The new six-level American English course where friendship, discovery, and creativity come together - enhanced by , ELi’s AI learning platform
21st-century skills
Cultural exploration SEL (Social and emotional learning) STEAM projects
The pleasure of learning
Buddies is a six-level primary school course that promotes language learning through friendship and collaboration within the context of real-world discovery and cultural exploration.
Levels & Exams
What's new about Buddies?
Six volumes, for learners aged 6-12
From Pre-A1 to A2+
Digital Innovation Platform with AI for content creation Grammar, vocabulary, culture, and story videos
Integrated Learning Social and Emotional learning
Inside the world of Buddies
Cambridge YLE Exam pathways
QR codes to download audiovisuals
Global culture Around the World Soft skills with STEAM-based lessons
• Language, phonics, SEL, STEAM, and culture integrated in every unit
• Cambridge exam preparation embedded throughout the course
• A six-level series in American English from Pre-A1 to A2+
• Enhanced by , ELi’s AI-powered platform
The Buddies System
• Inspired by the traditional buddy system, Buddies is built on collaboration, autonomy, and a sense of belonging in the classroom
• Learning through friendship and teamwork, with shared tasks and guided discovery
• Clear routines and cooperation to develop a supportive space
Explore the Buddies Methodology!
The Course at a Glance
Level 1
Student’s Book + Digital Book
Workbook + Digital Book
Teacher’s Pack: Guide + Digital Book
+ 2 posters + Flashcards
YLE - Starters
Level 3
Student’s Book + Digital Book
Workbook + Digital Book
Teacher’s Pack: Guide + Digital Book + 2 posters + Flashcards
YLE - Movers
Level 5
Student’s Book + Digital Book
Workbook + Digital Book
Teacher’s Pack: Guide + Digital Book + 2 posters
YLE - Flyers
Level 2
Student’s Book + Digital Book
Workbook + Digital Book
Teacher’s Pack: Guide + Digital Book + 2 posters + Flashcards
YLE - Starters
Level 4
Student’s Book + Digital Book
Workbook + Digital Book
Teacher’s Pack: Guide + Digital Book + 2 posters + Flashcards
YLE - Movers
Level 6
Student’s Book + Digital Book
Workbook + Digital Book
Teacher’s Pack: Guide + Digital Book + 2 posters
YLE - Flyers
A Unit at a Glance
Each book contains 8 units
Interactive openers combine vocabulary, grammar, and numeracy to stimulate curiosity and activate prior knowledge from the very first page. Language in action in each unit!
Story time with comic stories
Buddies features fun, value-based comics that evolve into traditional stories, supporting SEL, building positive reading habits, and reinforcing language development across all six levels in an age-appropriate way.
Around the World
A double-page spread that brings global cultures and traditions to life through engaging texts and videos, expanding young learners’ perspectives and cultural awareness.
Interactive & Personalized Students explore global cultures and make learning their own through Show and Tell activities
Building skills through creativity and play
What does Holly have?
Vocabulary is introduced throughout the unit through bright visuals, listening tasks, and engaging chants that capture the whole class from the start.
Students also explore new vocabulary through the Picture Dictionary pages: a clear visual presentation of all the vocabulary from each unit that can also be used as a review tool.
STEAM made fun and easy!
Buddies builds key skills through meaningful, age-appropriate projects.
Show and Tell - Create, share, and grow!
Learners explore life stages, build confidence, and personalize their learning through hands-on projects and Show and Tell activities
Active Review Games
Buddies uses simple, teacher-friendly games and gamification strategies to reinforce learning, helping children consolidate vocabulary and structures in an enjoyable, low-stress way.
Assessment for learning
Following the Review lesson, students complete the “I can” box activities. This is their first step toward self-assessment, allowing them to reflect on their progress.
? Designed to support Teachers
Clear lesson pathways for teachers:
• Listening and Speaking with guided prompts
• Reading and Writing with structured tasks
• Key sounds and words are introduced gradually, helping children build confidence
• Clear visuals to support understanding
Complete unit guidance:
• Unit overview with key vocabulary presentation at a glance
• Grammar with simple models and examples
• Easy-to-use, clearly structured activities for pair and group work
• Clear, guided lessons that make teaching simple and effective
Exam Practice
• Clear, unit-linked activities to prepare students for the three levels of the Cambridge English Young Learners exams (Starters, Movers, Flyers)
• Step-by-step support to build confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Integrated review pages to consolidate language and structures progressively
• A Picture Dictionary offering visual revision of key vocabulary to reinforce exam readiness
Smart Learning, Real Connection
AI Tools for Content Creation
For teachers:
• flexible planning
• smart tracking
• instant reports
• personalized materials
• test generator
For students:
• adaptive practice
• voice & text interaction
• automatic grading
Digital book and resources
• Digital Book with integrated audio and videos
• Vocabulary, grammar, stories, and culture videos
