National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series that develops fluency in American English. Through an exploration of real world content from National Geographic presented through stunning images, text, and video, learners will strengthen their existing global connections while learning the English skills needed for communication in the 21st century. To encourage a generation of informed decision-makers, Life prepares learners to think critically while teaching the English skills needed communicate effectively through: Information-rich topics that naturally promote curiosity and challenge learners to understand the themes In English on a deeper level. Developing the 21st century skills needed in a technologyrich environment, like questioning authors' intention and using visually literacy skills to infer meaning. Explicit 'Critical Thinking' sections that take language learners from understanding, to evaluating, and finally to creating their own texts in English. New, user-friendly technology supports every step of the teaching and learning process from in-class instruction, to independent practice, and to assessment! Technology for learners makes independent practice accessible and engaging! NEW interactive eBooks seamlessly integrate audio and video and are compatible on most tablets! For an alternate format, the Student CD-ROMs provide the same videos and activities as the Online Workbooks!