Up Beat
Ingrid Freebairn, Jonathan Bygrave, Judy Copage, Liz Kilbey, Rod Fricker, Lindsay White, Patricia Mugglestone, Kate Fuscoe, Carol Barrett, Dominika Chandler, Liz Foody, Nick Beare, Clare Maxwell
Upper Secondary
Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
12 to 15 year-olds | 4 Levels
Upbeat is a bright, innovative, easy-to-use four-level course that reflects the lives and experiences of modern teenagers. Taking a multi-strand approach, Upbeat stimulates learning and broadens students’ horizons through lessons that engage both intellectually and emotionally. The course includes a unique feature, the Magic Bookmark.
Brings language learning to life
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Up-to-the-minute topics engage students’ interest
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Real-life teen issues relate to students’ lives and develop a sense of citizenship
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‘Solve it’ fun problem-solving activities encourage cognitive development
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‘Across cultures’ and ‘Curriculum link’ skills lessons develop students’ knowledge of the world beyond the classroom
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‘Use your English’ activities practise communicative language in realistic contexts
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The unique ‘Magic Bookmark’ aids memorisation of grammar
Encourages success for all students
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Exercises at two levels of difficulty in the Language Builder help with mixed ability
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Extra practice exercises in the Students’ Book engage fast finishers and support weaker students
Offers extensive teacher support
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Advice in the Teacher’s Book offers explanations and tips on dealing with different current behavioural issues and learning styles
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A wide-ranging testing programme facilitates grading and assessment
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A large bank of amusing extra photocopiable activities in the Motivator provides a valuable extra resource
