The Complete English 8 Print & Online Student Book Pack provides support for the previous Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum.
Written by an expert author team, the series helps first and additional language learners to achieve their best at Cambridge Lower Secondary. Improve language skills with extensive writing, grammar and vocabulary practice, encourage wider reading and foster a love of literature, using international, age-appropriate fiction and build learners' confidence with extra speaking and listening activities.
This pack includes one print Student Book and one online Student Book, valid for use by a single student or teacher until 31 December 2026, and compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, tablets and more.
Complete English for Cambridge Lower Secondary Print and Online Student Book 8 (First Edition)
Description
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Foodies' delight
Development of writing skills including spelling, sentence construction, punctuation, and stylistic techniques
2 Amazing arts
Development of reading skills including inference, setting, and drama
3 Terrific technology
Development of speaking and listening skills to explain ideas clearly and give presentations
4 Unnatural nature
Non-fiction: Use of imagery, metaphors, and personification
5 Fabulous hobbies
Features and conventions of non-fiction texts
6 Alarming journeys
Features of poetry across different times and cultures
7 Heroic history
Myths and legends from different cultures
8 Exciting escapades
Contemporary fiction: Introducing stories and characters
9 Tremendous television
Non-fiction: Features of articles and letters
Reading: Sky Hawk by Gill Lewis
Language and literacy reference
Author Description
Series editor and author Dean Roberts is co-author of Complete English as Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE (2014) and Essential First Language English for Cambridge IGCSE. He has 15 years' experience of working on English-language projects, managing teams of examiners and moderators, overseas training, and professional development of teachers in English language. Dean has particular examining and training expertise in 11-14 English, and Bilingual education. Tony
Parkinson is an experienced examiner, with expertise in assessing English from age 11-16. Tony has over 20 years of experience as a teacher trainer for English. He also co-wrote Essential First
Language English for Cambridge IGCSE. Alan Jenkins has several years' experience as an English examiner for ages 14-16. He was Head of English with responsibility for a large English department at schools in the UK for over 20 years, and has taught 11-14 for the same length of time. He brings a wealth of classroom experience to the Complete