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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the students, teachers and staff at Josai International University for their help during the writing andpiloting of Framework English series. In particular, we would like to thank Dr. Kenji Sugibayashi and professor Masato Kurabayashi
for their continued support of this project.
A huge debt of thanks is owed to Professor Maria Shiguemi Ichiyama for her invaluable advice and support.
Finally, we would like to express our sincerest thanks to Yukiko Thompson and Nobuko Ito, who provided inspiration, cultural
help and language support, not to mention unstinting patience.
CEFR-J wordlist - The CEFR-J Wordlist Version 1.6. Compiled by Yukio Tono, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
Retrieved from http://www.cefrj.org/download.html#cefrj_wordlist on 01/09/2023.

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Introduction

Welcome to Framework English A. This is book 1 in a series of English language textbooks
designed to improve learners’ communicative and cognitive skills. Based on the aims andassessment criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR),
this book follows CEFR’s goals for developing learners’ language skills. CEFR’s assessment
criteria is categorized into proficiency levels (A1-C2), and this action-based book primarily
targets A1-A2 levels. Vocabulary has been selected from A1-B2 CEFR-J levels; a CEFR informed
word list designed for Asian learners of English. The selected language has been allocatedwithin 6 topic-based modules of personal and social relevance for learners, such as food andfashion. These modules are looked at from international viewpoints so learners can improvetheir understanding of multiculturalism, and also learn to express their opinions about different
cultures.
Each module follows a systematic structure. Learners are first provided with learning goals,
followed by a progression of tasks and activities that allow learners to practice and develop
communicative and cognitive skills. Each module also provides visual graphic organizers that
help learners to extract key information from complex listening and reading texts. Graphicorganizers are also used to help students plan and organize their thoughts clearly for productive
writing. At the end of each module, learners complete “Can-do” statements which reflect thegoals outlined at the start of the module, enabling them to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
There are also three review units that consist of research projects where learners answer researchquestions by collecting and reporting on data using key language features of the modules. In
doing so, learners develop important cognitive skills such as analyzing information, reasoning,inferring, and displaying visual data.
The communicative and cognitive skills developed from using Framework English A can benefit
life-long learning not only in relation to students’ English studies, but also other areas of theiracademic studies, as well as their future careers.

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O

N

MODULE 1
GOALS

T

E

N

T

S

Introductions

05

Unit 1

Unit 2

MATCH

06

SCAN

07

FOCUS

08

LISTEN09

COMMUNICATE

11

READ

13

WRITE

15

VOCABULARY17LANGUAGE REVIEW19
SELF-CHECKMODULE 2
GOALS

20

Fashion21

Unit 3

Unit 4

MATCH

22

SCAN

23

FOCUS

24

LISTEN25

COMMUNICATE

27

READ

28

WRITE

30

VOCABULARY32

LANGUAGE REVIEW34
SELF-CHECK

35

REVIEW ( Module 1&2 )Unit 5

MODULE 3
GOALS

PROJECT A

What do you know about your classmates?

36

PROJECT B

Do students have similar fashion styles?

39

Food

42

Unit 6

Unit 7

MATCH

44

SCAN

45

FOCUS

46

LISTEN47

COMMUNICATE

49

READ

50

WRITE

52

VOCABULARY54

LANGUAGE REVIEW56
SELF-CHECKMODULE 4
GOALSLifestyles

58

Unit 8

MATCH

60

SCAN

61

FOCUS

62

LISTEN63

COMMUNICATE

65

57

Unit 9

READ

66

WRITE

68

VOCABULARY70

LANGUAGE REVIEW72
SELF-CHECK73

REVIEW( Module 3&4 )Unit 10 PROJECT CPROJECT D

MODULE 5
GOALSWhat are the eating habits of your classmates?

74

Who has the healthier lifestyle?

77

Travel80

Unit 11

MATCH

82

SCAN

83

FOCUS

84

LISTEN85

COMMUNICATE

87
88

WRITE

91

94

LANGUAGE REVIEW

96

Unit 12 READVOCABULARYSELF-CHECKMODULE 6
GOALS

97

Rules

98

Unit 13 MATCH

100

SCAN

101

FOCUS

102

LISTEN103

COMMUNICATE

105
107

WRITE

109

111

LANGUAGE REVIEW

113

Unit 14 READVOCABULARYSELF-CHECKREVIEW( Module 5&6 )Unit 15 PROJECT E
PROJECT F

What are popular places to take a trip in Japan?

