national geographic New Close-up B1 coursebook with online access and eBook (MPN 494309)

national geographic New Close-up B1 coursebook with online access and eBook is a learning resource designed for intermediate (B1) English learners. The coursebook presents lesson units that combine reading and listening texts, vocabulary development, grammar practice and communicative activities. Digital access and the included eBook support classroom teaching, blended learning and independent study by providing audio, additional exercises and convenient portable access to the course content.

Advantages

The coursebook integrates authentic National Geographic content with structured language practice to develop all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Online access and an accompanying eBook allow learners to review material outside the classroom and teachers to assign multimedia tasks. Lesson units are organised to progressively build vocabulary and grammar at the B1 level while offering guided practice and applied communicative tasks.

Suitable for

• Classroom English courses at intermediate (B1) level
• Self-study learners seeking structured B1 practice
• Blended learning programmes combining print and digital resources
• Teachers needing lesson-ready units with multimedia support

Key specifications

• Level: Intermediate (B1)
• Format: Printed coursebook with online access and eBook edition
• Content types: Lesson units with reading and listening texts, vocabulary and grammar exercises, communicative activities
• Skills covered: Reading, listening, speaking and writing practice
• Digital features: Online supplementary materials and downloadable eBook for remote study

How to use

Work through the coursebook unit by unit, starting with the reading and listening texts to activate context and vocabulary. Complete the vocabulary and grammar exercises to consolidate form and meaning, then use the communicative activities to practise producing language in realistic situations. Use the online access to stream audio tracks, complete additional exercises and access the eBook for review or revision on digital devices. Teachers can adapt individual activities for pair and group work or assign follow-up tasks via the digital platform.

Usage recommendations

For best results, combine regular classroom sessions with self-study using the eBook and online materials; schedule listening practice with the provided audio files and use the communicative tasks for pair or group speaking practice to reinforce fluency and accuracy at B1 level.