CEFR Mapping: Level: B1 A World of Difference

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CEFR Mapping CEFR MAPPING NEW HEADWAY Elementary, FOURTH EDITION

THIRD EDITION
1 A world of difference
Tenses • Auxiliary verbs • What’s in a word? • Everyday situations
Level: B1
COMPONENT DESCRIPTOR PAGE ACTIVITY/EXERCISE
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 2 Starter 1
frequently used “routines” and patterns associated 3
with more predictable situations. Practice 1, 3–5
4 Making conversation 1
5 Practice 1, 6
Identifying cues and Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown 7 Reading and speaking 6
inferring (Spoken & words from the context and deduce sentence 8
Written) meaning, provided the topic discussed is familiar. Vocabulary 1
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 7 Reading and speaking What do you think?
friends) discussing topics of interest. 8 Listening and speaking What do you think?
Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing 9 Vocabulary 6
what to do, where to go, who or which to choose,
etc.
Information exchange Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 2 Starter 2, 3
information. 2 I didn’t know that! 3
5 Practice 2–4
7 Reading and speaking 7
Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 6 Reading and speaking 5
factual information on familiar routine and non-
routine matters within his/her field with some
confidence.
Can summarize and give his or her opinion about 5 Practice 5
a short story, article, talk, discussion, interview,
or documentary and answer further questions of
detail.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 2 I didn’t know that! 2
comprehension information about common everyday or job- 8
related topics, identifying both general messages Listening and speaking 3, 4
and specific details, provided speech is clearly
articulated in a generally familiar accent.
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar 2 I didn’t know that! 1, 2
topics, and express personal opinions and exchange 3
information on topics that are familiar, of personal Practice 5
interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, 6 Reading and speaking 1
hobbies, work, travel, and current events). 8 Listening and speaking 1, 2
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 3 Practice 2
a foreign accent is sometimes evident and 8
occasional mispronunciations occur. Vocabulary 2, 3
Reading for information and Can recognize significant points in straightforward 6 Reading and speaking 2–4
argument newspaper articles on familiar subjects.
Sociolinguistic Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and 4 Spoken English 1–3
appropriateness acts appropriately. 4 Making conversation 2, 3
Transactions to obtain Can cope with less routine situations in stores, 9 Everyday English 1–4
goods and services post offices, banks, e.g. returning an unsatisfactory
purchase.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 9 Vocabulary 4, 5
with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent
to his/her everyday life, such as family, hobbies and
interests, work, travel, and current trends.
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THIRD EDITION
2 The work week

Present tenses • Passive • Free time activities • Making small talk
Level: B1
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on 12 Simple and continuous 4, 5
familiar topics.
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and 17 Everyday English 3–6
strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion
going.
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 11 Practice 2
frequently used “routines” and patterns associated 12–13
with more predictable situations. Simple and continuous 6–8
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 13 Listening and speaking 1, 4
friends) discussing topics of interest. 15 Reading and speaking Discussion
Can express belief, opinion, agreement, and 17 Everyday English Spoken English
disagreement politely.
Interviewing and being Can carry out a prepared interview, checking 12 Simple and continuous Project
interviewed and confirming information, though he/she may
occasionally have to ask for repetition if the other
person’s response is rapid or extended.
Note-taking (Lectures, Can take notes during a lecture which are precise 16 Vocabulary and speaking 6
seminars, etc.) enough for his/her own use at a later date, provided
the topic is within his/her field of interest and the
talk is clear and well-structured.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 10 Starter
comprehension about common everyday or job-related topics, 10
identifying both general messages and specific My favorite day of the week 2, 3
details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a 17 Everyday English 2
generally familiar accent.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 14 Reading and speaking 4
comprehension related to his/her field of interest with a satisfactory
level of comprehension.
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar 10 My favorite day of the week 1, 4
information on topics that are familiar, of personal Reading and speaking 1, 2
interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, 16 Vocabulary and speaking 7
hobbies, work, travel, and current events). 17 Everyday English 1
Reading for information and Can recognize significant points in straightforward 11 Practice 1
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of 13 Listening and speaking Spoken English
appropriateness language functions, using their most common
exponents in a neutral register.
Sustained monologue: Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety 16 Vocabulary and speaking 1
Describing experience of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest.
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 11 Practice 3, 4
narrative or description as a linear sequence of
points.
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 12 Simple and continuous 1, 2
between native speakers discussion around him/her, provided speech is 13
clearly articulated in standard dialect. Listening and speaking 2, 3
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 12 Simple and continuous 3
herself with some circumlocutions on most topics 15
pertinent to his/her everyday life, such as family, Reading and speaking Vocabulary work
hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current 16 Vocabulary and speaking 2–5
trends.