115

What rules are important for a Japanese university?

117

MODULE SELF-CHECK for submission

125

114

MODULE Outline Using Framework English A
Goals

Introduces the module and activates learners’ L2 resources.

1st Unit

Unit 1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 13

MATCH

Learners complete a picture matching task.

SCAN

Learners practice scanning for information.

FOCUS

Learners focus on communicative functions.

LISTEN

Learners practice their listening skills by completing picture matching tasks,
written texts, as well as organizing and summarizing key information usinggraphic organizers.

COMMUNICATE

Learners practice their communication skills by completing tasks and activities
that use the target language.

2nd Unit

Unit 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14

READ

Learners engage in pre-reading activities to activate their topic knowledge,
then practice reading topic-based texts, before organizing and summarizing
key information using graphic organizers.

WRITE

Learners develop different writing skills by engaging in vocabulary, grammar
and skills-based exercises.

VOCABULARY

Learners test their knowledge of topic-based CEFR-J vocabulary (A1 - A2 - B1 B2 - + (No level), by completing vocabulary activities and a crossword..

LANGUAGE
REVIEW

Learners review selected grammar and vocabulary items by completing aseries of language exercises.

Self-Check

Learners evaluate the knowledge and skills learned from each module using CEFR related
can-do descriptors.

Review

Unit 5, 10, 15

After completing two modules, learners engage in communicative, research-based projects using key
vocabulary from the modules.

UNIT 1

MODULE 1
Introductions
GOALS:Can you scan for information from introductions?

Can you introduce yourself and ask personal questions?

Can you understand people when they introduce themselves?

Can you ask and answer personal questions about other people?

Can you read and understand introduction messages?

Can you write a message introducing yourself?

Can you understand vocabulary related to introductions?

UNIT 1
MATCH / SCAN / FOCUS / LISTEN / COMMUNICATE

Match the pictures with cards a ~ e . Write the letter of the card

MATCH
1.

in the space next to the picture.

card

a

Michael James
Nurse
Los AngelesChildren’s Hospitalnationality

2.

card

b

Kim Wilson
Taxi driver
Liverpool Cars

nationality

3.

card

c

tor

S. A. Can
Pilot
ir
Iberian A

nationality

4.

card

d

nationality

5.

card

e

Kulap Boonmee
nationality

6

Student
rnational
Bangkok Inte
University

MODULE 1

SCAN

UNIT 1

Where are they from?

A Scanning for information: In 4 minutes, scan the texts below to find the key information.
Check your answers on the previous page.
CD 02

DL 02

B Read the texts again and write the nationality of each person in the correct space on the previous
page.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

My name is Michael, but all my friends call me Mike. I’m American. I’mfrom San Francisco, but I live and work in Los Angeles now. I love kids,
and I work as a nurse in a children’s hospital. In my free time, I enjoy
watching sports. I’m a big fan of basketball and baseball.
Nice to meet you. My name is Soﬁa Ana Cantor. My family name means
singer in English. I’m Spanish, and I live in Madrid near the airport. I’ma pilot, and I love ﬂying. I work for an airline in Spain. I think I have thebest job in the world.
I’m a taxi driver from Britain. In my free time, I love playing sport andwatching movies. I especially like watching animation movies with myfamily. I live in Liverpool with my two young children, Oliver and Ella.
Oh, I forgot to tell you my name, it’s Kim Wilson. Nice to meet you.
Hi, I’m Kulap. I’m from Thailand. I’m a student at a university in
Bangkok. My major is Japanese, and I’m really interested in languages.
As well as Thai, I also speak Chinese. In my free time, I’m really into
reading Japanese manga and watching Japanese anime. My favorite is
Naruto.
I’m from Mumbai in India. I’m a computer specialist. I work for a large
company. My name is Ajay. I love playing computer games in my freetime, and I also like programming apps for my smart phone. I often stayup late and go online. I don’t like getting up early. I’m not a morning
person.

