Amanda Thomas – författare

Gold New Edition

Gold New Edition follows the same approach as previous editions but has been revised and updated following extensive research with users throughout the world.

It helps teachers to deliver stimulating, discussion-rich lessons with focused exam preparation.

Each level of the series offers a strong emphasis on communicative practice and the development of natural speaking skills to build student confidence for exams and beyond.

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The coursebook is filled with interesting topics and gives learners plenty of opportunity for discussion. It builds students’ confidence by combining carefully graded exam preparation for their Cambridge English exam with thorough language and skills development – in a fun and engaging way.

This is a course that engages classes with a variety of learners – and whether or not they decide to sit for the exam, all your students will be ready and fully confident by the end of the course.

Special features:

MyEnglishLab is an online platform that helps with vocabulary and grammar practice. It instantly grades student answers and gives them meaningful feedback, saving teachers time and energy. Insightful analytics give teachers the whole picture of each class’ performance and help track individual student's performance.

The Coursebook is filled with interesting topics and gives learners plenty of opportunity for discussion. It builds students’ confidence by combining carefully graded exam preparation for their Cambridge English exam with thorough language and skills development – in a fun and engaging way. This is a course that engages classes with a variety of learners – and whether or not they decide to sit for the exam, all your students will be ready and fully confident by the end of the course.  Special features: - Fun and interesting topics and an attractive design - Advice on how to tackle each exam task - Fast-paced syllabus with comprehensive exam coverage – completely in line with the revised exam 2015 specifications - Stimulating discussion-rich topics - Strong focus on vocabulary and chunks of language - Extensive writing support including activities and sample answers.  MyEnglishLab is an online platform that helps with vocabulary and grammar practice. It instantly grades student answers and gives them meaningful feedback, saving teachers time and energy. Insightful analytics give teachers the whole picture of each class’ performance and help track individual student's performance.

The Coursebook is filled with interesting topics and gives learners plenty of opportunity for discussion. It builds students’ confidence by combining carefully graded exam preparation for their Cambridge English exam with thorough language and skills development – in a fun and engaging way. This is a course that engages classes with a variety of learners – and whether or not they decide to sit for the exam, all your students will be ready and fully confident by the end of the course.  Special features: - Fun and interesting topics and an attractive design - Advice on how to tackle each exam task - Fast-paced syllabus with comprehensive exam coverage – completely in line with the revised exam 2015 specifications - Stimulating discussion-rich topics - Strong focus on vocabulary and chunks of language - Extensive writing support including activities and sample answers.  MyEnglishLab is an online platform that helps with vocabulary and grammar practice. It instantly grades student answers and gives them meaningful feedback, saving teachers time and energy. Insightful analytics give teachers the whole picture of each class’ performance and help track individual student's performance.

The Coursebook is filled with interesting topics and gives learners plenty of opportunity for discussion. It builds students’ confidence by combining carefully graded exam preparation for their Cambridge English exam with thorough language and skills development – in a fun and engaging way. This is a course that engages classes with a variety of learners – and whether or not they decide to sit for the exam, all your students will be ready and fully confident by the end of the course.  Special features: - Fun and interesting topics and an attractive design - Advice on how to tackle each exam task - Fast-paced syllabus with comprehensive exam coverage – completely in line with the revised exam 2015 specifications - Stimulating discussion-rich topics - Strong focus on vocabulary and chunks of language - Extensive writing support including activities and sample answers.  MyEnglishLab is an online platform that helps with vocabulary and grammar practice. It instantly grades student answers and gives them meaningful feedback, saving teachers time and energy. Insightful analytics give teachers the whole picture of each class’ performance and help track individual student's performance.

All coursebook audio available on CD.

This textbook focuses on the main areas of teaching young children, covering the 3-7 years age range that spans the early years and primary phases. The majority of chapters are written by both an academic and practitioner, reflecting a genuine theory and practice approach, and this helps the reader to set theoretical discussion in the context of real practice.

Key themes explored within the book include:

-        Play and playfulness in the curriculum

-        Child development in practice

-        Literacy development and subject pedagogy

-        Creativity and outdoor learning

Packed full of learning features such as case studies, reflective questions and lesson plans, Teaching Early Years is an essential resource for both students and practitioners, and will enhance your knowledge of how young children think and learn.

This textbook focuses on the main areas of teaching young children, covering the 3-7 years age range that spans the early years and primary phases. The majority of chapters are written by both an academic and practitioner, reflecting a genuine theory and practice approach, and this helps the reader to set theoretical discussion in the context of real practice.

Key themes explored within the book include:

-        Play and playfulness in the curriculum

-        Child development in practice

-        Literacy development and subject pedagogy

-        Creativity and outdoor learning

Packed full of learning features such as case studies, reflective questions and lesson plans, Teaching Early Years is an essential resource for both students and practitioners, and will enhance your knowledge of how young children think and learn.