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In our ever-changing world, teens require competence and confidence to navigate their path to success. Own it! Second Edition builds on the strong foundations of the original series with a focus on critical and creative thinking, collaboration and learner autonomy. This empowers students to take ownership of their learning and embrace all of life's opportunities.
4 levels: 80-90 teaching hours, extendable to 150
For secondary schools learners
A1+ to B1+ on the CEFR
British English
Digital teaching and learning resources on Cambridge One
A focus on Life Competencies
Underpinned by the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework, the course helps learners develop skills that go beyond the acquisition of English language, for example learner autonomy, critical thinking and collaboration.
Development of core language skills
With a focus on grammar, vocabulary and practice of the four skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing - students improve their comprehension and communication skills.
An integrated learning and assessment approach
Assessment touchpoints throughout the course combined with a comprehensive testing package means teachers can easily track student progress, and students can see evidence of their progress and receive actionable feedback.
With the Teacher's Resource Bank and a variety of mixed-ability materials, teachers can feel confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons for learners of all abilities.
An extensive teacher support package
"I want my students to feel that they belong to the world; that they are global citizens."
Itana, Brazil
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Independent learners who can explore real-world topical issues and confidently express themselves in an ever-changing global landscape.
Confident communicators with an effective command of the English language.
Teachers and learners get the most from every moment of learning in the classroom and beyond.
Teachers save valuable time with the easy-to-access resources and support available.
It's your world, Own it! with confidence
What's New
Unit Walkthrough
Own it! has helped many learners discover their path towards an exciting future. Teachers around the world told us what they love about the course, and how this second edition can best meet their evolving needs. As a result, we've maintained the pedagogical focus on learning grammar and vocabulary and practising the four key skills, but have enhanced the following features to provide even more support to teachers and learners.
"I want a variety of videos that will help me to engage my students with the topic and see the language being used in a meaningful way."
Antonio, Mexico
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What's new?
Own it! is a video-rich course with five videos in every unit. There are four new video projects across the course with engaging global topics to facilitate student collaboration, build their competency skills and empower students to take ownership of their learning.
Video-based projects capture students' attention
To underpin learning, grammar vlog videos are embedded in the Language in Action pages with complete grammar reference tables and corresponding follow-up activities to help students recognise and understand the grammar point.
A more integrated grammar approach consolidates learning
There's a stronger focus on Useful Language for each unit's text type to give students specific support with their writing and speaking. Differentiated writing and speaking frames at two different levels in the Teacher's Resource Bank support students to structure their speech or text and assist with planning.
More speaking and writing support drives the development of key skills
Resources on Cambridge One keep all materials in one place and downloadable materials from the Teacher's Resource Bank motivate students of all abilities. An online Project Book features new projects to help teachers plan and deliver effective and engaging lessons.
A wealth of teacher support saves you time
Learning outcomes at the start of every unit, a dedicated Learn to learn page and a self-assessment checklist at the end of each unit enable students to see evidence of their learning and understand their progress. New digital tools such as Personalised Learning alongside a wealth of course-specific testing materials help students and teachers to monitor and track progress.
Integrated learning and assessment makes the most of every moment
With a focus on CLIL, the topics culminate in a collaborative project where students work together to deliver a thought-provoking presentation to their class.
Ten new Grammar Tutor pages in the Student’s Book give simple explanations of grammar rules and short practice exercises to consolidate learning.
The Workbook also features five new Writing Tutor pages which focus on practical tips for writing in English and short exercises for students to develop this skill.
Project Book lessons focus on life competencies, the flipped classroom and a cultural awareness theme.
A brand-new Spin the Wheel classroom game on Presentation Plus motivates learners and consolidates vocabulary and grammar practice.
New Practice Extra with integrated answers enables students to get instant feedback, which supports independent learning.
Personalised Learning offers bite-sized exercises to activate specific reading and listening skills practice at the student’s individual level. This helps teachers target individual student needs in mixed-ability classes.
Ready-made Kahoot quizzes for additional vocabulary and grammar practice spark learners’ competitive spirit and enable them to receive feedback in a fun and engaging way.
Culture projects in odd-numbered units encourage students to engage with topical global and cultural issues.
Pages have a fresh look and feel with new photos and reading texts.
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Key Components
Every unit takes students on a journey from 'starting it' to 'owning it'. Students are gradually introduced to the topic and target language through a variety of scaffolded activities that build their confidence and encourage independent learning. Vibrant videos, readings and listening texts show language in context, allowing students to respond personally and work collaboratively.
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Level 1, Unit 8
Start it! begins the unit with a striking image and documentary video. The questions provoke curiosity, activate prior knowledge and get students thinking critically.
Learning outcomes show unit aims at a glance.
Digital features available with Presentation Plus offer warm-up questions on the unit opener related to the video. These help engage the whole class.
Explore it! is a guided activity to help students develop research skills and extend their learning beyond English.
Voice it! is a thought-provoking speaking activity which asks students to give their personal response to a reading or listening test, encouraging critical thinking.
