Extra And Friends (Separate components and all levels)

Extra and Friends by Express Publishing is a highly popular, six-level English language course designed for young learners. It follows the adventures of the character Extra and his friends, seamlessly blending stories, songs, and cross-cultural topics to make learning engaging and effective.

Target Age & Levels
Age Range: 6 to 12 years old (Primary level).
CEFR Levels: Pre-A1 to A1+.
The main series is structured into six primary levels (Levels 1–6), but it also frequently features supplementary or alternative learning cycles.

Key Course Features
– Skills Development: Systematic practice of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
– CLIL & Culture: Integrates “Go Green” environmental awareness tips and “Culture Channel” sections.
– Evaluations: Incorporates Checkpoint pages at the end of modules to easily review progress.

Core Components
The course offers a fully equipped ecosystem of both print and digital materials to support students and teachers.

For the Student:
– Pupil’s Book: The main textbook with stories, modules, and vibrant illustrations.
– Activity Book: Extra practice pages, vocabulary lists, and tasks to reinforce the grammar taught in class.
– Alphabet Book & Companion: Available in specific lower levels to help master letters and vocabulary.
– Multi-ROM / Audio CD: Includes songs, animated stories, and interactive practice.
– ieBook: An interactive digital application for home-based self-study.

For the Teacher:
– Teacher’s Book: Includes step-by-step lesson plans, keys to exercises, and evaluation tools.
– Class Audio CDs / DVDs: All listening passages, chants, songs, and video animations.
– Flashcards & Posters: Colorful, visual aids for presenting new vocabulary.
– Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Software: Digital course materials for classroom presentation.
– Express DigiBooks: An innovative online Learning Management System (LMS) that tracks student progress and provides interactive gamified activities.