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THIRD EDITION
3 Good times, bad times!

Past tenses • Spelling and pronunciation • Giving opinions
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 18 Behind the Lens: Brandon Stanton 2
with more predictable situations. Practice 3, 4
25 Everyday English 3
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 24 Listening and speaking What do you think?
friends) discussing topics of interest. 25 Everyday English 5, 6
Can express his/her thoughts about abstract or 22 Reading What do you think?
cultural topics, such as music and movies.
Information exchange Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 24 Listening and speaking 3
confidence.
Note-taking (Lectures, Can take notes during a lecture which are precise 24 Listening and speaking 2
seminars, etc.) enough for his/her own use at a later date, provided
the topic is within his/her field of interest and the
talk is clear and well-structured.
Orthographic control Spelling, punctuation, and layout are accurate 21 Vocabulary 4, 6

enough to be followed most of the time.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 20 Practice 1, 6

comprehension about common everyday or job-related topics, 22
identifying both general messages and specific Reading 5
details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a 24 Listening and speaking 4
generally familiar accent. 25 Everyday English 1, 2
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 22 Reading 3, 4

Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar 18 Starter
information on topics that are familiar, of personal Behind the Lens: Brandon Stanton 1
interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, 20 Practice 2
hobbies, work, travel, and current events). 22 Reading 1, 2
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 19 Behind the Lens: Brandon Stanton 4, 5
foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 21
mispronunciations occur. Vocabulary 1–3, 5, 7, 8
Reading for information and Can recognize significant points in straightforward 19 Behind the Lens: Brandon Stanton 3
Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 22 Reading 6

Describing experience narrative or description as a linear sequence of
points.
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 20 Practice 5
between native speakers discussion around him/her, provided speech is
clearly articulated in standard dialect.

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4 Getting it right
Modal and related verbs • Phrasal verbs (1) • Polite requests and offers
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 26 Starter
with more predictable situations. Practice 1
28 Rules past 3, 4
Identifying cues and Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown 30 Reading and speaking Vocabulary work
inferring (Spoken & words from the context and deduce sentence
Written) meaning, provided the topic discussed is familiar.
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 29 Listening and speaking 2, 7
friends) discussing topics of interest.
Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing 28 Rules present 1
what to do, where to go, who or which to choose, etc.
Can make his/her opinions and reactions 26 Modern dilemmas 1

understood as regards solutions to problems or 27
practical questions of where to go, what to do, Practice 2
how to organize an event (e.g. an outing). 30 Reading and speaking What do you think?
Note-taking (Lectures, Can take notes during a lecture which are 29 Listening and speaking 1
seminars, etc.) precise enough for his/her own use at a later
date, provided the topic is within his/her field of
interest and the talk is clear and well-structured.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 29 Listening and speaking 4–6
related topics, identifying both general messages Everyday English 2, 3
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 29 Listening and speaking 3
comprehension subjects related to his/her field of interest with a
satisfactory level of comprehension.
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 33 Everyday English
a foreign accent is sometimes evident and
occasional mispronunciations occur.
Reading for information and Can recognize significant points in 26 Modern dilemmas 2
argument straightforward newspaper articles on familiar 30
subjects. Reading and speaking 2, 3, 5, 6
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of 33 Everyday English 1, Roleplay
Sustained monologue: Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety 28 Rules present 2
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 28 Rules past 4

narrative or description as a linear sequence of 30
points. Reading and speaking 1
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 27 Practice 2, 3
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 26 Modern dilemmas 3

with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent 30
to his/her everyday life, such as family, hobbies and Reading and speaking 4
interests, work, travel, and current trends. 32 Vocabulary and speaking 1–5

