Touch stone series Contains of four books that each one will be taught in 2 levels. Level 8will cover the second 6 units of Touchstone book number 4 .According to the CEFR classification will cover a part of B2 and students can participate in TOEFL and IELTS examinations.
Unit 7: Problem Solving
Learning grammar points like: causative get and have and the grammar of need ( need + passive infinitives and need +verb+ ing )
Learning vocabulary and phrases about: Errands , Household problems
Learning how to speak informally in short sentences and the time usage of “ UH-oh “ and “Oops”
Learning how to write a proposal presenting a solution to a problem
Unit 8: Behavior
Learning grammar points like: Past modals( would have , should have , could have ) and past modals for speculation
Learning vocabulary and phrases about: Emotions and personal qualities , expression describing behavior
Learning how to use ”That Reminds me (of) ?”for sharing experiences , and “Like “ in informal speeches
Learning how to write a note of apology
Unit 9: Material world
Learning grammar points like: Reported Speech and questions
Learning vocabulary and expressions describing ownership and possession ,money, material
Learning how to report the content of conversation you have had, Quote other people or other sources of information
Learning how to write a survey article about possessions
Unit 10:Fame
Learning grammar points about : if clauses +past perfect and tag question
Learning vocabulary and expression to describe becoming famous and being famous and losing fame
Learning when and how to use expressions like “ It’s Hard to say ” ,and how to use tag question to show advice and encouragement
Learning how to write a profile of a successful person
Unit 11:Trends
Learning grammar points about : the passive of present continuous and present prefect and also Linking Ideas
Learning vocabulary and expression to describe change , environmental problem
Learning how to use formal vague expression and how to refer back to points made earlier in the conversation
Learning how to write a post for a website about technology
Unit 12:Careers
Learning grammar points about : what clause and long noun clause as subject ,the future continuous and future perfect
Learning vocabulary and expression for describing job search, areas of work, professions and jobs
Learning when and how to use expressions like : “ The best part was ..” , “ I don’t know if … ?”
Learning how to write a cover letter for a job application