Pacesetter is a four-level English course that takes teenage students from beginner to intermediate level. You can begin the course with either Pacesetter Starter, which is for beginners, or Pacesetter Elementary, which is suitable for those who have achieved a basic level of English.
Its key features are:
- a communicative methodology which presents new language in context and allows students to become actively involved in the learning process
- a problem-solving approach to grammar which helps students to work out for themselves the meaning and use of structures
- motivating topics that draw on the students's experiences and develop thir interest in the world around them
- a systematic vocabulary syllabus combined with learning-to-learn skills to encourage students to develop their own strategies for remembering new words
- integrated skills work that provides step-by-step practice of speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- a lively photo-story in the first two levels and engaging short stories in the third and fourth that provide a cultural reference and present informal English
- three consolidation units in each level to revise and extend the language and skills taught through a variety of controlled and free activities, including project work
Unit 1 Breaking records A radio play Missing
Unit 2 Treating yourself Feeling embarrassed Missing
Unit 3 Dangerous rays Volcanoes Missing
Unit 4 Alcatraz: a famous prison Chicago 1921-31: dealing with organised crime Missing
Unit 5 Cartoons Young film critic of the year Missing
Unit 6 Using your mind Telepathy The Double
Unit 7 Treasure Family at war The Double
Unit 8 Summer fun A dreadful holiday The Double
Unit 9 Mysteries The 'Atlantis' mystery The Double
Unit 10 Genius Vincent: Vincent van Gogh The Double
etc.