Students learn about the history and culture of each city while learning the skills necessary to improve their abilities in listening to a long lecture in English and taking the necessary notes. Postcards strives to introduce students to the history and culture of some of the most interesting cities in the United States and Canada while improving skills in English. Notetaking strategies that build on one another are accompanied by examples and exercises prior to each lecture. Vocabulary activities introduce students to words and expressions they will see and hear in their daily lives. Prelistening activities stimulate students' interest in each lecture, while postlistening activities force students to draw on previous knowledge and knowledge gained from the lecture.
Readings examine a different aspect or flavor of each city.
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