C Introduce yourself: Include your picture, your name, where you are from and what you do.

UNIT 1Introductions

7

FOCUS

Asking and answering personal questions

A Introductions: Match phrases 1-6 with pictures a-f.

1. I love watching soccer. · · · · · · · · · · ·4. I’m from California. · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·2. I study Business. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·5. My name is John. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·3. I like listening to music and reading.

6. I live in Kyoto.· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

B Personal questions: Match questions 7-12 with phrases 1-6.

7. What’s your name?· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·10. Where are you from? · · · · · · · · · · · ·8. What do you do for fun?· · · · · · · · · ·11. Where do you live? · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·9. What sports do you like? · · · · · · · · ·12. What’s your major? · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Think of an extra personal question and write it below:

C

Let’s talk: In pairs, take turns asking and answering the questions in part B.

For example:

A: What’s your name?
B: My name is Akira.
A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from Hokkaido.

8

MODULE 1

LISTEN

UNIT 1

CD 03

DL 03

A Listen to the first part of the conversation. Write the names of the people talking in the box under each
picture. Write Y or M-J next to the correct picture to match their nationality, where they live and theirinterests.

Nationality

Live

Interests

Y

Y

Name:

M-J

Name:

B Read the conversation below and try to guess the missing words. Then listen to the conversation
again, check your answers and complete it.
Hi, I’m Yuna

. What’s your?

Hi, my name is Min-Jun
Where are you.
?

, but I live in Tokyo now.
I’m

. I moved to Japan last month. I live in

Yokohama. I sometimes go to Tokyo in my free time. So Yuna, what
do you do forI?

watching videos on the internet.

I’ve got a new computer. I love it.
Cool! I’m really into

. At themoment, I’m playing a lot of.
UNIT 1Introductions

9

DL 04

CD 04

C Now listen to the rest of the conversation and complete the mind map below.
Nationality / LiveInterests

Japanese /Tokyo
Yuna Saito

Job

D

Nationality / LiveInterests

Job

FamilyGive your opinion!

1. I want to study abroad in the future.
Agree:Disagree:

Why?

Agree:
Why?

3. I’m not into sports.
Agree:Disagree:Why?

2. I enjoy watching videos on the internet.

10

FamilyDisagree:

4. Where do you want to live after you graduate?
Answer:Why?

MODULE 1

COMMUNICATEUNIT 1

Who am I? (A)In pairs, student (A) looks at the cards on this page, student (B) looks at the cards on the next page.
Ask questions to find the missing information and fill out the cards on the right.
Example: B(1a): “What country is she from?” A(1a): “She’s from Norway.”

1aAstrid Larsen

Name:

1b

Country:ayCountry: Norw
Home: Oslo
Police officerJob:ember 3Birthday: Septg
Interests: Skiin

2a
Name:

Siti Aziz

Name:
Home:
Job:
Birthday:Interests:

2b

Name:

Country: Malaysi

Country:

Home:

Home:

a

Job:

Kuala Lumpur

Job:

Elementary schoolteacher

Birthday:Birthday: Augus

t2

Interests: Taking

Interests:

photographs

3b
3a
Name:

Zoe Campbell

Country: CanadaHome:

TorontoJob:

High school student

Birthday: February 14

Name:
Country:Home:
Job:
Birthday:Interests:

Interests: Painting

UNIT 1Introductions

11

COMMUNICATE

Who am I? (B)In pairs, student (B) looks at the cards on this page, student (A) looks at the cards on the previous page.
Ask questions to find the missing information and fill out the cards on the left.
Example: A(1b): “What country is he from?” B(1b): “He’s from France.”

