The Matrix series prepares secondary students for school-leaving examinations in English.
- Engaging texts provide stimulating input for the development of students' reading and listening skills.
- Grammar is clearly presented and practised. Matrix Foundation fast tracks through an elementary
syllabus developing key tenses and structures, quickly building up the language students need to learn.
- Extensive vocabulary development increases active and passive knowledge.
- Speaking is practised through a wide range of controlled and freer activities, encouraging students ot
use the language they have learned in practical ways.
- Listening texts present English in clear everyday contexts.
- A comprehensive writing syllabus gives students step-by-step guidance in producing a wide variety of
text types.
- Culture focus pages provide opportunities for students to look at cross-cultural and cross-curricular
themes.
- Quick check sections allow students to assess their progress at the end of each unit
- Revision pages review language and skills throughout the course.
- Matrix Foundation takes students to a strong A2 level in the Common European framework.
1. Daily life, ordinary homes
2. Travel
3. Science and technology
4. The Earth and space
5. Families and friends
6. Work and jobs
7. Music
8. It's a challenge
9. Sport
10. Adverts and inventions
- Grammar reference
- Wordlist