INTRODUCTION
TIẾNG ANH 8 is the third of the four levels of English language textbooks for Vietnamese
students in lower secondary schools learning English as a foreign language (EFL). It follows
the systematic, cyclical, and theme-based syllabus approved by the Ministry of Education and
Training in January 2012, which focuses on the use of language (pronunciation, vocabulary,
and grammar) to develop the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
THE COMPONENTS OF THE TEXTBOOK
The complete learning set of TIẾNG ANH 8 consists of THE STUDENT’S BOOK, THE
TEACHER’S BOOK, THE WORKBOOK, and THE CD.
THE STUDENT’S BOOK
The Student’s Book contains:
• Book map: Introducing the basics of each unit
• 12 topic-based Units, each covering seven sections to be taught in seven 45-minute lessons
• Four Reviews, each providing revision and further practice of the previous three units,
to be dealt with in two periods
• Glossary: Giving meaning and phonetic transcription of the new words in the units
THE TEACHER’S BOOK
The Teacher’s Book gives full procedural notes for teaching different parts of each unit.
The answer keys to the exercises in the Student’s Book and the transcriptions are also given in
the Teacher’s Book.
THE WORKBOOK
The Workbook mirrors and reinforces the content of the Student’s Book. It off ers:
• Further practice of the language and skills taught in class
• Four additional tests for students’ self-assessment
THE CD
• The CD provides recorded scripts of all listening exercises and dialogues
THE COMPONENTS OF EACH UNIT
There are 12 main units in the Student’s Book. Each unit has seven sections and provides
language input for seven classroom lessons of 45 minutes each. These 12 richly illustrated,
cross-curricular, and theme-based units focus on off ering students motivation, memorable
lessons, and a joyful learning experience. At the beginning of each unit there are explicit
learning objectives that clearly state the main language and skills to be taught in the unit.
SECTION 1: GETTING STARTED
This section occupies two pages and is designed for one 45-minute lesson in class. It begins
with a conversation followed by activities which introduce the topic of the unit. It then
presents the vocabulary and the grammar items to be learnt and practised through the skills
and activities of the unit.
SECTION 2: A CLOSER LOOK 1
A Closer Look 1 and A Closer Look 2 are each designed to be taught in one 45-minute lesson