Gateway 2nd Edition maintains the 1st edition's clear structure, regular recycling of vocabulary and grammar and step-by-step development of writing and speaking skills. With exam practice and exam-style tasks embedded throughout the course, Gateway 2nd edition really supports students so that they are prepared to excel in exams. In addition, there is a strong focus on developing independent learning and thinking skills with new Life skills lessons, Flipped classroom videos and Critical thinking activities. Gateway 2nd edition offers an extremely flexible digital package which includes a Presentation Kit, Test Generator, Teacher and Student’s Resource Centre, Digital Student's Book, Online workbook and Macmillan Sounds App.

The Student’s Book offers ten units and a Starter Unit with Grammar and Vocabulary reference and revision sections in the Language checkpoint at the end of each unit. Exam-style activities appear throughout, with consolidation and practice every two units in the Gateway to exams pages.

Reading tasks focus on stimulating topics using recognisable and relevant contexts whilst the Critical Thinking activity embedded in every Reading lesson guides students towards the use of higher-order thinking skills.

The vocabulary is brought to life with skills activities, allowing students to personalise the language whilst the first exercise gives students the opportunity to test their prior knowledge by introducing topic-related vocabulary.

The Workbook offers consolidation of the core language in the Student’s Book, with extra listening, Study skills and a special cumulative Revision page in each unit.

Exercises support the Student’s Book and give extra practice in developing vocabulary, often through the use of images, puzzles and other engaging tasks.

Vocabulary extension boxes expand on the vocabulary taught in the Student’s Book, offering students more challenge.

Cumulative Grammar challenge boxes provide students with more demanding practice of the target language. These activities are particularly valuable in mixed-ability classes. Listening tasks recycle the vocabulary of the unit. The task types match those in the Student’s Book, giving students further opportunity to develop particular exam skills.

The Student’s Resource Centre provides complementary materials to consolidate learning and encourage independent study. These resources include teen-focused culture worksheets to inspire broader cultural perspective.

There is a graded Macmillan Reader, with extra activities and extended reading support for every level and study skills materials to encourage students to take control of their learning. Life skills video worksheets and Flipped Classroom video worksheets support student’s in getting the mot out of the video material.

The Online Workbook presents all the printed Workbook content and more in a fully interactive format for flexible self-study. Multiple attempts keep students motivated, allowing them to consolidate what they have learned in class in an engaging way. Students can also access the Flipped classroom videos and activities on the Online Workbook, making this an excellent tool for developing independent learning. Multiple classes and levels can be managed in a single location, and the content-locking feature gives you control over how you set tasks for your students.

The Gateway 2nd Edition Digital Student’s Book offers a content-rich interactive learning experience for your students, encouraging interactive studying and effortless self-study. The interactive features provide the teachers with engaging teaching tools. Students can work through interactive versions of the Student’s Book exercises, developing their language skills through collaborative or individual learning. Enhanced Student’s Book pages are easy to navigate, and contain embedded audio and video, as well as interactive activities.

The Teacher’s Book Premium Pack includes the printed Teacher’s Book, with access code to the Teacher’s Resource Centre, the place to download resources to use in the classroom or assign for homework, which features a Diagnostic Tests, mid-term and end-of-year progress tests; literature, vocabulary and grammar worksheets; Class Audio, Workbook audio and Student’s Book videos; and a Test Generator.

The Online Workbook instantly marks students’ work, sending feedback to them and reporting results to you. The Presentation Kit is the Interactive White Board version of the Student’s Book, which includes fully interactive pages, embedded Flipped classroom, Life skills videos and Class audio, a range of teaching tools and access to the Digital Student’s Book with Gradebook.

Teacher’s Resource Centre, the place to download resources to use in the classroom or assign for homework, which features a Diagnostic Tests, mid-term and end-of-year progress tests; literature, vocabulary and grammar worksheets; Class Audio, Workbook audio and Student’s Book videos; and a Test Generator.

Bring Gateway 2nd Edition to life in the classroom with your complete presentation and teaching tool. Pages contain interactive versions of many of the Student’s Book exercises with automated marking offering instant feedback furthermore Class audio and video can be played at the click of a button. The interactive vocabulary presentation tool provides additional support for presenting the Student’s Book core vocabulary. The built-in tools allow you to annotate and customise your presentations in advance. During class time you can use the highlight, spotlight and mask functions to focus on a particular language point.

Niveles: A1+ / A2 / B1 / B1+ / B2 / B2+

Alcance: CEFR / A1+ / C1

Carga horaria: 5+ horas semanales.

Editorial: Macmillan Publishers