PREFACE
The Decree of the President o f the Republic o f Uzbekistan PD-1875 as o f 10 December
2012, “On Measures on Further Improvement of Teaching of Foreign Languages”, was the
essence of the country’s reforms in the field o f foreign language learning.
Since the adoption o f
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 o f the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education
of the Republic of Uzbekistan the work on developing a set o f learning materials for foreign
languages meeting international requirements has been launched. A group o f 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 o f the Common
European Framework o f 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.
