Oxford Beehive 是牛津大学出版社（Oxford University Press）推出的一套面向 青少年学习者（11-15岁） 的英语课程，适用于初中或国际学校学生。该教材基于 CEFR（欧洲语言共同参考框架）A1-B1+ 水平设计，强调 语言能力、学术技能及21世纪核心素养 的综合培养。
2. 适用对象
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年龄：11-15岁（初中阶段）
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语言水平：A1（初级）至B1+（中高级）
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适用场景：普通中学、国际学校、语言培训机构
3. 核心特点
（1）综合性语言学习
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四大技能均衡发展：听、说、读、写系统训练，结合语法和词汇学习。
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学术英语（Academic English）：帮助学生适应学科英语（如科学、社科等）。
（2）基于研究的教学法
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任务型学习（Task-Based Learning）：通过真实情境任务提升语言运用能力。
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CLIL（内容与语言整合教学）：融入科学、历史等学科内容，增强跨学科英语能力。
（3）数字化教学支持
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Oxford English Hub：在线学习平台，提供互动练习、自动批改和进度追踪。
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电子书（eBook）：支持离线学习，含音频、视频等多媒体资源。
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Classroom Presentation Tool（课堂演示工具）：适合教师互动教学。
（4）21世纪技能培养
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批判性思维（Critical Thinking）：通过辩论、分析类任务提升逻辑能力。
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协作学习（Collaborative Learning）：小组项目、角色扮演等活动培养团队合作。
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数字化素养（Digital Literacy）：结合在线资源，提升信息搜索与处理能力。
（5）文化多样性内容
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涵盖全球文化话题，帮助学生理解不同背景的英语使用场景。
4. 教材构成
（1）学生用书（Student Book）
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分单元编排，每单元包含：
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主题导入（Lead-in）
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阅读与听力（Reading & Listening）
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语法与词汇（Grammar & Vocabulary）
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口语与写作（Speaking & Writing）
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项目任务（Project）
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（2）练习册（Workbook）
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提供额外练习，巩固课堂所学。
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含自测题（Self-Assessment）帮助学生查漏补缺。
（3）教师用书（Teacher’s Guide）
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提供详细教案、课堂活动建议、答案及评估标准。
（4）在线资源（Digital Resources）
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Oxford English Hub（在线练习平台）
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音频 & 视频资源（可在官网或APP下载）
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测评工具（Assessment Pack）
5. 教学方法
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交际法（Communicative Approach）：鼓励学生用英语交流，而非死记硬背。
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翻转课堂（Flipped Classroom）：学生可提前通过在线资源预习，课堂时间用于互动练习。
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差异化教学（Differentiated Instruction）：提供不同难度任务，适应不同水平学生。
6. 适用课程体系
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CEFR（欧标）：A1-B1+
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剑桥英语考试（Cambridge English）：适合备考KET、PET
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IB MYP（国际文凭中学项目）：可结合CLIL内容使用
7. 为什么选择 Oxford Beehive？
✅ 科学的教学设计：基于最新语言学习研究，注重真实语言运用。
✅ 丰富的数字资源：适合混合式学习（Blended Learning）。
✅ 全球文化视角：帮助学生理解多元世界。
✅ 考试与学术衔接：既提升日常英语，又为学术英语打基础。
8. 总结
Oxford Beehive 是一套专为青少年设计的现代化英语课程，结合传统教学与数字资源，在提升语言能力的同时培养21世纪核心技能。其灵活的教学方式使其适用于不同教育体系，是中学英语教学的理想选择。
Cheryl Palin、Helen Casey、Setsuko Toyama、Tamzin Thompson、Kathleen Kampa 和 Charles Vilina、Michelle Mahony 和 Joanna Ross 以及 Diana Anyakwo。
Beehive 让您的学生齐心协力，取得优异成绩。看着他们了解周围的世界，提升全球技能，顺利通过考试及后续学习！
语言级别：初级 – 中级（Pre-A1 – B1）
您准备好自信地展开教学了吗？
Beehive 是一门以教师为主导，但以学生为中心的课程，重点强调词汇和语法，旨在帮助您的学生做好考试的准备。深入了解课程内容，您将发现结构清晰的课程、全面的语法和词汇大纲、有趣的角色、真实世界的内容以及精彩的项目。
无论您是面授、远程学习还是两者兼而有之，Beehive 都能为您提供灵活的学习工具，满足您的各种情况。
主要特点
基于牛津英语学习框架的全面语法和词汇教学大纲，以及课程整合评估，助力学生取得考试成功
易于教学的教学方法和丰富的支持，让您自信地进行教学
“团队合作”任务和项目，帮助学生提升全球沟通和协作技能
“思考、感受、成长”活动，引导学生提升社交、情感意识和幸福感
故事和视频生动展现国际文化，鼓励学生了解世界，成为世界公民
学习评估工具和指导，帮助学生在学习的每个阶段加快进步，实现目标
当今的年轻学习者属于忙碌而充满好奇心的一代，渴望了解周围不断变化的世界。Beehive 引导年轻学习者了解世界，同时帮助他们获得蓬勃发展所需的生活技能和考试成绩。
Beehive 将全面的语法和词汇教学大纲与激动人心的协作学习方法相结合，让您可以放心，您的学生在专注于考试成功的同时，还能学习更广泛的生活技能。
Beehive 以教师们熟知并喜爱的“家人与朋友”教学法为基础，引入了一种现代、充满活力和协作精神的学习方法。“团队合作！”任务让学生共同完成一项有趣的活动，这不仅能培养他们的语言技能，还能培养创造力、团队合作精神和批判性思维。
“思考、感受、成长”活动帮助学生理解和表达自己的情感，从而提升他们的幸福感。每个单元都提供来自世界各地的精彩视频和故事，Beehive 生动地展现了国际文化，并赋能学生成为世界公民。
