B2 Vibes is a vibrant new coursebook that brings upper-intermediate English to life for teenage learners through fresh topics, clear progression and guided exam preparation. With strong lexical development and explicit strategy support, it equips students with the language and skills they need for success in B2-level examinations, including LRN, MSU, ESB, ABLE and NOCN.
B2 Vibes Student’s Book features
• Immersive unit Openers use thought-provoking quotes to engage teenage students instantly, while the dedicated Topic Vocabulary section pre-teaches core thematic lexis from the outset.
• Reading lessons develop exam-ready comprehension through modern, age-appropriate texts and carefully focused tasks that help students decode meaning with ease. With built-in Reading Vibesstrategy support, they provide thorough practice across all standard exam task types.
• Topic-based Vocabulary lessons build a solid lexical foundation through varied activities in key areas such as phrasal verbs, word formation and collocations, expanding the students’ vocabulary range and improving fluency.
• The comprehensive grammar syllabus covers all key B2 structures in practical Grammar lessons. Clear presentation and meaningful practice in context help students use language with greater control and accuracy.
• Carefully planned Listening lessons develop skills step by step. Combining clearly staged tasks with the thoughtful guidance in the Listening Vibes section, they equip students with the strategies needed to tackle exam listening tasks effectively.
• Speaking lessons guide students to organise ideas, use language effectively, and respond naturally under exam conditions. Speaking Vibes offer useful techniques, Language for Speaking provides key expressions, while model answers ensure oral exam readiness.
• Writing lessons demystify the creative process with analytical models, guided planning in special Writing Vibes sections, Language for Writing boxes, and step-by-step support across all genres.
They help learners produce accurate, well-structured responses that stand out.
• Review sections offer ample opportunities for vocabulary and grammar consolidation at the end of each unit.
• The extensive back-of-the-book resources include a thorough Grammar Reference, Writing and Speaking Banks, and a quick guide to American English
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The B2 Vibes Hybrid Workbook is a complete study aid that closely follows the Student’s Book. It comprises a companion, workbook, grammar book and writing book in one handy volume. It offers comprehensive consolidation of all the language presented in each lesson of the Student’s Book, with thorough grammar support and practical word lists for learners to study.
The B2 Vibes Hybrid Workbook includes:
• Captivating unit Openers with thought-provoking quotes and playful interactive tasks that spark students’ interest in the unit theme.
• Comprehensive Vocabulary lists for every unit section, presenting all key words and expressions with English definitions, natural examples and Greek translations to ensure a clear understanding of essential lexis.
• Varied, theme-related Vocabulary practice sections offering students extensive opportunities to consolidate and apply new lexis in context.
• Detailed grammar presentations in Greek, accompanied by a wide range of targeted exercises that help students use language accurately and confidently.
• A new Writing section in every unit, building on the Student’s Book and further developing writing skills through a range of carefully controlled, theme-based tasks and models.
• End-of-unit Reviews of vocabulary and grammar, enabling students to check their progress and prepare for B2 exams.
• A translated guide to British vs American English and a complete Alphabetical word list at the back of the book.
