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Breakthrough (A1)

StorylineWe meet the Morton family who are moving from New Jersey to London.We experience life in London from the perspective of the main characters Wyatt (14) and Karen (18)and their parents.

ThemesClothesComputer gamesDaily lifeDates and timeEmergenciesFoodFriendsGeographyHealthHobbies and free timeHouses and homesJobsLeaving friends and travelingLiving and studying abroadMaking friendsMeeting peopleMoods and feelingsMoving houseSchool and studyingShoppingSportTimeTransport and travelUK history

Number of units11

Vocabulary

406 words

GrammarAdjectivesArticlesCan & couldComparativesDemonstrative pronounsGoing to & willIrregular verbsModal VerbsModalsNegativesPast simplePast SimplePersonal pronounsPossessive pronounsPrefix 'un'Prepositions of placePrepositions of timePresent continuousPresent perfectPresent PerfectPresent simplePresent simple vs. present continuousPresent tense reviewSome & anyUse of 'if'Yes/no-questions

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 1

StorylineThe Morton family move from their home in New Jersey, America to London in England. Karen ishappy to go, but Wyatt is not.

ThemesLeaving friends and travelingMoving house

GrammarPrepositions of placePresent simple

Activity Sheet Topics1 Moving and Travel2 Leaving friends3 Traveling 14 Booking a Trip5 Writing a Letter6 Countries and Facts

Vocabulary

54 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 13 4Reading 13 4Vocabulary 22 5Speaking 5 2Grammar 8 3Writing 11 7Introduction 2 0Total 74 25

Video resourcesA colleague's familyA1 Mr Nosey has a Music LessonA1 Mr Nosey meets PhoibeA1 NASA - ConstellationA1 Roof TilesA1 Talking about travellingA1_1 Olly 1A1_1 UK General videoBooking a trip to ScandinaviaDutch Provincial CapitalsDutch Provincial Capitals - ZwolleGrammar Lesson | AdjectivesGrammar Lesson | Prepositions of placeGrammar Lesson | Present SimpleGrammar Lesson | Some and anyImperatives 1 GrammarImperatives GrammarPresent Simple Use GrammarTo be - to have - to do GrammarWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA1 Jovi's First Day in London textA1 Melissa's Birthday Party Part One textA1 Melissa's Birthday Party Part Two textA1 Tom and the Thief textA1_1 London Adventure 2 text & audioA1_1 London Adventures 1 text & audioA1_1 London Adventures text 1A1_1 London Adventures text 2A1_1 London Adventures text 3A1_1 London Adventures text audio completeA1_1 London Adventures text complete

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 2

StorylineThe Mortons are in London. Mr Morton has started his new job, Karen enrolls at a local art collegeand Wyatt is at his new school. Wyatt is concerned he won’t find friends and decides to join thecricket team.

ThemesClothesHouses and homesMeeting people

GrammarComparativesGoing to & willYes/no-questions

Activity Sheet Topics1 Houses and homes2 Meeting people3 School uniforms4 Homes for Sale5 People and Family6 I’ve Lost My Suitcase

Vocabulary

69 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 11 4Reading 11 4Vocabulary 27 18Speaking 5 2Grammar 13 3Writing 9 5Introduction 1 0Total 77 36

Video resourcesA colleague's familyA1 EarthquakesA1_2 Getting Settled 3A2 Borlum Farm - MargaretBuilding a new houseDutch Provincial Capitals - LeeuwardenDutch Provincial Capitals - LelystadGrammar Comparatives and superlativesGrammar Lesson | ComparativesGrammar Lesson | Going to and willGrammar Lesson | Irregular verbsGrammar Lesson | Past SimpleGrammar Lesson | Yes-no questionsOlly 2 Getting Settled VideoTo be - to have - to do GrammarWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA1 Jovi and the surprise party textA1 Richard from PEI textA1 Strange Noises textA1 The Place Where I Live textA1_2 Getting Settled 3 Text & Audio (Basic)A1_2 Getting Settled text 1A1_2 Getting Settled text 2A1_2 Getting Settled text 3A1_2 Getting Settled text complete

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 3

StorylineMrs Morton gets a job in a shoe shop and Wyatt joins the cricket team and makes a new friend – JackRandall.

ThemesDates and timeJobsSport

GrammarModalsPersonal pronounsPresent continuous

Activity Sheet Topics1 Dates and time 12 Dates and time 23 Jobs 14 Sports 15 Sports 26 What day?7 Who works here?

