Explore 2 is a theme-based, all-in-one integrated skills and grammar textbook that features high-interest Canadian and international content. In total, there are 6 units and it is expected that most teachers will complete 4 or 5 units during the 45-hour program. This built-in flexibility allows teachers to focus on the units they and their students find the most stimulating, and provides more variety for teachers who teach the same course successively. Unstudied units can also become extra testing material.

Explore 2 is aimed at intermediate students who want to improve their English for career purposes. The textbook contains two readings per unit, writing activities, listening activities, speaking activities, a pronunciation activity, an interpreting data activity, a revising and editing activity, and a watching activity, all of which are designed to meet the specific objectives outlined by the Quebec Ministry of Education. All themes and content in Explore have transferable connections to both technical and pre-university B Block programs. These connections are further reinforced by field-specific activities and projects in each unit that ensure students transfer what they have learned into practical application within their field of study, using both input and output skills.

This innovative textbook addresses the reality that there is rarely a common B Block demographic in CEGEPs or in individual classes. As a result, the book is designed to meet a wide variety of student needs. The goal: help teachers find common denominators that are meaningful to and manageable for the entire group, no matter the students' level or field of study.

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Vanessa Beal has a BA in Art History and a BEd TESL. She also has an MA in Applied Linguistics from Concordia University. She has taught university-level ESL and yoga in Sydney and currently teaches at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit.

Sherry Kent received her TESL degree, with distinction, from Concordia University. She also holds an MA in Applied Linguistics from Concordia University. She has taught Inuit learners in Northern Quebec and has also taught in Chile. She currently teaches ESL at Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

"The topics of each unit are interesting and meaningful for students. The field-specific practice and project ideas are great! Grammar is integrated. The section on writing academically provides structured writing practice." --Katherine Ashmore, Collège de Maisonneuve

"The new edition of Explore 2 stands out as an exceptional tool for language instruction. Teachers will appreciate its organization and how easy it is to navigate and implement in the classroom. Its wide range of activities will encourage active participation and collaboration, and students will be motivated by its diverse and engaging content." --Catherine Pépin, Cégep de Trois-Rivières

"Intuitive design and interesting topics that prepare the students for a creative, innovative workplace. The best material for this level on the market right now." --Adriana Balan, Collège Ahuntsic

"I like using Explore 2 for its practicality. I enjoy the skills activities: they are current and interesting for students. I also like how easy it is to have the students register for the online activities." --Cecilia Delgado, Collège Lionel-Groulx