What I Believe 1: Listening and Speaking about What Really Matters
  What I Believe 1: Listening and Speaking about What Really Matters,by Elizabeth Böttcher, is based on the public radio seriesThis I Believe.What I Believe 1features the unique voices of individuals from all walks of life who share the personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives.  In addition to providing authentic listening practice, this book challenges students to explore, discuss, and write about the essays in the text.  It also engages and guides students in formulating, sharing, and discussing their own core values and beliefs. What I Believe 1is for intermediate students. For high-intermediate students, seeWhat I Believe 2. Features Getting Ready— introduces student to the speaker and activates their knowledge of the speaker’s topic Vocabulary for Comprehension and Glossary— support students’ listening comprehensionCritical Thinking— provides students opportunities to discuss central and related topics in a deep, meaningful wayBackground Notes and Culture Notes— give students helpful background on essay contentFocused Speaking Task— includes instruction and practice with pronunciation and useful language as well as step-by-step speaking preparationWriting Topics— allows students to put their ideas into written formAudio CDs are available. What I Believeis a two-level series.  See also:What I Believe 2