1a

Name:

1b
Name:

Country:Country: France

Home:
Job:
Birthday:

Name:

Home:

Lyon

Job:

WriterBirthday: March 11

Interests:

2aMichel Blanc

Interests: Playing the guitar

2bCountry:

Name:

Home:

Country: Korea

Job:

Home:

IncheonBirthday:Job:

LawyerInterests:

Birthday: Decembe

Seojun Choi

r 20Interests: Shopping

3a

Name:
Country:Home:
Job:
Birthday:Interests:

3b
Name:

Martin Garcia

Country: Argentina
Home:

Buenos Aires

Job:

RetiredBirthday: July 21
Interests: Dancing (tango)

12

UNIT 2

MODULE 1

UNIT 2READ / WRITE / VOCABULARY / LANGUAGE REVIEW

READ

Self-introductions

A Brainstorm: First, think of three personal questions and answers.
For example:

name, hometown, interests

1. Q
A
2. Q
A
3. Q
A
B Pre-reading:
1. Complete questions a-f.

2. Look at the picture above, try to guess the answers to the questions and write them down.
3. Read the message on next page and check your answers.
a. Whather name?

(Your answer)b. Where(Correct answer)

she from?

(Your answer)c. Where(Correct answer)

she live?

(Your answer)d. What(Your answer)e. What sport(Your answer)

f. What(Your answer)(Correct answer)

she do?
(Correct answer)

she like?
(Correct answer)

she do for fun?
(Correct answer)

UNIT 2Introductions

13

DL 05

CD 05

C Read the student’s self-introduction message. Then complete the mind map below.

Hi everyone,
My name’s Andrea Smith. My friends call me Andi. I’mfrom Seattle, but I live in New York. I’m twenty years old, andI’m a student at a university there. I’m a Business major. I
live in a small apartment near the university, and I work parttime at a fast food restaurant near my apartment.
My family lives in Seattle. My father is a businessman. He
works for an IT company. My mother is a homemaker, and she
also does volunteer work at a hospital in her free time. I have anolder brother and a younger sister. My brother is studying Law
in Los Angeles, and my sister is a high school student in Seattle.
In my free time, I’m into playing basketball and watchingmovies with my friends. I also like listening to music online andreading comic books. I love staying up late on weekends. I’m nota morning person!
Best,
Andi

Introduction(Her hometown, where she lives and what she does)- From Seattle- Lives in New York

Andrea “Andi” Smith
Family14Free time & interests

MODULE 1

WRITE

UNIT 2

Self-introductions

A Word check: Complete this student’s self-introduction. Use words from the vocabulary box below tohelp you.
Hi everyone. My

is James Field. My

call me Jim. I’m nineteen

Sydney. I’m a

at a university in Osaka. My

old and I’m
is Japanese. I have ajob. Iin Sydney. My

My parents

at a restaurant.
is a police officer. He works very

is a high school teacher. She likes her job. I don’t

hard. My

brothers or sisters. I’m anchild.

In my free time, I liketennis andany

to music. I play tennis two or

three times a week at university. I practice from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. I listen to rockbands on the internet.

music every day. I’m also into watching myfavoritefriends

listening
work
major
name
playing
fatherpart-time
live
student
mother

have
only

from
years

B Writing skill: Writing main ideas with supporting details.
▶ Writing main ideas with supporting details.
For example:

My family lives in Tokyo.

▶ Supporting details then provide extra information about the topic.
For example:

My father is a doctor.
My favorite food is pizza.

C Let's practice!: Write a main idea followed by supporting details about:
You : Write your name, where you are from, and where you live and what you do.
My name is. I’m from.

I live in. I’m a.

Your family or friends : Where they live and what they do.
My family lives / friends live in. I have / don’t have any.

Your free time and interests : What you do in your free time and what you are interested in.
In my free time, I like.
UNIT 2Introductions

15

D TASK: Write notes on your self-introduction below using the examples and details above. Write about
the topics on the right:

Introduction(Your hometown,
what you do andwhere you live)

Family &friends(Where they live
and what they do)

Free time &interests(What you do in yourfree time and what
you are interested
in)16

MODULE 1

VOCABULARY
birthday A1sister A1

comic A2

blood A2 type A1student A1

favorite A1

brother A1

swimming A1

interested A1

country A2

university A2

new A1

fatherA1old(er) A1

free

time

onlinefriendA1

A1

video game(s) A2
A1

part-time(the) future A1

young(er)A1interest A2
job A1abroadlate

major B2

A2

A1

onlineA2

be into +enjoy A1
graduate A2hang out + (with friends A1)

morning A1

listen A1 (to music A1 )movie(s) A1

play A1 (video games A2 )music A1

part-time B1
really

Verbs

A1

B1

Adverbs

CD 06

DL 06

Adjectives

UNIT 2

nurse A1

A1

read A1 (comic A2 books A1 )person A1

well A1

mother A1

stay up + (late A1)

