Welcome to Tuning In the U.S.A., the exciting new American radio series created to inspire English learning around the world. In 52 programs, you will experience English in action and learn about American culture. Tuning In the U.S.A. is for everyone who has studied English for at least one year and wants to improve his or her understanding of the language. Each radio program tells a story about the Stewarts, a typical American family living in New York. You will see the family in everyday situations, and you will share their many experiences as you hear English spoken naturally. You will also travel with Richard Stewart as he visits places in the U.S., such as Nashville, New Orleans, and Denver. The unique format of each radio program includes the following:

INTRODUCTION DRAMA

Each program begins with an introduction by a narrator. This introduction sets the scene for the drama. Each program tells a complete story in two acts. Each story centers around one important event in the lives of the Stewart Family. The language level in the dramas follows a sequence. Grammar and vocabulary are simpler in the earlier programs. In the later programs, the language is more advanced.

FOCUS IN

After each act, a «Focus In» segment calls your attention to idioms, grammar, pronunciation, useful expressions, story comprehension, or important information about life in the U.S. This Listener’s Guide will help you understand Programs 1—26 of the series. On these pages, you will find a unique way to study the radio shows. Each lesson follows this simple format:

PREVIEW PAGE

Before each program, a preview page prepares you for the story as well as for the language points in the program. On this page, two key illustrations introduce you to the two acts of the drama. A summary of important language and cultural points previews the material in the Listener’s Guide lesson.

SCRIPT AND LANGUAGE NOTES

The complete script for each program follows the preview page. The script always appears in the left column of a page. Beside the script, many useful language notes and illustrations are provided to help you understand the drama. In addition, facts about U.S. life are included. A «Your Turn» feature usually asks you to compare your own culture with aspects of American life.

FOCUS IN

At the end of each act, a «Focus In» feature allows you to practice the material you have just studied in the «Focus In» segment.