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Real Life Elementary

Common European Framework (CEF) Can do

Exam Skills

Real Life Elementary will give students considerable fluency in all the communication skills required at A1 level. The quantity and quality of the material is excellent throughout. The topics are appropriate to teenage learners and the input materials from websites, phone calls, radio discussions, notes, postcards, letters and short magazine articles are appropriate to the communication media used by this age group. The practice materials are organised in developmental chains maximising the learning benefit from the input materials. Grammar2know, Words2know and Phrases2know highlight key learning points in short, memorable ‘bites’. Learners are trained skill strategies and given a good basis in grammar and vocabulary.

Skills strategies are listed on the back cover and are both trained and exercised throughout the book.

Real Life Elementary will give students a firm foundation for continued study of English at higher levels.


chart correlating main exam types and grading systems

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IELTS

TOE

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Elementary A1 0 - 0-245 - A2 1 KET 3.0 246-500 - 1 B1 2 PET 4.0 500-650 57 – 86 3 B2 3 FCE 5.0 650-720 110-120 4 C1 4 CAE 6.0-7.0 720-910 - 5


Unit Starter Can do Exam Skills CEF Page

Grammar to be, possessive adjectives, subject pronouns, nouns this, that, these, those

I can describe current states. A1 4/6

Vocabulary Alphabet; nationalities; months; school equipment; numbers; telling the time

I can talk about my birthday, nationality, age, and clock times. I can describe the location of objects.

A1 4/6

Reading I can read dialogues, calendars and clocks. Reading short dates A1 7 Listening I can understand introductions.

I can give my name. I can understand e-‐mail addresses.

A1 4

Speaking I can introduce myself. I can give personal information. I can ask about personal information. I can identify my personal possessions. I can spell my name. I can say telephone numbers. I can identify people and things.

A1 4 5 5 7 7 7 7

Writing I can write words in plural forms. I can clock times in words or numbers.

A1 6 7


Unit 1 It’s my life

Can do Exam Skills CEF Page

Grammar have got, possessive ‘s, there is / are, possessive pronouns

Gap fill A1 9/13

Vocabulary My things, My family, Describing people A1 8/10 Reading I can read a blog describing a best friend, her age,

family, possessions, and nickname. I can read descriptions of people. I can read a family tree. I can read lists describing contents of bags. I can read an e-‐mail. I can understand the different parts of an email.

T/F statements Photo matching Match lists to people. Multiple choice statements. Writing layout.

A1 8 10 11 12 15 15

Listening I can understand a family description. I can understand a list of contents. I can understand descriptions of desktops.

Photo matching Complete a chart.

A1 11 12 13

Speaking I can ask and answer questions about my family. Pronunciation: weak forms; question intonation. Pronunciation: /s/, /z/. I can make statements from notes. I can ask and answer q’s about the contents of a bag. I can describe differences between two desktops using but.

Expanding notes Describing collections of objects.

A1 10 11 12 13

Writing I can write questions & statements about possessions. I can draw my family tree and write about my family. I can write an e-‐mail giving news and a personal description.

Using diagrams Writing e-‐mails.

A1 9 11 15

Real Time Greetings and introductions Getting to know people

Detailed listening/Reading an e-‐mail/Answer comprehension questions/Write an e-‐mail

A1 14/15


Unit 2 Your day


Grammar Present simple +, -‐, ?; time expressions, object pronouns

A1 17/20

Vocabulary School subjects, routines, Free time A1 16/21 Reading I can understand a web page describing Lan’s school

day in China. I can understand a text about a disabled girl and her monkey helper.

T/F statements Complete gap fill statements.

A1 16 18

Listening I can understand a list f school subjects and number them in order. I can listen to description of regular activities. I can understand two dialogues about Katie’s activities, likes and dislikes.

Numbering in sequence. Tick check boxes. Tick check boxes.

A1 16 19 20

Speaking Pronunciation: / s/, /z/, /iz/. I can talk about how often I do things. I can describe my daily routine using time phrases. I can form questions from notes. I can ask and answer questions about people’s activities, likes and dislikes.

Questions words / answer matching. Forming information questions.

