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Elementary (A2)

StorylineThe Morton family are still living in London and enjoying life in Europe. Karen loves art college andWyatt is enjoying school, although he prefers to be out with his friends on his bike.

ThemesApplying for a jobBritish and American EnglishClothesCrimeDaily lifeDirectionsEating and drinkingEducationEmergenciesFamilyFirst respondersHistoryHobbies (BMX bikes)Houses and homesInterviewsJobsMeeting peopleMoneyMoods and feelingsMusicRelationships (family)RoutinesScienceSocialisingSpecial occasionsTransport and travel

Number of units14

Vocabulary

423 words

GrammarAdjectivesAdverbsAffixationArticlesCan & couldComparativesDemonstrative pronounsFinished & readyGoing to & willGoing to and willIrregular verbsModal verbsModalsMuch & manyNegativesPast continuousPersonal pronounsPossessive pronounsPrepositions of MovementPresent ContinuousPresent perfectPresent SimplePresent simple versus present continuousPresent simple vs. present continuousQuestions about the pastSome & anyTo beUse of 'if'Wh-questions

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Elementary (A2) Unit 1

StorylineThe Morton family are settled in London. Everyone has their routine now. Mr Morton is busy catchinga cyber-criminal.

ThemesFamilyRoutines

GrammarGoing to & willModalsMuch & many

Activity Sheet Topics1 Family 12 Family 23 Daily Routines I4 Daily Routines 25 Daily Routines & Chores6 Who is a Nerd?

Vocabulary

22 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 8 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 21 18Speaking 9 9Grammar 10 2Writing 11 3Introduction 1 0Total 70 38

Video resourcesA1_1 UK General videoA2 At the office - 1A2 At the office - 2A2 Police EquipmentA2 Welcome to Scotland part oneA2_1 Introduction videoGrammar Lesson | Future ContinuousGrammar Lesson | Going to and willGrammar Lesson | Modal verbs 1Grammar Lesson | Much & manyGrammar Lesson | Present Perfect 1

Reading resourcesA2_1 Life in London 1 audio & textA2_1 Life in London 1 textA2_1 Life in London 2 textA2_1 Life in London complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 2

StorylineWyatt meets a new friend called Simon. They spend time getting to know each other and talk aboutthe differences between British and American English. Simon is introduced to Wyatt’s older sisterKaren who surprisingly seems to like Simon.

ThemesBritish and American EnglishMeeting people

GrammarPrepositions of MovementPresent perfectWh-questions

Activity Sheet Topics1 Making New Friends2 Friendship3 What’s That Called?4 The Name Game5 What a Strange Day!6 Who Are You?

Vocabulary

35 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 7 3Reading 11 4Vocabulary 18 30Speaking 9 10Grammar 10 2Writing 11 3Introduction 1 0Total 67 52

Video resourcesA2 Buying a new carA2 European Capital Cities - IntroductionA2_2 Bodiam Castle videoAiW - Washington part 1Grammar Lesson | Prepositions of movementGrammar Lesson | Present Perfect - recent pastGrammar Lesson | Wh-questionsWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA2_2 Wyatt’s New Friend complete textA2_2 Wyatts new friend 1 textA2_2 Wyatts new friend 2 audio & textA2_2 Wyatts new friend 2 textA2_2 Wyatts new friend complete audio & textB1 Blogging for Beginners text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 3

StorylineKaren, who needs some new clothing for a job interview gets embarrassed when she asks for thewrong item in the clothing store. Meanwhile the boys take the bus to Brighton and make some newfriends.

ThemesClothesSocialising

GrammarAdjectivesComparatives

Activity Sheet Topics1 Magazines I2 Magazines 23 Magazines 34 Looking at Magazines5 Find Someone Who…6 What’s It Like?

