Description:

New Directions English is designed to meet the learning objectives specified in the latest National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2023). The series emphasizes learning through classroom interaction, practical application and critical thinking. The theme-based and interdisciplinary units feature literary as well as informative texts to promote diverse reading approaches and comprehension skills. By blending conceptual and practical exercises, this series encourages a balance between the academic and functional aspects of English.

Features:

• Theme-based Units that follow the latest textbook pattern based on the NCF
• Learning Outcomes for the language skills, in addition to curricular goals and UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Subject Integration through reading texts as well as research-based activities

• Values and Life Skills introduced through discussion and activities

Lessons for Life:

The activities in this special section encourage learners to expand on and explore textual ideas by applying them in contexts from other subjects, disciplines and domains. This section includes a wide range of tasks that foster independent thinking and learning.

Teacher Support:

• Lesson plans
• Answer keys

• Worksheets

Digital Resources:

• Animated lessons
• Audio for listening exercises
• Downloadable worksheets
• Interactive exercises
• E-book
• Test generator

Author: Jaideep Krishnan has a combined two decades of experience as an educator and ELT curriculum developer. He completed an MA and MPhil in English from the University of Delhi and taught at Hansraj College and Zakir Husain College for several years, before specializing in designing, creating and editing ELT teaching and learning content for the K-8 segment. Over the course of his career, he has developed and edited ELT content for some of the top names in educational publishing in India.

Editor: Rajyashree Chattopadhyay holds a Master's degree in English from Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata. Trained in book publishing, she excels as an ELT editor, curriculum designer and content developer for the K-B segment. Having worked with the leading organizations in educational publishing in india, she has nearly a decade of hands-on experience in editing and creating ELT textbook content.