You will develop your English skills as you discover contemporary fiction, write about urban pollution and discuss autobiographies. You’ll find a wide range of international fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama throughout the book to help you develop your understanding of different genres and text types. Each unit is packed with activities that cover reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as opportunities to develop 21st century skills – such as collaboration and critical thinking. Units end with a project, like conducting a class debate, to help you communicate confidently and understand how to apply your learning to real-world scenarios.
The ‘Getting started’ feature at the start of each session gets you thinking and talking about what you already know
Key word boxes introduce key subject specific terms
Skills tips give guidance on how to develop the four core skills
‘Language focus’ provides clear explanations of key grammar and language rules
‘Summary Checklist’ statements and ‘Check your progress’ questions help you reflect on what you have learnt
Answers for all activities can be found in the accompanying teacher’s resource
You can find audio files in the teacher’s resource or digital learner’s book
