Oxford Metro 是牛津大学出版社针对11-16岁青少年研发的英语综合课程,完美融合:
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CEFR标准(A1-B2+)
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21世纪核心素养
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跨文化交际能力
2. 核心特色
1) 真实场景驱动
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每单元以BBC纪录片片段导入
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全球青少年vlog作为听力素材
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社交媒体真实语料分析(如TikTok字幕研究)
2) 多模态学习系统
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增强现实(AR)词汇卡
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播客创作工坊
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数字故事板工具
3) 渐进式语法教学
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可视化语法地图
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语境化错误修正
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游戏化巩固练习
3. 课程架构
级别体系:
级别 | CEFR | 剑桥考试对标 | 课时 |
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Starter | A1 | Movers | 90 |
Level 3 | B1 | PET | 120 |
Level 5 | B2+ | FCE | 150 |
单元模块:
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Connect:跨文化主题导入(如”全球校园生活对比”)
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Explore:语法/词汇情境化呈现
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Create:数字媒体创作项目
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Reflect:学习策略元认知训练
4. 数字资源
学生端:
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互动式语法实验室
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发音AI教练(含情感识别)
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个人学习仪表盘
教师端:
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智能作业批改系统
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课堂参与度分析
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差异化练习生成器
5. 教学法创新
三层支架模式:
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语言支架:词汇网络图
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认知支架:思维可视化工具
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数字支架:多媒体创作模板
文化冰山理论应用:
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显性文化(节日/饮食)
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隐性文化(价值观/交际规则)
6. 测评体系
形成性评估:
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电子学习档案
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同伴互评系统
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三维能力雷达图
标准化准备:
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剑桥考试题型拆解
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欧标语言能力自测
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PISA式阅读素养题
7. 新版升级(2024)
新增:
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数字公民素养单元
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AI协作写作指导
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气候变化项目模块
8. 适用场景
典型应用:
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国际学校初中部
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双语学校衔接课程
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在线混合式教学
Oxford Metro: Key Specifications
CEFR Alignment
Level | CEFR | Vocabulary | Key Grammar |
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1 | A2 | 1,200 | Present perfect |
4 | B1+ | 3,500 | Conditionals |
5 | B2 | 5,000 | Discourse markers |
Global Competencies
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Intercultural communication
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Digital media literacy
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Collaborative problem-solving
[注:该课程特别适合处于文化认同形成关键期的青少年学习者,教师用书包含详细的”文化敏感度教学指南”]
Metro 第1版以生动活泼的现实生活为主题,通过易于教学的课程,让学生轻松掌握英语学习技巧。
语言级别:入门级至三级
Metro 第1版鼓励学生在现实世界中运用英语。趣味十足的主题和以真实青少年为主角的集成视频,引导学生提升沟通技巧;而全新的项目课程则培养学生的好奇心和团队合作能力。
Metro 第1版包含强大的学习评估方法,助您推动学习者不断进步。我们的课程特色、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支持,不断进步。
专业发展支持助您快速上手 Metro 第二版。观看视频教程,设置您的课程;获取焦点和立场文件,获取专家建议和关于关键问题的简要指导;参加简短的专业发展模块,了解课程的关键方法。
主要特点
以生动有趣、风格独特的内容吸引学生,这些内容以真实青少年生活为中心。
通过整合真实青少年主人公使用真实英语的视频,培养学生的沟通能力,并激励学生完成每个单元。
通过全新的项目课程激发学生的好奇心,这些课程以结构化的方式培养批判性思维和协作能力。
通过全新易教的口语课程,让每位学生都能掌握全球技能。
“轮到你了”活动让学生有机会运用语法和词汇来讲述自己的生活,从而个性化学习。
在线练习为学生提供工具和灵活性,通过具有适当挑战性的趣味活动来提高他们的学习成绩,激发课堂外的学习兴趣。
语法和词汇教学方法与欧洲共同语言参考框架 (CEFR) 保持一致,并基于全新的牛津英语语言框架。
将课程融入现实生活
趣味盎然、别具一格的内容,以真实世界为视角,反映青少年的生活,吸引学生参与。
真实且易于谷歌搜索的话题激发学生的好奇心,帮助社交媒体一代在更广阔的世界中学习英语。
真实的青少年主角带领学生完成每个单元,并通过整合视频提供背景信息和指导。视频使用主题语言,培养学生的沟通能力。
真实的语言激励学生理解真实的英语,使他们能够将学习内容与自身生活联系起来。
自信地开始每一节课
在任何情况下,包括在线或面对面,都能教授始终有效的课程,通过易于理解的单元、练习题和测试,提供您所需的所有资源。
学习评估:通过一系列工具、测试和指导,帮助学习者在学习的每个阶段加快进度并实现目标。
在线练习让在线学习变得轻松。学生拥有工具和灵活性,可以通过趣味活动提高学习成绩,这些活动难度适中,能够激发课堂外的学习兴趣。在线练习功能让布置作业、跟踪学生进度和自信地管理家庭学习变得轻松便捷。
易于使用的内容、清晰的指示和直观的布局,节省备课时间和精力。
使用全新且相关的课程进行教学
全球技能课程融入全新易学的口语课程,让每位学习者都能轻松掌握。
全新的项目课程采用结构化、清晰的指示方法,激发学生的好奇心,培养批判性思维和团队合作能力。
Oxford Metro is a groundbreaking secondary English course designed by Oxford University Press for learners aged 11-16, uniquely integrating:
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CEFR standards (A1-B2+)
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21st century competencies
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Intercultural communication skills
2. Key Innovations
1) Authentic Scenario-Based Learning
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BBC documentary clips as unit openers
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Gen-Z vlogs as listening materials
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Social media linguistics analysis (TikTok captions, Instagram stories)
2) Multimodal Learning Ecosystem
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AR vocabulary flashcards
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Podcast production studio
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Digital storytelling toolkit
3) Progressive Grammar Mastery
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Visual grammar mapping
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Contextualized error correction
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Gamified consolidation exercises
3. Curriculum Architecture
Level System:
Level | CEFR | Cambridge Exam | Hours |
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Starter | A1 | Movers | 90 |
Level 3 | B1 | PET | 120 |
Level 5 | B2+ | FCE | 150 |
Unit Structure:
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Connect: Cross-cultural themes (e.g. “Global School Life Comparison”)
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Explore: Contextualized grammar/vocabulary
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Create: Digital media projects
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Reflect: Metacognitive strategy training
