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English Firsthand (5th Edition)
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Course English Firsthand (5th Edition)
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Status: Available Now
Language: American English
Edition: Latest Edition
Age Range: Jr. High School - University/Adult
Level: Beginner - Pre-intermediate
TOEIC®: 250 - 550
CEFR: A1 - B1
Levels: 4
Level: Beginner - Pre-intermediate
* Student book audio and videos can be downloaded. The download link can be found in the "Related Links" tab below.
* The audio files work for both the student books and workbooks
* Digital Teacher’s Resources are available for this title. Please contact elt.jp@pearson.com for more information.


Teaching TipsEnglish Firsthand is the best-selling oral communication series that has been supporting ELT teachers and students for more than 25 years. It helps students build success and confidence through hands-on active learning. The series was designed to help students learn English by using English. It provides (1) realistic language models (2) personalized and motivating tasks (3) sufficient language support (vocabulary, grammar, and functional phrases) and (4) opportunities to communicate personal information, opinion and ideas.
For a list of 15 things that English Firsthand 5th edition has that most other books don’t click here!
Please note: ActiveTeach, ActiveBook and ExamView are compatible with Windows and up to and including Mac OS 10.14.
- Learning Acceleration Videos include a Conversation Model plus English in Action (a story that reinforces language functions and target expressions) and Presentation Model (short videos with a presentation on the topic and tips for student presentations)
- MyMobileWorld is a Moodle-based online component, its LMS allows teachers to easily monitor learner participation and progress, and conduct flipped classrooms
- The Red Ball Curriculum differentiates essential, core activities from additional ones with numbers in red on each page
- Real Stories has evolved and now the last page of each unit has activities that provide interactive practice of the four skills as well as critical thinking and presentation activities
- Assessment for Learning is a practice test and self-check on every two units
- A Wealth of Free Resources is available on the companion website and the teacher resource website
MyMobileWorld is a new, Moodle-based online component designed by teachers for teachers. Mobile-optimized MyMobileWorld includes an LMS. To make use of MyMobileWorld, please use the "Student Book with MyMobileWorld".
Click here for information on how to use MyMobileWorld
Saves time • Allows easy grading • Tracks student progress
Students can work within MyMobileWorld on four main areas of learning for every unit:

1. Vocabulary
Flashcards and quizzes to review vocabulary from the Student Book’s core lessons and to extend learning to other words and phrases thematically tied to the unit.
2. Listening: Great for Flipped Classrooms
Listening extracts, video, dictation and gap-fill activities from the core Student Book lessons enable flipped classrooms.
3. Language Check: Huge Number of Extra Activities
Grammar and Vocabulary Check activities from the core Student Book lessons enable flipped classrooms.
4. Skills Practice
Integrated skills practice with reading, writing, critical thinking and presentation tips from the Student Book’s core lessons. Specially designed to enable flipped classrooms. Also includes reading activities from the Workbook and additional Q&A and dialog practice with videos from the Student Book.
Valid for 24 months
The booklets introduce CAN-DO Statements for each activity in the course. These booklets can be downloaded for free by clicking on the links below.
GSE Teacher's Booklet (Can-Do Descriptors)
Student Book Access GSE Teacher's Booklet (Can-Do Descriptors) (View | Download)
Student Book Success GSE Teacher's Booklet (Can-Do Descriptors) (View | Download)
Student Book Level 1 GSE Teacher's Booklet (Can-Do Descriptors) (View | Download)
Student Book Level 2 GSE Teacher's Booklet (Can-Do Descriptors) (View | Download)
ELT Teaching Tips with Marc and John
Resources
Resources and training for educators
Companion Website
See Also
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Sample Video
Scope & Sequence
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Student Book | 9789813130203 | ¥ 2,720 New Price! |
¥ 2,992 New Price! |
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Student Book with MyMobileWorld | 9789813132757 | ¥ 2,920 New Price! |
¥ 3,212 New Price! |
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Teacher's Manual with 2 CD-ROM | 9789813132832 | ¥ 4,820 New Price! |
¥ 5,302 New Price! |
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Active Teach CD-ROM | 9789813132870 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Class Audio CDs (2) | 9789813132917 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Success
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ISBN | Price | Price Incl. Tax |
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Student Book | 9789813130210 | ¥ 2,720 New Price! |
¥ 2,992 New Price! |
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Student Book with MyMobileWorld | 9789813132764 | ¥ 2,920 New Price! |
¥ 3,212 New Price! |
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Teacher's Manual with 2 CD-ROM | 9789813132849 | ¥ 4,820 New Price! |
¥ 5,302 New Price! |
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Active Teach CD-ROM | 9789813132887 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Class Audio CDs (2) | 9789813132924 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Level 1
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ISBN | Price | Price Incl. Tax |
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Student Book | 9789813130227 | ¥ 2,910 New Price! |
¥ 3,201 New Price! |
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Student Book with MyMobileWorld | 9789813132771 | ¥ 3,120 New Price! |
¥ 3,432 New Price! |
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Teacher's Manual with 2 CD-ROM | 9789813132856 | ¥ 6,020 New Price! |
¥ 6,622 New Price! |
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Active Teach CD-ROM | 9789813132894 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Class Audio CDs (2) | 9789813132931 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Level 2
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ISBN | Price | Price Incl. Tax |
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Student Book | 9789813130234 | ¥ 2,910 New Price! |
¥ 3,201 New Price! |
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Student Book with MyMobileWorld | 9789813132788 | ¥ 3,120 New Price! |
¥ 3,432 New Price! |
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Teacher's Manual with 2 CD-ROM | 9789813132863 | ¥ 6,020 New Price! |
¥ 6,622 New Price! |
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Active Teach CD-ROM | 9789813132900 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |
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Class Audio CDs (2) | 9789813132948 | ¥ 7,140 New Price! |
¥ 7,854 New Price! |