The Matters Series is highly respected for its sophisticated blend of stimulating topics, comprehensive language coverage and totally reliable material. It is a fully integrated four-part course that takes learners up to a level equivalent to that of the First Certificate exam. Each level in the series provides 90 -120 hours of classroom work.
Elementary Matters and Pre-intermediate Matters give maximum support to both student and teacher. Frequent diagrams and "grammar boxes" make key language easy for the low-level student to understand. Flexible sections in each unit enable the teacher to tailor the material to the exact needs of the class.
Intermediate Matters and Upper Intermediate Matters combine lively, human interest topics and authentic materials with thorough language work to help the higher level student achieve their language learning aims whilst remaining motivated and interested.
Elementary Matters
- Suitable for both false beginners and elementary level students. A Check Your English starter unit can be used as a "refresher" or as a diagnostic tool to identify and develop weaker students
- Focus on Vocabulary sections rapidly develop lexis through lively photographs and illustrations
- Regular review units can be used for extra practice or revision
Pre-Intermediate Matters
- Deals with a wide range of topics in new and interesting ways
- Use and Review sections regularly revise items from the previous unit making key language more memorable
- Use Your English sections develop confidence in using everyday English
Intermediate Matters
- Imaginative, personalised approach to grammar and functions
- Systematic work on vocabulary, writing and pronunciation
- Extra communicative activities develop written and spoken fluency
Upper Intermediate Matters
- Language sections compare, contrast and extend the key grammar points required at this level
- Pronunciation is integrated into skills work with particular emphasis on connected speech and intonation
- Writing syllabus combines work on text organisation, discourse grammar and functions
New-look Teacher's Books
New-style Teacher's Books for Elementary, Pre-intermediate and Intermediate Matters are not only practical guides for teacher of all levels of experience, they are comprehensive resource books containing extra ideas, photocopiable and student tests.
Split editions available
The Students' Books for Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Upper Intermediate Matters are available for short courses. Each component offers half the material of the full edition and therefore covers 60 hours of work in 10 units.