Beehive 包含学习评估套件，帮助您推动学习者进步。我们的课程功能、教师笔记和测试旨在帮助学习者不断实现目标，加快学习进度，并通过定期非正式评估和有效反馈的支持，不断取得进步。
专业发展支持助您开启 Beehive 之旅。观看视频教程来设置您的课程，访问焦点和立场文件，获取专家建议和关于关键问题的简短指导，并参加简短的专业发展模块，了解 Beehive 中使用的关键方法。
课堂演示工具
提供引人入胜的课程 – 让您的教材在课堂上栩栩如生。只需在屏幕上展示您的学习资源，即可进行极具吸引力的面对面或在线课程。
创建互动式学习体验 – 即时播放音频和视频、启动趣味活动和游戏、展示答案、演示脚本并展开图片进行讨论，所有这些都可以在课堂前完成。
节省时间并简化课程规划 – 快速导航到您随时可用的课程，添加个性化笔记，并使用笔和荧光笔工具在页面上进行注释。即使离线，您也可以随时随地备课。
在线练习
使用随时可用的家庭作业活动和与您的课程相匹配的额外练习来节省时间。
通过管理学生看到的内容来设置清晰的练习 – 锁定和解锁单元、课程或个人活动。
通过视频、音频和各种互动活动来吸引您的学生，并提供即时自动评分和奖励。
使用集成的成绩册，追踪和分析学生的学习进度和分数，并提供各种易于使用的可视化报告，方便与学生和家长共享。
自信地管理家庭学习——快速创建课程、注册学生、布置练习，并通过消息功能和讨论区进行交流。
可通过台式电脑、平板电脑或手机轻松访问。
电子书：
学生用书和练习册电子书拥有丰富的数字功能，能够吸引学生并提升他们的学习体验：
直接从页面观看视频
完成带有自动评分的互动活动
收听音频以了解真实情况
1. Overview
Oxford Beehive is an English course published by Oxford University Press specifically designed for teenaged learners (11-15 years old), suitable for middle schools and international schools. Based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) A1-B1+ levels, it emphasizes the integrated development of language proficiency, academic skills, and 21st-century competencies.
2. Target Audience
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Age: 11-15 years old (middle school level)
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Language Proficiency: A1 (Beginner) to B1+ (Upper Intermediate)
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Applicable Settings: Regular secondary schools, international schools, language training institutions
3. Key Features
(1) Comprehensive Language Learning
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Balanced development of four core skills: Systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, combined with grammar and vocabulary acquisition.
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Academic English: Prepares students for subject-based English (e.g., science, social studies).
(2) Research-Based Pedagogy
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Task-Based Learning: Enhances practical language use through real-world tasks.
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CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning): Incorporates subjects like science and history to strengthen cross-disciplinary English skills.
(3) Digital Teaching Support
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Oxford English Hub: Online learning platform offering interactive exercises, auto-grading, and progress tracking.
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eBook: Supports offline learning with multimedia resources (audio, video, etc.).
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Classroom Presentation Tool: Facilitates interactive teaching.
(4) 21st-Century Skills Development
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Critical Thinking: Improves logical reasoning through debates and analytical tasks.
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Collaborative Learning: Cultivates teamwork via group projects and role-playing activities.
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Digital Literacy: Enhances information processing through online resources.
(5) Culturally Diverse Content
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Covers global cultural topics to help students understand English in various contexts.
4. Course Components
(1) Student Book
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Thematic unit structure, each including:
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Lead-in activities
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Reading & Listening sections
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Grammar & Vocabulary focus
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Speaking & Writing practice
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Project work
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(2) Workbook
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Provides supplementary exercises to reinforce learning.
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Includes self-assessment tasks for progress evaluation.
(3) Teacher’s Guide
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Offers detailed lesson plans, teaching strategies, answer keys, and assessment rubrics.
