Extra@ TV Series
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 July 2009 09:54 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 01 July 2009 02:56
extr@ promises language learning with laughter, in an authentic London setting. With 30 hilarious, the extra@ series is a delight for anyone learning English, especially young adults. The adventures of the four main characters in their London flat are stylish, sexy and funny.
The extr@ series is equally at home in the language class and with friends and family.
The extr@ series is equally at home in the language class and with friends and family, making it ideal for teacher-led and self-study language learning. The programmes feature lively, colloquial English dialogue. The characters speak naturally, but clearly with constant repetition and strong use of visual prompts that help learners without detracting from the sitcom format. Thanks to its underlying linguistic framework, the series follows a syllabus in line with the aims of modern EFL curricula, practicing functions and structures suitable for intermediate level learners.
extr@ Workbooks 1 and 2 provide a wideSave range of activities for students using the programmes, either at home or in class, with language exercises for each episode. There is also a Teacher’s Guide that includes exercise solutions and a cultural and linguistic glossary, explaining topical references and colloquial language uses. The Workbooks and Teacher’s Guide are written by Ken Wilson, a well known author of EFL course materials used in schools all over the world
TV Program Features
- Offers a range of different types of excercise such eg multiple choice questions as well as written answers
- Engaging 'sitcom' format
- Excercises are based what the students have watched in the TV programme - putting the English language into an everday context
- Clearly spoken language
- Motivates students
- Carefully scripted dialogue that can be clearly understood


