牛津大学出版社推出的《Oxford Wide Angle》是一套面向成人学习者的六级综合英语课程,完美融合学术严谨性与真实语料应用,特别适合:
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需要衔接学术英语的大学生
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追求职场竞争力的专业人士
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渴望突破学习瓶颈的高级英语爱好者
2. 核心特色
真实语料库教学:
✓ 精选50+个TED演讲片段(含字幕解析功能)
✓ 国家地理权威文章改写(保留原版图表数据)
✓ BBC/Podcast听力素材(含方言变体训练)
✓ 《卫报》等报刊社论(培养批判阅读)
三维能力矩阵:
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认知维度:信息分析/证据评估/逻辑构建
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语言维度:学术词汇/复杂语法/语域转换
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数字素养:多模态文本处理/在线协作写作
3. 课程体系
级别对标体系:
级别 | 欧标CEFR | 词汇量要求 | 可衔接考试 |
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1级 | A2 | 1500+ | 剑桥KET |
3级 | B1+ | 3500+ | 雅思5.0 |
5级 | B2+ | 6000+ | 托福90 |
6级 | C1 | 8000+ | GRE Verbal |
单元架构:
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视觉化导入:视频解构训练(含分镜脚本分析)
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深度阅读:学术文本”解剖”(含文献引用规范)
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语言工坊:语法现象认知语言学解析
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思辨沙龙:牛津式辩论框架训练
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研究式写作:从摘要到文献综述的系统指导
4. 数字教学系统
智能学习功能:
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视频逐句解析(可调节语速/循环片段)
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写作AI批改(Turnitin技术支持)
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个人词云生成(基于错误频率分析)
教师管理端:
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课堂注意力热力图
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小组讨论语音转写
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plagiarism检测报告
5. 教学法创新
“逆向设计”模式:
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确定现实沟通场景(如学术会议QA)
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解构所需语言技能
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设计渐进式训练链
元认知培养:
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学习日志数字模板
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错误模式自诊系统
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个人语料库建设工具
6. 测评体系
形成性评估:
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视频复述评分矩阵
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学术海报设计rubric
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会议记录评估量表
高利害考试准备:
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雅思题型拆解模块
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托福综合写作模拟
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GRE Argument写作策略
7. 本土化适配
特别开发:
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中国学习者语法难点强化包
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中西修辞对比专题
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学术文化差异指南
8. 2023版升级
新增内容:
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人工智能伦理辩论单元
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元宇宙社交语言模块
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碳中和主题研究项目
9. 适用场景
典型应用案例:
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高校英语专业必修课
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国际学校预科项目
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企业管培生英语计划
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在线硕士先修课程
[注:本课程特别适合需要从通用英语转向学术/专业英语的学习者,教师用书提供详细的CEFR能力描述转换表及雅思分数对标指南]
Jennifer Carlson、Nancy Jordan、Miles Craven、Gary Pathare、Kristin Donnalley Sherman、Jaimie Scanlon、Frances Watkins、Kate Adams、Mari Vargo、Jenni Santamaria、Jamey Sadownick、Lana Koyadinovich、Deborah Gordon、Jenni Santamaria 和 Robina Blundell
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入围(课程创新)——英国文化协会 2020 年 ELTons 奖
这门六级美式英语课程旨在帮助成人学习者轻松加入任何对话,并在合适的时机运用恰当的表达方式。
语言级别:A1–C1
“广角”课程旨在帮助成人学习者发现并掌握英语的隐藏规则,以便在现实世界中交流时,他们能够知其然,知其所以然。
通过课程和互动视频,指导学生如何在日常情境中做出恰当的回应;来自世界各地的精彩照片、摄影师讲述其背后故事的视频访谈;以及来自牛津参考的地道阅读材料,《广角英语》提供以全面教学大纲为基础的真实内容。
主要特点
“真实英语”课程为学习者提供工具,帮助他们发现和掌握英语的隐藏规则。
互动视频为学生提供必要的练习,帮助他们应对现实世界中可能遇到的情境。
来自世界各地的精彩照片、摄影师讲述其背后故事的视频访谈,使单元主题栩栩如生。
来自牛津参考的阅读材料和听力材料——牛津参考是一个值得信赖的资源,汇集了牛津大学出版社词典、百科全书和百科全书中超过两百万条学术条目——让学习在现实世界中持续进行。
访问牛津参考数字平台。使用4、5和6级学生用书的学习者可以探索更多学术内容并在线查找感兴趣的主题。
丰富的在线练习意味着学生可以掌控自己的学习。
真实英语
“真实英语”课程通过指导学生如何在日常情境中做出恰当的回应,帮助他们掌握英语的潜规则。
广角人物的视频鼓励学习者思考如何根据不同情境调整语言;活动引导他们理解和识别语言和行为的差异;互动视频活动则帮助他们将学习成果付诸实践。在这里,学生可以在线记录他们对广角人物情境的反应。他们可以回放对话,再次录制以改进他们的反应,或者发送给您征求反馈。因此,当谈到应对现实世界中的情况时,您的学生知道该说什么以及如何表达。
来自现实世界的内容
广角人物通过来自世界知名摄影师的生动照片,将主题生动地展现出来。每个单元都以一张照片、发人深省的问题和一个“真实世界的目标”开头,以激励学生将所学知识应用到自己的生活中。通过与摄影师的视频访谈,学生可以深入了解照片背后的故事,并学习真实的语言范例。
全面的教学大纲支持
每个级别都包含来自牛津参考的阅读材料或听力材料——牛津参考拥有超过两百万篇学术文献的可靠来源,为您的学生提供包含真实词汇的真实学习资料。使用 4、5 和 6 级的学生可以通过访问牛津参考数字平台探索更多内容并查找感兴趣的主题。
“广角”系列的词汇基于牛津 3000™ 词汇表,这是一份涵盖英语学习中最重要的词汇表。5 和 6 级还包含牛津 5000™ 词汇表,这是一份面向高级英语学习者的扩展词汇表。牛津 3000™ 和牛津 5000™ 中的每个单词都与欧洲共同参考框架 (CEFR) 保持一致,指导学生掌握每个级别所需的词汇。
每个单元都注重培养所有四项技能,以及学习者的语法、词汇和发音。技能框集中学生的注意力,并提供课堂外实用的信息;“语境语法”框则在学生学习的正确阶段将语法呈现在页面上。学生可以在线复习每节课所教授的技能,练习语法和词汇,并访问所有课程音频和视频资料。
教师资源中心将所有教师资源集中到同一在线平台,为您准备广角课程节省宝贵时间。
教师资源中心包含:
教师指南 – 易于搜索、易于打印的 PDF 格式,可供下载或在线使用。
所有课程音频和视频,包括脚本和答案。
评估:单元测试、期中考试和期末考试,均可作为可编辑的 Word 文档或 Click-and-Go PDF 文档获取。
额外阅读材料,包括牛津英语词典参考练习题、Newsela 文章以及与单元主题相关的分级读物章节。
额外的教学资源包括语法歌唱视频、演示文稿、“单元复习”播客练习题、与每个单元匹配的技能练习题以及词汇卡片。
使用教师在线练习,跟踪学生的在线练习进度并在线管理您的课堂。查看自动评分活动、第一次和最后一次练习以及答案的分数,然后利用这些信息来提高学生的学习效果。
在学习英语的过程中,知道在特定情况下该说什么以及如何表达可能是一项挑战。Wide Angle 是我们六级美式英语课程,教授面向现实世界的英语,帮助成人学习者掌握英语的隐藏规则,使他们能够在任何情况下做出恰当的回应。
Oxford Wide Angle is a six-level adult English course developed by Oxford University Press that prepares learners for real-world communication. Combining authentic content with academic rigor, it uniquely bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-life language use.
2. Key Features
Authentic Content:
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Uses real-world materials including:
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TED Talks videos
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National Geographic articles
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Podcast excerpts
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Newspaper opinion pieces
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Skills Integration:
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Develops all four language skills with special emphasis on:
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Critical viewing (video analysis)
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Academic listening