A1 17 17 19 20 21

Writing I can complete a fact file about Samira’s school day. Text completion. A1 17 Active Study 1

Grammar | vocabulary revision Classify vocabulary, Match collocations, Underline stressed syllables, Word order, m/c text completion, Listen for detail,

Gap fill / Multiple choice / Jumbled conversation / T/F statements / Exam trainer in workbook

A1 22/23


Unit 3 Urban Life


Grammar Countable/uncountable nouns; some/any; much, many, a lot of

A1 25/27

Vocabulary Shops, Rooms and furniture, Describing towns Match purchases to shops. A1 24/29 Reading I can read a text about shopping malls.

I can read an interview. I can scan two texts about Manchester and Sydney . I can read the articles in detail.

Comprehension questions M/C statements. Label statements. T/F statements | match adjectives to cities

A1 24 27 28 28

Listening I can understand a conversation about shopping and identify what people want to buy. I can understand a conversation and identify what people plan to do. I can listen to statements about activities and match them to rooms. I can understand a description of a town.

Check box T/F Checkbox Photo Matching Identify key words | Say how many there are.

A1 24 24 26 29

Speaking I can ask and answer questions about the contents of a shopping basket. I can describe my town and its amenities.

A1 25

Writing I can write about things in my room. I can write about features of my city. I can describe my town and its amenities.

A1 27 28 29

Real Time Read Text messages and maps. | Ask for and give directions.

Write note inviting a friend and making an appointment at time and location.

A1 30/31


Unit 4 Keep fit


Grammar can Ability; Adverbs,; Imperatives A1 33/35 Vocabulary Sport; Health; Sports equipment A1 32/36 Reading I can read a dialogue of a medical examination.

I can understand a text about extreme sports. T/F statements T/F statements

A1 34 36

Listening I can listen and check my answers to the sport quiz. I can listen and check my speculations. I can listen to statements about Alex’s abilities. I can listen to 6 dialogues with a doctor and identify the illness. I can understand a radio interview and complete a text. I can listen to a TV interview and correct the mistakes.

Detailed listening. Check boxes. Note making Text completion / M/C statements. Correcting mistakes of fact.

A1 32 33 34 37 37

Speaking I can answer quiz questions about sport. I can speculate about the extra abilities of sports stars. I can answer questions about my own abilities. Pronunciation: stressed/unstressed words I can name different parts of the body. I can describe how I do things using adverbs. I can describe my feelings and ask for advice. I can give advice. I can use adjectives to describe different sports.

Multiple choice Label picture.

A1 32 33 33 34 35 35 35 36

Writing I can complete rules for safety in the gym. Completing imperatives. A1 35 Active Study 2

Grammar | vocabulary revision Match rooms and furniture; Listen and identify location; Read interview, match questions and answers. (Identify topic of paragraph.)

Multiple choice / Gap fill / Matching / Jumbled conversation / Exam trainer in workbook

A1 38/39


Unit 5 Eat well


Grammar like/love/hate verb+ing; Articles A1 41/43 Vocabulary Food; Cooking Classify food items as vegetables, snacks, etc. A1 40/43 Reading I can read a programme summary in a TV guide.

I can read a fact file about a celebrity chef. I can read a food recipe. I can scan an article about wild food.

Identify topic, find time, channel, etc. Match imperatives with pictures. Identify paragraph topics. Answer M/C comprehension questions.

A1 40 43 45

Listening I can understand a conversation about food between three speakers. I can understand two speakers doing a food survey.

Complete spoken lines. Comprehension check boxes. T?F statements.

A1 41 45

Speaking I can answer a food quiz about eating habits in different countries. I can express my opinions about eating habits. I can report the results of a survey to the class.

Cultural development Public speaking: reporting.

A1 44 44 45

Writing I can write Y/N questions about likes and dislikes. I can complete an interview about eating habits, likes and dislikes. I can write a recipe for a salad. I can write questions for a food survey.

Question formation. Follow a writing model. WH question formation.

A1 41 43 43 45

Real time Order food from a menu. Ask about prices. Pay for food.

Read a postcard about Manchester. Write postcard based on model.

A1 46/47


Unit 6 My time


Grammar Present continuous; Present Simple / Present continuous

Contrast current and habitual activities. A1 48/51

Vocabulary Clothes; Computers and the internet A1 50/52 Reading I can read 2 line dialogues about current activities.

I can read and comment on an article about dress style. I can complete a survey on computer use.

