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INTRODUCTION
Getting Started: Striking images on the Getting Started page capture student
interest, and clear learning objectives give an immediate sense of purpose.
UNIT OVERVIEW
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Getting Started: Impactful images on the Getting Started
page activate student interest, and clear learning
objectives give an immediate sense of purpose
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LESSONS A & B
LESSON C
UNIT PROGRESS
TESTS
LESSON D
REVIEW
MID- & END-OF -COURSE TESTS
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE
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Welcome to Empower Second edition, a general English course from Cambridge University Press and Assessment that combines up-to-date content from expert authors with validated, CEFR-aligned assessment to measure student progress.
Adult and young adult learners will develop all four skills through this six-level British English course, further enhanced with online content in our Cambridge One platform. The robust assessment integrated into the course, means learners are always working towards a measurable goal.
Read on to explore how Empower Second edition supports you and your learners.
Clear learning objectives give
an immediate sense of purpose.
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Dynamic images pique interest.
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Activities promote emotional engagement and a personal response.
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The digital learning experience is enhanced with our Cambridge
One platform, housing all course materials in one convenient place.
Lessons A and B are supported by the following digital content.
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
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UNIT OVERVIEW
UNIT WALKTHROUGH
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ADDITIONAL
PRACTICE
MID & END OF
COURSE TESTS
REVIEW
LESSON D
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PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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PRACTICE
MID & END OF
COURSE TESTS
REVIEW
LESSON D
UNIT
PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
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PRACTICE
MID & END OF
COURSE TESTS
REVIEW
LESSON D
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PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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PRACTICE
MID & END OF
COURSE TESTS
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LESSON D
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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UNIT
PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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PRACTICE
MID & END OF
COURSE TESTS
LESSON D
UNIT
PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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PRACTICE
REVIEW
LESSON D
UNIT
PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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REVIEW
LESSON D
UNIT
PROGRESS TESTS
LESSON C
LESSONS A & B
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Regular speaking activities: Frequent speaking stages get students talking throughout the lesson.
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Rich in practice: Clear signposts to Grammar Focus and Vocabulary Focus sections offer extra support and practice.
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Each lesson starts with a clear, practical, and achievable learning goal, so students can understand the objectives.
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VOCABULARY EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
GRAMMAR ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
GRAMMAR ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
GRAMMAR ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
VOCABULARY EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
VOCABULARY EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
SPEAKING ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
Lesson C is supported by the following
digital content on Cambridge One.
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
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DOCUMENTARY VIDEO (STUDENT'S BOOK)
SPEAKING ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
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Lesson C focuses on Everyday English – functional
language for common, everyday situations.
LESSON C
EVERYDAY ENGLISH
LESSONS A AND B
SPEAKING ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
LISTENING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
LESSON C VIDEO (STUDENT'S BOOK)
LISTENING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
The Unit Progress tests can be assigned by the teacher
via Cambridge One. Teachers can view performance and
progress in the platform’s digital gradebook.
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DIGITAL CONTENT
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UNIT PROGRESS TEST
TEACHER VIEW OF CLASS DATA
The Unit Progress Test enables you to understand
where your students are in their learning journey.
UNIT PROGRESS TEST
Lesson D is supported by the following
digital content on Cambridge One.
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
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READING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
WRITING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
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In lesson D, students practice all four skills,
with a special emphasis on writing.
LESSON D
INTEGRATED SKILLS
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Students have an opportunity to further practice their grammar,
vocabulary, and pronunciation in the context of the unit.
REVIEW YOUR WORK
Both the mid and end-of-course tests are mapped to the CEFR, so you
and your students can understand proficiency and areas for improvement.
MID- AND END-OF-COURSE TEST
Cambridge One includes Mid- and End-of-Course competency tests.
These assessments are mapped to the CEFR, enabling you to
understand learner proficiency and areas for improvement.
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DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
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TEACHER VIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND CEFR REPORT
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In lessons A and B, students practice core
grammar and vocabulary, plus a mix of skills.
