Power Up 2nd Edition
Power Up
Power Up Second Edition prepares learners for Cambridge English Qualifications and success beyond the classroom.
Join Jim and Jenny again on exciting missions, where learners develop real-world skills to become responsible citizens and help shape the future. Learners use English in fun and collaborative activities as they reflect on and evaluate their own progress, building their skills and confidence to become independent learners. With Power Up Second Edition, you’ll get the most out of every learning moment so that learners reach their full potential.
Authors
Caroline Nixon, Michael Tomlinson
Key features
Brings real-world conversations into the classroom through activities that are aligned with the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT
Develops essential life skills for success in school and beyond, by embeding the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework throughout the course
Encourages the use of natural language through fun multi-sensory activities and social interactions that keep learners engaged
Supports teachers in preparing their learners for Cambridge English Qualifications through integrated learning and assessment
Makes grammar and vocabulary more memorable with videos, songs, raps and dialogues, that boost learners’ confidence with the language
Improves learning outcomes by encouraging learners to reflect on and evaluate their own learning journey through self-evaluation tasks
What makes Power Up 2nd Edition special?
Our Integrated Learning and Assessment approach is built into the foundations of Power Up Second Edition, helping teachers and learners get the most out of every moment of learning as they progress to B1.Â
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Teachers can trust the official preparation for digital and paper-based Cambridge English Qualifications, building learners' familiarity with exam tasks and growing their confidence with exam-style activities throughout the course.
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Updated for the second edition, the engaging multi-stage Missions, set in real-world contexts, allow all learners to practise the language for each unit in new and creative ways while collaborating and building towards a completed project in every unit.
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The course boosts learners’ confidence with strong characters who grow with them, funny stories, catchy songs and new videos, which make the language and vocabulary memorable.
Explore the world and develop new skills using English. New activities aligned to the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT are in the second edition to encourage learners to explore the world around them and access other subjects through English.
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Thousands of children around the world have learnt English and prepared for exams with Power Up. For the Second Edition, we asked teachers what they and their learners loved about the course and what we could make even better.
Language practice and grammar videos
Over 100 new Language Practice and Grammar videos support teachers and learners and help make grammar stick.
Updated Missions
The Missions are updated to offer even more opportunities to practise the language for each unit in new and creative ways.
Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT
New activities aligned to the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT are now included to bring real-world conversations into the classroom.
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Cambridge English Qualifications Digital for Young Learners
The Second Edition includes the vocabulary list and names from the syllabus of the new Cambridge English Qualifications Digital for Young Learners in Levels Start Smart to 4. Find out more about them here.
New skills pages
Updated stories offer a wider variety of text types to enable teachers to practise more productive skills alongside the Reading & Listening.
New downloadable grammar resources
New worksheets for extra grammar practice now available in the Digital Teacher’s Pack.
Pupil’s Book with eBook
Built around the characters for language presentation, and Missions to put it into practice. Cross-curricular and skills lessons in every unit complement the language and add real-world interest. In addition, embedded exam preparation is included for learners who will be taking Cambridge English Qualifications. The accompanying eBook gives access to all the course audio and video and is also available separately.
Activity Book with Digital Pack
Provides additional activities and materials to be used alongside the Pupil’s Book. In every unit there is a mission diary which helps learners reflect on and evaluate their own learning. The Activity Book also provides access to the Digital Pack, including Practice Extra, videos and flashcards and new speech recognition activities.
Teacher’s Book with Digital Pack
Provides detailed teaching notes for every unit, with helpful prompts for the teacher to adapt the material to their own classes. The access code unlocks the Teacher’s Digital Pack on Cambridge One, giving access to Presentation Plus, the Teacher’s Resources, full audio and video content and the Test Generator. The Digital Pack for Levels 5 & 6 now includes Test and Train Mini for A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
Flashcards
Flashcards present the key vocabulary for each unit, helping learners connect new words visually and verbally. They also support fun review activities and games. Over 100 flashcards are available for each level from Smart Start - 4.
Posters
Up to 10 lively and colourful posters per level that aid revision by giving learners the chance to practise the unit language in a different context.
Digital Pack for learners
- Practice Extra: Unique activities for learners to do at home that complement what they are learning in class.
- Games
- A motivational learning path
- Easy access to all of the course audio and video
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Digital Pack for teachers
- Presentation Plus: Display the Pupil's Book and Activity book, including all the interactive activities and the wealth of audio-visual material.
- Resource Bank: Grammar workbook, downloadable worksheets, practice tests for Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers, A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
- Test Generator: Editable tests at three different levels.
- Levels 5 and 6 contain Test and Train Mini A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools for extra exam practice.
You can download sample units below.
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