The document outlines a CEFR-based language curriculum (A1-C1) incorporating a four-strand approach with thematic modules focused on practical real-world contexts. It includes engaging activities, digital materials, and a teacher's edition with extensive resources to enhance learning and facilitate assessment. Additionally, it features a Class Booster app for extra practice and interactive learning reinforcement.

2. Overview
 CEFR-based curriculum, A1 – C1
 four-strand approach
 thematic module structure to develop the language
functions
practical real-life topics and settings
level-controlled content
grammar scope and sequence follows CEFR Standards
high-utility vocabulary for practical real-world
situations

3. Key Features
 Engaging activities covering all four equal strands of
learning
 Meaning-focused input
 Meaning-focused output
 Language-focused learning
 Fluency development
 Teacher’s Edition with extensive classroom notes and
Classroom Digital Materials.
 Free downloadable content to expand the lesson
and provide additional practice.
 Workbook and interactive teaching CD.
 Student Digital Materials and Student’s App (Class
Booster) for extra practice in class or at home.

4. Module
Structure

5. • 8 Modules
• Each module
has 2 Units
• Each unit has
5 Lessons
Module  Unit  Lesson

6. Student
Book

8. The Module Preview couples units thematically to immerse
students in real-life situations.
Module Preview

9. CEFR-based goals let students know what they are expected
to be able to accomplish upon completion of the unit.
Module Preview

10. Preview
Flick through pages to discover
what the module will be about.
Discuss
Answer the questions with the
students to lead them to the
content of the unit.
Module Preview
This previewing peaks learners interest, provides
scaffolding, and gives context and purpose, helps activate
learners’ schema and prior knowledge.

11. Unit
Walkthrough

12. Each unit is composed of five lessons designed to balance the four
strands of language learning (meaning-focused input, meaning-
focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency
development).
Lesson titles based on the notional-functional principle help
students identify easily what the lesson will be about

13. Model Conversations, Authentic Texts, and Text Markups
are designed to make language-focused learning of
vocabulary and grammar easier for students.

14. Vocabulary
The presentation of the vocabulary is connected to the content of
the model conversation for a better comprehension.

15. In Your World
Strengthens students’ language output by having them
perform real-world activities.

16. The Grammar section
provides students with the grammar needed for
the communicative CEFR descriptor

17. Use the Language (Wrap-up lesson)
strengthens students’ language output by having them
perform real-world activities.

18. Active Review,
Fluency, and
Communication

19. Active Review
consolidates
language
introduced in the
unit with new,
practical
meaning-focused
output activities.

20. Fluency and
Communication pages
test and improve
students’
communicative ability.

21. Workbook

22. Self-study activities with different audio tracks.
One page for each lesson in the Student Book.
Reinforces learning points from the lesson.

23. Includes review material at end of each module to reinforce learning

24. Digital Learning
Materials

25. Student’s Digital Materials

26. Class Booster
Class Booster is an app available on PC, Google Play (Android), or the Apple App Store
(iOS).
 A digital companion which provides fun, reinforcement activities for learners and is
simple to use.
 Easy-to-use
 Voice activation
 Fun activities
 Interactive
 Gamification
 Rich media

27. Class Booster
 Class Booster is Compass Publishing’s digital
companion for the Hang Out! series, among
other titles.
 It provides fun and easy-to-use
reinforcement activities for learners through
MP3 recordings of the passages for
additional listening practice.
 A voice recognition feature allows students
to practice punctuation.
 Student’s also have the ability to send
their activity report via email allowing
teachers to check their progress.
 To access Class Booster, simply install the
Hybrid CD that comes with the Hang Out!
series on your computer.

28. Materials for
Teachers

29. Teacher’s Edition

30. Teacher’s Edition
 Answer Key
 Word List
 MP3 Audio
 Transcripts
 Assessments
 Classroom Digital Materials
 Free downloadable worksheets to
expand the lesson and provide
practice

31. Classroom Digital Materials
• The Classroom Digital Materials
software can be installed with
the Interactive CD included in
Blueprint
• Teachers can prepare extensive
classroom notes, create and
manage classes, track progress,
collect homework, and receive
class reports.
• Furthermore, teachers can
preview vocabulary, reading,
listening, and writing activities.
• Answer keys can also be downloaded, along with MP3 audio files and other useful
resources.

32. Thank You!
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