Focus on the Wider World
Focus on the Wider World has been created especially with Dutch secondary schools in mind. It helps English teachers create an English-language environment in the classroom in a simple and fun way. The focus is on communication, helping students learn to use English in a natural way.
For secondary/VO learners British English Print and digital 4 learning platforms GSE: 10-78 CEFR: <A1-C1 VMBO, MAVO, HAVO, VWO Suitable for combination classes
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Sample from Starter Level
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 5
Why choose Focus on the Wider World?
Deals with themes that invite discussion and encourage students to form their own opinions
Encourages critical thinking through the Visible Thinking approach
Accessible and effective for students of different levels, including neurodivergent students
About the course
Teens learn practical and directly applicable language skills, both inside and outside the classroom. They are also thoroughly prepared for their exams.
All skills are covered, but with a strong emphasis on communication in English, meaning students can immediately apply what they have learnt in each lesson.
Each lesson contains exciting projects and offers plenty of opportunities to practise and further develop essential 21st-century skills.
Focus on the Wider World can be used flexibly. In addition to the textbooks, learners get access to extensive digital study and practise material. Automatic feedback and correction support independent study and make self-evaluation and improvement easy.
Specially adapted for Dutch students
In addition to the monolingual approach and authentic content, we've made this course even more relevant to learners in Dutch schools.
- Extra practice lessons – for learners who need support
- Step-it-up lessons – for students who can handle more
- Grammar Time NL – grammar with explanation in Dutch
- Exam Time NL – preparation for the SE and CE
- The exercises and tests that have been specially added for students in the Netherlands have an RTTI label
- Pays close attention to exam assignments and provides excellent preparation for developing strong writing skills
- Inspires learners to get started with English with enthusiasm, by using activating teaching methods
Focus on the Wider World is part of our Pearson English Journey
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