نتیجه آزمون

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving

Audio 002 - Conversation

Hello, I'm Mark. Hello, I'm Teresa. You're new here. Yes. I've been away for a few months, which would explain why we haven't met yet. How's your garden coming along? Yes, I'm relatively new, and I'm afraid I'm having some troubles already. Oh no. What's going on? Someone's been stealing my tomatoes. Oh no, that's so sad. Unfortunately, it's pretty common in a community (people living in an area) garden. Sorry to hear that, though. Any idea who's stealing them? I have no idea. It's hard to believe it might be a fellow garden member, but you never know. Or sometimes kids like to come through and have a snack. I've caught them eating my raspberries a few times. Do you think I should put a sign up? There's no harm in trying, but to be honest, I doubt a sign will stop anyone.

Part 2 - Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Audio 016 - Conversation

Hello. Is David there? Speaking. Hi, David. This is Sandra. How's it going? Not too bad. What's new with you? Not much. Things are busy at work, but you know me. I like it when there's lots to do. Listen, I saw a job posting today and I immediately thought of you. I know last month you mentioned you were looking for a career change. Thanks for thinking of me. I'd love to check it out. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy working at the dealership, but ever since I got my realtor's license last year, I've been wanting to make the switch. Well, the ad says that they're looking for motivated (wanting to do something), enthusiastic people, which I think describes you perfectly. It doesn't mention qualifications, and I can't see any details (small pieces of information) on salary. Oh, here it says compensation TBD. I guess that means to be determined. Yeah, in real estate sales, the salary is usually based on commission. Where is the agency located? It's right in your neighborhood (area where people live). The company is Romnax. You know, the one across the street from Superstore on King Street. Think about it. No more commuting. You would definitely save on gas and parking. Well, if it's that close to home, I might as well bike to work every day and get the exercise. Remember, I need to get my training up to speed for the New Year's bike race. That's a great idea. And it's always so expensive to park down in town. So, are you going to apply (ask officially) for the job? Yeah, I think I will. Can you email me the link? I just updated my resume, so I'll write a cover letter and apply (ask officially) today. Thanks so much for thinking of me. No problem. But if you get the job, you owe me lunch.

Part 2 - Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Audio 016 - Conversation

Hello. Is David there? Speaking. Hi, David. This is Sandra. How's it going? Not too bad. What's new with you? Not much. Things are busy at work, but you know me. I like it when there's lots to do. Listen, I saw a job posting today and I immediately thought of you. I know last month you mentioned you were looking for a career change. Thanks for thinking of me. I'd love to check it out. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy working at the dealership, but ever since I got my realtor's license last year, I've been wanting to make the switch. Well, the ad says that they're looking for motivated (wanting to do something), enthusiastic people, which I think describes you perfectly. It doesn't mention qualifications, and I can't see any details (small pieces of information) on salary. Oh, here it says compensation TBD. I guess that means to be determined. Yeah, in real estate sales, the salary is usually based on commission. Where is the agency located? It's right in your neighborhood (area where people live). The company is Romnax. You know, the one across the street from Superstore on King Street. Think about it. No more commuting. You would definitely save on gas and parking. Well, if it's that close to home, I might as well bike to work every day and get the exercise. Remember, I need to get my training up to speed for the New Year's bike race. That's a great idea. And it's always so expensive to park down in town. So, are you going to apply (ask officially) for the job? Yeah, I think I will. Can you email me the link? I just updated my resume, so I'll write a cover letter and apply (ask officially) today. Thanks so much for thinking of me. No problem. But if you get the job, you owe me lunch.

Part 2 - Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Audio 016 - Conversation

Hello. Is David there? Speaking. Hi, David. This is Sandra. How's it going? Not too bad. What's new with you? Not much. Things are busy at work, but you know me. I like it when there's lots to do. Listen, I saw a job posting today and I immediately thought of you. I know last month you mentioned you were looking for a career change. Thanks for thinking of me. I'd love to check it out. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy working at the dealership, but ever since I got my realtor's license last year, I've been wanting to make the switch. Well, the ad says that they're looking for motivated (wanting to do something), enthusiastic people, which I think describes you perfectly. It doesn't mention qualifications, and I can't see any details (small pieces of information) on salary. Oh, here it says compensation TBD. I guess that means to be determined. Yeah, in real estate sales, the salary is usually based on commission. Where is the agency located? It's right in your neighborhood (area where people live). The company is Romnax. You know, the one across the street from Superstore on King Street. Think about it. No more commuting. You would definitely save on gas and parking. Well, if it's that close to home, I might as well bike to work every day and get the exercise. Remember, I need to get my training up to speed for the New Year's bike race. That's a great idea. And it's always so expensive to park down in town. So, are you going to apply (ask officially) for the job? Yeah, I think I will. Can you email me the link? I just updated my resume, so I'll write a cover letter and apply (ask officially) today. Thanks so much for thinking of me. No problem. But if you get the job, you owe me lunch.

