Expert: PTE Academic

Levels: 2

CEFR: B1-B2

Suitable for: Adult and young adult learners

Authors: David Hill, Clare Walsh, Lindsay Warwick

Helps students to develop their language awareness while ensuring that they understand the test format.

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Is it for me?

Expert: PTE Academic provides rigorous exam training at levels B1 and B2 to help students succeed with PTE Academic. Featuring a coursebook, MyEnglishLab and eText components, Expert: PTE Academic provides everything students need to succeed.

Suitable for:

teachers who are preparing students for PTE Academic at B1 and B2 levels, and want to ensure their students achieve the best possible results
students who need intense preparation for these high-stakes tests and are aiming for top results

Free resources

Course-based resources can be accessed in the Pearson English Portal. Find out more:

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For learners

What's in this edition

The Expert: PTE Academic coursebook for B1 and B2 supports students by giving them:

step-by-step approach to speaking and writing
high-level and tasks to prepare students for the exam from the start
strategies for approaching the exam task types
vocabulary sections based on the Academic Collocations and Word lists (ACL and AWL)

Digital learning

To support you and your learners, we have developed a comprehensive online study package.

Interactive whiteboard software

Our ActiveTeach software allows you to present the course on your interactive whiteboard. It offers a digital Coursebook with full audio, extra resources and interactive activities all on one disc.

Online practice with MyEnglishLab

MyEnglishLab gives you comprehensive exam information and training online. It includes a full exam practice test plus a mock timed test. It features interactive practice in all skills areas: Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening, Vocabulary Grammar and exam tasks that help students understand what they will be tested on.

eText

Instant access to teaching and learning materials on any device.

Components & ISBNs

Components

Student resources

Coursebook with class audio

The student book with full audio package supports students with:

strategies for approaching exam task types
self-contained lessons which can be taught in any order
task analysis activities to encourage self-evaluation and better understanding of key language
extensive grammar, vocabulary and exam practice activities

Student Resource Book

Extensive additional material in the format of a full-color workbook, that enables students to consolidate and enrich their language and practice exam skills.

Students' eText

Students can access a digital version of the coursebook on iPads and tablets.

Teacher resources

Teacher's Book with Audio CD

Teaching with Expert is easy, using our complete teacher's pack, including:

module by module teaching notes, including background information on the texts and ideas for extension activities
module-linked photocopiable activities providing communicative classroom practice
answer key for all exercises
photocopiable audioscripts for the listening material

Interactive whiteboard software

Our eText whiteboard software provides the coursebook in an interactive format, plus testing materials and reference sections.

MyEnglishLab

Looking for extra practice for PTE English exams?

To support your students with even more exam practice alongside their exam course, use the innovative MyEnglishLab for PTE English – available for Academic B1 and Academic B2, including:

full exam practice test plus a mock timed test
comprehensive exam information and training online
interactive practice in all skills areas: Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening, Vocabulary Grammar
exam tasks that help students understand what they will be tested on
videos of exam overview with friendly tutor, will ensure all students feel confident about what to expect on the day
watch speaking test interview videos of exam candidates, with commentary and advice

The Pearson English Portal connects teachers, learners and world-class resources, enabling you to work together, anytime and anywhere. Providing rigorous pedagogical development powered by advanced technology, it's easy to use, flexible, and uniquely comprehensive – transforming teaching, revolutionizing learning, and improving outcomes. MyEnglishLab is now accessed via the Portal.

ISBNs

B1

Component	ISBN
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447962021
Coursebook	9781447975007
*Standalone eBook	9781292234229
*eText Student Online Access Code	9781292361994
Expert PTE eText +MEL SOAC pk	Forthcoming
Teacher's Book	9781447973775
*Teacher Resources	9781447938156
*Online eTxt Teacher Online Access Code	9781447938149
Teacher's Online Resource Materials	9781447938156
Teacher's eText disc for IWB (incl. Teacher's Resources)	9781447961864
Teacher's eText for IWB Online Access code	9781447938149
Teacher's eText Online Access Code	Online

* = our newest components

B2

Component	ISBN
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447962038
Coursebook	9781447975014
*Standalone eBook	9781292234236
*eText Student Online Access Code	9781292362007
Expert PTE eText +MEL SOAC pk	Forthcoming
Teacher's Book	9781447973768
*Teacher Resources	9781447938125
*Online eTxt Teacher Online Access Code	9781447938132
Teacher's Online Resource Materials	9781447938125
Teacher's eText disc for IWB (incl. Teacher's Resources)	9781447961871
Teacher's eText for IWB Online Access code	9781447938132
Teacher's eText Online Access Code	Online

* = our newest components

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Levels & samples

Find out what's inside Expert: PTE Academic B1 and B2 with our sample materials.

B1

B2

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