Vocabulary

39 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 7 3Reading 11 3Vocabulary 20 42Speaking 12 12Grammar 7 3Writing 11 3Introduction 1 0Total 69 66

Video resourcesA2 At the office - 1A2 At the office - 2A2 Clothes & FashionAiW - Washington part 2Grammar Comparatives and superlativesGrammar Lesson | AdjectivesGrammar Lesson | ComparativesResource: A2_3_1_A1 SB/P | MagazinesWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA2_3 Summer Saturday 1 textA2_3 Summer Saturday 2 audio & textA2_3 Summer Saturday 2 textA2_3 Summer Saturday complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 4

StorylineAfter escaping from a boring day with his sisters, Wyatt follows Simon to Stockwell skatepark to ridetheir bikes. They meet Justin, and Wyatt learns something new about his friend.

ThemesHobbies (BMX bikes)Relationships (family)

GrammarQuestions about the pastUse of 'if'

Activity Sheet Topics1 If Dominoes…2 If You…3 What Will Happen If…4 Superstitions5 Don’t Say It!6 I Prefer Rollerblading

Vocabulary

26 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 10 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 21 43Speaking 11 11Grammar 8 1Writing 11 3Introduction 1 0Total 72 64

Video resourcesA2 Asking directionsA2 At the office - 3A2 At the office - 4A2_4 BMX videoAiW - Washington part 3B1 European Capital Cities - StockholmGrammar Lesson | Questions about the pastGrammar Lesson | Using if

Reading resourcesA2_4 A better park 1 audio & textA2_4 A better park 1 textA2_4 A better park 2 audio & textA2_4 A better park 2 textA2_4 A better park complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 5

StorylineThe Morton Kids are back at school and college. Jordyn had a great day, but Wyatt is frustrated bythe amount of homework, Karen had a good first day and met a nice Spanish guy in her class.

ThemesEducationMeeting people

GrammarPast continuousPresent perfect

Activity Sheet Topics1 Meeting New People I2 Meeting New People II3 School in the Past4 School Systems5 Art & You6 Art

Vocabulary

28 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 7 4Reading 14 4Vocabulary 20 46Speaking 12 13Grammar 9 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 73 71

Video resourcesA2 A Policeman part oneA2 Renovating a Bedroom - Part OneA2 Tractor Pulling part oneA2_5 Bloodhound Project Part 1 videoAiW - Washington part 4Grammar Lesson | Past ContinuousGrammar Lesson | Present Perfect 1

Reading resourcesA1 Sand Angels textA2_5 A new school year 1 textA2_5 A new school year 2 audio & textA2_5 A new school year 2 textA2_5 A new school year 3 audio & textA2_5 A new school year 3 textA2_5 A new school year complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 6

StorylineThe Morton family go to a music festival where they can listen to many different types of music.Jordyn gets lost and Wyatt has to direct her over the phone.

ThemesDirectionsMusic

GrammarPresent ContinuousPresent SimplePresent simple versus present continuousWh-questions

Activity Sheet Topics1 A Music Festival2 What Do You Know?3 Where is..?4 Which Way?5 Art Styles6 What is it?

Vocabulary

35 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 11 3Reading 8 3Vocabulary 20 43Speaking 13 12Grammar 9 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 72 65

Video resourcesA2 At the office - 3A2 Cathy – Wild plants you can eatA2 Renovating a Bedroom - Part TwoA2_6 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - Bear hangingA2_6 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - IntroA2_6 Bloodhound Project Part 2 videoA2_6 Getting lost videoGrammar Lesson | Present SimpleGrammar Lesson | Present Simple vs. ContinuousGrammar Lesson | Wh-questionsPresent continuous 2 Grammar

Reading resourcesA2_6 MusicA2_6 Sound of Music 1 Text ExcerptA2_6 The sound of music 1 textA2_6 The sound of music 2 text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 7

StorylineWyatt’s forgetfulness results in an accident in the chemistry lab at school which causes a fire. The firedepartment, police and bomb squad are called and Wyatt has a lot of explaining to do.

