Matrix. Pre-Intermediate Student`s Book

The matrix series prepares secondary students for school-leaving examinations in English.

• Engaging texts provide authentic input for the development of students` reading and listening skills.

• Grammar is presented and practised by contrasting structures and tenses which are commonly confused.

• Extensive vocabulary development increases active and passive knowledge. Word focus pages provide vocabulary consolidation and extension.

• Speaking is practised through a wide range of controlled and freer activities, encouraging students to take part in more structured discussions and to express their own ideas.

• Listening texts are based on authentic materials and feature a variety of speakers and accents.

• A comprehensive writing syllabus gives students step-by-step guidance in producing a wide variety of text types.

• Culture focus pages in Matrix Pre-lntermediate provide opportunities for students to look at cross-cultural and cross-curricular themes.

• Reading for pleasure pages expose students to authentic literary texts.

• Revision focus pages review language and skills as students progress through the course.

• A grammar reference and extensive wordlist with definitions and examples give extra support for students and teachers.

Course components

Student`s Book Class Cassettes I CDs Teacher`s Book Workbook Tests