Part 2 - Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Audio 016 - Conversation

Hello. Is David there? Speaking. Hi, David. This is Sandra. How's it going? Not too bad. What's new with you? Not much. Things are busy at work, but you know me. I like it when there's lots to do. Listen, I saw a job posting today and I immediately thought of you. I know last month you mentioned you were looking for a career change. Thanks for thinking of me. I'd love to check it out. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy working at the dealership, but ever since I got my realtor's license last year, I've been wanting to make the switch. Well, the ad says that they're looking for motivated (wanting to do something), enthusiastic people, which I think describes you perfectly. It doesn't mention qualifications, and I can't see any details (small pieces of information) on salary. Oh, here it says compensation TBD. I guess that means to be determined. Yeah, in real estate sales, the salary is usually based on commission. Where is the agency located? It's right in your neighborhood (area where people live). The company is Romnax. You know, the one across the street from Superstore on King Street. Think about it. No more commuting. You would definitely save on gas and parking. Well, if it's that close to home, I might as well bike to work every day and get the exercise. Remember, I need to get my training up to speed for the New Year's bike race. That's a great idea. And it's always so expensive to park down in town. So, are you going to apply (ask officially) for the job? Yeah, I think I will. Can you email me the link? I just updated my resume, so I'll write a cover letter and apply (ask officially) today. Thanks so much for thinking of me. No problem. But if you get the job, you owe me lunch.

Part 2 - Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Audio 016 - Conversation

Hello. Is David there? Speaking. Hi, David. This is Sandra. How's it going? Not too bad. What's new with you? Not much. Things are busy at work, but you know me. I like it when there's lots to do. Listen, I saw a job posting today and I immediately thought of you. I know last month you mentioned you were looking for a career change. Thanks for thinking of me. I'd love to check it out. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy working at the dealership, but ever since I got my realtor's license last year, I've been wanting to make the switch. Well, the ad says that they're looking for motivated (wanting to do something), enthusiastic people, which I think describes you perfectly. It doesn't mention qualifications, and I can't see any details (small pieces of information) on salary. Oh, here it says compensation TBD. I guess that means to be determined. Yeah, in real estate sales, the salary is usually based on commission. Where is the agency located? It's right in your neighborhood (area where people live). The company is Romnax. You know, the one across the street from Superstore on King Street. Think about it. No more commuting. You would definitely save on gas and parking. Well, if it's that close to home, I might as well bike to work every day and get the exercise. Remember, I need to get my training up to speed for the New Year's bike race. That's a great idea. And it's always so expensive to park down in town. So, are you going to apply (ask officially) for the job? Yeah, I think I will. Can you email me the link? I just updated my resume, so I'll write a cover letter and apply (ask officially) today. Thanks so much for thinking of me. No problem. But if you get the job, you owe me lunch.

Part 3 - Listening for Information

Audio 023 - Conversation

Welcome to Aqua World. How can I help you? Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a fish aquarium. I'm an animal lover and I've had all different kinds of pets, but never fish. I've always wanted to try owning my own aquarium. Well, you've come to the right place. I can certainly help you get started. Now, were you considering a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one? I've always wanted a saltwater aquarium. I love tropical fish and coral reefs, but I've heard that freshwater tanks are easier for beginners to maintain (keep going). That is generally true. However, it's more the size of your tank setup that will determine how hard it is to take care of. Right. I see. A big tank is more difficult to take care of than a little one, of course. Actually, that's a very common misconception. It sounds strange, but the The larger the tank, the easier it is to take care of. This is because a larger volume of water helps to maintain (keep going) temperature changes and the quality of the water. Wow, I didn't know that. Do you think I should get salt water then? If you think this is going to be a serious hobby for you, I would get the aquarium you'll enjoy the most. It sounds like you want a saltwater tank. Now, to be honest with you, saltwater aquariums generally cost cost more than freshwater ones because they tend to require additional (extra) equipment. If you want living corals, they usually need special lighting. I think I will get salt water. And yes, I'd like corals. They're so colorful. They're actually the main reason I'd prefer salt water to fresh water. So, in addition to a tank, fish, and corals, what are the basics that I need to buy? You will need a good filtration system. which continuously cleans the water. You will also need sand for the tank floor and marine salt to add to the water. Then you need lighting and a water test kit and food for the fish, of course. Okay, sounds good. Would you be able to show me where to get all these things? Absolutely (yes; certainly). Follow me and we can get started.

