Big English, Big English Plus & Big Science
Big English is the complete CLIL-based series for young learners, with everything teachers need to create an engaging, exciting and effective English-learning environment.
For primary learners American and British English available Print and digital 6 levels GSE: 14-49 CEFR: Pre A1-B1
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Sample from Starter Level
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 5
Sample from Level 6
Big English & Big English Plus front cover
Sample from Starter Level
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 5
Sample from Level 6
Why choose Big English, Big English Plus & Big Science?
Follows a content-based approach featuring content, cognition, culture and communication
Builds confidence in four language skills through a variety of engaging topics
Lesson plans to pinpoint areas where extra practice is required
About the course
The Big English series makes learning English fun with interactive resources, videos and fun tasks within a balanced CLIL and integrated skills methodology
The Big English series includes Big English and Big English Plus and is available in British and American English editions. The series is designed to inspire and motivate primary students to learn English, offering different intensity levels to suit learners' levels and needs.
Big English is integrated with our digital platform, which includes fun games, videos and puzzles that capture energetic young learners' attention. Educators can then personalize tests and assessments for each student and check their progress quickly and easily.
Get everything learners need for exciting, effective English learning with Big English. Discover interactive digital resources, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) projects, Big English TV videos, and fun tasks for learning and measuring progress – all within a balanced, integrated skills methodology.
Courses available
Big English
CLIL-based lessons that build creativity, critical thinking and collaboration, using up-to-date, real-world content.
American English: 6 levels · British English: 7 levels
Big English Plus
A more challenging extension of Big English with a stronger reading syllabus, extra grammar practice and more assessment-style tasks.
American English: 6 levels · British English: 7 levels
Big Science
A natural extension to Big English with a focus on subject knowledge, scientific thinking, communication and digital awareness.
British English: 6 levels
Big English, Big English Plus & Big Science are part of our Pearson English Journey
Fast-track your learners' progress:
Teach with
Big English, Big English Plus or Big Science
Assess with
Benchmark Test – Young Learners
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