Extra Spanish

In "Extr@", four attractive 19-22 year olds are thrown together to play out their romances, life crises and contrasting interests in a familiar sitcom setting.

A fundamental complication in their relationship is that one of the four is an outsider, Sam, with only a very basic grasp of the featured language.

Sam's efforts to get to grips with the language provide the central dynamic for the series' language learning content.

What makes "Extr@" different is that the scripts have been carefully written so that the language is simple and accessible at all levels.

Covering all the main programmes of study, the scripts combine wit, strong character identification and a good dose of physical humour.

The style and storylines make instant connections with the target age group of 14-19."Extr@" enables your students to hear genuine accents and experience authentic language.

It can be used on computers with DVD-Rom drives and ideal for use on interactive whiteboards.

It is fully searchable, allowing you to go straight to what you need.

It features optional subtitles giving you the opportunity to alternate between English and French; great for improving aural and writing skills. It includes discussion points; key vocabulary; and, a multiple choice quiz at the end of every episode.

It contains: complete footage from all three series; full transcripts embedded as PDF and editable Word documents; dynamic link to the extr@ website from the DVD; and, a 'Karaoke' option, which enables your students to mute, record and play back their 'voice over' for selected characters.The programmes in Series One include: The Arrival of Sam - Meeting people, friends and family, daily routine, house and home; Sam Goes Shopping - Health, fashion, shopping, clothes, appearance; Sam Goes Dating - Exercise and lifestyles, relationships, meeting people, making a good impression; and, Sam Finds a Job - Jobseekers, eating out, talking about cooking.Series Two includes: A Star is Born - Adverts, recipes, weather, relationships; Sacha Wins the Lottery - Numbers, future plans, lost property, saying what happened; The Twin - Health and fitness, looking back to the past, relationships; and, The Landlady's Cousin - Assembling shelves, food and drink, dealing with the unpredictable, leisure. Series Three includes the programmes: Jobs for the Boys - Job preparation, work (and problems), work routine; Annie Protests - Campaigning issues, animal rights, work situations, interviews; Holiday Time - Holidays: plans, preparations and travel, ordering drinks and snacks in a cafe, interpreting; Football Crazy - Football, using the phone, interpreting; and, A Wedding in the Air - Leisure, celebrations, relationships including problems, character descriptions, interviews.