New Trends Competency Based English Language Course Reinforcement Book 2

Abstract

This book contains many aspects not addressed in the Student Book and, at the same time,

reinforces the competencies and knowledge dealt with in it.

Even though each module is planned and designed to reinforce Student Book 2, new

competencies and new knowledge are boarded in a particular fashion.

The purpose of this book, apart from that of attaining the objectives set forth, is that of

teaching and instilling values in students, something that many books only touch in a marginal

way, or overlook absolutely.

Nowadays, we are living in a very violent, fast-paced, selfish society; where the spiritual side

of mankind is overlooked or ignored. We can´t live pretending that what harms or affects others

does not affect us. Therefore, we must teach our pupils that if we don´t love but hate, sooner or

later there will be a reaction or series of reactions that are going to cost us a lot.

We strongly counsel teachers to elaborate on the teaching of materials dedicated to values

and anti-values. It is a free ticket to a better education and to a happier life.

It is highly and strongly recommended, a must, I would say, that the teacher work on

awakening and developing superior knowledge competencies in students.

Teaching good habits and values to people is useless if they lack the attributes and virtues

of a critical spirit and the ability and foresight to guess the future or to suggest solutions to future

problems and if they don´t envision the development of phenomena and processes.

The student is the centre, the key element to elaborate on; but an extraordinary work of art

is the consequence of the craft, the knowledge, the ability, the dedication, the hard work, and

the commitment of the artist. The same applies to students and teachers. I strongly believe that

a good teacher can do miracles!