Introduction Course characteristics

Presentation 1

The unit opens with a double page spread, starting with a target vocabulary task. This is vocabulary which students must understand and actively use in context in English.

The target grammar is presented through the reading text and highlighted in short, focused and clear boxes, with examples from the text and explanations of use. There is also a link to the relevant Grammar reference & practice after the units.

The authentic reading text introduces the topic presented in the unit. Comprehension tasks include: matching, choosing correct alternatives, open questions, true/false and completion.

The lesson ends with personalization and production tasks.

Presentation 2

This page has a listening text, often in the form of an interview, a conversation or a short monologue. It is always followed by a comprehension task, aimed to stimulate students.

The grammar presented in the text is highlighted in the boxes and followed by a guided task, practicing the target language.

The Grammar Lab takes a closer look at the grammar structures presented in the first two lessons. An intuitive approach is used for each grammar structure. Students are given different examples to analyze and understand, which enable them to complete the grammar rules. This is followed by a series of exercises gradually moving from structured to semi-structures to free. The section ends with a Round up task, where students have to use all the new structures.

The lesson ends with a personalization task, usually involving critical thinking.

Links to the related Grammar reference & practice pages and verb tables.