Book excerpt: Cambridge Global English (1-6) is a six-level Primary course following the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language Curriculum Framework developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment. Learner's Book 5 provides the core input for Stage 5 with nine thematic units of study and five review spreads. Units end with an engaging project and opportunity for self-assessment. Richly illustrated units contain six lessons, each developed around a unifying theme. Materials feature skills-building tasks for listening, reading, writing and speaking. 'Use of English' features focus on language awareness, and 'Tips' boxes on specific skills. Texts included have variety: factual and fictional, dialogue and poetry covering a range of topics. Accompanying Audio CD includes listening material for Stage 5 Learner's and Activity Books. CEFR Level: A2