Michael Harris

Opportunities is a new five-level course for teenagers. Modules of topic-based units provide rich, contemporary content based on a wide variety of information themes. With a discovery approach to grammar and an upfront focus on vocabulary, Opportunities ensures the most effective language learning for students.

New Reading and Listening texts motivate students to speak and think in English. New Exam Zones in the Powerbook build students exam skills and confidence.

In this level the theme of challenge in such topics as the achievements of talented women in history, dealing with teenage problems and fighting against tyranny. The characters in this level are at a school of performing arts: they have to do auditions, perform a piece of music and a song, make a film and give a presentation.

New Everyday English sections motivate students to speak in English.

Opportunities ensures the most effective language learning possible, by focussing specifically on the needs of the secondary school learner, especially those preparing for school-leaving exams.

World Class is a four-stage course for secondary students of English. Each stage provides 90-100 classroom lessons. Once they have completed World Class 4 (intermediate level), students should be ready to move on to a First Certificate course. The course combines facts about the world with stories of fantasy and fiction, practical activities and everyday topics. This cross-curricular approach builds on students' natural curiosity. Because the modules contain the kind of material which students enjoy in their own language, they can relate to what they are learning. World Class student's books are divided into seven theme-based modules. Each module includes authentic reading material and ends with a revision lesson. Student's books also include an illustrated mini-dictionary which contains definitions and pictures of important new words. This feature encourages learner independence, expands vocabulary and improves dictionary skills. Teacher's books include detailed step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions for extra activities, as well as an integrated system of continuous assessment. Class cassettes contain all the listening texts and pronunciation exercises featured in the student's books. For extra practice, the activity books provide a variety of additional exercise material and learner training activities. Students can use the activity book cassettes in class or for extra listening practice at home. World Class 1 is intended for students studying English at the beginning of secondary level. It combines imaginative topics, games and activities with a systematic introduction to all the basic language areas. The themes are relevant and provide an interesting context for "Language Focus" and practice activities. World Class 1 enables students to become more independent in their learning, it bridges the gap from primary to secondary English.

*'Check your grammar and vocabulary' and 'Check your progress' sections *'Word Power' boxes contain new vocabulary items *'Key Word bank' pages expand new vocabulary * Includes clearly labelled graded exercises * Mini-grammar offers additional explanation of the grammar covered * Self-assessment tests for students * Module diary allow students to check and assess what they have learnt *'Working with Dictionaries' section

Tento titul je novým vydaním knihy Opportunities Pre-Intermediate, Students Book z roku 2004Over 150,000 teachers worldwide have made Opportunities their course of choice. Now, Opportunities has a new edition. With extra features, New Opportuniti es offers you the chance to take your classes even further. New Opportunities is the course of choice for teachers, like yourself, who want to give their students education for life! Your students will... still benefit from the complete Opportunities package, committed to solid grammar, confident use of skills and language success be more comfortable with using NEW vocabulary with the NEW vocabulary language problem solving sections have access to more topics, more vocabulary and more strategies with the NEW shorter modules be fully prepared for any exam with the NEW tasks and strategies provided both in the Students' Book and the Powerbook be motivated to think more and speak more through the NEW reading and listening texts, packed with NE W information

Opportunities is a new five-level course for teenagers. Modules of topic-based units provide rich, contemporary content based on a wide variety of information themes. With a discovery approach to grammar and an upfront focus on vocabulary, Opportunities ensures the most effective language learning for students.

Challenges provides Coursebooks that can be completed in one year, giving students a clear sense of progress Informative and engaging topics that involve teenagers in their learning Unique features on word building and sentence patterns

* Grammar focus lessons guide students through the language and give thorough grammar practice. * Skills focus lessons and communication workshops provide a solid skills base. * Learning strategies throughout teach students how to become independent learners. * Culture corners give students a taste of life in the English speaking world. * Regular use of the FREE Mini-Dictionary extends students' vocabulary further. * Graded activities in the Language Powerbook provide practice for students of mixed levels.