The multiple user option allows the software to be shared on up to 20 computers the single user option allows the software to be used on two computers. This means Straightforward Digital can be used with any make of interactive whiteboard or even with a simple projector and laptop combination. It features a complete set of tools for working with and creating content in the Teacher’s Area, and is platform independent. Straightforward Digital allows you to display the Student’s Book pages while also making all of the associated multimedia assets (audio, video, interactive activities) instantly accessible. – Teacher’s Resource Disc includes 48 photocopiable worksheets, unit tests, progress tests, end-of-term and end-of-year tests (with listening). – Supplementary language notes for tricky grammar and vocabulary activities, as well as cultural notes to give vital answers about British and American culture. – ‘Straightforward Methodology’ plus video demonstrations to help teachers develop further by expanding their range of teaching activities and techniques. – Suggestions for extra activities for stronger classes, weaker classes and younger classes. Teachers also have access to Straightforward Practice Online where they can ‘link up’ with their students to monitor their progress. Each Teacher’s Book is accompanied by a Teacher’s Resource Disc in the back of the book, with five short new videos from Jim Scrivener’s Learning Teaching Third Edition that link to the Straightforward Methodology sections above and show experienced teachers demonstrating the techniques.
Written by Jim Scrivener, it contains extensive teaching notes and extra tasks and ideas for every lesson plus more detailed notes on the language and cultural content of the Student’s Book material. The Straightforward Teacher’s Book is one of the best around. You can find out exactly what is covered at each level by downloading the contents pages. Relevant communication activities, as well as unit reviews, saving the teacher valuable time. Additionally, each unit provides extra material in the form of All lessons are interlinked to promote better and more memorable learning, at the same time offering the teacher the flexibility to pick out key sections in order to focus on particular language points. Student’s Book – Structure and approachįor ease of use and practicality, Straightforward Second Edition is structured to provide one lesson per double-page spread (A/B/C/D), each taking around 90 minutes to complete. For a more detailed walkthrough of the features of each component, please visit the Features page. Here is a brief overview of the structure and approach of Straightforward Second Edition.