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Evidence-based writing
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Persuasive speaking
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Vocabulary System:
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Corpus-informed word lists
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Academic Word List integration
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Collocation and chunking strategies
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Discipline-specific terminology
3. Course Structure
Levels and CEFR Alignment:
Level | CEFR | Equivalent Exam |
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1 | A2 | KET |
2 | B1 | PET |
3 | B1+ | PET Distinction |
4 | B2 | FCE |
5 | B2+ | FCE Grade A |
6 | C1 | CAE |
Unit Components:
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Viewing – Video-based lesson with pre-/post-viewing activities
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Reading – Authentic texts with critical thinking tasks
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Language Focus – Grammar in context
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Speaking Workshop – Structured discussion frameworks
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Writing Lab – Genre-based writing instruction
4. Digital Components
Student Resources:
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Interactive eBook with:
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Embedded video and audio
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Self-check exercises
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Note-taking functionality
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Teacher Tools:
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Classroom Presentation Tool
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Automated progress tracking
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Customizable tests
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Discussion board moderation
Online Platform:
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Oxford English Hub featuring:
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Video transcripts with lexical analysis
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Debate simulation activities
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Peer review writing system
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5. Pedagogical Approach
Authentic Learning Model:
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Exposure to genuine language samples
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Guided analysis of linguistic features
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Controlled practice activities
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Personalized production tasks
Critical Thinking Focus:
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Argument mapping exercises
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Media literacy components
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Source evaluation training
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Bias detection activities
6. Assessment System
Formative Assessment:
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Unit progress checks
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Speaking competency rubrics
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Writing genre checklists
Summative Assessment:
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Mid-term performance tasks
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Final projects with multimedia options
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Standardized test practice sections
7. Unique Differentiators
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Viewing skills syllabus – Systematic training in visual literacy
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Discussion frameworks – Structured interaction patterns
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Research-informed design – Based on latest SLA studies
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Academic pathway – Direct articulation to Oxford EAP
8. Target Audience
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University-bound students
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Professionals needing English for work
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Adult learners seeking rigorous preparation
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Institutions wanting authentic materials
9. Edition Information
Latest version (2023) includes:
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Updated TED Talk selections
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Enhanced digital security features
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Accessibility options for diverse learners
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Sustainability-themed content
For institutions:
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Available as complete package (print + digital)
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Flexible subscription options
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Professional development support
This course is particularly valuable for:
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Preparing for academic studies in English
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Developing professional communication skills
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Building media literacy competencies
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Gaining confidence with authentic materials
Jennifer Carlson, Nancy Jordan, Miles Craven, Gary Pathare, Kristin Donnalley Sherman, Jaimie Scanlon, Frances Watkins, Kate Adams, Mari Vargo, Jenni Santamaria, Jamey Sadownick, Lana Koyadinovich, Deborah Gordon, Jenni Santamaria, and Robina Blundell
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Finalist (course innovation) – The British Council 2020 ELTons Awards
A six-level American English course that empowers adult learners to join any conversation, and say the right thing at the right time.
