key features
Frequent pair and group work activities give students opportunities to share ideas.
Vocabulary-building exercises prepare learners to discuss topics.
Communication tasks in every unit provide additional speaking practice.

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