With a new component array and strong digital support, the new edition of Close-up has been fully updated to be in line with the new First for Schools 2015 specifications. Close-up is still as interesting, topical and up to date as ever with spectacular National Geographic photography and facts that have been carefully selected to appeal to the inquisitive minds of young teenagers.
The Teacher's Book includes teaching notes for all the activities in the Student's Book and full answer keys and audio scripts. Exam parts are highlighted to make test preparation easy to navigate and there are ideas for giving feedback and extension activities. There is a useful glossary of teaching ideas offering guidance on teaching this level. The Student's Book audio is available as an Audio Download.
Fun preparation for Pre A1 Starters covers the skills you need to be ready on exam day. Meet Sage the Squirrel, Checklist Buddy and friends, created by kids around the world, who guide you through this exciting journey, practising exam tasks and giving great tips, helping students assess their own work, and connecting learning to their world. Topic-led lessons bring everything to life with songs, Grammar fun, animations and quirky photos! The Home Booklet provides extra skills practice and 'Fun boost' activities to share with the family. The Mini-Trainer includes two practice tests for Pre A1 Starters with test-tip animations.
Fun preparation for Pre A1 Starters covers all the skills you need to be ready on exam day. Meet Sage the Squirrel, Checklist Buddy and friends, created by kids around the world, who guide and entertain you through this exciting journey, practising exam tasks and giving great tips. Checklist Buddy helps them assess their own work, and Think Big Giraffe connects learning to their world. Topic-led lessons bring everything to life with songs, Grammar fun, animations and quirky photos! The Home Booklet provides extra skills practice, 'Fun boost' activities to share with the family and fun stories featuring the characters.