Blueprint is a new seven-book series developed for and targeting adult English learners of all ability levels. From introducing basic greetings and social situations to dealing with select academic or vocational topics, the Blueprint series will provide the mature learner with relevant practical skills. Grammar, vocabulary, speaking patterns, and listening activities will allow practice essential for the development and mastering of real world usage.
3. Overview
• seven-book series
• designed for mature learners
• develops integrated English skills
• guides students to meet functional goals
• uses level-controlled content, real-life topics &
settings, compelling textbook design, and
state-of-the-art supplemental materials
4. Overview
Books in Series
Leve
l
Target
Age
Pedagogy
Instructional Hours per
Level
Units Per
Book
Pages Per Unit
7 Levels
1-(A1) Beginner
2- (A1+) Elementary
3-(A2) Pre - intermediate
4-(B1 )Intermediate
5-(B1+) Upper intermediate
6-(B2) Pre-advanced
7-(C1) Advanced
CEFR
A1-
C1
17+ Modular (8 units divided into 5 lessons with each
topic developing a specific language function
and/or CEFR descriptor)
Competence Based Learning Approach
CEFR Can-do Functional English
Task Based Activities
7-10 hrs/ week
200 hrs Full Program
120 hours SB
80 hours WB + Review
8 Units Student Book
10 pg. Unit
2 pg. Reviews
2 pg. Quarter Tests
Workbook
5 pg. Unit
2 pg. Review
2 pg. Quarter Tests
A1 A1+ A2 A2+ B1 B1+ B2 B2+ C1
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 5
Book 6
Book 4
Book 7
5. Key Features
• Key features
– Curriculum developed to achieve CEFR Equals
“Can-do” Statements
– Language testing accreditation practice
– Functional + CLIL based English learning
– Immersive Modular structure with balanced input
and output activities.
– Communicative and fluency activities to tie
modules/lessons together
6. 1. Paul Nation breaks language
learning into four strands:
• meaning-focused input
• meaning-focused output
• language-focused learning
• fluency development
He stresses that in most language
courses, too much time is spent on
the 3rd strand, which emphasizes
learning, and not on the others,
which emphasize doing.
2. This approach addresses the
problem pointed out by Nation.
Competency is acquired through
doing, or practice. Students do
things in order to demonstrate
that they have acquired the skills
that the course aims to develop
in them.
3. A modular structure enables
“learners to achieve a level of
competence which should be
described in terms other than just
grammar, vocabulary or functions.”
Units remain as a subdivision of
modules.
4. A task-based approach
incorporates all the 4 strands.
Successful performance of a task
indicates that the student has
acquired the target competency.
Educational Theories
8. In Our Book
Modules are developed to
match functional skills with
corresponding CEFR “Can-do”
statements in different and
engaging ways.
9. Evolution of Blueprint Series for
Intermediate to Advanced Students.
• Diversification of Lesson Goals/Focus
– Each lesson will focus on different elements of English learning: Readin
g, Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Grammar.
• These five skills will build up to cohesive, real-world, actionable items.
• Workbook lessons will now work synergistically with student book to give
a comprehensive experience and build upon students weaknesses.
Student Book Lesson Focus
Unit
Lesson 1: Reading
Lesson 2: Grammar
Lesson 3: Listening
Lesson 4: Speaking
Lesson 5: Writing
Review
10. Evolution of Blueprint Series for
Intermediate to Advanced Students.
• Inclusion of Language Testing Goals
– Intermediate to Advanced students will start learning test-taking skills
to train them for English certification tests.
• Tests in mind include Trinity Exams, TOEFLiBT, TOEIC,
• Stealth CLIL Content included through real-world situations such as blogs,
discussion boards, review websites, and social media comments.
11. Student Book
Lesson 5 (Writing)
Prewriting
Authentic Text: Dating Profile
- Brief Notes
Analyze the Text
- Reading Comprehension
- True/False
- Discussion
14. Supplementary Material
Each level includes additional
downloadable:
(With new audio)
- Teacher’s Guide with expansion
activities
- 4 Vocabulary Review Tests
- 1 Mid-term Test
- 1 Final Exam