The Portfolio series presents factual topics in a modern magazine format. It offers challenging insights into the modern intercultural world from a teenager?s viewpoint. Written in direct, up-to-date English, the texts and illustrations are closely integrated for maximum impact. Key features
- The reader?s personal experience is placed at the center of the reading process.
- The articles present a variety of text-types, styles and formats.
- Topics related to science, history and the arts provide specialized information and viewpoints.
- A Word File glossary of key vocabulary on each page gives essential ´while reading´ lexical support, with common American and British English differences noted.
- A Check it Out section provides an up-to-date checklist of specialist language, plus useful websites.
- Mini-projects and Investigation Points at the end of each article encourage the readers to research further.
- A Projects section provides ideas for more extensive projects.
- A light-hearted Quiz page gives more opportunities for discovery and fun.
