New Language Leader

English type: British English

Levels: 5 (Elementary-Advanced)

CEFR: A1-C1

Suitable for: Pre-university and university adult students

Authors: Gareth Rees, Ian Lebeau, David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent

New Language Leader is the ideal choice for universities or university pathway institutions looking to develop rounded, high-flying students.

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With a good balance of general and academic English, New Language Leader develops knowledge and skills that students need to learn and succeed in a globalised world. Contemporary topics stimulate discussions and develop critical thinking. Study skills and materials embedded in every unit offer your students a ready-made “how to succeed in my studies” toolkit.

We asked David Cotton, an author of New Language Leader, to share what inspired him to create the course and how New Language Leader can make you a legendary teacher.

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Why choose New Language Leader?

Develop English and exam skills

The key to success is a general English syllabus combined with academic English and exam preparation. This way, students prepare for tests whilst developing a good general English base for future academic studies. Assessment spreads develop the necessary skills needed at the popular university admission exams. Teacher’s notes also contain suggestions on how to tailor material for exams-focused classes.

Authentic material

With New Language Leader you don’t need to look for extra support anymore. The course offers a variety of authentic materials that familiarise students with real English expressions and scenarios. “Meet the Experts” videos provide genuine interviews with real professionals who have interesting careers and share their experiences with learners. “Study Skills” videos provide ready-made guidance for academic success.

Student engagement

New Language Leader provides a range of contemporary topics including business and global affairs, crime, travel, education, the environment, health, society values, science and engineering, sports, communication and globalisation. These are familiar topics that students see in the news and online, which can stimulate discussion and develop critical thinking, and students learn how to construct logical arguments in English.

Teaching support

With the latest generation of MyEnglishLab, you can delegate some of your teaching routine to this smart technology. Automated marking helps you to be more efficient with your time. Gradebook gives you a summary of the areas in which individuals need more practice.

21st century skills

It's not just about learning English anymore. To be successful in the modern academic environment students need to develop 21st Century skills such as critical thinking, text analysis, and digital literacies. Each lesson of New Language Leader has activities focused on reinforcing these competencies.

Components

Coursebook

In every book you will find 12 units divided into relevant sections, such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Exam practice is embedded at the end of each unit to prepare students for high-stakes tests like IELTS and PTE Academic. Every lesson in New Language Leader has a scenario with a case study and “Meet the Expert” video or a Study Skills section with skills videos to support students in tertiary education:

“Meet the Expert” aspirational videos with leading professionals in different fields stretch students’ ability to understand real-life English. Experts act as role models and inspire students to work harder.
Study Skills videos teach your students how to do their best in academic studies. They give advice on how to better understand lectures, take notes, participate in discussions and give many other useful academic tips.

Teacher's resources

Teacher's eText

eText is much more than just a digital version of a print resource. It's fully supported by rich multimedia elements which offer an engaging teaching and learning experience. Presentational tools, audio, and video activities are already embedded in units. You don’t need to lose time and student attention by switching between class CDs and DVDs anymore.

A lot of exercises get automatically checked by the system without the teacher’s involvement, making eText a convenient and time-efficient tool. In addition to the content of the Students' Book, the eText also includes the full teacher's guide resource material, so you have everything you need in one place.

eTexts for Teachers are available via online access through regular internet browsers as well as on a disc.

Student's eText

Students’ eTexts enable students to access the full content of the Students’ Book on their tablet, while providing access to audio and video, making English learning a much more engaging, enjoyable and complete experience.

eText is available as a browser version for laptops and computers or as a downloadable tablet version for iPad and Android devices. Students will really appreaciate not having to carry heavy books any more. They can download the eText app for tablets.
Students’ eTexts are available to buy via Access Card, as an alternative to a printed Students Book.
All eText resources are stored on a single virtual digital bookshelf. Your students will be able to access all their learning material and study anytime, anywhere.

MyEnglishLab

MyEnglishLab offers additional benefits such as automated marking and extra support for students, online hints, tips and feedback, helping you to access learning anytime, anywhere.

MyEnglishLab enchaces your teaching even further with a variety of interactive tasks and exercises. It is much more powerful than a simple workbook. Students engage better with audios and videos embedded in tasks. MyEnglishLab instantly grades their answers and gives them meaningful feedback. Gradebook gives you insightful analytics that help track student performance.

MyEnglishLab is available as a package together with the Coursebook or the Students' eText.

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.

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Component	ISBN
Coursebook	9781447948223
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961451
Students' eText Coursebook	9781447974215
Students’ eText Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961475
Teacher's eText for IWB Disc	9781447988632
Class Audio CDs	9781447948247

Component	ISBN
Coursebook	9781447948650
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961512
Students' eText Coursebook	9781447974239
Students’ eText Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961536
Teacher's eText for IWB Disc	9781447988656
Class Audio CDs	9781447948360

Component	ISBN
Coursebook	9781447948292
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961482
Students' eText Coursebook	9781447974222
Students’ eText Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961505
Teacher's eText for IWB Disc	9781447988649
Class Audio CDs	9781447948308

Component	ISBN
Coursebook	9781447948636
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961543
Students' eText Coursebook	9781447974246
Students’ eText Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961567
Teacher's eText for IWB Disc	9781447988663
Class Audio CDs	9781447948414

Component	ISBN
Coursebook	9781447948162
Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961420
Students' eText Coursebook	9781447974208
Students’ eText Coursebook w/ MyEnglishLab	9781447961444
Teacher's eText for IWB Disc	9781447988625
Class Audio CDs	9781447948179