Part 3 - Listening for Information

Audio 023 - Conversation

Welcome to Aqua World. How can I help you? Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a fish aquarium. I'm an animal lover and I've had all different kinds of pets, but never fish. I've always wanted to try owning my own aquarium. Well, you've come to the right place. I can certainly help you get started. Now, were you considering a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one? I've always wanted a saltwater aquarium. I love tropical fish and coral reefs, but I've heard that freshwater tanks are easier for beginners to maintain (keep going). That is generally true. However, it's more the size of your tank setup that will determine how hard it is to take care of. Right. I see. A big tank is more difficult to take care of than a little one, of course. Actually, that's a very common misconception. It sounds strange, but the The larger the tank, the easier it is to take care of. This is because a larger volume of water helps to maintain (keep going) temperature changes and the quality of the water. Wow, I didn't know that. Do you think I should get salt water then? If you think this is going to be a serious hobby for you, I would get the aquarium you'll enjoy the most. It sounds like you want a saltwater tank. Now, to be honest with you, saltwater aquariums generally cost cost more than freshwater ones because they tend to require additional (extra) equipment. If you want living corals, they usually need special lighting. I think I will get salt water. And yes, I'd like corals. They're so colorful. They're actually the main reason I'd prefer salt water to fresh water. So, in addition to a tank, fish, and corals, what are the basics that I need to buy? You will need a good filtration system. which continuously cleans the water. You will also need sand for the tank floor and marine salt to add to the water. Then you need lighting and a water test kit and food for the fish, of course. Okay, sounds good. Would you be able to show me where to get all these things? Absolutely (yes; certainly). Follow me and we can get started.

Part 3 - Listening for Information

Audio 023 - Conversation

Welcome to Aqua World. How can I help you? Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a fish aquarium. I'm an animal lover and I've had all different kinds of pets, but never fish. I've always wanted to try owning my own aquarium. Well, you've come to the right place. I can certainly help you get started. Now, were you considering a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one? I've always wanted a saltwater aquarium. I love tropical fish and coral reefs, but I've heard that freshwater tanks are easier for beginners to maintain (keep going). That is generally true. However, it's more the size of your tank setup that will determine how hard it is to take care of. Right. I see. A big tank is more difficult to take care of than a little one, of course. Actually, that's a very common misconception. It sounds strange, but the The larger the tank, the easier it is to take care of. This is because a larger volume of water helps to maintain (keep going) temperature changes and the quality of the water. Wow, I didn't know that. Do you think I should get salt water then? If you think this is going to be a serious hobby for you, I would get the aquarium you'll enjoy the most. It sounds like you want a saltwater tank. Now, to be honest with you, saltwater aquariums generally cost cost more than freshwater ones because they tend to require additional (extra) equipment. If you want living corals, they usually need special lighting. I think I will get salt water. And yes, I'd like corals. They're so colorful. They're actually the main reason I'd prefer salt water to fresh water. So, in addition to a tank, fish, and corals, what are the basics that I need to buy? You will need a good filtration system. which continuously cleans the water. You will also need sand for the tank floor and marine salt to add to the water. Then you need lighting and a water test kit and food for the fish, of course. Okay, sounds good. Would you be able to show me where to get all these things? Absolutely (yes; certainly). Follow me and we can get started.

Part 3 - Listening for Information

Audio 023 - Conversation

Welcome to Aqua World. How can I help you? Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a fish aquarium. I'm an animal lover and I've had all different kinds of pets, but never fish. I've always wanted to try owning my own aquarium. Well, you've come to the right place. I can certainly help you get started. Now, were you considering a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one? I've always wanted a saltwater aquarium. I love tropical fish and coral reefs, but I've heard that freshwater tanks are easier for beginners to maintain (keep going). That is generally true. However, it's more the size of your tank setup that will determine how hard it is to take care of. Right. I see. A big tank is more difficult to take care of than a little one, of course. Actually, that's a very common misconception. It sounds strange, but the The larger the tank, the easier it is to take care of. This is because a larger volume of water helps to maintain (keep going) temperature changes and the quality of the water. Wow, I didn't know that. Do you think I should get salt water then? If you think this is going to be a serious hobby for you, I would get the aquarium you'll enjoy the most. It sounds like you want a saltwater tank. Now, to be honest with you, saltwater aquariums generally cost cost more than freshwater ones because they tend to require additional (extra) equipment. If you want living corals, they usually need special lighting. I think I will get salt water. And yes, I'd like corals. They're so colorful. They're actually the main reason I'd prefer salt water to fresh water. So, in addition to a tank, fish, and corals, what are the basics that I need to buy? You will need a good filtration system. which continuously cleans the water. You will also need sand for the tank floor and marine salt to add to the water. Then you need lighting and a water test kit and food for the fish, of course. Okay, sounds good. Would you be able to show me where to get all these things? Absolutely (yes; certainly). Follow me and we can get started.