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5 Our changing world

Future forms • may, might, could • Word building • Arranging to meet
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 35 Practice 1
frequently used “routines” and patterns associated
with more predictable situations.
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 37 Listening and speaking What do you think?
friends) discussing topics of interest. 38 Reading and speaking 1, 2, What do
you think?
Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing 41 Everyday English 3, 4

what to do, where to go, who or which to choose,
etc.
Note-taking (Lectures, Can take notes during a lecture which are 36 Practice 4
seminars, etc.) precise enough for his/her own use at a later
date, provided the topic is within his/her field of
interest and the talk is clear and well-structured.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 34 Things our grandchildren may
comprehension information about common everyday or job- 36 never see 1, 2
related topics, identifying both general messages
and specific details, provided speech is clearly 37 Practice 3
articulated in a generally familiar accent. Listening and speaking 3, 4
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 37 Listening and speaking 2
comprehension subjects related to his/her field of interest with a 38
satisfactory level of comprehension. Reading and speaking 4, 5
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on 34 Starter

familiar topics, and express personal opinions and 35
exchange information on topics that are familiar, Things our grandchildren may never see 3
of personal interest, or pertinent to everyday life 36 Practice 6–8
(e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel, and current
events).
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 40 Vocabulary and pronunciation 5, 6
occasional mispronunciations occur. Everyday English 41
Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 36 Practice 5

points.
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 41 Everyday English 1, 2
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 36 Practice 2
pertinent to his/her everyday life, such as family, Vocabulary and pronunciation 1–4
hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current
trends.

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6 What matters to me
Information questions • Adjectives and adverbs • In a department store
Level: B1
Information exchange Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 42 Starter 1, 2
information. 42–43 Descriptions 1, 2, 4, 6
43 Practice
Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 46 Reading and speaking 4, 5
confidence.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 45 Project 1
related topics, identifying both general messages Listening and speaking 2, 3
and specific details, provided speech is clearly 49 Everyday English 5, 6
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 44 Vocabulary: Adjectives 1
satisfactory level of comprehension. Vocabulary: Adverbs 1
46 Reading and speaking 2, 3
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on 46 Reading and speaking Speaking
familiar topics, and express personal opinions and 48
exchange information on topics that are familiar, Listening and speaking 1, Discussion
of personal interest, or pertinent to everyday life 49 Everyday English 2
(e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel, and current
events).
Can exchange, check, and confirm information, 49 Everyday English 7

deal with less routine situations, and explain why
something is a problem.
Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 45 Project 2

Describing experience narrative or description as a linear sequence of 46
points. Reading and speaking 1
Vocabulary control Shows good control of elementary vocabulary, 43 Descriptions 3, 5

but major errors still occur when expressing more
complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics
and situations.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 44 Vocabulary: Adjectives 2–6
pertinent to his/her everyday life, such as family, Vocabulary: Adverbs 2–5
hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current 49 Everyday English 2–4
trends.

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THIRD EDITION
7 Passions and fashions

Present Perfect – simple, continuous, passive • Things I’m passionate about • Making the right noises
Level: B1
Conversation Can express and respond to feelings, such as surprise, 57 Everyday English 1–5
happiness, sadness, interest, and indifference.
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 50 500 million books sold! 2
with more predictable situations. Practice 1–3, 6
53 Practice Spoken English
Information exchange Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 53 Practice 7
information.
Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 53 Practice 5
confidence.
Interviewing and being Can carry out a prepared interview, checking 53 Practice Roleplay
interviewed and confirming information, though he/she may
occasionally have to ask for repetition if the other
person’s response is rapid or extended.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 56 Vocabulary and listening 4, 5
comprehension information about common everyday or job-
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 50 500 million books sold! 3, 4
satisfactory level of comprehension. Reading and speaking 2–4
56 Vocabulary and listening 3
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar 50 Starter
information on topics that are familiar, of personal 500 million books sold! 1
interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, 54 Reading and speaking 1
hobbies, work, travel, and current events). 56 Vocabulary and listening
What do you think?
Can exchange, check, and confirm information, 51 500 million books sold! 6
deal with less routine situations, and explain why
something is a problem.
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 57 Everyday English 57
Reading for orientation Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 52 Practice 4
information, and gather information from
different parts of a text or from different texts in
order to fulfill a specific task.
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 51 500 million books sold! 5
Vocabulary control Shows good control of elementary vocabulary, 56 Vocabulary and listening 2, 6
and situations.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 56 Vocabulary and listening 1