LESSONS A AND B
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Lesson C focuses on Everyday English –
functional language for common situations.
LESSON C
OPEN
In lesson D, students practice all four
skills, with a special emphasis on writing.
LESSON D
OPEN
Students have an opportunity to further practice
their grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
in the context of the unit.
REVIEW
The Unit Progress Tests enables you to understand
where your students are in their learning journey.
UNIT PROGRESS TESTS
These assessments are mapped to the CEFR, enabling you
to understand proficiency and areas for improvement.
MID- AND END-OF-COURSE TESTS
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A straightforward approach and clear lesson
flow help to minimise preparation time.
Teach off the page
In lessons A and B, students practice core
grammar and vocabulary, plus a mix of skills.
The syllabus is informed by English Profile and the Cambridge English Corpus. Students will learn the most relevant and useful language at the most appropriate point in their learning journey. The target language is benchmarked to the CEFR.
Manageable learning
Learner engagement: Engaging images and texts motivate students to respond personally. This makes learning more memorable and gives learners ownership of the language.
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Spoken outcome: Each A and B lesson ends with a practical spoken outcome,
so learners can use language immediately.
Everyday English: Thorough coverage of functional language for common everyday situations helps learners to communicate effectively in the real world.
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Comprehensive approach to speaking skills:
A unique combination of language input, pronunciation, and speaking strategies enables learners to develop speaking fluency.
Spoken outcome: Each C lesson ends with a practical spoken outcome, putting skills learned into practice.
Unit Progress Test: Learners are now
ready to sit the Unit Progress Test, enabling students and teachers to measure progress and understand next steps.
Skills for writing: Lesson D activities are highly communicative. They recycle and consolidate the core language from the
A, B, and C lessons.
Receptive skills development:
Clearly staged tasks practice and
develop listening and reading skills while supporting learners’ understanding of texts.
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Staged for success: Careful staging
and scaffolding of writing tasks build understanding and generate successful outcomes.
Comprehensive approach to writing skills: A clear focus on key aspects of writing helps develop effective real-world writing skills.
Written outcome: Each lesson D ends with a practical written outcome, so learners can put new language into practice right away.
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Personal response: Frequent opportunities for personal response
make learning more memorable.
Review and Extension: Extra practice
of grammar and vocabulary is provided.
Wordpower: Vocabulary extension recycles the vocabulary.
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Each unit links to additional sections at the back
of the book for more grammar, vocabulary, and
speaking practice
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE
DOCUMENTARY VIDEO (STUDENT'S BOOK)
UNIT PROGRESS TEST
TEACHER VIEW OF CLASS DATA
TEACHER VIEW OF CLASS DATA
UNIT PROGRESS TEST
READING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
WRITING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
WRITING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
READING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
MID AND END OF COURSE COMPETENCY TESTS
TEACHER VIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND CEFR REPORT
TEACHER VIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND CEFR REPORT
MID AND END OF COURSE COMPETENCY TEST
LISTENING EXERCISE (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
MID AND END OF COURSE COMPETENCY TEST
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Provides a series of communication activities
for each unit, providing additional opportunities for students to practise their speaking.
Communication Plus
Consolidate topical vocabulary through additional practice in the 'Vocabulary Focus' sections.
Vocabulary Focus
Each unit links to additional sections at the back of the book
for more grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice.
ADDITIONAL PRACTICE
OPEN
Striking images on the Getting Started page capture
student interest, and clear learning objectives give
an immediate sense of purpose.
UNIT OPENER
OPEN
The Unit Progress Test enables you to understand
where your students are in their learning journey.
UNIT PROGRESS TEST
OPEN
Lesson C focuses on Everyday
English – functional language
for common situations.
LESSON C
OPEN
In lessons A and B, students practice
core grammar and vocabulary, plus a
mix of skills.
LESSONS A AND B
OPEN
Lesson C focuses on Everyday
English – functional language
for common situations.
