Topics Places

Level: Beginner, CEF: A1

Topics present factual topics in a modern magazine format. They offer challenging insights into the modern intercultural world from a teenager's viewpoint. Written in direct English, the texts and illustrations are closely integrated for maximum impact.

Key features
The reader's personal experience is placed at the centre of the reading process
The articles present a variety of text-types, styles and formats
Topics related to science, history and the arts provide specialized information viewpoints
A Word File glossary of key vocabulary on each page gives essential "while reading" lexical support, with common American and British English differences noted.
A Check It Out section provides an up-to-date checklist of specialist language, plus useful websites
Mini-projects and Investigation Points at the end of each article encourage the readers to research further
A projects section provides ideas for more extensive projects
A light-hearted Quiz page gives more opportunities for discovery and fun