Central Themes, Level One, is an English language course book designed fo r students in Secondary One. Its scope a nd sequence is ba sed on the English syllabus of the Lebanese Ministry of Education a nd Higher Education.

Central Themes, Level One, presents topics, such as discrimination, generation gap, technology, urbanization, hygiene, natural disasters, a nd the media, which exhibit universality a nd sta nd true fo r people of all cultures. Through those topics, students better understa nd human experiences a nd gain insight into how the wo r ld wo r ks.

Central Themes, Level One, is a holistic language-teaching course book. Each of the ten units has four theme-ba sed lessons, preceded by Starting Point a nd followed by Finish Line. The unit has also two windows on reading a nd writing strategies. The activities presented throughout these constituents are geared to develop students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, a nd research. The activities equally enrich students’ vocabulary stock, sharpen their critical thinking a nd raise their cultural awareness.

Central Themes, Level One, is ideal fo r Secondary One students interacting in a classroom setting o r preparing fo r their exams.

Central Themes, Level One, comprises
- textbook with Practice Wo r k.
- Interactive CD-ROM.
- Answer Key a nd Assessment Tests.