National Geographic - Our World
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D I G I T A L – V i d e o - b a s e d L e a r n i n g 10 Video Learning through media, including video is an important part of a balanced approach to language acquisition. National Geographic Learning's wide array of video materials support comprehension and understanding through providing a visual and situational context and also add an engaging, stimulating and inspiring aspect to learning. Video is a vital part of the English language development for the following reasons: Brings variety and a different medium of language presentation into the classroom Exposes students to natural, authentic language and the subtleties of non-verbal communication across different cultures Video presents real-world situations to help students with everyday language development National Geographic video provides a window on the world that can inspire students and broaden their global and intercultural understanding Look out for the Video and DVD symbols that indicate when courses contain video material National Geographic Video is available for the following titles: Young Learners • Our World (pg 24) • World Wonders (pg 30) Secondary • English Explorer (pg 40) • Aspire (pg 42) • Close-up Second Edition (pg 38) • Time Zones Second Edition (pg 41) • Footprint Reading Library (pg 50) • Reading Adventures (pg 44) Adult • Life (pg 56) • Outcomes Second Edition (pg 58) • World English (pg 60) • Pathways (pg 92) • Reading Explorer (pg 96) • Spotlight Second Edition (pg 73) Video also available for: • Happy Trails (pg 28) • World Link (pg 63) • World Class (pg 63) • IELTS Express (pg 70) • Grammar Clips (pg 109) Video-based Learning Teaching with Inspiring and life-changing topics and speakers A great source of authentic listening A global mix of accents and cultures represented A powerful example of model presentation skills and speaking See Keynote (pg 54), World English (pg 60), and 21st Century Reading (pg 94)