Focus
Focus is the English language learning series for upper secondary learners enhanced with BBC video content and more, offering everything teenage learners need to achieve success.
For secondary learners American and British English available Print and digital 4 levels (American) / 5 levels (British) GSE: 32-78 CEFR: A2-C1
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Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
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Sample from Level 5
Focus front cover
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 5
About the course
Featuring cutting-edge video content and high-quality educational videos from the BBC, Focus motivates and engages learners with real-world English content
With Focus 2nd Edition, learners are motivated and engaged by authentic content and prepared to achieve great exam results. The course features authentic video content, including BBC videos and Focus vlogs.
It contains authentic BBC videos accompanied by video worksheets, grammar vlogs with corresponding worksheets and up-to-date vocabulary, and reading lessons with themes and topics teenage learners will be interested in.
Focus 2nd Edition gives learners opportunities for Use of English practice across all components, an extended writing section for more contextualized and thorough practice, clearly signposted personalized speaking activities for more targeted practice, and listening practice. Focus is built upon motivation, memory, and meaning: three principles specifically relevant to teenage English learners. This reliable tried and tested approach delivers what today’s learners need.
Why choose Focus?
Brings language to life by referring to learners’ life experiences and aspirations
Includes The Word Store, a vocabulary practice booklet
An assessment-orientated learning path with clear, intuitive lessons
Courses available
British English Edition
Focus Second Edition is a five-level, tried-and-tested series that gives learners the practice they need to succeed in their national and popular international English exams.
American English Edition
Focus American Edition is a four-level course for upper-secondary learners structured to promote motivation, memory and meaning. Clear and intuitive lessons provide an exam-orientated learning path for both state and private school students.
Focus is part of our Pearson English Journey
Fast-track your learners' progress:
- Teach with Focus
- Assess with Benchmark Test
- Certify with Pearson English International Certificate
Benchmark Test
Regularly measures learners' progress to build confidence and set them on a clear and personalized learning path.
Pearson English International Certificate
Focuses on the modern, real-life communication skills needed for your learners' next big steps.
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