A1
Spark 1
English 1 · CEFR level A1
English for your future
Spark
English for the University of Guadalajara's high schools.
Six books aligned with the SEMS English programs. Each unit works on one specific goal of the program, from A1 to A2+.
The SEMS program, unit by unit
Each book matches an English program of SEMS, the University of Guadalajara's high school system, and each of its four units matches one of the program's specific goals.
| In the SEMS program | In Spark |
|---|---|
| One English program | 1 book6 books, from English 1 to English 6 |
| One specific goal | 1 unit4 units per book |
| CEFR level | A1 → A2+across the series |
| Class hours | ≈15 hper unit |
The levels
A1
Spark 2
English 2 · CEFR level A1
A1+
Spark 3
English 3 · CEFR level A1+
A2
Spark 4
English 4 · CEFR level A2
A2
Spark 5
English 5 · CEFR level A2
A2+
Spark 6
English 6 · CEFR level A2+
Inside
a unit
Each unit has 30 pages. Four 4-page lessons cover nine components in depth, each one once. Five fixed sections consolidate, apply and review what students learned.
30 pages · 4 lessons · ≈15 hours1 · Opening
2 pp
Opener
The unit opens with an image, the goal, what students will achieve and a map of the components.
2 · 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:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
- Vocabulary
- Active Grammar 1
- Active Grammar 2
- Pronunciation
- Use It Now
3 · Active Sections
12 pp
Consolidate, apply, review
- AVActive Vocabulary2 pp
- GRGrammar Reference2 pp
- WBWorkbook4 pp
- PRProject2 pp
- RVReview2 pp
Walk through
a unit
Spark 4, Unit 1, Experiences and Events. Pick a section to see its actual pages, and click a page to see it full size.
Unit map
Opener
The unit opens with an image, the goal, what students will achieve and a map of the components, each with its focus and its learning outcome.
Reading & Active Grammar
L1
Four pages for two components. The reading moves in stages: before, during (two readings with different goals), after, and an extension. Grammar comes with form, use and examples from the text.
Vocabulary, Pronunciation & Listening
L2
The unit's compact lesson. On the Pronunciation page, students notice a feature of the language, work out the rule, tell it apart and use it in a short exchange.
Active Grammar & Speaking
L3
A second structure, taken from recognition to production, and a speaking task with a purpose and a result.
Writing & Use It Now
L4
A model text guides the writing. Use It Now teaches the expressions for one language function and puts them to use in a simulated real-life situation.
Active Vocabulary & Grammar Reference
Active Sections
The unit's word bank, organized by topic, and a reference for the two grammar structures, each with consolidation exercises.
Workbook
Active Sections
Extra practice of the unit's vocabulary, grammar and expressions, from controlled to semi-controlled, with a short reading.
Project & Review
Active Sections
A team project with roles, steps, a product and assessment criteria. The Review goes back over the unit and ends with an I can… self-assessment.
Alongside
every lesson
Short boxes, next to the activity they support, that answer students' real questions.
01Study Tip
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 on the opener.
- 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 the official program?
Yes. Each book matches an English program of SEMS at the University of Guadalajara, and each of its four units works on one of the program's specific goals.
How many hours does each book cover?
It covers the program's class hours. 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?
Each unit ends with a Review and its I can… self-assessment, plus a Project with assessment criteria. 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, the Workbook and the Review give extra practice to students who need it, and the app activities let each student work at their own pace.