Match dialogues to pictures. Comment by rating 1,2,3, etc. T/F statements / Correct false statements.

A1 48 50 51

Listening I can understand a telephone conversation. I can understand a radio programme about computer use.

Number activities in order. Complete dialogue. Answer WH questions.

A1 49

Speaking I can make and respond to suggestions. I can talk about my style icons. I can discuss and rate the importance of different tips on internet use. I can comment on the3 differences between two photographs.

Give reasons for preferences. Expressing detailed opinions and justifying. Detailed descriptions.

A1 49 51 52 53

Writing I can write a description of a person’s clothes from a photo. I can complete a list of tips for safe internet use. I can describe a photograph.

Writing descriptions. Use WH questions as prompts.

A1 51 52 53

Active Study 3

Grammar | vocabulary revision Multiple choice / Gap fill / Matching / Photo description / Exam trainer in workbook Read on line discussion. Summarise comments. Listen to different stages of shopping process. Describe people, clothes and activity in a photo.

A1 54/55


Unit 7 Festival fever


Grammar Past simple: to be; Past Simple Affirmative A1 57/59 Vocabulary Music ; Festivals Classify music of different genre. A1 56/58 Reading I can skim read a series of e-‐mails reporting on festivals

and identify key topics. I can study read the e-‐mails and answer WH questions. I can read and complete a short text about the Glastonbury Festival in 1970. I can read texts describing different New Year celebrations. I can read a magazine article reporting on different celebrations in the USA.

Check boxes of topics. WH questions. Past simple to be. Cultural development. T/F statements. Reporting on events. Select topic headlines. T/F statements.

A1 56 56 57 58 60/61

Listening I can listen for mistakes in a text and correct them. I can understand an audio report of a festival.

Detailed listening and reading. M/C statements

A1 57 61

Speaking I can discuss my music preferences. I can discuss my experience of festivals. I can describe my music preferences when I was 10. Pronunciation: intonation in statements, questions and short answers. I can describe my own New Year celebrations. Pronunciation: /d/, /t/, /id/ in past tense verbs.

WH prompts Y/N prompts. Contrasting past and present preferences. Describing events.

A1 56 56 57 57 58 59

Writing I can complete an email sending New Year greetings and describing a party. I can write a paragraph describing a festival.

Informal e-‐mail language. A1 59 61

Real Time Buying travel tickets. Asking about prices and location of trains.

Read informal letter, identify information from layout. Write letter based on model.

A1 62/63


Unit 8 Weird Science


Grammar Past simple: negative and questions; Question words A1 65/67 Vocabulary Everyday technology; Inventions A1 64/68 Reading I can scan read an article about historical inventions.

I can answer an M/C quiz about technology. I can use photographs to predict the topic of a text. I can scan a text for specific information. I can identify the topics of paragraphs. I can read in detail and answer M/C questions.

Make notes. Complete time line.(use diagrams) Reading skill. Reading skill. Reading skill. Reading skill.

A1 64/65 68/69 68/69 68/69 68/69

Listening I can follow an audio report of past activities. I can follow an audio description of past activities. I can understand comments about inventions.

Check boxes. Match questions with answers.

A1 65 67

Speaking Discuss new and known facts. Discuss attitude to facts. I can describe my past activities. I can compare my answers to a quiz with class mates and check correct answers. I can talk about inventors from my country. I can express opinions on the importance of different inventions. I can agree and disagree with comments.

Using background knowledge. Personal response. Exchanging detailed information. Reporting inventions, describing people. Expressing opinions and giving reasons.

A1 64 64 65 66 68 68/69 68

Writing I can write questions about past activities. I can write answers to questions about a day out.

Question formation. Reporting on events and activities.

A1 65 67

Active Study 4

Grammar | vocabulary revision Multiple choice / Gap fill / Matching / Role Play/ Exam trainer in workbook Read a blog. Take notes from a radio programme. Buy and sell museum tickets.

A1 70/71


Unit 9 Go green!


Grammar Comparative adjectives; will for predictions A1 73/75 Vocabulary Green lifestyle, Our planet, Weather, Problems and

solutions A1 72/77

Reading I can read and respond to a quiz about green behaviour. I can read a blog about attempts to be greener. I can read a chat room discussion about climate change. I can read a magazine article about celebrity endorsement of a political campaign.

