Timesaver Resource Books: Secondary
Titles to suit even the most demanding of teenage classes.
The series includes cross-cultural lessons, grammar, vocabulary or skill development, games, raps and communicative activities and everyday, practical English.
Tried and tested by teachers around the world, these are full of imaginative, lively activities and perfect for introducing, consolidating or practising recently taught structures and lexical sets.
Many books come with audio CDs, or with a free poster to brighten up your classroom walls!
40 Combined Skills Lessons for the Common European Framework
- 96 pages
- A1 – A2 levels
- CD
A comprehensive collection of 40 ready-to-go combined skills worksheets closely adhering to the Common European Framework descriptors at A1 and A2 levels.
40 More Combined Skills Lessons for the Common European Framework B1
- 112 pages
- B1 level
- CD
This invaluable resource provides focused, communicative practice of all four skills for teenage students at CEF level B1. All lessons have vocabulary activities and culminate in speaking and writing tasks.
50 Mixed-Ability Grammar Lessons
- Elementary-Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 136 pages
This rich resource provides grammar practice activities for the mixed-ability class covering the main Elementary, Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate structures. Each lesson contains three graded levels of activity based around each structure.
British History Highlights
- 96 pages
- Free poster
- Pre-Intermediate–Upper-Intermediate (A2–B2)
This fascinating title presents highlights of British history in a way which will directly appeal to teenage students. Topics include Crazy Kings and Cool Queens, Worst Wars and Dreadful Disasters. Students are prompted to link historical events to present day situations, and personal project suggestions are included.
Common European Framework Assessment Tests
- Elementary-Upper-Intermediate (A1-B2)
- 112 pages
- CD
An ideal resource for assessing students’ progress at any stage during their secondary-level English studies, this resource book provides a series of tests which assess students’ ability against the Common European Framework descriptors at A1, A2, B1 and B2 levels.
Cross-curricular English Activities
- All levels
- 96 pages
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
Aimed at students who have 1 to 3+ years of English, age group of 11-16 years old. The book is divided into five sections: Geography, Science, History, Life Skills and Maths. The activities in the book aim to practise and extend the student’s knowledge of English and the other subject area. The activities are stimulating, interesting and fun.
Customs and Lifestyle in the English-speaking World
- Intermediate–Upper-intermediate (B1–B2)
- 80 pages
- CD
This informative resource presents aspects of lifestyle and culture in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa from a teenage perspective. Each country is viewed through a range of topics, including sport, food and folklore. A CD of the principal texts and interviews, recorded by native speakers, is included.
Customs and Lifestyle in the UK & Ireland
- 96 pages
- Pre-Intermediate–Upper Intermediate (A2–B2)
This stimulating resource provides a real insight into everyday culture, customs and lifestyle from the UK and Ireland presented through activities, reading texts and communicative games.
Elementary Listening with audio CDs
- Elementary–Pre-Intermediate (A1–A2)
- 80 pages
- 2 CDs
This book contains a motivating range of communicative activities based around listenings for Elementary to Pre-Intermediate level students.
Extracts 1: English fiction for advanced students
- Upper-intermediate–Advanced (B2–C1)
- 92 pages (68 photocopiable pages)
A collection of literary extracts from 14 major English novels that span nearly 200 years, accompanied by photocopiable language exploitation pages. Each unit exploits a different theme and provides a wide variety of language practice, as well as developing reading skills, summary techniques, and stylistic appreciation.
Extracts 2 with audio CD
- Advanced (C1)
- 96 pages
- CD or cassette
This book provides 14 authentic extracts from modern and classical literature, each exploring a different theme, from the best of English authors and novels. Each extract is accompanied by useful background information on the authors and the context of their novels. The extracts are followed by two photocopiable exercises and include a wide variety of language practice. All the extracts are read aloud on the accompanying audio component.
Festivals and Special Days in Britain
- Pre-intermediate–Upper-intermediate (A2–B2)
- 96 pages
An enjoyable, exciting and interactive introduction to British culture with lots of photocopiable exercises and activities. Many traditional celebrations are covered such as Pancake Day, Christmas and Bonfire Night as well as more contemporary events including the Notting Hill Carnival, Chinese New Year and Ramadan.
For Real! English in Everyday Situations
- Intermediate (B1)
- 96 pages
- CD or cassette
A wealth of activities based on reading and listening realia (authentic or simulated-authentic) at an elementary to upper-intermediate level. Supports teachers presenting a ‘Background to Britain’ through a range of authentic and semi-authentic maps, menus, and street plans. The book presents real cities, real events, and real people.
Games
- Pre-intermediate–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 96 pages
Timesaver Games contains dozens of timesaving and motivating, photocopiable activities for immediate use in the classroom.
Grammar Activities: Elementary
- Elementary (A1)
- 96 pages
Aimed at students who have 0-1 years of English, age group of 11-12 years old. This book is designed to provide fun and stimulating grammar activities which teachers can use easily to complement their standard ELT syllabus.
Grammar Activities: Pre-intermediate-Intermediate
- Pre-intermediate-Intermediate (A2-B1)
- 80 pages
A further resource of lively material to introduce and practise grammar at pre- and intermediate level. Includes logic problems, personality tests, quizzes, word searches, games, group and pair work tasks. The follow-up title to Timesaver Grammar Activities (Elementary).
Intermediate Listening (with audio CDs)
- Intermediate–Advanced (B1–C1)
- 96 pages
- 2 CDs: 2½ hours
This book contains a motivating range of communicative activities based around authentic and semi-authentic listenings for Intermediate to Advanced level students.
London!
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 80 pages
- Free map
This book contains a variety of reading texts, activities and games on every aspect of London life – sightseeing, travel, sport, shopping, museums, galleries and, of course, on Londoners themselves.
