The new edition of Impact enhances authentic communication through updated National Geographic content, integrated language instruction, and lessons that develop social skills and speaking strategies. More practice opportunities and scaffolding, now closely aligned to the CEFR, help learners to better practice and improve language outcomes. Enhanced coverage of key international curricula and exams develops the literacy skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies students need for academic success.
Karen Haller Beer is a writer, editor, educator, and presenter. She holds a Masters of Arts in Applied Linguistics, and has maintained a dual-focus of classroom teaching and educational publishing throughout her career. Karen has taught English as a Second Language, Spanish, French, and content areas (Literacy and Social Studies for English Learners). She has extensive experience writing and editing language-learning materials. During her time as a Senior Development Editor at National Geographic Learning, Karen led content development of all levels of Impact First Edition, Look, Look and See, and Wonderful World. Karen lives with her family in Pittsburgh, PA.
