Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English.
Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich world of Global English.
Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations,
Keynote
promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English. Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich world of Global English.
- Authentic Listening - carefully selected, supported and exploited. Tailored to work in the classroom. Both Native Speakers and Non-Native Speakers
- 21st Century Skills Syllabus - Critical Thinking, Visual Literacy, Digital Literacy, Global Citizens
- Real World Inspiration - not only through TED Talks but also through the reading texts, and infographics
- Functional and Practical Output - focus on everyday language and enabling clear communication in speaking, writing and pronunciation syllabus
- Presentation Skills Syllabus - a toolbox of transferable skills to develop fluency, confidence and engaging delivery
- Creative Thinking - a safe place to try, fail and practise and a way for students to find their own voice through ideas and language
Interactive E-Book
- Interactive version of the Student's Book with integrated audio and video
Workbook + Audio CD
- Thorough consolidation and extension of the language and skills taught in the Student's Book gives students the confidence they need to progress
- Twelve playlists featuring new TED Talks and Podcasts by members of the
Keynote
team provide more authentic material and encourage personal engagement
- Six writing spreads and six presentation spreads focussing on text structure and key language develop students' ability to write and present effectively and accurately
Online Workbook
- Consolidates the Student's Book contents
- Provides further language practice
- Hosted on MyELT
Teacher's Book + Audio CDs
- Full teaching notes with keys, scripts, tips, background notes, suggestions for extension activities and a wealth of ideas for maximising the potential of TED Talks in the ELT classroom
- Photocopiable tests use the format of internationally recognised exams to assess students' progress
- Two engaging communicative activities per unit get students talking and consolidate the language presented in the Student's Book
Teacher's Presentation Tool
- An interactive version of the Student's Book, including answers to all activities
- All the audio and video from the Student's Book
- Links to further grammar practice exercises
Keynote
resource website
contains a wealth of teaching resources including:
- Sample units
- Author videos
- Bank of TED Talk worksheets
- TED Talks and audio
- Wordlists
- CEFR correlations
- Mid-year and end-of-year tests
Student's ebook: digital code available for purchase from eltngl.com/cornelsen
