Framework International

Ben Goldstein, Ceri Jones, Gill Holley, Robert Metcalf

Framework is a six-level* course for adults and young adults that combines a fresh, innovative approach to language learning with the discipline of a tried-and-tested syllabus.

• Beginner to Advanced
  CEF: A1 – C1 – International English
  • 6 Levels
  • 12 Units
  • 4 Revision Units
  • 4 World English DVD Units
  • Interactive CD-ROM
  • Collins COBUILD Dictionary

Key Features

• Clear, user-friendly methodology: language is introduced, practiced and revised through tasks and activities that have a real communicative purpose
• Inductive approach to grammar: learners are encouraged to discover language rules for themselves and put them into practice through activities and exercises
• Constant re-cycling of vocabulary: high-frequency language items are introduced, practiced and revised throughout the course
• Extensive range of listening material: students are exposed to a wide variety of accents (including non-British and non-American accents) and contexts where English is spoken
• Thorough pronunciation practice: covers a wide range of problematic areas for learners, including intonation, sentence and word stress, connected speech and others
• Development of learner autonomy: at all levels in the course, students are encouraged to understand, monitor and assess their learning experience
• English as an international language: throughout the course English is shown in its real-life, present day role, as the lingua franca used worldwide
• Developed in line with the Common European Framework objectives

For Students

• Student’s Book
• Workbook
• Reference Guide – grammar and vocabulary reference, exercises and listening transcripts
• Student CD-ROM - interactive exercises, unit tests and a complete monolingual dictionary - COBUILD Dictionary (This feature does not work on Windows Vista)
• Audio CD – listening activities from the Workbook
• Web page – www.webframework.net – a range of web-based activities and other resources

For Teachers

• Teacher’s Book
• Teacher’s Resource Book – photocopiable material, including resource sheets, pronunciation Worksheets and exams
• Class CDs – all the audio activities from the Student’s Book, plus pronunciation worksheets and exam audio
• DVD – Interactive using authentic / semi-authentic video material
• Web page - www.webframework.net – CEF information, notes for web-based activities, culture notes and other resources

Components

*Special arrangements apply for the supply of Level 5. For further information, please call 0800-7718181