The Global Scale of English
Younger Learners Type of English Course
General English
Main Reason for Learning
• To prepare for the many challenges of today’s world • To develop 21st Century Skills: Students learn to be creative, to think critically and to collaborate with their classmates
Resource Title
Big English
Our Discovery Choices Island
Next Move
New Success
Teaching Style
• Task-based approach and strong focus on vocabulary to get students talking
• Fantasy world where learning English is fun
• Combining contemporary, cultural and educational topics • For Teenagers
• Structured, multilevel approach • For Teenagers
• Provides an evaluation system plus exam preparation for school-leaving exams • For Teenagers
CEFR*: A1-C1 GSE**: 22-75
CEFR*: A1-A2 GSE**: 22-30
CEFR*: A1-B2+ GSE**: 22-68
CEFR*: A1-B1 GSE**: 22-43
Level Appropriate Assessment and Qualifications Tools
Shows student development within any English course
LCCI JETSET ESOL (JET version)*** Develops and assesses the learner’s ability to communicate in English
How good is my English? Am I progressing? What do I need to do next? The Pearson Global Scale of English (GSE) is the world’s first truly global English language standard which allows students to measure progress on their English language journey. To discover more about the Pearson English Ecosystem and how it is transforming lives, organisations and communities visit english.com
GSE CEFR
CEFR*: A1-B2 GSE**: 22-59
Learn about Pearson English Learning Resources, Assessments and Qualifications: Your Students’ Gateway to the World
MyEnglishLabs are online components designed to complement your favourite English language course from Pearson
Focuses on communicative English skills for learners
Why Choose Pearson? At Pearson, we have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the world’s largest education company, with 40,000 employees in more than 70 countries helping people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives. Please learn more at www.pearsonmiddleeast.com To find out more about how Pearson can help your organisation teach and assess English more effectively contact us at enquiries.middleeast@pearson.com
“ English is the language of our connected, 21st Century world; the language of the global media, the means by which we get things done.” John Fallon, Pearson CEO
It’s estimated that over a billion people are currently studying English as a second language. But different students have different motivations for learning as they move through life. Pearson has drawn on its global experience to develop products and solutions which help students in the Arab world achieve maximum fluency and accuracy when communicating in English. Working together with you, we know we can help all English learners achieve their goals.