Synopsis "Fortune Blue Teacher Book (in English)"
Finalist for the 2018 PIEoneer Award for Digital Innovation of the YearJimmy Fortune is a detective who reluctantly agrees to help when his old army buddy’s wife mysteriously disappears. To get her back, he’ll have to confront a corrupt corporation, stolen secrets, an alleged affair, and his own past. Written and filmed by Chasing Time films, especially for the English language classroom, Fortune is a six-episode video series and course that specializes in communication skills. The Fortune series is an engaging and motivating alternative to artificial language learning videos or commercial films that lack a learning focus. In an approach that draws from research in Conversational Analysis and Pragmatics, the Fortune textbook draws attention to social actions such as offering to help, apologizing, and leave taking, that are key for maintaining relationships and functioning in society. Students are encouraged to look beyond mere helpful words and phrases to reflect on context, relationships, and whole sequences of language while studying and ultimately producing language. ReviewsYou would be very hard pressed to find higher quality, more engaging materials specifically designed for learning English both at home and for teachers in the classroom.—Dr. Peter Crosthwaite, University of QueenslandThe story is compelling and the characters are believable, but what sets the series apart is how the script writers have consulted relevant linguistic research in order to fulfill their commitment to authenticity.—Professor Donna Tatsuki, Kobe City University of Foreign StudiesEntertaining, educational, and innovative.... Fortune fills an important gap in the language learning market that sure to motivate language learners across the globe.—Dr. Michael Rabbidge, Waikato Institute of Technology Fortune Blue videos and learning materials: High Elementary/Pre-Intermediate learners (CEFR level A2) 30 teaching hours per level Works as a supplemental text or short module/elective class on communicationTeachers book contains teacher notes with suggestions on how to present the material, and ways to adapt it, a complete answer key, and extension activities. Videos are available for free on YouTube or compiled on a USB available through the Alphabet Publishing website.Fortune Blue Book Map6 units with lessons in 4 parts: vocabulary, grammar, interaction, and extension activities:Interaction: 1. Episode: HelpGrammar: Wh- questions, Wh- words, Subject questions & object questionsInteraction: Requests2. Episode: A friend in needGrammar: Past simple, Forms of common regular and irregular verbsInteraction: Service encounters, Requests and placing orders politely3. Episode: The clock is tickingGrammar: Imperatives, Common imperative structuresInteraction: Telephone calls4. Episode: Safe houseGrammar: Modal verbs: Have to & Should, Form and useInteraction: Offering to help, Accepting and declining offers5. Episode: Twists and turnsGrammar: Present perfect, Past participle, Form, meaning and use of present perfectInteraction: Giving and responding to news6. Episode: When will it be over?Grammar: Future time Will, Be going toInteraction: Taking leave / Goodbyes
