Straight to First
Straight to Advanced
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Straight to First
Straight to Advanced
OTHER EXAMS

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STRAIGHT TO FIRST

The best preparation for the best results

Straight to First is a short, intensive course that prepares students for the Cambridge English: First exam. Each part of the First exam is covered in the course. A grammar reference provides thorough explanations of the language presented, a comprehensive Writing Bank focuses on all the task types found in the exam. The answer key for all exercises in the Student’s Book makes it easy to use in the classroom and as a self-study course.

Why Straight to?

An intensive preparation course for students aiming for Cambridge English exams. Each part of every exam is covered in Straight to series with tips and strategies your students can take and apply in the real exam.

For Students:

  • Exam style practice in every unit.
  • The Comprehensive Writing Bank focusing on all the task types found in the exam.
  • Grammar reference in the back of the book provides thorough explanations of the language presented in the main units.
  • Online Workbook to practise anytime, anywhere.
  • Student´s book available with or without answer key.
  • Student’s Resource Centre for additional support and resources.

For Teachers:

  • The Teacher’s Book is easy to use with teaching notes for all exercises, a full answer key and extra ideas.
  • Photocopiable class activities for each unit.
  • Digital learning supported though the Presentation Kit – the IWB version of the Student’s Book.
  • Workbook contains extra practice of the grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and use of English exam tasks and an audio CD containing listening exams.
  • Teacher’s Resource Centre with tests and so much more.

Key Features

  • The course can be as long as 100 hours or as short as 50, depending on the needs of the students and available time.
  • Information boxes throughout the Student’s Book offer useful exam tips and guidance.
  • The Language Focus sections aim to revise and extend students’ knowledge of the key structures they are expected to demonstrate in the exam.
  • The Writing Bank at the end of each Student’s Book provides further writing practice including relevant tasks, examples and model answers.
  • A double-page Review at the end of every other unit provides further practice of the Use of English section with a transformation exercise in each review as well as other task types and key grammar and vocabulary needed for the exam.
Content Table Student's Book Audio Teacher's Book
Content Table Student's Book Audio Teacher's Book

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STRAIGHT TO ADVANCED

The best preparation for the best results

Straight to Advanced is a short, intensive course that prepares students for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam. This course comes with a full set of standardised print and digital components that allow students to become confident with CAE exam topics through further practice of Listening, Reading and Writing and Use of English tasks.

For students, the print components consist of the Student’s Book (with or without Answers Keys) and the Workbook (with or without Answers Keys). A unique code from the Student’s Book provides access to the Student’s Resource Centre, Digital Student’s Book and an Online Workbook, where a host of extra material and resources can be found.

Why Straight to?

An intensive preparation course for students aiming for Cambridge English exams. Each part of every exam is covered in Straight to series with tips and strategies your students can take and apply in the real exam.

For Students:

  • Exam style practice in every unit.
  • The Comprehensive Writing Bank focusing on all the task types found in the exam.
  • Grammar reference in the back of the book provides thorough explanations of the language presented in the main units.
  • Online Workbook to practise anytime, anywhere.
  • Student´s book available with or without answer key.
  • Student’s Resource Centre for additional support and resources.

For Teachers:

  • The Teacher’s Book is easy to use with teaching notes for all exercises, a full answer key and extra ideas.
  • Photocopiable class activities for each unit.
  • Digital learning supported though the Presentation Kit – the IWB version of the Student’s Book.
  • Workbook contains extra practice of the grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and use of English exam tasks and an audio CD containing listening exams.
  • Teacher’s Resource Centre with tests and so much more.

Key features

  • The course can be as long as 100 hours or as short as 50, depending on requirements and time available, making it extremely flexible.
  • Each of the ten 9-page units analyses and provides practice for at least one part of every exam paper to ensure complete coverage.
  • The online workbook includes comprehensive practice for all parts of the Listening, Writing, Reading and Use of English papers as well as additional grammar and vocabulary exercises.
  • Self-assessment and progress tracking is made easy with a full answer key to all exercises, including models for writing and speaking tasks.
  • 10 Progress Tests that follow each unit provide regular updates on learning outcomes and make progress assessment easy and accurate.
Content Table Student's Book Audio Workbook Teacher's Book Progress Test
Content Table Student's Book Audio Workbook Teacher's Book Progress Test

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OTHER EXAMS

TESTBUILDER

IMPROVE
YOUR SKILLS

LANGUAGE
PRACTICE

Testbuilder

Four complete practice tests for the revised First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) exams

Targeted exam practice with complete practice tests reflecting the level and content of the exam.Guided analysis of sample answers and useful tips for improvement, raises learning awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.Practice activities improve exam technique.

FCE
TESTBUILDER

CAE
TESTBUILDER

PROFICENCY
TESTBUILDER

TOEFL
TESTBUILDER

Improve your Skills

Confidence in english from day one

Skills series covering: Cambridge English: First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) Examinations and IELTS

  • Comprehensive skills series covering Cambridge English: First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) examinations and also two IELTS titles, bands 4.5-7.5.
  • Scaffolded skills development for incremental learning.
  • Tips on exam preparation and strategy.
  • Lots of exam practice with model answers.
  • Authentic test questions at the end of every unit.
  • A focus on pronunciation.
  • Includes extra online practice (optional).

The complete series of books is available for the following exams:

Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam IELTS exam

USE OF ENGLISH
FOR FIRST

LISTENING & SPEAKING
FOR FIRST

READING
FOR FIRST

WRITING
FOR FIRST

Language Practice

Confidence in english from day one

Why Language Practice?

  • Regular consolidation units check understanding of key language points and heighten learner awareness.
  • Exam-style exercises are included at each level to hone students’ exam technique.
  • A special focus on problem areas of grammar increases students’ confidence in challenging areas such as word-building, collocations and phrasal verbs.
  • New editions include free access to Macmillan Practice Online, giving students access to online guided practice in key areas.
  • Tracking features give immediate feedback to teachers on students’ grades and progress.

ELEMENTARY

INTERMEDIATE

FIRST

ADVANCED