LESSON C
OPEN
The Unit Progress Test enables you to understand
where your students are in their learning journey.
UNIT PROGRESS TEST
OPEN
These assessments are mapped to the CEFR, enabling you
to understand proficiency and areas for improvement.
MID- AND END-OF-COURSE TEST
Clear learning objectives give
an immediate sense of purpose.
1
Striking and unusual images arouse curiosity.
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Clear learning objectives give
an immediate sense of purpose.
1
Each lesson starts with a clear, practical, and achievable learning goal, so students can understand the objectives.
1
Rich in practice: Clear signposts to Grammar Focus and Vocabulary Focus sections offer extra support and practice.
2
A straightforward approach and clear lesson
flow help to minimize preparation time.
Teach off the page
Each lesson starts with a clear, practical, and achievable learning goal, so students can understand the objectives.
1
Learner engagement: Engaging images and texts motivate students to respond personally. This makes learning more memorable and gives learners ownership of the language.
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DIGITAL CONTENT
GRAMMAR ACTIVITY (DIGITAL WORKBOOK)
LESSON C
EVERDAY ENGLISH
Each lesson starts with a clear, practical, and achievable learning goal, so students can understand the objectives.
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Each lesson starts with a clear, practical, and achievable learning goal, so students can understand the objectives.
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Comprehensive approach to speaking skills:
A unique combination of language input, pronunciation, and speaking strategies
enables learners to develop speaking fluency.
2
Everyday English: Thorough coverage of functional language for common everyday situations helps learners to communicate effectively in the real world.
1
The digital learning experience is enhanced with our Cambridge
One platform, housing all course materials in one convenient place.
Lessons A and B are supported by the following digital content.
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
The digital learning experience is enhanced with our Cambridge
One platform, housing all course materials in one convenient place.
Lessons A and B are supported by the following digital content.
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
LESSON D
INTEGRATED SKILLS
Comprehensive approach to speaking skills:
A unique combination of language input, pronunciation, and speaking strategies
enables learners to develop speaking fluency.
2
Everyday English: Thorough coverage of functional language for common everyday situations helps learners to communicate effectively in the real world.
1
Receptive skills development: Clearly
staged tasks practice and develop listening
and reading skills while supporting learners’ understanding of texts.
2
Skills for writing: Lesson D activities are highly communicative. They recycle and consolidate the core language from the
A, B, and C lessons.
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Model texts: Clear model texts
on which students can base their
own writing are provided.
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Staged for success: Careful staging
and scaffolding of writing tasks build understanding and generate successful outcomes.
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The Unit Progress tests can be assigned by the teacher
via Cambridge One. Teachers can view performance and
progress in the platform’s digital gradebook.
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
Model texts: Clear model texts
on which students can base their
own writing are provided.
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Staged for success: Careful staging
and scaffolding of writing tasks build understanding and generate successful outcomes.
3
Lesson D is supported by the following
digital content on Cambridge One.
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
DIGITAL CONTENT
The syllabus is informed by English Profile and the Cambridge English Corpus. Students will learn the most relevant and useful language at the most appropriate point in their learning journey. The target language is benchmarked to the CEFR.
Manageable learning
Students are given further opportunity to
practice the grammar learned in a unit
through the 'Grammar Focus' sections.
Grammar Focus
Consolidate topical vocabulary through additional practice in the 'Vocabulary Focus' sections.
Vocabulary Focus
DOCUMENTARY VIDEOS
Expose your students to English via authentic, real-world contexts. These high-interest supplementary
videos are thematically linked to the topics and language of each unit. Each video comes with a
downloadable and printable video worksheet, which teachers can use at any point in a unit.
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Provides an explanation of the grammar
presented in the unit, along with exercises
for students to practise.
Grammar Focus
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Review Your Progress: helps students reflect on their success.
Engaging video documentaries provide students with
further opportunities to explore the themes of the unit.
Documentary video
