Jane Hudson

The Life Vision innovation is aimed at acquiring language and communication skills in English, which are a condition for passing English exams as international exams. The vocabulary and content is also oriented towards practical use in work and private life after school. Attractive topics for which additional information is available on the Internet provide space for conversation and further work. The vocabulary is selected according to current requirements from Oxford 3000™ and Oxford 5000™. This allows students to master the most used and useful words at each language level according to SERR, while also mastering their use in communication. It emphasizes thorough and consistent acquisition of grammatical phenomena and vocabulary. It has modern content that appeals to today's teenagers. Attractive additional videos, modern vlogs or interactive exploration of topics via Vision 3600 Interactive images always attract the attention of students and thus help them to acquire knowledge and skills more permanently. The new Assessment for Learning tool helps motivate and guide students throughout the learning process. Tests help students check and find out if they have achieved their study goal, at the same time they help to increase progress and, thanks to this informal self-evaluation, they get feedback on their acquired knowledge. Life Vision and preparation for the Slovak matriculation exam: Vocabulary Boosters, Grammar Booster and Grammar Reference - to support the acquisition of new vocabulary and grammar. Two animations are new, which will explain the new grammar in an engaging way in each lesson. Maturita Speaking Trainer - there are additional pages in the workbook that are aimed at supporting speaking and thus acquiring communication skills. Maturita Skills – these additional pages in the workbook with strategies in the Slovak language will show students how to proceed correctly during the Maturita exam using the example of selected exercises and thus acquire the skills to master the Maturita exam. Online Practice - are interactive exercises to develop grammar, vocabulary and skills such as reading and listening comprehension. They are mainly intended for students' homework on the computer. Feedback for the teacher - the teacher automatically receives feedback about the student's percentage of success in solving Online Practice tasks, as well as the number of attempts and the time spent on the given exercise. Mediation activities – they help students in creating and deepening key language skills through tasks for interpreting various information to their classmates, for summarizing the topic, explaining the topic or providing an explanation, etc. Think and Share activities - they are oriented towards the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, they provide space for the presentation of students' own opinions, so that students can justify, defend and oppose their opinions to other classmates. Vision 3600 Interactive images - are tasks that help students develop digital literacy and independence. Global skills – activities to develop students' critical thinking through solving various current problems. They are included in the lessons as tasks, e.g. successful teamwork, solving problems, cultural awareness, staying healthy, or online safety.

The English File fourth edition Workbook reinforces what is learned in each English File lesson, and can be used as extra practice during class, or set as homework.

A new edition of the best-selling English File, improved throughout with brand new digital components to use inside and outside the classroom. English File Third edition - the best way to get your students talking. The English File concept remains the same - fun, enjoyable lessons which get students talking through the right mix of language, motivation, and opportunity - but now the content and the components have been updated and improved for students and teachers. The English File third edition digital components help to make the most of teaching and learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. The digital package includes: iTools (a digital classroom resource), iTutor and iChecker for students, Pronunciation App for mobiles, Online Workbook, Student's and Teacher's websites.