NEW FRAMEWORK (Separate components and all levels)

New Framework is an English language course designed to prioritize oral communication, inductive grammar, and active classroom debate.

Course Levels & Hours
– Number of Levels: It is a comprehensive 6-level course.
– Proficiency Scale: It spans from Beginner to Advanced (aligning up to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference).
– Classroom Hours: Each level provides up to 120 hours of core instructional material.

All Course Components
Richmond provides a wide ecosystem of physical and digital resources for both sides of the classroom:

For Students
– Student’s Book: The core text containing the main units, featuring sections like “The Real Thing” and “Takeaway English” to build natural speaking habits.
– Workbook: For additional independent practice and grammar consolidation.
– Reference Guide Booklet: A supplementary tool packed with deeper grammar explanations, structural vocabulary lists, and audio transcripts.
– Media & Digital Elements: Includes the Student’s Audio CD, a Student’s CD-ROM, a multi-format DVD featuring authentic cross-cultural interviews, and access to interactive online activities.
– Split Editions: Available in regional markets to accommodate shorter academic terms or modular semesters.

For Teachers
– Teacher’s Book: Full lesson plans, pedagogical notes, answer keys, and teaching ideas.
– Teacher’s Resource Book: Supplementary tests, photocopiable activities, and reinforcement worksheets.
– Class Audio CD & DVD: Complete media suites to run classroom listening and viewing assignments.
– Test Studio: A dedicated tool for creating, customizing, and administering student assessments.
– Virtual Learning Environment (VLE): A digital platform where teachers can assign tasks, track automated grading metrics, and monitor student independent study paths.