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INTRODUCTION

• AUTHOR: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

• YEAR: 2000. 13th impression 2004

• ANALYSIS -SYLLABUS

-UNIT STRUCTURE

-ACTIVITIES

-CONCLUSION

TYPE OF LEARNERS

• Non specific country

• Age: Teenagers and adults

• 4º ESO (15 years old)-2º EOI

• It follows a Mixed/Multi-Strand syllabus.

• Currently, the most used.

• It combines specific topics, tasks, grammar, vocabulary, functions and notions in each unit.

SYLLABUS

• Thorough explanation of the objectives.• The content coincide with what is written in the

syllabus.• Tapescripts (average 8 per unit). It includes

songs.• Grammar Reference.• Irregular verbs list (base form/past simple/past

participle).• Phonetic symbols list.

SYLLABUS

UNIT STRUCTURE

• Starterwarming up / check what you know.

• TopicListen or read&listenFill in the gaps/matching/True or False…

• Grammar Spot – Grammar Reference (self-check).

• Practice grammar review and communicative exercises

5. Integrated skills activities

9. Vocabulary

7. Everyday English

UNIT STRUCTURE

ACTIVITIES

• 30% In pairs/in groups

ORAL INTERACTION

• Sociocultural aspects of the language Everyday EnglishCOMMUNICATIVE SKILL ENHANCEMENT

• Scarce pronunciation references or activities• Tradicional sequencingPPP model• Materials: 50 % authentic vs. 50% unreal • Students autonomy tips

-Ask&Answer

-Discuss a question

-Roleplay

Materials authentic vs. unreal

• Authentic

• Unreal

LEARNING THROUGH CULTURE

DULL ACTIVITIES

PRINTING

• Most of the pages include good pictures/drawings

• Few old-fashioned pictures

CONCLUSIONS

• Not addressed specifically to spanish speakers

• Communicative skills • Variety of

new/universal topics