Vocabulary

26 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 12 4Reading 12 4Vocabulary 23 5Speaking 4 7Grammar 13 1Writing 11 5Introduction 1 0Total 76 26

Video resourcesA1 Keeping FitA1 Planning a meetingA1_3 Olly 3Berlin part oneDutch Provincial Capitals - GroningenDutch Provincial Capitals - IntroductionGrammar Lesson | Personal pronounsGrammar Lesson | Modal verbs 1Grammar Lesson | Present Continuous 1Grammar Lesson | Present Simple vs. ContinuousPresent continuous 2 GrammarWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA1 Emergency - The Lift is Stuck! textA1_3 Lovely London Life 1 textA1_3 Lovely London Life 2 textA1_3 Lovely London Life 3 textA1_3 Lovely London Life complete textDan's Day Part FourDan's Day Part OneDan's Day Part ThreeDan's Day Part Two

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 4

StorylineKaren chats to a friend in the States and tells how she is enjoying life in London. Things are also goingwell for Mrs. Morton who enjoys her job at the shoe shop. Wyatt has at last settled in and hasdiscovered that he is very good at cricket. Mr. Morton gets promoted to the cyber security

ThemesClothesMoods and feelingsSport

GrammarCan & couldPast simpleSome & any

Activity Sheet Topics1 Moods and feelings2 Sports 23 Clothes4 How Do You Feel About?5 Sports6 A Messy Room

Vocabulary

39 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 9 4Reading 15 4Vocabulary 29 19Speaking 6 5Grammar 14 3Writing 7 5Introduction 1 0Total 81 40

Video resourcesA1 European Capital Cities - AmsterdamA1 Meeting new friendsA1_4 Olly 4BrusselsChiloéGrammar Lesson | Can and couldGrammar Lesson | Demonstrative pronounsGrammar Lesson | Irregular verbsGrammar Lesson | Past SimpleGrammar Lesson | Some and anyWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA1 Jovi at the Airport: Part Two textA1 When will the rain come textA1_4 This is Life 1 textA1_4 This is Life 2 textA1_4 This is Life 3 textA1_4 This is Life 4 textA1_4 This is Life Complete Audio/TextA1_4 This is Life complete textBabies on a Farm

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 5

StorylineWyatt and his friends go to see a movie. The following day the Morton family go on a day trip to theNew Forest where they do some horse riding. On their return Wyatt goes out with friends and has anaccident on his bike.

ThemesEmergenciesGeographyHobbies and free time

GrammarArticlesModalsPresent simple

Activity Sheet Topics1 Relaxing 12 Relaxing 23 The UK 14 The UK 25 An Emergency6 England & Luxemburg7 An Emergency and What to Do

Vocabulary

43 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 9 4Reading 13 3Vocabulary 25 4Speaking 5 2Grammar 14 1Writing 11 5Introduction 1 0Total 78 19

Video resourcesA1 European Capital Cities - LuxemburgA1_5 Olly 5 videoA1_5 Out and About 1African AdventureGrammar Lesson | ArticlesGrammar Lesson | Can and couldGrammar Lesson | Present SimplePresent Simple Use GrammarWriting Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA1 Pinata textA1 Slumdog Millionaire textA1 The Big Day textA1_5 Out and About 1 textA1_5 Out and About 2 textA1_5 Out and About 3 textA1_5 Out and About complete textA1_5 Out and About Complete text and audio

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 6

StorylineWyatt is in hospital after his accident. He was unconscious for several hours. During his stay inhospital he meets a girl called Anne and they become friends.

ThemesHealthMoods and feelingsTime

GrammarAdjectivesIrregular verbsPast simplePresent continuous

Activity Sheet Topics1 The Hospital2 Health3 Feelings and Expressions4 I Hurt Myself Because ...5 What’s the Matter?6 What are they Feeling

Vocabulary

27 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 8 4Reading 12 4Vocabulary 28 9Speaking 9 5Grammar 11 2Writing 7 5Introduction 1 0Total 76 29

Video resourcesA1 Ringing a health lineA1_6 Olly 6 videoGrammar Lesson | AdjectivesGrammar Lesson | Irregular verbsGrammar Lesson | Present Continuous 1

Reading resourcesA1 Growing up in Guatemala textA1 Jovi and the Car Race: Part Two textA1 Sugar bugs textA1 The Moon textA1_6 Down but not out 1 textA1_6 Down but not out 2 textA1_6 Down but not out 3 textA1_6 Down but not out audio/textA1_6 Down but not out complete text

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 7

StorylineWyatt leaves hospital after arranging to meet up with Anne when she is better. Karen becomesfriendly with one of her classmates from her painting class.

ThemesMaking friendsMeeting people

GrammarDemonstrative pronounsPossessive pronounsPrefix 'un'Use of 'if'

Activity Sheet Topics1 Meeting People 22 The Human Body3 Cooking4 New Neighbors5 The Human Body6 Cooking

Vocabulary

33 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 9 5Reading 13 4Vocabulary 25 4Speaking 5 5Grammar 11 4Writing 10 5Introduction 1 0Total 74 27

Video resourcesA1 Sick ColleagueA1_7 Olly 7 videoDutch Provincial Capitals - Den BoschDutch Provincial Capitals - MaastrichtGrammar Lesson | Demonstrative pronounsGrammar Lesson | Possessive pronounsGrammar Lesson | Prefix & SuffixGrammar Lesson | Using ifPossessive 's Grammar

Reading resourcesA1 Jovi and the Horses textA1 S'mores textA1 Where Can I Find Bullets? textA1_7 Meeting New Friends 1 Audio & textA1_7 Meeting new friends 1 textA1_7 Meeting new friends 2 textA1_7 Meeting new friends 3 textA1_7 Meeting new friends complete text

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 8

StorylineKaren and Tony chat about life while Wyatt is busy playing games with his friends.

