The STUDENT’S BOOK includes eight units with fun and engaging material, featuring activities that support differentiated education:

• Topics and Vocabulary: Two different types of videos (true stories or documentaries) alternate on the first pages to introduce the unit and present the language in context.
• Grammar and Vocabulary: The grammar and vocabulary are presented and practiced first in the STUDENT’S BOOK, with additional practice in the Workbook and online. The grammar offers clear explanations and extra exercises for use at home or in extra classes.
• Listening and Speaking: This section provides development of listening and speaking skills with differentiated tasks.
• Reading and Writing: The main reading text in each unit is available in three versions – STANDARD, BASIC, and ENRICHED. The teacher or student can choose the most appropriate task.
• Life Skills: Students encounter problem-solving in the form of communicative tasks and are encouraged to develop their creativity and critical thinking, as well as cooperation with others.
• Sustainable Development Goals, CLIL, and Culture: The themes of OPTIONS highlight important human values that play a significant role in the development of young people: environmental awareness, tolerance of other cultures and nationalities, empathy towards others, and much more.
• Exam Preparation: Regular activities and tips for the latest international exams.
• Digital Options: Rich digital material accompanying the STUDENT’S BOOK offers innovative approaches for differentiated learning, both inside and outside the classroom. Accessible via the user-friendly learning platform HELBLING e-zone or through the HELBLING Media app.

Contents of the STUDENT’S BOOK: Informative unit (8 pages), Units 1 to 8 (96 pages), Pronunciation: Sounds right (2 pages), Grammar (16 pages), Exam preparation.