Headway Beginner

Clear focus on grammar Balanced, integrated-skills syllabus Real-world speaking skills - Everyday English, Spoken English, Music of English Digital resources for interactive whiteboards - New Headway iTools Full teacher support - resources, photocopiables, tests and more - in print and online

Notes with hints, suggestions, and 'possible problems' feature Photocopiable activities for every unit Teacher's Resource Disc - communicative activities, tests, grammar reference, word lists, tapescripts and audio

Aimed at absolute beginners, this title provides a measured, step-by-step approach that aims to build both skills and confidence. It contains a mix of language work and many practice material that help learners to consolidate their knowledge of key points before proceeding further. The vocabulary syllabus focuses on high-frequency survival terms.

The first four levels of a new video series to accompany the New Headway. It can be used as an additional component to the New Headway, or as a supplement to any course at the appropriate level. Key Features Each level consists of six self-contained comedy stories looking at the lives and misadventures of four people in their twenties who share a house. The syllabus is closely linked to the New Headway. Each episode provides a natural context to consolidate the grammatical, functional and lexical areas covered by the course, and to develop listening skills. Key language is controlled and contextualized throughout. Each episode provides clear grammar and functional language, with an emphasis on developing communicative skills. The video is supported by an Activity Book for students and a Video Guide for teachers. Teacher's Book Teaching notes for each episode Help on using video in the classroom Cultural information Optional activities Answers to exercises where appropriate

New Headway Beginner is aimed at absolute beginners, or those who have learned a little English but lack the confidence to build on it. It provides a solid foundation for New Headway Elementary. Its measured, step-by-step approach builds both skills and confidence. The right mix of language work and plentiful practice material enables learners to consolidate their knowledge of key points before proceeding further. The clearly defined grammatical syllabus includes past, present and future time and provides a thorough basis on which to build. The presentation of new language is gradual, methodical and clearly structured, giving learners a clear sense of progression. The vocabulary syllabus focuses on high-frequency survival terms and avoids overload. The gradual introduction of simple skills work with manageable communicative activities give learners a sense of achievement. 'Everyday English' practises social expressions in common situations and shows how learners can apply their knowledge in practical ways.