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8 No fear!
Verb patterns • Body language • Travel and numbers
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 58 Starter
with more predictable situations. Don’t worry, mom! 2
60 Practice 1, 3, Spoken English
61 Listening and speaking Language work
Identifying cues and Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional 64 Vocabulary and idioms 4
inferring (Spoken & unknown words from the context and deduce
Written) sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is
familiar.
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 61 Listening and speaking 5
Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing 61 Listening and speaking 2
what to do, where to go, who or which to choose, etc.
Information exchange Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 60 Practice 4
factual information on familiar routine and non- 65
routine matters within his/her field with some Everyday English 6
confidence.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 59 Don’t worry, mom! 3
related topics, identifying both general messages Practice 2
and specific details, provided speech is clearly 61 Listening and speaking 3, 6
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 62 Reading and speaking 3–5
comprehension subjects related to his/her field of interest with a
satisfactory level of comprehension.
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar 62 Reading and speaking 1, 2, 6, What do
topics, and express personal opinions and exchange you think?
information on topics that are familiar, of personal
interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family,
hobbies, work, travel, and current events).
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 65 Everyday English 1, 3
Reading for orientation Can find and understand relevant information in 58 Don’t worry, mom! 1
everyday material, such as letters, brochures, and
short official documents.
Sustained monologue: Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety 61 Listening and speaking 1
Thematic development Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 61 Listening and speaking 4
points.
Transactions to obtain Can deal with most transactions likely to 65 Everyday English 2
goods and services arise while traveling, arranging travel or
accommodation, or dealing with authorities
during a foreign visit.
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 65 Everyday English 4, 5
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 64 Vocabulary and idioms 1–3, 5, 6

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9 It depends how you look at it

Conditionals • Words with similar meaning • Dealing with money
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 67 Billy’s story 6
with more predictable situations. Practice 2, 3
69 Speaking and listening Spoken English
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 66 Starter
friends) discussing topics of interest. 66–67 Billy’s story 1, 3
70 Reading and speaking 2, What do
you think?
Can make his/her opinions and reactions 69 Speaking and listening 1, 3
understood as regards solutions to problems or
practical questions of where to go, what to do,
how to organize an event (e.g. an outing).
Information exchange Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 70 Reading and speaking 1
information. 73 Everyday English 5
Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 70 Reading and speaking 5
confidence.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 67 Billy’s story 4
related topics, identifying both general messages Speaking and listening 2
and specific details, provided speech is clearly 73 Everyday English 1, 2, 4
Overall oral production Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 68 Practice 4
description of one of a variety of subjects within
his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear
sequence of points.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 66–67 Billy’s story 2, 5
Reading for orientation Can find and understand relevant information in 68 Practice 1
everyday material, such as letters, brochures, and
short official documents.
Vocabulary control Shows good control of elementary vocabulary, 73 Everyday English 3
and situations.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 72 Vocabulary 1–4
herself with some circumlocutions on most topics
pertinent to his/her everyday life, such as family,
trends.

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10 All things high tech

Noun phrases • Compound nouns • I need one of those things…
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 74 Starter 1, 2
with more predictable situations. Chips in everything 2
75–76 Practice 1–3, Speaking, 4, 6–9
77 Listening and speaking 2, Spoken English
Information exchange Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 78 Reading and speaking 1
factual information on familiar routine and non- 81
routine matters within his/her field with some Everyday English 3, 6
confidence.
Orthographic control Spelling, punctuation, and layout are accurate 76 Practice 5
enough to be followed most of the time.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 77 Listening and speaking 3, 4
related topics, identifying both general messages Everyday English 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 74–75 Chips in everything 1, 3
comprehension subjects related to his/her field of interest with a 78–79
Overall spoken interaction Can communicate with some confidence on 77 Listening and speaking 1, Talking
familiar routine and non-routine matters related 79 about you
to his/her interests and professional field.
Reading and speaking What do you think?
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 80 Vocabulary and speaking 1, 2
occasional mispronunciations occur. Everyday English 81
Reading for orientation Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 78–79 Reading and speaking 3, 5
information, and gather information from
different parts of a text or from different texts in
order to fulfill a specific task.
Sustained monologue: Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety 78 Reading and speaking 2
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 77 Listening and speaking 4
points.
Transactions to obtain Can cope with less routine situations in stores, 81 Everyday English 8
goods and services post offices, banks, e.g. returning an unsatisfactory
purchase.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 80 Vocabulary and speaking 3–6
trends.