Mind Twisters, Puzzles & Games
- Elementary-Intermediate (A1-B1)
- 80 pages
A collection of over 50 entirely authentic games and puzzles, adapted for the ELT classroom. Students will love the quirky activities which give them real motivation to communicate.
More Raps for Learning English
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 64 pages
- CD
A further collection of 25 raps providing fun and stimulating material to use in the teenage classroom. The raps will extend the student’s vocabulary and give extra practice in relevant structures.
New Timesavers for English Teachers
- Elementary (A1)
- 96 pages (70 photocopiable pages)
This book is a selection of ready-made visual ideas with illustrative, photcopiable worksheets on topics including home, food and drink, holidays, occupations and schools, as well as realia such as maps and forms. There is also a section at the back with grammar activities. This book can be adapted for use at all levels.
New York
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 80 pages
This book contains a variety of reading texts, activities and games covering diverse aspects of New York city. Each activity provides structured language and vocabulary practice, with suggestions for discussion and follow-up pairwork.
Newspaper Articles to Get Teenagers Talking
- 88 pages
- Upper-Intermediate–Advanced (B2–C1)
A collection of articles from a variety of British newspapers covering themes from environment and war to food and shopping. Great material to get your students discussing the issues of the day!
Personality Quizzes
- Elementary–Upper Intermediate (A1–B2)
- 80 pages
Teenagers have no greater interest than themselves! One of the most compelling features of almost any teen magazine, anywhere in the world is the personality quiz. This book provides 50 of the most engaging personality quizzes covering all the areas of teenager interest including Love and Romance, Friendship, Travel and Adventure, Clothes and Fashion, Family, and more…
Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
- Pre-Intermediate–Advanced (A2–C1)
- 80 pages
Fun and stimulating activities for both presentation and practice of the most commonly used phrasal verbs and idioms in English. Ideal for all classes and especially for students studying for exams.
Picture Prompts
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 96 pages
Carefully chosen and professionally illustrated pictures prompt five types of easy-to-use activities and exercises: grammar points, stories and situations, opinions and imagination, pair and group work, vocabulary practice.
Plays
- Intermediate (B1)
- 80 pages
Contains 12 short photocopiable plays for the EFL classroom. Most of the playlets contain characters who are near in age (14-16 years old) to the students using the book. The situations will be familiar to most teenagers.
Project Work
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 96 pages
Fifteen engaging and motivating projects on wide ranging topics specifically at teenagers: from “Create a New Pop Group” to “Survive in the Jungle” and from “Design a New Outfit” (for a pop or sports star) to “Create a class Website”.
Pronunciation Activities
- Elementary–Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 96 pages
- CD
This essential resource is full of fun pronunciation activities aiming to improve students’ fluency and confidence and to equip them with the skills they need to understand and be understood in the world today.
Raps! for Learning English (with audio CD)
- Elementary–Pre-Intermediate (A1–A2)
- 64 pages
- CD or cassette
ELT songs and jazz chants are now brought right up-to-date with 25 cool raps to support lexical and grammatical development. Fun activities with funny illustrations extend the language points, with a full index to help the teacher find the right rap.
Read & React
- Beginner–Intermediate (pre-A1–B1)
- 80 pages
Stimulating, up-to-date reading texts specifically aimed at teenagers learning English, covering a wide range of topics from Celebrities to Technology; and from Animals to Sport.
Reading Lessons
- Intermediate–Advanced (B1–C1)
- 80 pages
A photocopiable collection of stimulating, topical reading texts which are specifically aimed at teenagers learning English. A wide variety of text types (from detailed articles to cartoons – all from recent issues of Mary Glasgow’s EFL Magazines) are accompanied by lots of excellent teaching ideas and tasks to help teachers exploit these texts to the full.
Speaking Activities
- Pre-intermediate–Advanced (A2–C1)
- 80 pages
Collection of fun speaking activities which will really motivate students to communicate in English. Activities include role plays, dialogues, discussions and speaking games, focusing on specific language areas as well as general communication.
Storyboard: 24 Stories Through Pictures
- Pre-Intermediate–Intermediate (A2–B1)
- 80 pages
- CD
This essential resource contains 24 picture stories each accompanied by a variety of mixed-skills tasks, culminating in the students writing their own version of the story. The stories cover various genres including reportage, human interest stories and comedy.
Teen Life - UK!
- Intermediate–Advanced (B1–C1)
- 64 pages
- DVD/Video: 1.5 hours
Teenagers live and breathe a world of sophisticated media with which traditional teaching materials struggle to compete. Teen Life – UK! brings highly motivating material – originally written for teenagers watching the UK’s Channel 5 – into your classroom.
Visual Grammar
- Elementary-Intermediate (A1-B1)
- 80 pages
This book provides a comprehensive collection of the main grammar points covered at elementary, pre-intermediate and intermediate levels, practised through a series of fun and lively picture prompts.
Vocabulary Activities
- Elementary (A1)
- 96 pages
Aimed at students who have 0-1 years of English, age group of 11-12 years old. This book is designed to provide interesting and exciting grammar activities which teachers can use easily to complement their standard ELT syllabus.
Vocabulary Activities
- Pre-intermediate–Intermediate (A2–B1)
- 80 pages
Fun, simple activities which teachers can use with students to practise vocabulary. Covers a wide range of vocabulary topics and is ideal for presenting and practising vocabulary. Activities include crosswords, logic problems, personality tests, quizzes, word searches and board games, and can be used for self-study or homework, as well as supplementing course work.
Writing Activities
- Elementary–Pre-Intermediate (A1–B1)
- 96 pages
Fun with writing for teenage students of English, with a wide variety of different types of writing: text messages, postcards, e-mails, letters, online chat room writing, and more…