Language Level: A1–C1
Wide Angle is the course that helps your adult learners to uncover and master the hidden rules of English, so when it comes to communicating in the real world, they know what to say and how to say it.
With lessons and interactive videos that guide students on how to respond appropriately in everyday situations, vibrant photos from around the world and video interviews with the photographers on the stories behind them, and authentic reading texts from Oxford Reference, Wide Angle provides real content that’s underpinned by a comprehensive syllabus.
key features
‘English for Real’ lessons equip learners with the tools to uncover and master the hidden rules of English.
Interactive videos provide students with essential practice on responding to situations that they’ll face in the real world.
Vibrant photos from around the world, and video interviews with the photographers on the stories behind them, bring unit topics to life.
Reading texts and listening material from Oxford Reference – a trusted source that brings together over two million academic entries across Oxford University Press’s Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias – keeps learning in the real world.
Access to the Oxford Reference digital platform. Learners using Levels 4, 5 and 6 Student Books can explore even more academic content and look up topics of interest online.
Extensive Online Practice means students can take control of their learning.
English for the real world
‘English for Real’ lessons equip students with the tools to uncover and master the hidden rules of English, by guiding them on how to respond appropriately in everyday situations.
Videos with the Wide Angle characters encourage learners to think about how to adapt language for different situations, activities guide them to understand and identify differences in language and behavior, and interactive video activities help them to put it into practice. Here students go online to record their response to a situation with the Wide Angle characters. They can play-back the conversation, record it again to improve their response, or send it to you for feedback. So when it comes to responding to situations in the real world, your students know what to say and how to say it.
Content from the real world
Wide Angle brings topics to life through vibrant photographs from world-renowned photographers. Each unit opens with a photo, thought-provoking questions, and a ‘Real-World Goal’ to inspire students to apply the learning to their own lives. Video interviews with the photographers give students unique insights into the story behind the photo, and provide them with real language models to follow.
Supported by a comprehensive syllabus
Every level includes reading texts or listening material from Oxford Reference – a trusted source of over two million academic texts, to give your students authentic learning materials with real vocabulary. Students using Levels 4, 5 and 6 can explore even more content and look up topics of interest with their access to the Oxford Reference digital platform.
The vocabulary in Wide Angle is based on the Oxford 3000™, a list of the most important words to learn in English. Levels 5 and 6 also feature vocabulary from the Oxford 5000™ – an expanded word list for advanced learners of English. Every word in the Oxford 3000™ and Oxford 5000™ is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), guiding students on the words they should know at each level.
Every unit focuses on developing all four skills, as well as a learner’s grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Skills boxes focus students’ attention and give them practical information to take away and use outside of the classroom, and ‘Grammar in Context’ boxes present the grammar on the page at the right point in a student’s learning. Students go online to review the skills taught in every lesson, to practice their grammar and vocabulary, and to access all the course audio and video material.
The Teacher’s Resource Center delivers all your teacher resources online and in the same place, saving you valuable time when you want to prepare your Wide Angle lesson.
The Teacher’s Resource Center includes:
The Teacher’s Guide – an easy-to-search, easy-to-print PDF, available to download or use online.
All course audio and video including scripts, and answer keys.
Assessment: unit tests, midterm, and final, all available as editable Word documents or Click-and-Go PDFs.
Extra reading texts including Oxford Reference worksheets, Newsela articles, and chapters from Graded Readers that are correlated to the unit topic.
Extra teaching resources including Grammar chant videos, presentations, ‘Unit Review’ podcast worksheets, skills worksheets matched to each unit, and vocabulary flashcards.
Track your students’ progress for the Online Practice and manage your class online with teacher’s Online Practice. See scores for automatically-marked activities, first and last attempts, and answers, then use the information to improve your students’ learning.
Knowing what to say in a situation and how to say it can be challenging when you’re learning English. Wide Angle, our six-level American English course that teaches English for the real world, equips adult learners with the tools to uncover and master the hidden rules of English so they can respond appropriately in any situation.