4Minds A1 – Student’s Book (with DigiBooks App)

4Minds is a new multi-level course that turns language learning into an opportunity for learners to explore the world and their potential. Designed for teens and young adultd of CEFR levels A1–C1/C2, it covers the latest developments and trends in technology, entertainment and social issues to provide a fresh and exciting course that learners can relate to while preparing them for the real world, outside class.

Each level features:

• 10 themed units, the central pillar of which are creativity, collaboration and research
• Mediation tasks that promote an inclusive use of the language
• Debate tasks to encourage critical thinking and underline diverse standpoints
• Clear focus on cultural contexts, life skills, and values
• Study Skills and Writing Tips that aid and guide autonomous learning
• Useful Language sections that set the right register for everyday communication
• Pronunciation/Intonation sections
• Videos to provide a multimodal learning experience
• Presentation skills/Public Speaking skills sections that help learners become confident & competent public speakers
• Review and Competences sections for learners to revise language and evaluate
  themselves
• STEAM activities to encourage experiential and holistic learning
• The Express DigiBooks platform for all components