Writing a new coursebook that meets students’ different needs and expectations is a difficult task, particularly with so many tried, tested and trusted titles already available. However, English Unlimited – the new coursebook series from Cambridge University Press offers a practical, flexible and up‐to‐date set of resources that should appeal to both students and teachers around the world.

Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, English Unlimited prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) CEFR goals-based course for adults.

Description

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication.

At first glance, English Unlimited seems like any other coursebook. The student’s book contains 14 units with subsequent pages devoted to supplementary activities (which generally include information gaps, simulations and role-plays, as well as suggestions for independent learning).

There are also grammar reference and practice pages, audio scripts, the sounds of English and lists of irregular verbs. The contents pages at the front of the book are also similar to other titles, allowing for quick reference, and a clear idea of the communicative focus of each unit. However, a closer look at each unit shows how well structured, balanced, and practical the content is.

Through universally inspiring topics and activities, and with a special focus on intercultural competence as a ‘fifth skill’, this truly international course helps learners become more sensitive, more effective communicators. Teaching natural, dependable language and using authentic audio from the start, not only brings real life into the classroom but gives learners the skills, strategies and confidence they need to communicate confidently outside it.

Each unit of English Unlimited is really well structured and arranged into 5 sections that give plenty of comprehensible input, as well as the chance to notice and practise a new language. As a result, this includes:

an introduction to the topic and a variety of skills work
language work with grammar, lexis and pronunciation in context
a ‘target activity’ that sets up extended, communicative speaking
an ‘explore’ section that builds on previous content
a ‘look again’ section that provides further review and self‐assessment

Key features

Universally-appealing topics and activities to inspire learners worldwide make the course ideal for mixed and single nationality groups in the classroom environment.
The Teacher’s Pack with DVD-ROM features extra ideas and activities plus a comprehensive testing and assessment program, extra literacy and handwriting support for non-Roman alphabet users and much more.
The Self-study Pack with DVD-ROM provides a state-of-the-art solution for autonomous learning, including interactive activities, authentic audio and video, tests, pronunciation practice and much more.
Authentic audio right from the start (available on the Class Audio CDs), featuring both native and non-native speakers, builds learners’ ability to understand the natural English of international speakers.

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