New Close Up A2 Combo Split A + online

New Close-up brings learners closer to the world by incorporating vibrant photography, videos, and real-life narratives from National Geographic. By addressing pertinent global topics and incorporating a thorough four-skills syllabus, it fosters essential language and life skills crucial for teenagers aiming to excel in international exams, classroom activities, and future careers. Each unit has undergone significant updates to ensure relevance, engagement, and alignment with the global perspectives common among today’s students. The refreshed design facilitates easy navigation for both students and teachers. Every exam task and the accompanying tips in the Student’s Book and Workbook have been revised to mirror the Cambridge 2020 updates for Key and Preliminary exams. The introduction of a brand-new ExamView test generator offers students the chance to become familiar with the exam formats, enhancing their preparedness. The innovative “Live well, study well” lessons emphasize life and study skills, which are vital for students to efficiently manage both academic and personal responsibilities. Engaging activities encourage independent thinking, discussion, and cover areas like stress management, social media, and friendship. Every lesson concludes with a project that nurtures learner independence and enables practice in presentation and teamwork skills. Furthermore, each Student's Book contains six intriguing new videos to provide immersion in authentic audiovisual content. These videos broaden students’ understanding of their world and are supplemented by tasks in the Student’s Book that aid comprehension and stimulate discussion. In accordance with the latest CEFR guidelines, New Close-up incorporates at least two mediation activities per unit, with the Teacher’s Book offering guidance on maximizing their effectiveness.