Description:

The need for proficiency in the English language can be fulfilled at the school level through a well-graded and integrated language course. Designed according to the latest CISCE curriculum, English Expedition is intended to help young learners develop essential language skills through exposure to various literary genres.

The main features of the series are:

• Reading texts • A vast array of themes • Literature from across the world • Comic strips in classes 1-5 • Texts from Shakespeare in classes 6-8
• Colourful and captivating illustrations
• Comprehension questions to boost critical thinking
• In-text questions in classes 6-8
• Literary appreciation for poems
• Identification of sounds and pronunciation
• Vocabulary and grammar • Thoroughly graded • Clear and simple definitions • Constructive and engaging exercises
• Listening and speaking • Practice for speech patterns • Rich audio resources • Focus on problem areas
• Creative exercises • Thorough guidance on creative writing • Interesting project activities

The Package: Coursebook • Companion CD • Teacher’s resource pack • Enhanced e-book • Animated lessons • Test generator • Web support

About the Editors:

Ananya De, Divyaprabha V.J., Sreetilak Sambhanda, Sukanya Ray Ghosh and Sutanuka Pal are a team of ELT editors based in Delhi.

About the Consultant Editors:

Kamini and Kabir Mustafi are school teachers who began their joint careers – after working separately since 1974 – at St Paul’s School, Darjeeling. They spent 13 years there before accepting an invitation in 1991 from Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, to lead. They stepped down in 2004, having also completed 30 years. Since 2005 they have virtually travelled the length and breadth of the country, helping promoters set up schools; to turn around struggling schools and training young principals, staff and children in various aspects of education. Editorial consultancy is also part of their portfolio of work.