ATLANTIS Hybrid
English Communication I Advanced

The amount of text and vocabulary in each lesson is strictly controlled.

The amount of text grows by 40 or 45 words from lesson to lesson. The amount of new vocabulary and expressions also increases little by little. Therefore, the students can take small steps towards improving their reading skills.

The amount of text doubles from lesson 1 to lesson 10, as does the amount of new vocabulary and expressions. These clear goals can act as motivators for students.

More highlights. For additional information, see the usage in the textbook (pages iii - v).

• 1. The grammar page comes before the text (before Parts 1 - 4).

  By understanding the grammar points first, students will be able to handle the text more easily. Moreover, the grammar points are introduced through very simple and natural sentences. These sentences are often followed by more challenging sentences from the text that have the same grammar pattern. For example, in lesson 1, the first sentence structure (SV) is introduced like this:

  		I work.   
              	S   V
  		Technology progresses < very fast >.  [p.6, l.1]
  

  The brackets around very fast show modifiers, which are also discussed.

• 2. The order in which the grammar sentences appear in the text is controlled.

  G-1 is introduced first, in part 1 of the text. Then, G-2 is introduced in part 2 (while more G-1 sentences are reviewed), and G-3 is introduced in part 3 (while more G-1 and G-2 sentences are reviewed). Part 4 of the text is used to further review G-1, G-2, and G-3. G-2 doesn’t appear in part 1, and G-3 doesn’t appear in part 2. This allows teachers to cover G-1 on the grammar page, then read part 1 of the text and so on. Moreover, the target grammar appears many times throughout the text, giving students lots of chances to become more familiar with each grammar point.

• 3. Each lesson has many opportunities for communication.

  The vocabulary from context conversations, the pre-reading activities, the comprehension questions after each reading part, the grammar drills, the listening questions, and the writing/class discussion activities can be done/checked in pairs, groups, and as a class.

• 4. The lesson topics are stimulating and relevant to the lives of the students.

  The topics give the students many opportunities to think about current issues regarding Japan and the world. Moreover, through the many pair work, group work, and class activities, the students can communicate with each other and express their opinions on these issues.

• 5. The text of every lesson has a very clear voice.

  The students will enjoy reading the stories and will be able to handle them well, without much translation from the teacher.

• 6. There is very little Japanese used in this textbook.

  The students can feel like they are in “an English world.”

Support Material for Teachers and Students

• Teachers’ Manuals （予価16,000円）

  • Book 1 = Lessons 1 - 5, Reading 1, Reading Techniques 1 - 5
  • Book 2 = Lessons 6 - 10, Reading 2, Reading Techniques 6 - 10
  • Answer keys for every exercise in the textbook / list of CD tracks
  • Student-focused English lesson plans - involve the students in the class from the beginning to the end and teach effectively in English (can be used by ALTs)
  • Grammar and exercise explanation (as explained by veteran Japanese teachers of English - very useful, especially for younger teachers)
  • Additional points of interest related to each lesson topic
  • Sample writing for writing exercises

  DVD-ROM (MS Word files)(for all lessons and activities)

  
  　　
  • Tests and quizzes (for every lesson)
  • Vocabulary lists / tests
  • Listening scripts for printing
  • Japanese translation of the text
  • Pictures related to the lesson topic
  • Links to related videos online


• Full class CDs (including pronunciation) （予価14,000円）

  Communication I Advanced - Sample CD Tracks

  1. Lesson 1, Part 1 New Words
  2. Lesson 1, Part 1 New Words in Context
  3. Lesson 1, Part 1 Expressions
  4. Lesson 1, Part 1 Expressions in Context
  5. Lesson 1, Part 1 Slower
  6. Lesson 1, Part 1 Normal Speed

  • double
  • [a] microchip
  • a translator
  • subtitles

  double

  I want to double my salary.

  [a] microchip

  Computers have many microchips.

  [a] translator

  I’m good at English. / I want to be a translator.

  subtitles

  Can you watch American movies / without subtitles?

  • every (two years)
  • smaller and smaller
  • What does ~ mean?
  • in the near future
  • will be able to
  • walk down the street

  every (two years)

  I go to America / every two years.

  Technology doubles / every two years.

  smaller and smaller

  Microchips get smaller and smaller.

  What does ~ mean?

  What does this mean?

  in the near future

  will be able to

  In the near future, / we will be able to / travel to other planets.

  walk down the street

  When I walk down the street, / I look at people’s faces.

  What will the future look like? Technology progresses very fast. Computer power and speed double every two years, and computer microchips get smaller and smaller. What does this mean for us?

  In the near future, people will have Internet eyeglasses and contact lenses. These glasses and lenses will be able to check websites, download music, and know people’s faces. As we walk down the street, the glasses and lenses will tell us many things about the people around us. For example, we can know their names, birthdays, and favorite songs. When we travel to other countries, our Internet glasses and lenses will be our translator and tour guide. They will understand foreign languages and give us subtitles. They will recognize famous places and tell us interesting things about them.

  What will the future look like? Technology progresses very fast. Computer power and speed double every two years, and computer microchips get smaller and smaller. What does this mean for us?

  In the near future, people will have Internet eyeglasses and contact lenses. These glasses and lenses will be able to check websites, download music, and know people’s faces. As we walk down the street, the glasses and lenses will tell us many things about the people around us. For example, we can know their names, birthdays, and favorite songs. When we travel to other countries, our Internet glasses and lenses will be our translator and tour guide. They will understand foreign languages and give us subtitles. They will recognize famous places and tell us interesting things about them.

• Student CD

• Student Workbooks （B5）

  Workbook 1 / Workbook 2

  Additional comprehension questions, summarizing the text, grammar drills, vocabulary exercises, word stress exercises, etc.

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