ThemesEmergenciesFirst respondersScience

GrammarArticlesDemonstrative pronounsPast continuousTo be

Activity Sheet Topics1 It Was an Accident2 Fun with Chemistry 13 Fun with Chemistry 24 Fire!5 Emergency Responders 16 Emergency Responders 2

Vocabulary

31 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 10 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 20 37Speaking 14 12Grammar 10 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 75 59

Video resourcesA2 A Service engineerA2 School Lesson Part OneA2 Twente RoverA2_7 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - CanoeingA2_7 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - Fly fishingA2_7 Safari Park Part 1 videoGrammar Lesson | ArticlesGrammar Lesson | Demonstrative pronounsGrammar Lesson | Past ContinuousGrammar Lesson | To be

Reading resourcesA2_7 Learning Chem Hard way 1 excerptA2_7 Learning Chem the Hard 2 text & audioA2_7 Learning Chemistry the Hard Way 1 textA2_7 Learning Chemistry the Hard Way 2 textA2_7 Learning Chemistry the Hard Way complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 8

StorylineThe Mortons’ grandparents have come to stay for the Christmas holidays. Although pleased to seethem, Wyatt is not happy about having to give up his room. The grandparents’ first port of call is thecafé where Karen works.

ThemesEating and drinkingFamilyJobsTransport and travel

GrammarDemonstrative pronounsModal verbs

Activity Sheet Topics1 Visitors2 Family Tree3 Losing Your Temper4 Air Travel5 Part-Time / Full-Time Jobs – Part 16 Part-Time / Full-Time Jobs – Part 2

Vocabulary

21 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 12 3Reading 9 3Vocabulary 20 37Speaking 7 9Grammar 10 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 69 56

Video resourcesA2 A Pub LandlordA2 Asking directionsA2 Renovating a Bedroom - Part ThreeA2_8 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - Hot bladdersA2_8 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - Making a fireA2_8 Safari Park Part 2 videoA2_8 Safari Park Part 3 videoGrammar Lesson | Demonstrative pronounsGrammar Lesson | Modal verbs 1

Reading resourcesA2_8 Happy Holiday 1 audio & textA2_8 Happy Holiday 1 textA2_8 Happy Holiday 2 textA2_8 Happy Holiday complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 9

StorylineIt’s New Year in London and Wyatt and Simon want to watch the firework display. After a couple ofencounters with the police they finally manage to join a roof top party.

ThemesSpecial occasions

GrammarFinished & readyQuestions about the past

Activity Sheet Topics1 New Year’s Eve2 New Years’ Resolutions3 Breaking Rules4 Landmarks5 Road Signs6 Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary

20 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 10 3Reading 6 3Vocabulary 20 51Speaking 16 14Grammar 10 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 73 75

Video resourcesA2 Filling out an application formA2 LondonA2 Renovating a Bedroom - Part FourA2_9 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - Filter strawsA2_9 AiW: Primitive Canoe Camping - Packing upA2_9 Safari Park Part 4 videoGrammar Lesson | Finished & readyGrammar Lesson | Questions about the past

Reading resourcesA2_9 New Year Escapade Complete audio & textA2_9 New Year Escapade Complete textA2_9 New Years Escapade Excerpt 1A2_9 New Years Escapade Excerpt 2

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Elementary (A2) Unit 10

StorylineWyatt and Karen fight over the bathroom, and an ensuing conversation with Pablo prompts Karen toget her own apartment.

ThemesDaily lifeFamilyHouses and homes

GrammarFinished & readyIrregular verbs

Activity Sheet Topics1 Family Conflicts2 I Like Your Style3 A Place of my Own4 Dream Home5 Problems and Solutions6 Giving Advice

Vocabulary

28 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 9 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 21 36Speaking 15 12Grammar 9 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 75 58

Video resourcesA2 Chile - The CountryA2 Marianne Mackenzie - Home TownA2 Renovating a Bedroom - Part FiveA2_10 Snowdon videoGrammar Lesson | Finished & readyGrammar Lesson | Irregular verbs

Reading resourcesA2_10 Pablo solves a problem 1 audio & textA2_10 Pablo solves a problem 1 textA2_10 Pablo solves a problem 2 audio & textA2_10 Pablo solves a problem 2 textA2_10 Pablo solves a problem complete audio & textA2_10 Pablo solves a problem complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 11

StorylineAfter being rewarded for solving a major cybercrime, Mr. Morton gets word from his boss that hemay be relocated again. Meanwhile Karen finds an apartment in the building around the corner. Atdinner, they both break their news to the rest of the family.

