MATRIX Foundation SB Oxford

A series that prepares students for secondary school-leaving exams. Key features * Matrix develops grammar, vocabulary and the four main skills within an exam context. * Engaging texts provide authentic input for the development of students' reading and listening skills, and provide cultural information. * Each unit is theme-related, with topics chosen for their appeal to 16-19 year-olds. * Grammar is presented and practised in a way that allows students to reflect on their understanding of English, and see it fall into place. * Exam training is highlighted throughout the course via 'Quick tip' and 'Exam training' boxes which offer students practical advice on developing both study skills and examination techniques. * Extensive vocabulary development increases students' active and passive knowledge. Frequent consolidation and recycling exercises build confidence and help students to add interest and variety to their English. * Speaking is practised through a wide range of controlled and freer activities, encouraging students both 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 range of text types. The integration of practice and extension material supports mixed-ability classes. It also means that the course can be used flexibly, depending on the number of teaching hours available. * 'Let's revise' pages after every two units 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. * Matrix Foundation and Pre-Intermediate has 'Culture focus' pages in every unit of the Student's Book, and extra photocopiable resource material in the Teacher's Book.