[aclteach]

Hi, I wonder if anyone can give me advice. I am looking for a text book/program for an 11year old private student. She is probably about A1 level. It is really difficult to find something that is not too babyish but still young person orientated. I am only allowed to buy 1 book by the school. I was thinking Lets Go perhaps but not sure if too young for her? Any help or advice gratefully received.

[susan53]

It's awkward, as she's on the fringe between primary and secondary, but if you want something intellectually challenging, go fo secondary - especially if she's nearer 12 than 10.
Have a look at the CUP secondary catalogue. I don't teach that age group myself, but they're the sort of books I'd go for if I did, Some of the authors are known for including cognitive development in their work as well as "just" language learning (eg Herbert Puchta) while personally I like other things written by Ben Goldstein very much.