4. Digital Components
Student Portal:
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Interactive grammar lab
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AI pronunciation coach (with emotion recognition)
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Personalized learning dashboard
Teacher Hub:
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Automated grading system
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Classroom engagement analytics
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Differentiated worksheet generator
5. Pedagogical Breakthroughs
Three-Tier Scaffolding:
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Linguistic: Lexical network diagrams
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Cognitive: Thinking visualization tools
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Digital: Multimedia templates
Cultural Iceberg Model:
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Surface culture (festivals/food)
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Deep culture (values/nonverbal rules)
6. Assessment Framework
Formative Tools:
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E-portfolios
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Peer evaluation system
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3D competency radar charts
Exam Preparation:
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Cambridge task deconstruction
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CEFR self-assessment
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PISA-style reading literacy tasks
7. 2024 Enhancements
New Additions:
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Digital citizenship module
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AI-assisted writing guidance
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Climate action project
8. Implementation Scenarios
Ideal for:
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International middle schools
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Bilingual transition programs
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Hybrid learning environments
Technical Specifications
CEFR Correlation
Level | Grammar Focus | Discourse Competence |
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2 | Past narratives | Connecting ideas |
4 | Hypothesis | Academic register |
5 | Nuanced modals | Persuasive devices |
Global Skill Targets
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Intercultural mediation
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Multimodal literacy
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Collaborative negotiation
[Note: The course includes a unique “Culture Compass” feature helping teachers navigate sensitive topics in diverse classrooms.]
Available in:
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Print + Digital bundles
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Institutional licenses
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Mobile learning apps
Take a smooth ride with Metro Second Edition’s interesting, real-life topics, engaging students with learning English, with easy-to-teach lessons.
Language Level: Starter-Level 3
Metro 1st Edition motivates students to engage with English in the real world. Fun topics and integrated videos with real teen protagonists guide students to develop their communication skills, while new project lessons develop curiosity and group working skills.
Metro 1st Edition includes a powerful Assessment for Learning approach 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 Metro Second Edition. 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 for your course.
key features
Engage students with fun, quirky content with a real-world focus that reflects teenagers’ lives.
Develop communication skills and motivate students through each unit with integrated videos from real teenage protagonists using real-world English.
Appeal to students’ curiosity with NEW project lessons that develop critical thinking and collaborative skills with a structured approach.
Make Global Skills accessible to every student with NEW easy-to-teach speaking lessons.
‘Your turn’ activities provide opportunities for students to personalize their learning by using the grammar and vocabulary to talk about their own lives.
Online Practice gives students the tools and flexibility to improve their performance through fun activities at the right level of challenge, inspiring learning outside the classroom.
Grammar and vocabulary methodology levelled to the CEFR and based on the NEW Oxford English Language Framework.
Frame your lessons within a real-life context
Fun, quirky content with a real-world focus reflects teenagers’ lives that will engage your students
Real and ‘googleable’ topics encourage student curiosity, delivering English success for the social media generation within the context of the wider world.
Real teen protagonists lead students through each unit to provide context and guidance through integrated videos. The videos use topical language to develop student communication skills.
Real-life language motivates students to understand English in real terms, allowing them to contextualize their learning to their own lives.
Start every class with confidence
Teach consistently effective lessons in any situation including online or face-to-face, with easy-to-follow units, worksheets, and tests, providing all the resources you need at your fingertips.
Assessment for Learning: Help learners to accelerate their progress and achieve their goals with a set of tools, tests, and guidance at each stage of the learning journey.
Make learning online easy with Online Practice. Students have the tools and flexibility to improve their performance through fun activities at the right level of challenge, inspiring learning outside the classroom. With Online Practice it is simple to set homework, track student progress, and manage home-learning with confidence.
Save preparation time and energy with easy-to-use content, clear signposting, and an intuitive layout.
Teach your class with a fresh and relevant course
Global Skills are embedded into a new style of easy-to-teach speaking lessons which make them easily accessible to every learner.
New project lessons appeal to students’ curiosity to develop their critical thinking and group working skills using a structured, signposted approach.