Nouns

only A1 child A1

study A1 (abroad A2 )baseball A1parent A1

watch A1 movies A1

A Match each definition with the words on the right.
1. A popular ball game in America:

a. student

3. Someone you like a lot:c. be into

2. Someone who studies at university:b. friend

4. To like something:d. baseball

B Choose the correct words from the box that best complete the questions. Answer the questions.
fun

do

from

1. What do you

blood

into

?

Your answer:
2. What is yourtype?

Your answer:
3. What do you do for?

Your answer:
4. Where are you?

Your answer:
5. Are you

horror movies?

Your answer:
UNIT 2Introductions

17

C Crossword: Complete the crossword using the hints below.
1

2

3

4

5
7

6

8

9
10

11
12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

AcrossDown

1. Do you have a part-time
4.

9. I’m an

?

3.

5.

6. My

is Business.

8.

child.

11. Do you like playing

games?

12. I’m reallysurfing at the moment.

14.

15. I really liketo music. I love
J-pop.

18.

19. I don’t like getting up
early.
I’m not a
person.

18

2.

7. What8.

are you from? France.
10. I want to study
in Canada.
13. On weekends, I enjoy
out withfriends.

16.

17.

MODULE 1

LANGUAGE REVIEW
Present tense Wh- questions (Be verb)
When is your birthday?
Whatʼs your major?
What country are youfrom?

My birthday is June 2nd.

My major is Business.
Iʼm from Spain.

UNIT 2Asking and answering personal questions
Present tense Wh- questions (Other verbs)
Where do you live?
Where does she live?
Where does he live?

I live in Fukuoka.
She lives in Madrid.
He lives in Los Angeles.

Yes/No questions (Be verb)

Yes/No questions (Other verbs)

Is your birthday in May? No, it isnʼt. Itʼs in June.
No, Iʼm not. Iʼm from Sri
Are you from India?
Lanka.
Yes, she is. Sheʼs fromIs she from Japan?
Sendai.

No, I donʼt. I live in
Do you live in
Kagoshima.
Kumamoto?
Does she live near here? Yes, she lives near thestation.
Yes, he does. He lives in
Does he live in China?
Dalian.

A Put the questions in the correct order and answer them.
1. [ music / like / you / do / what ] ?

?

Your answer:
2. [ major / your / is / what ] ?

?

Your answer:
3. [ the / you / near / live / do / university ] ?

?

Your answer:
4. [ from / teacher / is / your / Japan ] ?

?

Your answer:
5. [ you / sports / play / what / do ] ?

?

Your answer:

B Choose a, b, c or d.
1. My birthday
2. Where is

January 2nd.

a. is

b. arec. do

d. doesEnglish teacher from?

a. youb. yourc. ad. has

3. Ifrom England.

a. does

b. do

c. is

d. am

4. I

part-time at a convenience store.

a. do

b. am

c. haved. work

a. is

b. in

c. a

d. the5. I live

Tokyo.

UNIT 2Introductions

19

MODULE 1 SELF-CHECK
Write a score (1-5)* in the boxes below to show how well you can do each part of the module. If you can’t do
any part well, go back to the page and practice again.

* 1 : Not at all

2 : A little

3 : OK

4 : Well

5 : Very well

UNIT 1SCAN
I can scan for information about nationalities (p.7). ····················································FOCUS
I can introduce myself and ask personal questions (p.8). ············································

LISTENI can understand people when they introduce themselves (p.9-10). ···························COMMUNICATE
I can ask and answer personal questions about other people (p.11-12). ······················UNIT 2READ
I can read and understand introduction messages (p.13-14). ······································WRITE
I can write a message introducing myself (p.15-16). ·····················································

VOCABULARY
I can understand vocabulary related to introductions (p.17-18). ··································

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