(4) Digital Resources
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Oxford English Hub (online practice platform)
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Audio & Video materials (downloadable via website/app)
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Assessment Pack (testing tools)
5. Teaching Methodology
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Communicative Approach: Encourages authentic language use over rote memorization.
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Flipped Classroom: Students preview materials online, freeing class time for interactive practice.
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Differentiated Instruction: Adaptable tasks cater to varying proficiency levels.
6. Compatible Curriculum Systems
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CEFR: A1-B1+
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Cambridge English Exams: Aligns with KET/PET preparation
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IB MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme): Integrates with CLIL content
7. Why Choose Oxford Beehive?
✅ Research-Backed Design: Focuses on practical language application.
✅ Rich Digital Resources: Supports blended learning models.
✅ Global Perspectives: Exposes students to multicultural contexts.
✅ Exam & Academic Readiness: Builds foundations for both daily and academic English.
8. Summary
Oxford Beehive is a modern English course tailored for teenagers, combining traditional pedagogy with digital tools to develop language skills alongside 21st-century competencies. Its flexible approach makes it ideal for diverse educational systems.
Cheryl Palin, Helen Casey, Setsuko Toyama, Tamzin Thompson, Kathleen Kampa and Charles Vilina, Michelle Mahony and Joanna Ross, and Diana Anyakwo.
Beehive gets your students working together to achieve great results. See them learn about the world around them, grow their global skills and fly through their exams and beyond!
Language Level: Beginner – Intermediate (Pre-A1 – B1)
Are you ready to fly and teach with confidence?
Beehive is a teacher-led, but student-centred course with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and grammar that will prepare your students for exam success. Take a look inside and you’ll find clearly structured lessons, a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary syllabus, fun characters, real world content and exciting projects.
Whether you’re learning face to face, remotely or both, Beehive offers flexible learning tools for every situation.
key features
Comprehensive grammar and vocabulary syllabus based on the Oxford English Learning Framework and course-integrated assessment help students to achieve exam success
Easy-to-teach approach with rich support empowers you to teach with confidence
“Team Up” tasks and projects help students grow their global skills of communication and collaboration
“Think, feel, grow” activities guide students’ social and emotional awareness and wellbeing
Stories and videos bring international culture alive, encouraging students to learn about the world and become global citizens
Assessment for Learning tools and guidance help students to accelerate their progress and achieve their goals at each stage of the learning journey
Today’s young learners belong to a generation of busy and curious minds, eager to understand the changing world around them. Beehive guides young learners to learn about the world while helping them to gain the life skills and exam results they need to thrive.
Beehive combines a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary syllabus with an exciting collaborative learning approach, so you can be confident that your students are learning broader life skills at the same time as staying focused on exam success.
Building on the methodology that teachers know and love from Family & Friends, Beehive introduces a modern, vibrant and collaborative approach to learning. Team Up! tasks, where students work together to complete a fun activity, will develop not only their language skills, but also creativity, team working and critical thinking.
Think, feel, grow activities help students to understand and express their emotions, which adds to their sense of wellbeing. With every unit offering interesting videos and stories from all over the world, Beehive brings international culture alive and empowers students to become global citizens.
Beehive includes an Assessment for Learning package to help you propel learners forward. Our lesson features, teacher’s notes and tests are focused on helping learners to continually reach for their goals, accelerate their progress, and go further with support for regular informal assessment and effective feedback.
Professional Development support helps you get started with Beehive. Watch video tutorials to set up your course, access focus and position papers for expert advice and bite-sized guidance on key issues and take short professional development modules for an introduction to key methodologies used in Beehive.
Classroom Presentation Tools
Deliver engaging lessons – bring your coursebooks to life in the classroom. Simply present your learning resources on screen for highly engaging lessons either face to face or online.
Create an interactive learning experience – instantly play audio and video, launch fun activities and games, show answers, present scripts and expand images for discussion, all from the front of the class.
Save time and make lesson planning easy – quickly navigate to your ready to go lessons, add personalised notes and use the pen and highlighter tool to annotate the page. Prepare your lessons anywhere, even when you are offline.
Online Practice
Save time with ready to go homework activities and extra practice aligned to your course.
Set clear practice by managing what your students see – lock and unlock units, lessons or individual activities.
Engage your students with videos, audio and various interactive activities with instant automated marking and awards.
Track and analyze your students’ progress and scores using the integrated Gradebook with a variety of easy to use, visual reports that can be shared with students and parents.
Manage home-learning with confidence – quickly create classes, enrol your students, assign practice and communicate via the messages function and discussion boards.
Easy to access on desktop, tablet or mobile phone.
E-books:
Student Book and Workbook e-books come to life with extra digital features to engage students and enhance their learning experience:
Watch video straight from the page
Complete interactive activities with automated marking
Listen to audio for authent
