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.
