On The Air captures students' attention by using authentic and provocative radio programs from National Public Radio and WRKO Boston to develop listening comprehension skills.
On the Air builds listening comprehension with authentic radio programs from NPR and WRKO Boston.
1. Car Talk: The Magliozzi Brothers; 2. Talking Time Off: Chris from La Mesa; 3. The Common Cold: Health Expert Jane Brody Has Some Ideas; 4. Are You Game?: Tony from Tyson's Corner; 5. Standing on the Moon: Alan Shepard, Astronaut; 6. Two Radio Ads: Cellular Phones and Airlines; 7. Labor Day: Jim, Postal Carrier; 8. Former President Jimmy Carter: Jimmy Carter, Poet; 9. Parking in Tokyo: A Migraine Headache; 10. Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady: Rosalynn Carter, Caregiver; 11. Husbands and Wives: A Caller from Northbridge; 12. Chucking It All: Mike from Rockford; 13. Social Classes: Roseanne, TV Star; 14. A Life-Changing Event: Brent Staples, Editorial Writer.