REVIEWS

WHAT EVALUATORS HAVE SAID . . .

AMERICAN SCENES:

AMERICAN SCENES is of a higher quality than any ESL videotape series I've seen . . . its well-crafted and carefully thought-out episodes are fantastic for ESL learners.

Prof. Russell Campbell
U.C.L.A.

The flashback technique is an interesting innovative method . . . The language used is authentic yet controlled enough for intermediate level students.

Jacqueline Tanner
Georgetown University

Compared to the other videotapes . . . this was by far the best. We appreciate the efforts taken in creating a natural environment, showing scenes from daily life . . . using natural, colloquial speech.

Maime How
North Beach Community College Center, San Francisco, California

There is a richness for discussion of cultural differences and a reinforcement of grammatical structures in a fun way.

Yale-China Association Evaluation Report

ACCENT CORRECTION / REDUCTION SERIES:

The concepts are well presented . . . The exercises are to the point and effective . . . video technology and language teaching methodology work hand in hand to help learners achieve speedy acquisition.

Ashley Semy
South Seattle Community College

Its interactive format demands focus, choices, and practice. This is the first video series to systematically and comprehensively tackle pronunciation improvement in the post-audio lingual era. Entertaining and useful . . . This is the best effort yet.

Marshal Bergamy
Berkeley Adult Program

It is fantastic. It is suitable for our students (in Egypt) who have finished the beginning level in EFL . . . It is also beneficial for the teachers of English.

Hassan M. El-khosheiby
University of Pittsburg, School of Education

. . .With good frontal close-ups of the mouth pronouncing English sounds and plenty of motivating interactive practice using simple, attractive visuals, this series is highly recommended for ESL or EFL studies, self-help, and the general study of English.

Library Journal

A practical tool . . . gets the job done (Three Stars)

Video Librarian

Dialogue about humorous situations offers practice in pronunciation. Graphics, on-screen titling, and on-camera instruction are well mixed. . . .Very useful series.

Booklist Review

Georgetown University Student Evaluation:

Speaking / Listening Part of the program was helpful. Some of the pronunciation exercises, especially Clusters Program. I strongly recommend it to beginners. Easy, comfortable and encouraging way to learn or practice speaking. Rating: Good. I would recommend it to a friend.

Alfonso Vergaro
Georgetown University

Our students use the Accent Correction Series frequently, and find them very useful. We have about 500 students in our ESL program.

Lynne Cross, Instructional Assistant
Lake Washington Technical University

JOURNEY INTO SPANISH:

Excellent! A needed elementary approach . . . Very practical, creative way to teach direct and indirect object pronouns. Excellent coverage of the subjunctive. In a word this is a textbook which teaches the language instead of about the language.

Dr. Maria C. Jiménez
Sam Houston State University

We especially like:
(1) Textbook / workbook combo and price.
(2) English Grammar presentation in the primer paso.
(3) Early introduction of verb conjugations.
(4) Brief histories of Spain and Hispanic America.
(5) "Curiosidades Lingüísticas".
(6) Mnemonic devices.
(7) Use of humor.

Dr. Johnnie R. Aldrich,
State Technical Institute at Memphis

. . . A wise return to a much needed common sense and sense of proportion in both pedagogical and financial terms.

Dr. Manuel Bejar
Virginia Commonwealth University

I am particularly impressed with the first paso which gives a succinct review of English grammar. The continuous story line is an excellent way of captivating the student's attention and provides a common base for discussion and composition. I like the clear and concise format of the drills and written exercises . . . The inclusion of the "curiosidades lingüísticas" is an excellent way to ensure that these interesting facts are not forgotten.

Dr. Mary C. Harges
Southwest Missouri State University

The opening pasos offer convenient yet important introductory material fundamental for later use. The exercises are plentiful and offer variety. The mini dialogues present patterns for conversation. Handy vocabulary at the end of the chapters.

Dr. Joseph B. Spieker
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

It has clear instructions, easy to interpret drawings and step by step exercises after each grammar point. I also find the format very convenient.

Dr. Teresa C. Sarabia
Hofstra University

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