María De Los Milagros Esteban García

LetÆs Speed Up! is a new method specifically tailored to the needs of students studying professional vocational courses on mechanics (Ciclos Formativos de la familia profesional de Transporte y Mantenimiento de Vehículos).;The content of this course follows the syllabus of these studies. It provides students with the necessary basic skills of the English language to help them develop in todayÆs professional world of transport and the motor industry.;With LetÆs Speed Up!, students can practise both the receptive and productive skills of the foreign language û listening, reading, writing and speaking û through up-to-date texts and motivating meaningful activities. The studentÆs book also includes grammar and vocabulary exercises so that students can use it as a workbook too.;Besides individual and class work, students will also be required to work in teams to search for extra information to expand their knowledge (projects, websites, etc.). Special emphasis is placed on developing oral skills, as communication in English will be crucial for their professional development.;Key features include;--- Varied topics related to the field of transport and motor vehicles.;--- Extensive and specific vocabulary work in context.;--- Comprehensive basic grammar coverage and review charts.;--- Relevant listening materials.;--- Communicative speaking activities.;--- Interesting reading texts from different sources.;--- Varied and useful writing practice.;--- Self-assessment sections in every unit.;--- Appendices with extra grammar and other materials.