Gold (New Edition) B2 First eText Coursebook (Internet Access Code)

Gold (New Edition) B2 First eText Coursebook (Internet Access Code)

Gold

The Gold series is a well-established exam preparation course that combines carefully graded exam preparation with thorough language and skills development.

The new edition preparing students for B2 First has been improved in response to teacher feedback:

• 50% of the content is new with many new readings and listenings, and all new visuals

• There are 12 units rather than 14

• The difficulty level for reading and listening is increased to match the level of the B2 First exam

• Grammar is improved: more detail, depth, engagement and activities

• New full practice test, and two more to download

• Progress test every three units

• Audio scripts in back of book

• Course-specific MyEnglishLab

Components:

Student Components:

Coursebook:

• Twelve engaging units with authentic texts

• Exam-style practice and exam tips

• Extensive reference section, including Grammar Reference, Exam Focus and Writing Reference

• A complete B2 First practice test

Exam Maximiser:

• Comprehensive revision, practice and extension, and additional Use of English sections

• Additional practice of skills, exam tasks and language points

• A complete practice test

MyEnglishLab:

• Interactive online versions of all Exam Maximiser activities

• Extra practice training in sub-skills and language that underpin the exam

• Video presentations explaining each part of the exam

• Three full practice tests

• Automatic activity grading and instant rich feedback

• Gradebook to track students’ progress and common error report to identify areas for improvement

Teacher Components

Teacher’s Edition:

• Lesson plans with answers, audio scripts and writing task sample answers

• Detailed teaching notes,ideas for extension and extra photocopiable activities

• A complete guide to using all the components in a blended classroom

• Teacher’s Resource Disc

Teacher’s Resources:

• Coursebook and Exam Maximiser audio

• Testmaster with 2 placement tests, 12 unit tests, 4 progress tests, 1 exit test

• Speaking test videos with printable worksheets

• Wordlists

ActiveTeach:

Interactive whiteboard software to help teachers get the most out of the course

• Interactive version of the Coursebook and Exam Maximiser – with integrated audio

• Teacher’s notes and photocopiable activities

• Extra interactive activities and games for every unit

• Testmaster with audio

• Speaking test videos with printable worksheets

• A host of useful classroom tools

Language: GB

Level: B2 Upper Intermediate

ELM | 428.24

– Pearson ELT