Express Publishing Wishes B2.1 SB student book — English language course, B2.1 level, student’s book

Wishes B2.1 SB by Express Publishing is a student’s book designed for upper-intermediate learners of English (B2.1). The Student’s Book includes lesson material that integrates reading and listening tasks, clear grammar explanations with practice exercises, systematic vocabulary development and a variety of communicative activities. Content is structured to support progression across the B2.1 syllabus and to be used both in classroom settings and for individual study.

Advantages

The book offers balanced coverage of receptive and productive skills, with graded tasks that reinforce grammar and vocabulary in context. Listening passages with accompanying exercises and reading texts of varying length help develop comprehension and critical reading. Clear explanations and targeted practice sections make grammatical points accessible, while speaking and writing activities provide opportunities to apply language in realistic situations. The layout is learner-friendly and organised to support lesson planning and self-paced study.

Suitable for

• Upper-intermediate students preparing to consolidate B2.1 level competencies
• Classroom courses led by English language teachers
• Self-study learners aiming to improve grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading
• Exam preparation and practice for B2-level external assessments

Key specifications

• Level: Upper-intermediate (B2.1)
• Includes: Reading and listening tasks, grammar explanations and practice, vocabulary development, communicative activities
• Intended use: Classroom teaching, self-study, exam preparation
• Publisher: Express Publishing
• Format: Student’s book designed for sequential lesson use

How to use

Follow the book unit by unit to ensure systematic progression through themes and language points. Start each unit with the reading or listening task to introduce context, then complete vocabulary and grammar sections to consolidate understanding. Use communicative activities and speaking prompts to practise fluency, and complete the writing tasks to develop organisation and accuracy. Teachers can adapt timings and select activities to match class needs; self-study learners should time themselves on tasks and review grammar explanations before attempting exercises.

Usage recommendations

For classroom use, combine the Student’s Book with teacher-led discussion and audio playback for listening components. For self-study, allocate regular short sessions focused on one unit at a time, check answers where provided, and supplement with additional listening practice if needed to reach B2.1 listening standards.