Scale up student’s book Cou rse 1 audio

© G. Boqiyeva va boshqalar
© G‘afur G‘ulom nomidagi
nashriyot-matbaa ijodiiy uyi, 2015

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PREFACE
The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan PD-1875 as of 10 December 
2012, “On Measures on Further Improvement of Teaching of Foreign Languages”, was the 
essence of the country’s reforms in the field of foreign language learning. Since the adoption of 
the system-generating decree all the work in this area has been intensified and major reforms 
in modernization of teaching foreign languages at all levels of continuous education have 
started. According to the targets set by the Government of the Republic, new State Educational 
Standards, based on international experience - CEFR were adopted.
In 2013, on the initiative of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education 
of the Republic of Uzbekistan the work on developing a set of learning materials for foreign 
languages meeting international requirements has been launched. A group of English language 
teachers from all over the Republic developed truly innovative language learning manual that 
meets newly established requirements.
“Scale Up” is B2 level academic language course designed to meet the communication 
needs of Undergraduate, English for Specific Purposes students as well as independent 
academic learners in Uzbekistan. B2 level Course book consists of three courses to encourage 
undergraduate students for continuous learning and involve in academic life.
Rich selection of motivating and informative, authentic and semi-authentic texts to improve 
both reading and listening skills with variety topics are presented in themed topics. Interactive 
activities focus on learners’ «can do» statements and follow the principles of the Common 
European Framework of Reference requirements. Meaningful topics and materials are designed 
so that they enhance students’ horizons and provide a thought-provoking, purposeful approach 
to learn English, including autonomous learning.
“Scale Up” Course 1, Student’s Book consists of four themed units, with four topical lessons 
and a unit review in each. Coursel is assumed for approximately 100-110 hours. Each lesson 
starts with colorful lead-in activity shifting students focus on new topic. Lead-in activity is 
followed by listening and speaking and then grammar, reading, writing activitie respectively. 
Reading and listening have pre-, while-, post-activities which allow students practice their 
receptive skills.
In addition to language practice, users are provided with interesting facts in ‘Did you know...’ 
section, which carries both informative and sobering effects.
A complete package consists of ‘Student’s Book’ and ‘Workbook’ for students, with 
‘Teacher’s Book’ designed for teachers. Audio materials are offered in CDs, separately for 
Student’s Book and Workbook.