Part 3 - Listening for Information

Audio 023 - Conversation

Welcome to Aqua World. How can I help you? Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a fish aquarium. I'm an animal lover and I've had all different kinds of pets, but never fish. I've always wanted to try owning my own aquarium. Well, you've come to the right place. I can certainly help you get started. Now, were you considering a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one? I've always wanted a saltwater aquarium. I love tropical fish and coral reefs, but I've heard that freshwater tanks are easier for beginners to maintain (keep going). That is generally true. However, it's more the size of your tank setup that will determine how hard it is to take care of. Right. I see. A big tank is more difficult to take care of than a little one, of course. Actually, that's a very common misconception. It sounds strange, but the The larger the tank, the easier it is to take care of. This is because a larger volume of water helps to maintain (keep going) temperature changes and the quality of the water. Wow, I didn't know that. Do you think I should get salt water then? If you think this is going to be a serious hobby for you, I would get the aquarium you'll enjoy the most. It sounds like you want a saltwater tank. Now, to be honest with you, saltwater aquariums generally cost cost more than freshwater ones because they tend to require additional (extra) equipment. If you want living corals, they usually need special lighting. I think I will get salt water. And yes, I'd like corals. They're so colorful. They're actually the main reason I'd prefer salt water to fresh water. So, in addition to a tank, fish, and corals, what are the basics that I need to buy? You will need a good filtration system. which continuously cleans the water. You will also need sand for the tank floor and marine salt to add to the water. Then you need lighting and a water test kit and food for the fish, of course. Okay, sounds good. Would you be able to show me where to get all these things? Absolutely (yes; certainly). Follow me and we can get started.

Part 3 - Listening for Information

Audio 023 - Conversation

Welcome to Aqua World. How can I help you? Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a fish aquarium. I'm an animal lover and I've had all different kinds of pets, but never fish. I've always wanted to try owning my own aquarium. Well, you've come to the right place. I can certainly help you get started. Now, were you considering a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one? I've always wanted a saltwater aquarium. I love tropical fish and coral reefs, but I've heard that freshwater tanks are easier for beginners to maintain (keep going). That is generally true. However, it's more the size of your tank setup that will determine how hard it is to take care of. Right. I see. A big tank is more difficult to take care of than a little one, of course. Actually, that's a very common misconception. It sounds strange, but the The larger the tank, the easier it is to take care of. This is because a larger volume of water helps to maintain (keep going) temperature changes and the quality of the water. Wow, I didn't know that. Do you think I should get salt water then? If you think this is going to be a serious hobby for you, I would get the aquarium you'll enjoy the most. It sounds like you want a saltwater tank. Now, to be honest with you, saltwater aquariums generally cost cost more than freshwater ones because they tend to require additional (extra) equipment. If you want living corals, they usually need special lighting. I think I will get salt water. And yes, I'd like corals. They're so colorful. They're actually the main reason I'd prefer salt water to fresh water. So, in addition to a tank, fish, and corals, what are the basics that I need to buy? You will need a good filtration system. which continuously cleans the water. You will also need sand for the tank floor and marine salt to add to the water. Then you need lighting and a water test kit and food for the fish, of course. Okay, sounds good. Would you be able to show me where to get all these things? Absolutely (yes; certainly). Follow me and we can get started.

Part 4 - Listening to a News Item

Audio 031 - News Item

The principal at a local Winnipeg high school couldn't believe his eyes when he discovered a valuable artifact at work. Edward O'Reilly has been working at Winnipeg Secondary School for over 15 years. First as an art teacher and later as its principal. While moving some office furniture last week, O'Reilly discovered a large, beautiful painting hidden behind an old filing cabinet once used by his predecessor to store school records. The Original painting lushly colored with bright watercolors was painted by the expert hand of legendary painter Alejandra Leand. It was later appraised by local art experts to be valued at approximately $10,000. Speaking with reporters at a press conference, O'Reilly recalled why he was rearranging his office in the first place. He said that the school janitor had asked him to move the filing cabinet so that he could reach the ceiling vent and do a quick repair. O'Reilly was extremely surprised to find the treasure since he does spring cleaning of his office each year. However, he never thought to look behind the old filing cabinet. The discovery is opportune as now the school has resources to add music to their curriculum.

