Charlotte Covill Knihy

New Chatterbox is a three-level primary course that combines imaginative and entertaining activities with a clear and tightly controlled language and grammar syllabus. Controlled grammar syllabus taught in context through fun cartoons, stories, songs, and activities Most lessons have a grammar drill in the form of a question and answer activity…

Beautifully produced, high quality materials engage children's minds and stimulate learning. Songs use traditional tunes so teachers and children learn them easily. Classbook worksheets help develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills as well as language learning. Giant 'Lulu the kangaroo' poster makes vocabulary learning interactive and fun. Step-by-step teacher's notes allow for different lesson lengths and number of teaching hours, without affecting language learning and personal development. Winner of the British Council Innovations award under its Spanish title 'Three in a tree'.

A high priority is given in each unit to skills work. There are specific sections devoted to listening, reading, speaking and writing. Vocabulary is consistently developed, and there is regular practice in the use of everyday English. The material caters for a wide range of ability. This includes optional 'Extra!' activities for students who finish early; a choice of 'revision' or 'extension' exercises at the end of every two units; and two levels of exercise in the Workbook. The 'Explorations' section at the end of each issue offers students a choice of project work, enabling them to consolidate language and topic work in a way which best suits their interests. A 'Culture zone' section in each issue of the Student's Book provides information about life in Britain and America, and encourages students to make comparisons with their own culture. 'Learning to learn' sections in the Student's Book and the 'Learning Diary' in the Workbook encourage students to identify how well they are doing, and which areas need more practice. All learners are encouraged to feel they can make a worthwhile contribution, regardless of their level of English.