Language in action videos show teenagers using the target language in context, in a teen-friendly vlog-style, plus an interactive grammar presentation.
Get it right! activities help students avoid common errors as identified by the Cambridge Learner Corpus.
Learn to learn introduces students to vital learning strategies and techniques, which will help them become more independent learners.
Use it! gets students practising and producing the target language, often in a personalised way. The activity builds student confidence by giving them the opportunity to prepare what they want to say before speaking.
In every unit, there's a fun vlog-style video to teach students the meaning, form and use of the Everyday English from the conversation on the speaking page.
Useful language boxes appear throughout the unit, highlighting genre-specific target language.
The Plan, Write and Check and Plan, Speak and Check scaffolded approach of the writing and speaking pages builds students' confidence by giving them time to prepare before they write and speak.
The Check stage encourages self-assessment, a key step towards learner independence.
The Project pages in even-numbered units encourage students to 'own' the language and topic knowledge they have gained throughout the unit in a collaborative project.
In the odd-numbered units, there are Around the world pages, which introduce students to different people and cultures to encourage critical thinking and promote cross-cultural awareness.
The Plan guide helps students work though the project without the need for constant supervision by the teacher. This promotes peer-learning and student autonomy.
A prominent CLIL feature provides a more meaningful and engaging learning experience where students can connect their use of language to other areas of the curriculum.
The Learn to learn pages focus on developing core areas from the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework. Students have the opportunity to 'own' their learning by putting the new skill into practice.
Review language in these useful review pages at the end of each unit, which include a self-assessment task. This encourages students' self-awareness.
A brand-new ‘Spin the Wheel’ classroom game appears on the Review pages on Presentation Plus to motivate learners and consolidate vocabulary and grammar practice.
Each unit has additional digital activities that go beyond what’s on the page to further support and engage learners.
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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Student's Book
Every Student's Book has 9 units, plus a Starter unit. It's available as a print + digital pack, a digital-only pack and as a standalone eBook. All Digital Packs include Practice Extra, Student Resources (including audio and video), Student's Book eBook, Test & Train Mini (at A2 and B1 levels only) and Personalised Learning (Reading and Listening practice).
Workbook
Teacher's Book
The pages from the Student's Book are fully integrated into the Teacher's Book for easy access to the tips, unit aims, answers, graded extension activities, homework assignments and references to relevant online resources. It's available as a print + digital pack and a digital-only pack. It offers access to Presentation Plus, Teacher Resources (including audio and video), Test & Train Mini (at A2 and B1 levels only),Personalised Learning (Reading and Listening practice, as well as Teacher and Student Resources), Test Generator and Kahoots.
The Workbook offers further practice of the language covered in the main Student's Book unit, and is perfect for homework. It includes practice of vocabulary and grammar, as well as reading, writing and listening skills. It's available as a print + digital pack, a digital-only pack, a standalone eBook and in combinations with the Student's Book (see component details above).
Digital components
eBooks
Presentation Plus
Test Generator
Practice Extra
Kahoot! quizzes
Personalised Learning
Teacher's Resource Bank
Test & Train Mini
Brings together course audio and video with the coursebook pages. Allows for learning on the go and at home and is accessible on laptop, tablet or mobile devices.
A digital presentation tool for teachers including the Student's Book, Workbook and interactive activities. Allows teachers to present the course content, with class audio and video, all at the front of the class. Offers additional activities to support classroom engagement.
New Practice Extra with integrated answers enables students to get instant feedback, which supports independent learning. Makes grammar and vocabulary practice more dynamic with exercises and games. Teachers can set homework tasks and monitor progress and learners can work through each unit, with unlimited attempts.
Provides opportunities for revising and testing what students have learned. Teachers can create their own tests as and when required, check grammar and vocabulary understanding with our unit tests and access end-of-term and overall end-of-year tests. Tests are available at three different levels (Basic, Standard and Extension) to support students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Offers short, on-the-go exam tasks to get students ready for Cambridge English Qualifications. Expert hints and tips improve learner performance and instant feedback and unlimited attempts boost their confidence. Please note, this tool is only available at A2 and B1 levels. Modified large print versions of the Cambridge Exams support students with diverse needs allowing teachers to prepare all learners for their exams.
Everything teachers need to supplement the course, all in one place. This saves valuable time in preparing materials. The Teacher's Resource Bank includes downloadable worksheets at different levels along with differentiated tasks and graded Workbook activities to further support and engage learners with mixed abilities. This is where teachers can find the online Project Book, which helps them to plan and deliver engaging project lessons.
Activate additional targeted Reading and Listening skills practice at the individual student’s level. The bite-sized, innovative exercises are achievable yet manageable and help meet students’ diverse needs. Teachers receive data on their progress to better understand their learners’ strengths, weaknesses and progress.
Fun and easy-to-use quizzes spark learners' competitive spirit. The quizzes focus on grammar and vocabulary practice. Learners receive motivating feedback to help them review and revise their work. Teachers can better understand their learners’ needs, targeting learning areas that need improvement.
Print / Digital Combo A and Combo B are also available for both Students and Teachers for all four levels
