Great Thinkers is a 7-level general English course by best-selling author David Spencer. Designed for teachers who want to teach more than just language, preparing students for exams and life outside the classroom.  

Great Thinkers has everything you need for the perfect English lesson

Ensures success with a tried and tested methodology combined with brand new content:


Powered by the successful ‘Gateway formula’ and the expertise of Spain-based author Dave Spencer, Great Thinkers offers brand new content for today’s teenagers.

Prepares great learners and great thinkers for life beyond the classroom:


The Great Learners, Great Thinkers section allows students to develop the emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills they will need for life.

Motivates students with exposure to real-world content in every aspect of the course:


Students are immersed in culturally diverse, real-world content through Reading, Listening and Culture Exchange texts, while the Virtual Classroom Exchange provides students with a real need for meaningful communication.

Teenagers have opportunities to explore and engage in passion-led learning:


Literature analysis in the Student’s Book, and STEAM content in the Workbook, encourage students to engage with a variety of enriching academic subject areas.

A variety of digital and print resources designed to meet your needs in different teaching contexts:


The Student’s App includes gamified activities to make language practice easy and enjoyable, and enables teachers to set assignments to complete by students on their favourite devices.

Alignment with the LOMLOE 

At Macmillan we have accompanied teachers through several educational reforms, and the changes brought in with the LOMLOE will be no exception. As experts in education and leaders in investigation and innovation, we constantly strive to be by your side with the materials you need.

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