Hang Out is a coursebook designed specifically for young students of English by a team of experienced authors. Built around a CEFR-based curriculum, this seven-level comprehensive language program takes students gradually from producing simple phrases to complex sentences in a widening range of topic areas and situations. Also, this series allows students to prepare for the CEFR and YLE Tests. Through vivid illustrations, realistic readings, and engaging comics, students follow a family of characters in their daily lives, building their knowledge of high-frequency vocabulary, common grammar structures, and useful expressions.
Each unit of Hang Out includes conversations, stories, songs, chants, and activities to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Filled with interesting characters, colorful illustrations, and a wide variety of engaging exercises, Hang Out is sure to grab the attention of young learners and help them improve rapidly.
Features
• Interesting characters and realistic contexts
• Engaging activities covering all four skill areas
• Systematic coverage of content from CEFR and common children’s tests of English proficiency
• Workbook and student’s app for extra practice in class or at home
• Teacher’s Guide with extensive classroom notes
• Interactive whiteboard with extra classroom activities to enhance learning
3. Overview
• Components for Students
• Components for Teachers
Student Book with
MP3 CD
Workbook with
Student Digital Materials
Classbooste
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Student App
Teacher’s Guide with
Classroom Digital Materials
Classroom Digital Materials
4. Pre A1 A1 A2 B1
Starter
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Key Features
The Hang Out series takes students
gradually from CEFR Pre A1 to B1
level.
(Cambridge YLE Starters to Movers)
Cambridge
Starters
Cambridge
Movers
Cambridge
Flyers
• A clear focus on CEFR competencies
and important English assessment tests
• Attractive design, Fun stories, Catchy
songs and chants
• Project portfolios
• Free downloadable teacher’s resources
COURSE FEATURES
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7. Student Book
L1 Vocabulary set 1 & Core structure L2 Song, reading, and speaking L3 Vocabulary set 2 & Expansion
structure
L4 Linked-content reading L5 Comprehension, writing, and
phonics
• 49 hours
• 9 units (5 one-hour lessons
per unit) + Welcome & 3
Review units (one hour each)
COURSE HOURS
8. Student Book Lesson 1
Colorful images
introduce the first six
vocabulary items to
students.
Simple monolog
by Emma
introduces the
vocabulary and
structure of the unit
in a situational
context
Sticker & Coloring activity
has students either put the
stickers or color the main
vocabulary items in the
main picture.
Fun Song & Speaking activity
provides an exciting opportunity for students learn
the target structure and vocabulary of the unit.
9. Student Book Lesson 2
Review song allows
students to produce
the learned
vocabulary and
structure.
Short reading
presents the
structure and
vocabulary in a new
context.
Preparation activity
helps students get ready for speaking task with
drawing, stickers, coloring, and more.
Speaking task
requires students to
share information
about part A with a
partner.
10. Student Book Lesson 3
Comic-book style
story lets students
follow the main
characters in
amusing situations
and introduces the
unit’s secondary
vocabulary set and
structure.
Comprehension
activity
checks students’
understanding of the
story and focuses on
the key vocabulary
and structure.
Picture-based sub-situation drill
provides practice using the second set
of vocabulary items and structure.
More colorful images
introduce the second six
vocabulary items to students.
11. Student Book Lesson 4
Reading passage
connects the unit
theme, vocabulary,
and structures with
an interesting topic.
Cross-curricular
learning (CLIL) and
engaging colorful
images are
featured with a
magazine-style
presentation.
Comprehension activity with visual
images
checks students’ understanding and
reinforces new vocabulary.
12. Student Book Lesson 5
Linked-skills activity
incorporates listening
and reading; students
listen and determine
whether statements
are correct or
incorrect.
Writing activity
helps students get
ready for writing their
own ideas with given
sentences. Students
can plan their project
on the portfolio
worksheet in the
Workbook later on.
Phonics activity
builds the students’ spelling skills and ability to sound
out single letters after learning exciting chants.
13. Workbook
Additional practice with
Vocabulary set 1 & Core structure
Additional practice through
listening and writing activities
Additional practice with Vocabulary
set 2 & Expansion structure
Additional practice through listening and
reading comprehension
Portfolio Page & Check Up
14. Workbook
Picture-based vocabulary
activity reviews the unit
vocabulary while
consolidating writing skills.
Awareness-building
activity reinforces the key
structure and vocabulary.
Various activity modeled
on major English
assessment tests build
students’ test-taking skills
and abilities.
Listening activities
progress from focusing on
overall understanding to
specific details.
Writing activity builds
students’ familiarity with the
structure of the unit and
provide guidance through a
wide range of activity types
such as copying and
tracing.
Coloring activities are
included to stimulate
students’ creativity.
15. Workbook
Speaking activity reviews
and consolidates through
listening and writing
activities.
Additional phonics
activities build upon the
sounds learned in the
Student Book.
Short phonics reading
activity practices the
phonics sounds again
with a fun game.
Fun games, such as word
puzzles, word searches,
and crosswords, help
students to reinforce their
new vocabulary.
Listening passage mirrors
and expands on the content
in the Connect reading
section of the Student Book.
16. Workbook
Portfolio page at the
back of the workbook
allows students to
demonstrate what they
have learned with a
final output for the unit.
Check up section provides a check-list of the learning
objectives for the unit and helps students, teachers,
and parents track what students have learned.
Writing framework
assists students in
creating complete
sentences and
provides lower-level
learners with added
confidence.
Coloring and drawing
activity lets students
personalize their
learning.
17. Teacher’s Materials
• Teacher’s Guide
• Classroom Digital Materials
• Free downloadable materials
(www.compasspub.com/HangOut)
Teacher’s Guide with
Classroom Digital Materials
Classroom Digital Materials
Free downloadable
online materials
Tests
Flashcards
18. Supplementary Materials
For Students
•Answer key
•Free mp3 files
•Transcripts
•Word List
•Word Test
•Worksheets
- Dictation sheet
- Writing sheet
•Unit Test
•Midterm/FinalTest
•Review Test
•Flashcard
For Teachers
•Answer key
•Free mp3 files
•Transcripts
•Word List
•Word Test
•Worksheets
- Dictation sheet
- Writing sheet
•Unit Test
•Midterm/FinalTest
•Review Test
•Placement Test*
•Flashcard
•Syllabus*
•Lesson Plan*
*Additional materials for teachers