M/C statements. Complete gap fill sentences. Skim: topic paragraphs. Read: T/F statements – correct the false

A1 72 74 76/77 76/77

Listening I can understand a discussion about green behaviour. I can listen to the weather forecast and complete a table. I can understand a radio programme about celebrities and causes.

M/C statements Make notes in a table. Match celebrity and cause.

A1 72 75 77

Speaking I can discuss my family’s green behaviour. I can make predictions about the weather.

A1 72 75

Writing I can write comparative sentences on various topics. I can write notes from a group discussion. I can write about my group’s ideas.

note making opinion article

A1 77 77

Real Time I can buy things in shops. I can reply to adverts for ‘lost’ items. A1 78/79


Unit 10 Getting away


Grammar Superlative adjectives; be going to for plans and intentions

A1 80/83

Vocabulary Holidays; Transport A1 82/84 Reading I can read a fact file about Britain.

I can read more facts about Britain. I can read a magazine article about a slow journey around the world.

Comprehension questions. WH questions. SCAN: complete sentences Read: Add sentences to paragraphs.

A1 80 84 85

Listening I can listen to an interview about holiday plans. I can listen to a discussion about the journey.

Check topics covered. M/C statements.

A1 83 84/85

Speaking I can compare the facts about Britain with my own country. I can choose gifts for people and explain reasons. I can participate in a group discussion and seek agreement. I can discuss different types of holiday. I can describe my last holiday. I can ask my partner about their last holiday. I can make, accept and refuse suggestions. I can role play an interview with the traveller.

Comparing Giving reasons. Seeking agreement Recounting events / Answering questions. suggestions Role Play

A1 78 80 81 82 82 83 85

Writing I can write 3 sentences about my plans for the weekend.

A1 83

Active Study 5

Grammar | vocabulary revision T/F / Gap fill / Matching / Photo description / Exam trainer in workbook Topics for paragraphs / Listen to holiday plans / Describe photographs.

A1 86/87


Unit 11 Nice work?

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Grammar have to for rules and obligations, Prepositions A1 89/91 Vocabulary Jobs and activities; Feelings; Skills and qualities A1 88/91 Reading I can read a magazine article about two holiday job

experiences. I can read and complete a text about working in a sandwich bar. I can read a magazine article about preparing mentally for an exam. I can read an article about two volunteer work experiences. I can read advertisements for two volunteer jobs.

WH questions Topics. | Personal response to text. M/C statements Check boxes.

A1 88 89 90 92 93

Listening I can understand 5 interviews about achievements. I can listen to Nigel talking about his qualities and identify the false information. I can understand an interview about a volunteer experience.

Matching Detailed listening Check boxes

A1 90 91 93

Speaking I can participate in a guessing game about jobs. I can comment on my feelings during named events. I can discuss the qualities required for jobs. I can describe my own qualities.

Y/N questions Interview preparation

A1 88 91

Writing I can choose a job and describe my qualities. A1 93 Real Time Formal letter writing: Job application.

Listen to job interview. Complete the answers. Role Play the interview.

A1 94/95


Unit 12 Our world


Grammar if + imperative; Present Perfect A1 97/98 Vocabulary Cultural habits; Politics A1 96/98 Reading I can match split sentences on cultural habits.

I can read an article about the Young Parliament. I can read an article about reactions to different cultures.

Matching. Cultural development. WH questions Predict: from pictures, Scan: Find answers quickly, Find sentences with given meanings, Find words with specific meanings.

A1 96 98 100

Listening I can listen to a description of a holiday in India. M/C statements A1 Speaking I can report to the class about my partner’s life

experiences. I can say what I can do in English.

Match with sample sentences.

A1 99 101

Writing I can write sentences advising action to solve problems. I can write sentences advising people what to do in Brighton. I can write sentences about life experiences.

Giving advice A1 96 97 99

Active Study 6

Grammar | vocabulary revision Multiple choice / Matching / Role Play/ Exam trainer in workbook / Read job advert / Write postcard / Reply to text message / Read job application letter. / Listen to comments on England. / Role play interviews for different jobs.

A1 102/ 103

Mini-‐workbook 104/121 Wordbank 123/129 Wordlist 130-‐135 Irregular verbs back cover Skill and Exam strategies back cover

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