Pearson Middle East ELT

Learn about Pearson English Learning Resources, Assessments and Qualifications:Your Students’ Gateway to the World

“ English is the language of our connected, 21st Century world; the language of the global media, the means by which we get things done.”

John Fallon, Pearson CEO

It’s estimated that over a billion people are currently studying English as a second language. But different students have different motivations for learning as they move through life. Pearson has drawn on its global experience to develop products and solutions which help students in the Arab world achieve maximum fluency and accuracy when communicating in English. Working together with you, we know we can help all English learners achieve their goals.

Type of English Course General EnglishMain Reason for Learning

• �Improve communication skills • �Perform better as part of a college/ university programme• �Emigrate to an English-speaking country • �Perform better in the workplace

Resource Title Cutting Edge Speakout Top Notch

Teaching Style • Task-based approach and strong focus on vocabulary to get students talking

• Communicative course to help build confidence

• Communicative course in American English

• Suitable for younger adults

Level CEFR*: A1-C1 GSE**: 22-75 CEFR*: A1-C1 GSE**: 22-75 CEFR*: A1-B1 GSE**: 22-43

Appropriate Assessment and Qualifications Tools

Adult Learners

An online placement test

Shows student development within any English course

LCCI JETSET ESOL (SET version)*** Develops and assesses the learner’s ability to communicate in English

This brochure seeks to explain Pearson’s ELT resources and qualifications in a clear and concise manner. At a glance, you will be able to see which products suit which type of learner and see how these correlate to the Common European Framework and the Pearson Global Scale of English

Pearson can provide your organisation with a total English language solution. We have a full range of ELT resources in traditional print and online, as well as assessment tools, qualifications and professional development tools that help students achieve maximum results. Take a look to see which Pearson products suit you or your learners best.

We also believe that for students to achieve their best professional development of teaching staff is absolutely critical. Please see the sections ‘English for English Teachers’ and ‘English to teach Business English’ for more details.

MyEnglishLabs are online components designed to complement your favourite English language course from Pearson

Focuses on communicative English skills for learners

Type of English Course Academic EnglishMain Reason for Learning

• University entry • Complete university degree• Improve career prospects

Resource Title NorthStar GCC NorthStar Global New Language Leader

Teaching Style • Topical material that develops critical thinking, while focusing on each of the four skill areas

• Topical material that develops critical thinking, while focusing on each of the four skill areas

• General English and practice in academic skills

Level CEFR*: A1-C2 GSE**: 22-84 CEFR*: A1-C2 GSE**: 22-84 CEFR*:A1-C1 GSE**: 22-75


An online placement test


LCCI JETSET ESOL (SET version)*** Develops and assesses the learner’s ability to communicate in English Focuses on communicative English skills for learners.

Accepted by a range of educational institutions

Type of English Course Business EnglishMain Reason for Learning

• Improve career prospects • Learn as part of a company training programme• Company language has changed to English

Resource Title Market Leader Intelligent Business

Teaching Style • Using English in authentic business situations. Features content from The Financial Times

• Using business English concepts. Preparation for exams

Level CEFR*: A1-C2 GSE**: 22-84 CEFR*: A1-C2 GSE**: 22-84w


LCCI Certificate in English for Business



Type of English Course English for English TeachersMain Reason for Learning

• Become a teacher of English as a foreign language • Improve skills as an existing English teacher

Resource Title Essential Teacher Knowledge Teacher Development Interactive

Teaching Style • Practical teaching advice and classroom ideas all presented across two page units, in full colour

• An online course to train and certify teachers to deliver effective instruction in English as a foreign language

• TDI is both content and qualification Suitable for TESL/TEFL


CEFR* is The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages. Please see back of this brochure.

GSE** is the Pearson Global Scale of English. Please see back page of this brochure for full details.

LCCI*** (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) are Ofqual-regulated qualifications offered by Pearson Qualifications International. Ofqual is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation in England and Northern Ireland.

Type of English Course English to teach Business EnglishMain Reason for Learning

• Become a teacher of Business English • Improve skills as an existing Business English teacher

Resource Title How to Teach Business English

Teaching Style • Offers practical advice to anyone involved in business English and act as a guide to some of the theoretical developments that affect the way business teachers operate


LCCI Certificate*** in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CertTEFL)

LCCI First Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)


Younger LearnersType of English Course General EnglishMain Reason for Learning

• To prepare for the many challenges of today’s world• To develop 21st Century Skills: Students learn to be creative, to think critically and to collaborate with their

classmates

Resource Title Big English Our Discovery Island

Choices Next Move New Success

Teaching Style • Task-based approach and strong focus on vocabulary to get students talking

• Fantasy world where learning English is fun

• Combining contemporary, cultural and educational topics

• For Teenagers

• Structured, multi-level approach

• For Teenagers

• Provides an evaluation system plus exam preparation for school-leaving exams

• For Teenagers

Level CEFR*: A1-C1 GSE**: 22-75

CEFR*: A1-A2 GSE**: 22-30

CEFR*: A1-B2+ GSE**: 22-68

CEFR*: A1-B1 GSE**: 22-43

CEFR*: A1-B2 GSE**: 22-59


Focuses on communicative English skills for learners

LCCI JETSET ESOL (JET version)*** Develops and assesses the learner’s ability to communicate in English



The Global Scale of EnglishHow good is my English? Am I progressing? What do I need to do next?The Pearson Global Scale of English (GSE) is the world’s first truly global English language standard which allows students to measure progress on their English language journey. To discover more about the Pearson English Ecosystem and how it is transforming lives, organisations and communities visit english.com

Why Choose Pearson?At Pearson, we have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the world’s largest education company, with 40,000 employees in more than 70 countries helping people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives. Please learn more at www.pearsonmiddleeast.com

To find out more about how Pearson can help your organisation teach and assess English more effectively contact us at [email protected]

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