WISHES (Separate components and all levels)

Wishes by Express Publishing is a modular, secondary-level English course designed to take students from a CEFR B2 to a B2+ level. It prepares learners for exams like the Cambridge ESOL FCE (B2 First) and others, seamlessly combining language skill development with engaging themes and exam-practice modules.

Target Levels & Age Group
Age Group: The series is primarily designed for teens and young adults (typically high school learners aged 15+).
CEFR Levels: B2 to B2+ (Upper-Intermediate).
Structure: The course is split into two parts to provide extensive, manageable coverage of the level:
– Wishes Level B2.1
– Wishes Level B2.2

Course Components
– Student’s Book: The primary textbook containing thematic modules. Each module features reading texts, vocabulary sections, grammar, speaking/listening, and detailed composition models.
– Workbook: Provides supplementary exercises to consolidate vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing skills. It often comes with digital resources.
– Study Companion: A helpful booklet that summarizes vocabulary, grammar points, and provides translations and extra practice.
– ieBook / Digital Book: An interactive software application students can use for additional grammar practice, vocabulary lists, and audio/video components at home or on the go.

Teacher Resources
– Teacher’s Book (Overprinted): Includes interleaved pages of the Student’s Book, answer keys, tapescripts, and teaching tips.
– Teacher’s Resource Pack / Test Booklet: Contains evaluation and assessment materials to track student progress.
– Class Audio CDs: The complete recordings of all listening and pronunciation exercises from the Student’s Book.
– Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Software: Digital courseware to facilitate classroom engagement.

Key Features & Content Highlights
– Lexical Focus: Emphasizes collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, and word formation.
– Skills Development: Systematic, realistic exercises for reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
– Real-World Topics: Integrates Culture Clips, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), and Green Issues.