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11 Seeing is believing
Modals of probability • Phrasal verbs (2) • Expressing attitude
Level: B1
Conversation Can express and respond to feelings, such 89 Everyday English 4
as surprise, happiness, sadness, interest, and
indifference.
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 83 Practice 1, 3
with more predictable situations. Practice 4
87 Reading and listening Language work
Identifying cues and Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional 87 Reading and listening Language work: 1
inferring (Spoken & unknown words from the context and deduce
Written) sentence meaning, provided the topic discussed is
familiar.
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 86–87 Reading and listening 2, What do
friends) discussing topics of interest. you think?
Can make his/her opinions and reactions 83 Practice 4
understood as regards solutions to problems or 84–85
practical questions of where to go, what to do, What on earth has happened? 2, 3
how to organize an event (e.g. an outing). 86 Reading and listening 5
Information exchange Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 86 Reading and listening 1
information.
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual 83 Practice 2
comprehension information about common everyday or job-
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on 84 What on earth has happened? 1
satisfactory level of comprehension. Reading and listening 3, 4
Phonological control Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if 85 What on earth has happened? Spoken
a foreign accent is sometimes evident and 85 English
Practice 1–3
Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 87 Reading and listening Telling the story
points.
Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 82 Optical illusions 2
between native speakers discussion around him/her, provided speech is 85
clearly articulated in standard dialect. What on earth has happened? 4
87 Reading and listening 6
Vocabulary control Shows good control of elementary vocabulary, 89 Everyday English 3
and situations.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 88 Vocabulary 1–5

trends.

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12 Telling it like it is
Reported speech • Ways of speaking • You know what they say
Level: B1
Grammatical accuracy Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of 90 Starter 1, 2
with more predictable situations. I read it in the news… 2–6
92 Practice 4–6
Informal discussion (with Can give or seek personal views and opinions in 92 Practice 2, 3
friends) discussing topics of interest. 94 Reading and speaking 3, 5
Information exchange Can exchange, check, and confirm accumulated 94 Reading and speaking 2
confidence.
Overall oral production Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 94 Reading and speaking 1, What do
description of one of a variety of subjects within you think?
his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear
sequence of points.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 94 Reading and speaking 4
Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar 96 Listening and speaking 1, 2, What do
topics, and express personal opinions and exchange you think?
information on topics that are familiar, of personal
interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family,
hobbies, work, travel, and current events).
Reading for information and Can recognize significant points in straightforward 90 I read it in the news… 1
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of 92 Practice 1

Understanding conversation Can generally follow the main points of extended 96 Listening and speaking 3
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 93 Vocabulary and speaking 1–5
pertinent to his/her everyday life, such as family, Everyday English 1, 2
trends.

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THIRD EDITION
Writing
Level: B1
COMPONENT DESCRIPTOR PAGE UNIT
Coherence and cohesion Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple 112 Unit 11 Expressing attitude
elements into a connected, linear sequence of
points.
Correspondence Can write personal letters describing experiences, 99 Unit 1 A blog
feelings, and events in some detail. 100 Unit 2 Letters and emails
113 Unit 12 A thank-you email
Creative writing Can narrate a story. 101 Unit 3 Telling a story (1)
106–107 Unit 8 Telling a story (2)
Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions 102 Unit 4 A biography
on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field 104
of interest.
Unit 6 Describing a place
Can write accounts of experiences, describing 105 Unit 7 Describing a person

feelings and reactions in simple connected text.
Reports and essays Can write short, simple essays on topics of 103 Unit 5 Writing for talking
interest. 108–109 Unit 9 Pros and cons
Can summarize, report, and give his/her opinion 110–111 Unit 10 A famous town or city
about accumulated factual information on familiar
routine and non-routine matters within his/her
field with some confidence.

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CEFR Mapping CEFR MAPPING NEW HEADWAY Elementary, FOURTH EDITION

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2 The work week

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3 Good times, bad times!

Orthographic control Spelling, punctuation, and layout are accurate 21 Vocabulary 4, 6

Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 20 Practice 1, 6

Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 22 Reading 3, 4

Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 22 Reading 6

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Can make his/her opinions and reactions 26 Modern dilemmas 1

Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 28 Rules past 4

Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 26 Modern dilemmas 3

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5 Our changing world

Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing 41 Everyday English 3, 4

Overall spoken interaction Can enter unprepared into conversation on 34 Starter

Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 36 Practice 5

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Can exchange, check, and confirm information, 49 Everyday English 7

Sustained monologue: Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 45 Project 2

Vocabulary control Shows good control of elementary vocabulary, 43 Descriptions 3, 5

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7 Passions and fashions

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9 It depends how you look at it

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10 All things high tech

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Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/ 88 Vocabulary 1–5

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Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of 92 Practice 1

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Can write accounts of experiences, describing 105 Unit 7 Describing a person

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