ThemesComputer gamesLiving and studying abroad

GrammarModal VerbsNegativesPast SimplePresent Perfect

Activity Sheet Topics1 Studying Abroad2 Gaming3 Gaming4 Distractions5 Studying Abroad6 Games7 Distractions

Vocabulary

26 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 12 4Reading 12 4Vocabulary 25 7Speaking 6 5Grammar 10 0Writing 6 5Introduction 1 0Total 72 25

Video resourcesA1 European Capital Cities - StockholmA1 ParisA1 Talking about housesA1_8 Alec Interview part 1 videoA1_8 Alec Interview part 2 videoA1_8 Olly 8 videoGrammar Lesson | Modal verbs 1Grammar Lesson | NegativesGrammar Lesson | Past SimpleGrammar Lesson | Present Perfect 1

Reading resourcesA1 Jovi and the Car Race: Part One textA1 My Town: Lake Placid textA1_8 Kids will be kids 1 textA1_8 Kids will be kids 2 textA1_8 Kids will be kids 3 textA1_8 Kids Will be Kids 3 Text & Audio (Basic)A1_8 Kids will be kids audio/textA1_8 Kids will be kids complete textAnts in my Pants

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 9

StorylineWyatt is bored at school, but soon forgets that when he meets Anne in the park. Mr Morton struggleswith working from home.

ThemesDaily lifeFoodUK history

GrammarPrepositions of placePresent simple vs. present continuous

Activity Sheet Topics1 UK History2 Daily Life3 Eating and Drinking4 UK History5 Daily Routines6 Which Do You Prefer?

Vocabulary

25 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 13 4Reading 12 4Vocabulary 28 7Speaking 5 2Grammar 9 1Writing 10 5Introduction 1 0Total 78 23

Video resourcesA1 Talking about housesA1_8 Alec Interview part 3 videoA1_9 Olly 9 videoA1_9 UK History videoGrammar Lesson | Prepositions of placeGrammar Lesson | Present Simple vs. ContinuousPioneers An African FarmPioneers Visiting England

Reading resourcesA Hummingbird in the Swimming PoolA1 Jovi at the Airport: Part One textA1_9 Back to class 1 textA1_9 Back to class 2 textA1_9 Back to class 3 textA1_9 Back to class complete textAll-American Food

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 10

StorylineWyatt shows off his cricket skills and Jordyn, Karen and Wyatt’s younger sister, arrives from America.

ThemesDaily lifeSportTransport and travel

GrammarPresent continuousPresent perfectPresent tense review

Activity Sheet Topics1 Sports2 Travelling3 Daily Life4 Directions5 A Baker’s Day

Vocabulary

39 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 7 4Reading 12 4Vocabulary 24 8Speaking 7 6Grammar 9 0Writing 7 5Introduction 2 0Total 68 27

Video resourcesA BakerA1 The House part oneA1 The House part twoA1_10 Olly 10 videoA1_10_6_A1 SB | A Bakers DayGrammar Lesson | Present Continuous 1Grammar Lesson | Present Perfect 1Writing Instructions version 1

Reading resourcesA1 Swimming Lessons textA1 The Christmas Present textA1 The Kindness Bag textA1_10 Family Ties 1 Audio Text (Basic)A1_10 Family ties 1 textA1_10 Family ties 2 textA1_10 Family ties 3 textA1_10 Family ties complete text

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Breakthrough (A1) Unit 11

StorylineJordyn and Karen explore London together. Later she chats to her old friend Rebecca on Skype.Rebecca is in the US and Jordyn misses her.

ThemesFriendsSchool and studyingShopping

GrammarAdjectivesIrregular verbsPrepositions of time

Activity Sheet Topics1 Shopping2 Friends 2: Old and New3 Studying 14 Studying 25 Shopping6 People

Vocabulary

25 words

Exercises Compulsory RemedialListening 9 3Reading 13 5Vocabulary 33 9Speaking 6 5Grammar 6 3Writing 10 5Introduction 2 0Total 79 30

Video resources Grammar Lesson | Prepositions of time 1A1 Meeting new friendsA1 Talking about travellingA1_11 Olly 11 videoGrammar Lesson | Irregular verbsGrammar Lesson | Present Perfect - for & sincePresent Simple Use Grammar

Reading resourcesA1 Jack and Roger textA1 Living in BCN textA1 Seasons textA1 Visiting the Zoo textA1_11 Back to reality 1 textA1_11 Back to Reality 1 text & audioA1_11 Back to reality 2 textA1_11 Back to Reality 2 text & audioA1_11 Back to reality 3 textA1_11 Back to Reality Complete textAu Pair Application