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Introduction

OxfordGrammarfor Schools helps students develop a At the end of the book there are nine pagesof extra
detailed understanding of grammar form and use in informationfor the information gap activities, a
context,and inspires them to have fun with English reference section containing form tables, and an

through personalizedactivities,games and role play. irregular verb list.
The grammar is introduced or revised through easy-
to-readtables and illustratedpresentationswith clear Students can use the OxfordGrammarfor Schools series
examples, all of which are level-appropriate.The inclass with any coursebook to support and reinforce
exercises buildfrom controlled activities up to more their grammar study.The Teacher's Book includes
communicative and productive skills-based activities. allthe answers andaudio scripts.There are also
Ineach unit there are several speaking activitieswhere photocopiable tests for every Student's Book unit,and
students work with each other to use Englishwith two review tests which can be used at the end of school
improvedaccuracy and confidence.The extended terms or at any other appropriate time.

writing activities also encourage students to use
language in realistic situations. Student's DVD-ROM

Each unit begins with a 'Can do' statement, which The Student's DVD-ROM includes all the exercises in
summarizes what students will be able to achieve on the Student's Book,as well as all the audio recordings
completion of the unit.At the end of each unit is a self- for the listening and pronunciationactivities.Students
can access extra scored interactive activities, giving
evaluation table. Students should be encouraged to
rate their progress in each exercise,which helps them them motivating additional practice for homework.
to take responsibility for their own learning and also These can be printed.The teacher can also use the
DVD-ROM on an interactive whiteboard in class.
increases motivation.

Key to the symbols

O 0.0 (= 0.0 track number) Listening activity

Speaking activity

Game

/ Extended writing activity

© Pronunciation activity

Introductory exercise

%» Moderately challenging exercise
*

*• Most challenging exercise
'!ÿ

A difficulty rating is given to each exercise.The scale of difficulty is relative to each unit,

so there are exercises with one, two, and three stars in every unit.

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