Cambridge English for Schools - Teacher's Book Four [antikvár]

Introduction Who is the course for? Cambridge English for Schools (CES) is a four-level course, (with an additional Starter Level for complete beginners) aimed at young students. Level 4 is for students who have had approximately three years of English, or who have used CES Level 3. For what type of teaching situations is it intended? CES has been designed for, and extensively piloted in, a variety of possible situations - from small classes with flexible furniture arrangements to large classes with furniture fixed to the ground, from schools with considerable resources to schools with limited funds. The realities of many classes - with learners of varying abilities and levels of motivation and cooperation - have been given serious consideration and have shaped the approach and philosophy of the course (see Rationale, page 7). What does it aim to do? Each level of CES contains four different syllabuses. 1 At the centre of the course is the language syllabus. Through it, students develop their knowledge of English and their abilities to use English. 2 Complementing this, the course has an educational syllabus. The materials aim to broaden the students' knowledge of the world and to build on the knowledge that they have from other areas of their school life. Topics presented in CES, therefore, contain curriculum links with other subjects. The materials also aim to develop cross-curriculum attitudes and abilities, such as working independently, caring for the environment and so on. In addition, the materials focus on cross-cultural topics, aiming to develop the students' knowledge of English-speaking societies and to broaden their perspective on their own society. 3 At the same time, a learner involvement syllabus encourages learners to take responsibility for their learning and to feel that their classes are 'their own'. 4 In addition to these aims, CES also aims to offer support for teachers in a number of ways: • Detailed practical suggestions in an easy-to-use A to Z of methdology. (See page 125.) • Easy-to-use Unit notes. (See page 20.) • Additional notes on teaching classes with mixed abilities. (See any Topic and language Unit.) • Photocopiable Language worksheets. (See page 173.) • Advice on how the course may be lengthened or shortened and on teaching adolescent students. (See pages 11 and 17.) • Articles on teaching English. (See page 161.) How long does the course take? Each level of CES (except the Starter) is intended for approximately 80-100 hours of classroom work. However, the course has a flexible design enabling it to be made shorter or longer, and to be used for classes of varying levels of ability in the same year. (See page 17.) What does the course consist of? Level 4 has five components: Student's Book Teacher's Book Workbook Class Cassette set Workbook Cassette See CES 4 at a glance, page 13, for more details. This Teacher's Book contains: • A detailed rationale for the course (page 7). • CES 4 at a glance: a visual overview (page 12). • Introductory notes (page 17). • A note on the Parcel of English scheme (page 18). • An A to Z of methodology (page 125). • Guidance on using the Units (page 19 ff.). • Photocopiable Language worksheets (page 173). What's new in Level 4? Teachers who have seen or used the earlier levels of CES (Starter, 1 and 2) will notice that the higher levels (3 and 4) have a number of distinct differences. Some of these are: • A design with a more 'young adult' feel to it. • Topics with a strong 'social' element, appropriate to adolescents. • Topic and language work integrated into new Topic and language Units, allowing flexibility for mixed ability classes. • Out and about social language Units focusing on issues important to adolescent students. • Culture matters Units on English-speaking countries, such as India, South Africa, the West Indies, Ireland and New Zealand, and the differences between British and American English. • In Level 4, Using English Units in the Workbook which practise language for the telephone, letter-writing and other special purpose uses. • Vocabulary maps in the Workbook.