English File Third Edition Beginner is suitable for CEFR level A1.

English File Third Edition provides a comprehensive package of completely new lessons, and up-to-date texts. A proven balance of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and skills gives students the language they need, and fresh, lively lessons and engaging topics make classes enjoyable and provide the motivation and opportunity to practice and improve.

English File Third Edition Class Audio CDs provides five to six hours of audio content including song tracks for comprehensive listening practice. It features an easy-to-use track numbering system which is cross-referenced at the relevant point in the Student’s Book.

This set of 4 Class Audio CDs contains all the audio material for the listening activities in the English File Third Edition Beginner Student's Book. 

Clear and comprehensible speakers with a wide range of voices and accents from the UK and the rest of the English-speaking world expose students to real English. The short, accessible texts and conversations, entertaining and realistic situations and helpful sound effects build confidence.

Clive Oxenden

Christina Latham-Koenig

Clive Oxenden trained to teach EFL at International House, London, and later took his RSA (Cert) at Bromley College, Kent. He has taught English and trained teachers for 23 years, mainly in Spain but also in Turkey, Kuwait, Algeria, and the UK, where he was the RSA tutor at Padworth College in Berkshire. He has spent the last fifteen years teaching at the British Council, Valencia.

Christina Latham-Koenig started her career in TEFL in 1976, teaching at International House and later at the British Council, both in Spain (Valencia) and in the UK. She got a distinction in the RSA Diploma in 1987, and then became a local supervisor for this course in Spain. She has worked as a teacher trainer for both native and non-native teachers of English. She now lives in Valencia, and she started collaborating as co-author of the English File series in 1995.

The English File Student’s Website helps students get the most out of English File with a wealth of online resources including:

• Grammar: Practice your grammar with exercises for each File
• Vocabulary: Practice your vocabulary with exercises for each File
• Pronunciation: Practice the sounds of English, and play sounds and word stress
• Practical English: Practice words and phrases from Practical English
• Test Maker: Practice your English through tailored tests
• Weblinks: Links to websites for learning more about the topics in English File Pre-Intermediate
• Text Builder: Read and complete texts from the Student’s Book
• Games: Have some fun with our games – and learn English at the same time!
• Mini Phrasebook: Download two pages of Practical English for travelling
• Learning Record: Download the Student Link Learning Record

The English File Pronunciation App is designed to build student confidence by taking them from pronouncing sounds and words to using the correct rhythm in sentences – and offers more opportunities for self-study, in context. Students can practice wherever they go on mobile phone or tablet. Students can:

• Practice over 800 useful words
• Record and listen to themselves as many times as they want
• Try out over 200 example sentences
• 'Click and listen' with the interactive Sounds Chart
• Enjoy learning with the pronunciation practice game

Available from the iTunes App Store and Google Play.

The English File Teacher’s Website provides a wealth of digital ideas, teaching resources, and support including:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Mapping
• Course syllabuses
• Crossword maker
• Downloadable extra ideas and materials
• End of lesson ideas
• Practical English mini-phrasebooks
• Reading texts
• Weblinks and suggested mini projects
• Wordlists

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Look inside English File Third Edition and explore sample video and audio resources at the English File website.