A1
Challenge 1
CEFR level A1
An Integrated English Course
Challenge
General English, from A1 to B1+.
Six books guided by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), without being tied to a school program. Each unit combines the four skills with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The CEFR, level by level
Challenge doesn't follow a school program. It moves through the CEFR levels, from A1 to B1+, and fits each school's English plan.
| In the CEFR | In Challenge |
|---|---|
| One level | 1 book6 books, from Challenge 1 to Challenge 6 |
| Progression | A1 → B1+across the series |
| Units | 4per book, with a Review every two units |
| Class hours | ≈15 hper unit |
The levels
A1+
Challenge 2
CEFR level A1+
A2
Challenge 3
CEFR level A2
A2+
Challenge 4
CEFR level A2+
B1
Challenge 5
CEFR level B1
B1+
Challenge 6
CEFR level B1+
Inside
a unit
Each unit has 24 pages. Four 4-page lessons cover nine components, each one once. Three fixed sections consolidate what students learned. Every two units, a Review goes back over what they've covered.
24 pages · 4 lessons · ≈15 hours1 · Lessons
16 pp
4 lessons of 4 pages
- L1
- L2
- L3
- L4
Each lesson covers 2 or 3 of the nine components, each one once:
- Use It Now
- Active Grammar 1
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary
- Active Grammar 2
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
2 · Active Sections
8 pp
Consolidate and practice
- AVActive Vocabulary2 pp
- GRGrammar Reference2 pp
- WBWorkbook4 pp
Walk through
a unit
Challenge 1, Unit 1, About me. Pick a section to see its actual pages, and click a page to see it full size.
Use It Now & Active Grammar
L1
The unit starts with a real situation: saying hello, introducing yourself and saying goodbye. Use It Now teaches the expressions and puts them to use. The grammar of the verb be comes with its form and examples from the conversations.
Pronunciation & Vocabulary
L2
The alphabet and numbers. Pronunciation groups the letters by their sounds, and Vocabulary teaches the numbers with attention to word stress.
Active Grammar & Listening
L3
Questions about personal information, practiced in pairs, and a recording for filling in a job application.
Reading, Writing & Speaking
L4
An article about friendship introduces personality adjectives. Then students write a profile of a friend and talk with their group about what makes a good friend.
Active Vocabulary & Grammar Reference
Active Sections
The unit's word bank, organized by topic, with exercises, and a reference for the grammar structures in tables.
Workbook
Active Sections
Extra practice of the unit's vocabulary, grammar and expressions.
Alongside
every lesson
Short boxes, next to the activity they support, that answer students' real questions.
01Study Skill
A strategy for learning better that students can use on their own.
02Be Careful
A quick warning about a specific trap, such as a false friend, a spelling or an exception.
03Language Tip
How to sound more natural, with notes on register, collocations or everyday expressions.
04Don't Say That, Say This
The typical mistake crossed out next to the correct form, so students see the difference at a glance.
05Scan & Explore
A QR code that leads to a video, audio or a tool that paper can't offer.
06App activities
Marked with the LoginNow icon. Students do them in the app with their own voice, writing and photos.
Beyond
the book
Every book comes with digital tools for students and for teachers.
For students
LoginNow app
Connects the activities in the printed book with the student's phone. It's a native app for iOS and Android. Students download it, sign in and add their book with a code. There they do the Speaking, Writing and Sharing activities marked in the book and follow their progress in real time.
- SpeakingStudents practice pronunciation with voice notes they send to their teacher.
- WritingStudents write in formats based on social media and can attach a photo. Only the teacher reads it.
- SharingStudents talk in the group chat. They write, share photos or voice notes, and reply to classmates.
How it looks in the book
For teachers
KeepTeaching
The teacher's platform. It has the book page by page, with and without answers, the Lesson Plan and the course planning documents.
For the classroom
Desktop app
The whole book to project in class, with its audio, transcripts, answers, an interactive whiteboard and teacher's notes. It works offline.
For everyone
Audio
All the audio for the Listening activities. Students play it on their phones in the LoginNow app and follow the transcript. In class, it's in the desktop app and in each unit's digital resources.
For teachers
Everything teachers need to plan and teach each class.
- 01Lesson PlanEach lesson step by step, with timings and teacher's notes.
- 02Answer KeyThe book with the answers printed in every activity.
- 03AudioscriptsTranscripts of all the audio.
- 04Digital resourcesAudio and reference material for each unit, with a link printed in the book.
- 05ExamsMidterm and final exams, shared directly with the teacher.
- 06KeepTeaching and the desktop appFor projecting the book in class.
Request a
presentation
You can already walk through a sample unit on this site. To see the full material, leave us your details and an advisor will present it to you.
- 1An advisor gets your request and contacts you.
- 2They present the material for the series and level you're interested in.
- 3They can leave you a complimentary copy of the full book.
Frequently
asked questions
Does it follow an official program?
No. Challenge is a general English series guided by the CEFR, from A1 to B1+. Each book covers one level, so each school picks the books that match its English plan.
How many hours does each book cover?
Each of the four units takes about 15 hours of class on average, and teachers adjust the pace to their group and their calendar.
What do teachers get, and does it cost anything?
Lesson Plan, Answer Key, audioscripts, digital resources for each unit, midterm and final exams, KeepTeaching and the desktop app (For teachers). All of it is free for teachers who adopt the series and use it with their groups.
How does the app work?
Students download the LoginNow app on iOS or Android, sign in and add their book with a code. There they do the Speaking, Writing and Sharing activities marked in the book, and listen to the audio with its transcript. Each student uses it on their own phone with their own account, and it needs an internet connection.
How are students assessed?
Every two units, a Review goes back over what students covered. Teachers also get midterm and final exams.
Is there training or support for teachers?
Yes. The sales team can schedule training sessions to show how LoginNow and its resources work. After a school adopts the series, we open a WhatsApp group with that school for ongoing support.
How and when are the books delivered?
Delivery dates and method are agreed with each institution. An advisor works them out with you when you request a sample.
What if my group has mixed levels?
The Active Vocabulary, the Grammar Reference and the Workbook give extra practice to students who need it, and the app activities let each student work at their own pace.