Week 1
The conversation - part 1
A short video clip of the first half of a conversation for listening and observation. (Optional listening comprehension questions are available on the website.)
Optional pronunciation drills
Line-by-line clips from the video to practise pronunciation (on DVD only).
Speaking practice
Speaking practise with the target language from the video using the video script.
Try it out
Controlled speaking practise using a substitution drill with the script of the video clip.
Language box 1
Presentation and practise of key vocabulary items or language structures related to the topic of the unit.
Listening for information
A listening activity to complete missing information, using one or more short audio clips.
With your partner
An Q&A information exchange activity, using target language from the preceding activities.
Quiz
Usually a vocabulary or grammar quiz presented in an enjoyable format (on DVD only).
Week 2
The conversation - part 2
A short video clip of the second half of the conversation for listening and observation. (Optional listening comprehension questions are available on the website.)
Optional pronunciation drills
Line-by-line clips from the video to practise pronunciation (on DVD only).
Speaking practice
Speaking practise with the target language from the video using the video script.
Language box 2
Presentation and practise of key vocabulary items or language structures related to the topic of the unit.
First listening
A listening activity to complete missing information, using one or more short audio clips when heard for the first time.
Second listening
A listening activity to complete further missing information, using one or more short audio clips when heard for a second time.
Third listening
A listening activity to complete final missing information, using one or more short audio clips when heard for a third time.
The interview
A two-part listening activity to complete or choose questions in an interview and to select answer options.
Optional pronunciation drills
Line-by-line clips from the video to practise pronunciation (on DVD only).
Week 3
Pair work
An peer-to-peer interview task, using questions from The interview activity.
Finale
A light-hearted end-of-unit task usually using a quiz-based format on the DVD.
Take it away
End-of-unit activities to consolidate skills and knowledge gained during the unit that can be completed inside or outside of the classroom.