Part 4 - Listening to a News Item

Audio 031 - News Item

The principal at a local Winnipeg high school couldn't believe his eyes when he discovered a valuable artifact at work. Edward O'Reilly has been working at Winnipeg Secondary School for over 15 years. First as an art teacher and later as its principal. While moving some office furniture last week, O'Reilly discovered a large, beautiful painting hidden behind an old filing cabinet once used by his predecessor to store school records. The Original painting lushly colored with bright watercolors was painted by the expert hand of legendary painter Alejandra Leand. It was later appraised by local art experts to be valued at approximately $10,000. Speaking with reporters at a press conference, O'Reilly recalled why he was rearranging his office in the first place. He said that the school janitor had asked him to move the filing cabinet so that he could reach the ceiling vent and do a quick repair. O'Reilly was extremely surprised to find the treasure since he does spring cleaning of his office each year. However, he never thought to look behind the old filing cabinet. The discovery is opportune as now the school has resources to add music to their curriculum.

Part 4 - Listening to a News Item

Audio 031 - News Item

The principal at a local Winnipeg high school couldn't believe his eyes when he discovered a valuable artifact at work. Edward O'Reilly has been working at Winnipeg Secondary School for over 15 years. First as an art teacher and later as its principal. While moving some office furniture last week, O'Reilly discovered a large, beautiful painting hidden behind an old filing cabinet once used by his predecessor to store school records. The Original painting lushly colored with bright watercolors was painted by the expert hand of legendary painter Alejandra Leand. It was later appraised by local art experts to be valued at approximately $10,000. Speaking with reporters at a press conference, O'Reilly recalled why he was rearranging his office in the first place. He said that the school janitor had asked him to move the filing cabinet so that he could reach the ceiling vent and do a quick repair. O'Reilly was extremely surprised to find the treasure since he does spring cleaning of his office each year. However, he never thought to look behind the old filing cabinet. The discovery is opportune as now the school has resources to add music to their curriculum.

Part 4 - Listening to a News Item

Audio 031 - News Item

The principal at a local Winnipeg high school couldn't believe his eyes when he discovered a valuable artifact at work. Edward O'Reilly has been working at Winnipeg Secondary School for over 15 years. First as an art teacher and later as its principal. While moving some office furniture last week, O'Reilly discovered a large, beautiful painting hidden behind an old filing cabinet once used by his predecessor to store school records. The Original painting lushly colored with bright watercolors was painted by the expert hand of legendary painter Alejandra Leand. It was later appraised by local art experts to be valued at approximately $10,000. Speaking with reporters at a press conference, O'Reilly recalled why he was rearranging his office in the first place. He said that the school janitor had asked him to move the filing cabinet so that he could reach the ceiling vent and do a quick repair. O'Reilly was extremely surprised to find the treasure since he does spring cleaning of his office each year. However, he never thought to look behind the old filing cabinet. The discovery is opportune as now the school has resources to add music to their curriculum.

Part 4 - Listening to a News Item

Audio 031 - News Item

The principal at a local Winnipeg high school couldn't believe his eyes when he discovered a valuable artifact at work. Edward O'Reilly has been working at Winnipeg Secondary School for over 15 years. First as an art teacher and later as its principal. While moving some office furniture last week, O'Reilly discovered a large, beautiful painting hidden behind an old filing cabinet once used by his predecessor to store school records. The Original painting lushly colored with bright watercolors was painted by the expert hand of legendary painter Alejandra Leand. It was later appraised by local art experts to be valued at approximately $10,000. Speaking with reporters at a press conference, O'Reilly recalled why he was rearranging his office in the first place. He said that the school janitor had asked him to move the filing cabinet so that he could reach the ceiling vent and do a quick repair. O'Reilly was extremely surprised to find the treasure since he does spring cleaning of his office each year. However, he never thought to look behind the old filing cabinet. The discovery is opportune as now the school has resources to add music to their curriculum.

Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints

Audio 032 - Viewpoints Talk

Calgary based English as a second language teacher Mark Dugard has pledged to give up his intimate relationship with his ESL textbooks. Dugard has just embarked on an experiment with an radically outsidethebox language teaching approach called Lexalarn English language teaching. Lexalarn style lessons are based on spontaneous free flowing and undirected student conversations. Publishers textbooks and workbook books are shunned as our syllabi, course outlines, and even lesson plans. Instead, the learning objectives are inductively derived from whatever language naturally emerges from the students. Lexalarn isn't so much a teaching method as an anti-method. One Lexilelearn devote is Madison Chang, who teaches conversational English at Toronto's Interglobe Learning Center. She adopted the Lexilelearn approach two years ago and hasn't looked back. In the past, she says she would slavishly follow the dialogues, stories, and grammar in the textbook, but now she and her students collaboratively create these texts as they emerge from natural conversations. Chang says students are much more engaged with and take greater pride in texts they've authored and grammar they've produced themselves. With Lexilelearn, Chang feels more attuned to her students, listening intently to everything they say so that she can tease out narratives and extrapolate relevant grammatical structures (things that are built). Chain says Lexalarn has made her a more creative and engaged teacher. It forces her to think on her feet. But Regina College principal Evan Kazawitz derides the Lexalarn approach as nothing more than a dignified term for winging it. Kazawitz, who trains the school's ESL teachers, notes that the few and far between Teachers who succeed with the approach tend to be unusually gifted at making up activities as they go along even when preparation was obviously needed. Kasawitz also charges that Lexilelearn is elitist because its practitioners must be highly fluent native speakers of English, a rarity among ESL teachers worldwide. And even with an impeccable Lexilelearn teacher, the approach still doesn't work with many students. Those wanting test preparation, those from cultures where textbooks are seen as giving credibility to the course. And finally, Kazawit says with an ominous tone, teenagers, don't ever try Lexilelearn in a large classroom of adolescence, Kazawitz warns, it will fail beyond your worst nightmare. Happily for Mark Dugard back in Calgary, his classroom is full of adults. Whether or not Lexilelearn becomes a permanent fixture in his classroom, Dugard says the first 15 minutes of his class will always be what he calls not true Lexilelearn, but certainly Lexilelearnesque. Starting every class with undirected voluntary conversation, Dugard says, puts the students at ease and prepares them to learn. But that's not Lexilelearn, insists Dugard. It's just a good warm-up.

Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints

Audio 032 - Viewpoints Talk

Calgary based English as a second language teacher Mark Dugard has pledged to give up his intimate relationship with his ESL textbooks. Dugard has just embarked on an experiment with an radically outsidethebox language teaching approach called Lexalarn English language teaching. Lexalarn style lessons are based on spontaneous free flowing and undirected student conversations. Publishers textbooks and workbook books are shunned as our syllabi, course outlines, and even lesson plans. Instead, the learning objectives are inductively derived from whatever language naturally emerges from the students. Lexalarn isn't so much a teaching method as an anti-method. One Lexilelearn devote is Madison Chang, who teaches conversational English at Toronto's Interglobe Learning Center. She adopted the Lexilelearn approach two years ago and hasn't looked back. In the past, she says she would slavishly follow the dialogues, stories, and grammar in the textbook, but now she and her students collaboratively create these texts as they emerge from natural conversations. Chang says students are much more engaged with and take greater pride in texts they've authored and grammar they've produced themselves. With Lexilelearn, Chang feels more attuned to her students, listening intently to everything they say so that she can tease out narratives and extrapolate relevant grammatical structures (things that are built). Chain says Lexalarn has made her a more creative and engaged teacher. It forces her to think on her feet. But Regina College principal Evan Kazawitz derides the Lexalarn approach as nothing more than a dignified term for winging it. Kazawitz, who trains the school's ESL teachers, notes that the few and far between Teachers who succeed with the approach tend to be unusually gifted at making up activities as they go along even when preparation was obviously needed. Kasawitz also charges that Lexilelearn is elitist because its practitioners must be highly fluent native speakers of English, a rarity among ESL teachers worldwide. And even with an impeccable Lexilelearn teacher, the approach still doesn't work with many students. Those wanting test preparation, those from cultures where textbooks are seen as giving credibility to the course. And finally, Kazawit says with an ominous tone, teenagers, don't ever try Lexilelearn in a large classroom of adolescence, Kazawitz warns, it will fail beyond your worst nightmare. Happily for Mark Dugard back in Calgary, his classroom is full of adults. Whether or not Lexilelearn becomes a permanent fixture in his classroom, Dugard says the first 15 minutes of his class will always be what he calls not true Lexilelearn, but certainly Lexilelearnesque. Starting every class with undirected voluntary conversation, Dugard says, puts the students at ease and prepares them to learn. But that's not Lexilelearn, insists Dugard. It's just a good warm-up.

Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints

Audio 032 - Viewpoints Talk

Calgary based English as a second language teacher Mark Dugard has pledged to give up his intimate relationship with his ESL textbooks. Dugard has just embarked on an experiment with an radically outsidethebox language teaching approach called Lexalarn English language teaching. Lexalarn style lessons are based on spontaneous free flowing and undirected student conversations. Publishers textbooks and workbook books are shunned as our syllabi, course outlines, and even lesson plans. Instead, the learning objectives are inductively derived from whatever language naturally emerges from the students. Lexalarn isn't so much a teaching method as an anti-method. One Lexilelearn devote is Madison Chang, who teaches conversational English at Toronto's Interglobe Learning Center. She adopted the Lexilelearn approach two years ago and hasn't looked back. In the past, she says she would slavishly follow the dialogues, stories, and grammar in the textbook, but now she and her students collaboratively create these texts as they emerge from natural conversations. Chang says students are much more engaged with and take greater pride in texts they've authored and grammar they've produced themselves. With Lexilelearn, Chang feels more attuned to her students, listening intently to everything they say so that she can tease out narratives and extrapolate relevant grammatical structures (things that are built). Chain says Lexalarn has made her a more creative and engaged teacher. It forces her to think on her feet. But Regina College principal Evan Kazawitz derides the Lexalarn approach as nothing more than a dignified term for winging it. Kazawitz, who trains the school's ESL teachers, notes that the few and far between Teachers who succeed with the approach tend to be unusually gifted at making up activities as they go along even when preparation was obviously needed. Kasawitz also charges that Lexilelearn is elitist because its practitioners must be highly fluent native speakers of English, a rarity among ESL teachers worldwide. And even with an impeccable Lexilelearn teacher, the approach still doesn't work with many students. Those wanting test preparation, those from cultures where textbooks are seen as giving credibility to the course. And finally, Kazawit says with an ominous tone, teenagers, don't ever try Lexilelearn in a large classroom of adolescence, Kazawitz warns, it will fail beyond your worst nightmare. Happily for Mark Dugard back in Calgary, his classroom is full of adults. Whether or not Lexilelearn becomes a permanent fixture in his classroom, Dugard says the first 15 minutes of his class will always be what he calls not true Lexilelearn, but certainly Lexilelearnesque. Starting every class with undirected voluntary conversation, Dugard says, puts the students at ease and prepares them to learn. But that's not Lexilelearn, insists Dugard. It's just a good warm-up.

Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints

Audio 032 - Viewpoints Talk

Calgary based English as a second language teacher Mark Dugard has pledged to give up his intimate relationship with his ESL textbooks. Dugard has just embarked on an experiment with an radically outsidethebox language teaching approach called Lexalarn English language teaching. Lexalarn style lessons are based on spontaneous free flowing and undirected student conversations. Publishers textbooks and workbook books are shunned as our syllabi, course outlines, and even lesson plans. Instead, the learning objectives are inductively derived from whatever language naturally emerges from the students. Lexalarn isn't so much a teaching method as an anti-method. One Lexilelearn devote is Madison Chang, who teaches conversational English at Toronto's Interglobe Learning Center. She adopted the Lexilelearn approach two years ago and hasn't looked back. In the past, she says she would slavishly follow the dialogues, stories, and grammar in the textbook, but now she and her students collaboratively create these texts as they emerge from natural conversations. Chang says students are much more engaged with and take greater pride in texts they've authored and grammar they've produced themselves. With Lexilelearn, Chang feels more attuned to her students, listening intently to everything they say so that she can tease out narratives and extrapolate relevant grammatical structures (things that are built). Chain says Lexalarn has made her a more creative and engaged teacher. It forces her to think on her feet. But Regina College principal Evan Kazawitz derides the Lexalarn approach as nothing more than a dignified term for winging it. Kazawitz, who trains the school's ESL teachers, notes that the few and far between Teachers who succeed with the approach tend to be unusually gifted at making up activities as they go along even when preparation was obviously needed. Kasawitz also charges that Lexilelearn is elitist because its practitioners must be highly fluent native speakers of English, a rarity among ESL teachers worldwide. And even with an impeccable Lexilelearn teacher, the approach still doesn't work with many students. Those wanting test preparation, those from cultures where textbooks are seen as giving credibility to the course. And finally, Kazawit says with an ominous tone, teenagers, don't ever try Lexilelearn in a large classroom of adolescence, Kazawitz warns, it will fail beyond your worst nightmare. Happily for Mark Dugard back in Calgary, his classroom is full of adults. Whether or not Lexilelearn becomes a permanent fixture in his classroom, Dugard says the first 15 minutes of his class will always be what he calls not true Lexilelearn, but certainly Lexilelearnesque. Starting every class with undirected voluntary conversation, Dugard says, puts the students at ease and prepares them to learn. But that's not Lexilelearn, insists Dugard. It's just a good warm-up.

Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints

Audio 032 - Viewpoints Talk

Calgary based English as a second language teacher Mark Dugard has pledged to give up his intimate relationship with his ESL textbooks. Dugard has just embarked on an experiment with an radically outsidethebox language teaching approach called Lexalarn English language teaching. Lexalarn style lessons are based on spontaneous free flowing and undirected student conversations. Publishers textbooks and workbook books are shunned as our syllabi, course outlines, and even lesson plans. Instead, the learning objectives are inductively derived from whatever language naturally emerges from the students. Lexalarn isn't so much a teaching method as an anti-method. One Lexilelearn devote is Madison Chang, who teaches conversational English at Toronto's Interglobe Learning Center. She adopted the Lexilelearn approach two years ago and hasn't looked back. In the past, she says she would slavishly follow the dialogues, stories, and grammar in the textbook, but now she and her students collaboratively create these texts as they emerge from natural conversations. Chang says students are much more engaged with and take greater pride in texts they've authored and grammar they've produced themselves. With Lexilelearn, Chang feels more attuned to her students, listening intently to everything they say so that she can tease out narratives and extrapolate relevant grammatical structures (things that are built). Chain says Lexalarn has made her a more creative and engaged teacher. It forces her to think on her feet. But Regina College principal Evan Kazawitz derides the Lexalarn approach as nothing more than a dignified term for winging it. Kazawitz, who trains the school's ESL teachers, notes that the few and far between Teachers who succeed with the approach tend to be unusually gifted at making up activities as they go along even when preparation was obviously needed. Kasawitz also charges that Lexilelearn is elitist because its practitioners must be highly fluent native speakers of English, a rarity among ESL teachers worldwide. And even with an impeccable Lexilelearn teacher, the approach still doesn't work with many students. Those wanting test preparation, those from cultures where textbooks are seen as giving credibility to the course. And finally, Kazawit says with an ominous tone, teenagers, don't ever try Lexilelearn in a large classroom of adolescence, Kazawitz warns, it will fail beyond your worst nightmare. Happily for Mark Dugard back in Calgary, his classroom is full of adults. Whether or not Lexilelearn becomes a permanent fixture in his classroom, Dugard says the first 15 minutes of his class will always be what he calls not true Lexilelearn, but certainly Lexilelearnesque. Starting every class with undirected voluntary conversation, Dugard says, puts the students at ease and prepares them to learn. But that's not Lexilelearn, insists Dugard. It's just a good warm-up.

Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints

Audio 032 - Viewpoints Talk

Calgary based English as a second language teacher Mark Dugard has pledged to give up his intimate relationship with his ESL textbooks. Dugard has just embarked on an experiment with an radically outsidethebox language teaching approach called Lexalarn English language teaching. Lexalarn style lessons are based on spontaneous free flowing and undirected student conversations. Publishers textbooks and workbook books are shunned as our syllabi, course outlines, and even lesson plans. Instead, the learning objectives are inductively derived from whatever language naturally emerges from the students. Lexalarn isn't so much a teaching method as an anti-method. One Lexilelearn devote is Madison Chang, who teaches conversational English at Toronto's Interglobe Learning Center. She adopted the Lexilelearn approach two years ago and hasn't looked back. In the past, she says she would slavishly follow the dialogues, stories, and grammar in the textbook, but now she and her students collaboratively create these texts as they emerge from natural conversations. Chang says students are much more engaged with and take greater pride in texts they've authored and grammar they've produced themselves. With Lexilelearn, Chang feels more attuned to her students, listening intently to everything they say so that she can tease out narratives and extrapolate relevant grammatical structures (things that are built). Chain says Lexalarn has made her a more creative and engaged teacher. It forces her to think on her feet. But Regina College principal Evan Kazawitz derides the Lexalarn approach as nothing more than a dignified term for winging it. Kazawitz, who trains the school's ESL teachers, notes that the few and far between Teachers who succeed with the approach tend to be unusually gifted at making up activities as they go along even when preparation was obviously needed. Kasawitz also charges that Lexilelearn is elitist because its practitioners must be highly fluent native speakers of English, a rarity among ESL teachers worldwide. And even with an impeccable Lexilelearn teacher, the approach still doesn't work with many students. Those wanting test preparation, those from cultures where textbooks are seen as giving credibility to the course. And finally, Kazawit says with an ominous tone, teenagers, don't ever try Lexilelearn in a large classroom of adolescence, Kazawitz warns, it will fail beyond your worst nightmare. Happily for Mark Dugard back in Calgary, his classroom is full of adults. Whether or not Lexilelearn becomes a permanent fixture in his classroom, Dugard says the first 15 minutes of his class will always be what he calls not true Lexilelearn, but certainly Lexilelearnesque. Starting every class with undirected voluntary conversation, Dugard says, puts the students at ease and prepares them to learn. But that's not Lexilelearn, insists Dugard. It's just a good warm-up.