ThemesCrimeHouses and homesMoney

GrammarAffixationIrregular verbs

Activity Sheet Topics1 Cybercrime2 History of Computing 13 History of Computing 24 Your own Apartment5 The FBI6 Money

Vocabulary

29 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 10 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 25 51Speaking 18 15Grammar 9 1Writing 10 3Introduction 2 0Total 84 76

Video resourcesA2 At the office - 4A2 Teacher in BerlinA2 The Watch Maker part 2A2_11 Snowdon Railway videoGrammar Lesson | Irregular verbsGrammar Lesson | Prefix & Suffix

Reading resourcesA2_11 Big Changes 1 audio & textA2_11 Big Changes 1 textA2_11 Big Changes 2 textA2_11 Big Changes 3 ExcerptA2_11 Big Changes 3 textA2_11 Big Changes complete audio & textA2_11 Big Changes complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 12

StorylineThe Mortons all go their separate ways for spring break, and keep each other up to date via phone,text, and Skype.

ThemesApplying for a jobHistoryTransport and travel

GrammarAdjectivesGoing to and willPersonal pronounsPossessive pronouns

Activity Sheet Topics1 Keeping in Touch2 Travel Destinations3 Berlin and Other Capital Cities4 Road Trip5 A New Job6 Job Applications

Vocabulary

53 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 10 3Reading 12 3Vocabulary 28 58Speaking 18 14Grammar 10 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 89 82

Video resourcesA2 Berlin Part twoA2_12 Battle of Britain videoB1 BrusselsB1 ParisGrammar Lesson | Personal pronounsGrammar Lesson | AdjectivesGrammar Lesson | Going to and willGrammar Lesson | Possessive pronouns

Reading resourcesA2_12 Spring Break 1 audio & textA2_12 Spring Break 1 textA2_12 Spring Break 2 audio & textA2_12 Spring Break 2 textA2_12 Spring Break 3 textA2_12 Spring Break 4 textA2_12 Spring Break 5 textA2_12 Spring Break Complete text

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Elementary (A2) Unit 13

StorylineWhile Wyatt and Karen are visiting parts of Europe, their parents and little sister scout out theWashington D.C. area for the big move.

ThemesEmergenciesInterviewsJobsTransport and travel

GrammarAdverbsNegativesSome & any

Activity Sheet Topics1 Jobs 12 Jobs 23. An Interview4 Emergency 15 Emergency 26 Comedy

Vocabulary

42 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 10 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 16 37Speaking 10 9Grammar 10 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 67 56

Video resourcesA2 A Policeman part threeA2 Christine's HobbiesA2 Riga Part OneA2_13 Interview Dave Brocklehurst videoAdverbs 1 GrammarAdverbs 2 GrammarGrammar Lesson | NegativesGrammar Lesson | Some and any

Reading resourcesA2_13 Finding Home 1 Excerpt TextA2_13 Finding Home 1 TextA2_13 Finding Home 2 TextA2_13 Finding Home 2 Text & AudioA2_13 Finding Home 3 TextA2_13 Finding Home complete textA2_13 Finding Home Complete Text & Audio

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Elementary (A2) Unit 14

StorylineIt is time for the Mortons to say goodbye to their friends and to their life in London.

ThemesMoods and feelingsSpecial occasions

GrammarCan & couldPast continuousPresent simple vs. present continuous

Activity Sheet Topics1 Moods and Feelings 12. Moods and Feelings 23 Memories4 Party Time5 Goodbye 16 Goodbye 2

Vocabulary

14 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 6 3Reading 10 3Vocabulary 12 23Speaking 6 6Grammar 9 1Writing 10 3Introduction 1 0Total 54 39

Video resourcesA2 African AdventureA2 Sheep FarmerGrammar Lesson | Can and couldGrammar Lesson | Past ContinuousGrammar Lesson | Present Simple vs. Continuous

Reading resourcesA2_14 Goodbyes 1 TextA2_14 Goodbyes 1 text & audioA2_14 Goodbyes 2 TextA2_14 Goodbyes Complete TextA2_14 Goodbyes Complete text & audio