Shape It!

Year published/aired: 2020

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes:  8 units each

Grade: A1+-B1+ 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject: culture

Broadcaster: -

Production company:

Producer: 

Story: Claire Thacker, others

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: digital

Media distribution: 

Additional media: books, ebooks, Classroom Audio, digital

Working material: 

Material publisher: Cambridge University

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): A four-level secondary course for young students from Cambridge University. British English. Feature: Documentaries, vlog-style videos and Everyday English with native speakers. Over 40 videos per level. Pic from Level 2 (official YouTube channel).

I haven't found DVDs but digital packs.

Episodes: unknown length, I only have found one sample book of level 1

Level 1

1.2 Grammar in Action: To Have Affirmative and Negative 

1.3 To Have Questions (Rafael)

1.4 Everyday English (girl telephoning)

1.5 Globetrotters - Children's Day (Japan), France? (twins)

Some few more untitled samples on YouTube.

 

GoGetter

Year published/aired: 2017 ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~8 units each

Grade: PreA1-B1 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: 

Producer: BBC,

Story: Catherine Bright, Jayne Croxford, Graham Fruen, Sandy Zervas

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: digital

Media distribution: Pearson Longman, BBC

Additional media: books, Class Audio CD, DVD-ROM, test book, digital ...

Working material: 

Material publisher: Pearson Longman, STARK Verlag

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): A 4 level secondary course for teens. British English. Pic 2 from Level 2 unit 6 Part 1. I haven't found separate DVDs. Grammar and communication videos, Mainly animated clips in Grammar. Get Culture videos from BBC (mainly grown-ups). Starring The Newman (Level 1) and Nichols family (Level 3). At least Adam (Level 4) is from Edinburgh, Scotland. Blond Tom, 12 yo from Wales (Level 2) is handsome, sometimes in tight dark blue jeans. Best in 1.4.

ActiveTeach software is also for interactive whiteboards. The teacher's "CD-ROM" also has video clips (but I think it's a DVD-ROM). There are at least 2 different teacher's media. ActiveTeach with CD/DVD (?) and the Teacher's Book with DVD-ROM pack, MyEnglishLab and Online Extra Homework (latter one obviously has them all, maybe except class audio CD and test book). For students there are different books which either has MyEnglishLab (student's book), Extra Online Homework (with PIN)(workbook), or student's ebook or just a student's book without extras.

There are also foreign editions like for Greece (York Press, 3 levels). That also has Grammar books and "Companion" (vocabulary /Greece dictionary).

Episodes: Unknown length. Samples found on official YouTube channel. Real-life videos not in all units. Most clips have 2 parts and around 1-2 minutes each.

Level 1:

0.1 Introduction "Hello"

1.2 It's Granny's birthday 

2.2. That's my T-Shirt!

1.4 Nice to meet you

2.4 What's your name?

3.2 There's a phone on the sofa (Ales, Jen, Lian at home)

3.4 Where's the bathroom? (Jen and Lucas)

4.2. I haven't got big feet

4.4. Sorry about that

5.2. I can fix it

5.4. Let's do something fun

6.2. I listen to classical music

6.4. The film starts at 4 o'clock

7.2. I don't like cats

7.4. One ticket please.

8.2. Let's go to summer camp 

8.4. What's the weather like?

BBC Get Culture:

1. London Zoo 

1. Free time activities

3. Hampton Court Palace

Level 2:

1.2. They meet before class (long pigtails)

1.4. Where do you live? (Tom wants to join a basketball club)

2.2 Are there any strawberries? (Lucas, Tom, Amy at home)

2.4 Anything else? (Amy and Tom at a Pizzeria)

3.2. I'm taking a photo 

3.4. Can I speak to Amy?

4.3. It's more exciting

4.4. What's your favourite film?

5.2. We were worried about you

5.4. Is it far?

6.2. She asked me to babysit

6.4. Can I borrow your trainers? (Tom, Lucas at school lockers)

7.2. Elena didn't sleep well

7.4. What time does it arrive?

8.2. We're going to have a barbecue 

8.4. Are you busy next thursday?

Get Culture:

1. Secondary schools in the UK

3. International Space Station

5. Oxford

7. Culture Transport in London

Level 3:

1.2 I'm vacuuming (George and Harry at home 13, 14 yo)

1.4 Do you need any help? (Emma and granny)

2.2 The green bag is the best 

2.4. Can I try it on?

3.2. I didn't know that (George, Harry and parents at home)

3.4 Can you bring me my phone? (George and Harry and Mum at hotel)

4.2 Harry was playing tennis 

4.4. I'm sorry to hear that

5.2. She has to stay in bed

5.4. You should lie down 

6.2. We've brought dessert

7.2. We're meeting at six o'clock

7.4. I'm sorry, we can't come

6.4. I's prefer cheese

8.2. I'll present a TV show

8.4. I don't think so

Get Culture:

-Get Away Food

3. Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon

3. The Arctic

Level 4:

1.2 Where do I put my jumper? 

2.2 I have to help mum

3.2 You've won! 

3.4 Something's not right

2.4 What should I wear?

4.2. A present for Bella 

4.4. It was an accident

5.2. Yo'll be great!

5.4. What are you up to?

6.2 The forest clean-up (Josh, Bella, Adam)

6.4 It's a deal! (Bella, Zadie, Adam)

7.2. They are made of cotton

7.4. Are you following me?

8.2 You don't let me go out

8.4. What's the matter?

Rise and Shine

 

Year published/aired: 2021 ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~6 units each

Grade: <A1-A2+ 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: 

Producer: 

Story:  Viv, Lambert, Jeanne Perrett, others

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: digital

Media distribution: 

Additional media: books, Class Audio CD, digital ...

Working material: 

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): A 6 level primary course for kids. British and American English. Pic from Level 2 unit 4. I haven't found separate DVDs. There are Digital Activities /web content/ebooks for teachers and students. Levels 4+6 will be published in 2023. Most contents are probably animations.

Episodes: Unknown length. Samples found on official YouTube channel

Next Move

Year published/aired: 2013 ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~9 units each

Grade: A1-B1 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: 

Producer: 

Story: Carolyn Barraclough, Fiona Beddall, Katherine Stannett, Jayne Wildman 

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: DVD

Media distribution: 

Additional media: books, Class Audio CD, DVD-ROM, digital ...

Working material: 

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): A 4 level secondary course for teens (A1-B1). At least British English, probably also American English. Pic from Level 1. I haven't found separate DVDs. There are DVD-ROMs on an Intercative Classroom Pack, and one in Active Teacher (each level). There's also a 6 level course from Macmillan for young kids (animation only ?).  At least 2 editions. I haven't found more clip names in the sample books. Maybe there are fewer clips like on other similar DVDs.

Episodes: Unknown DVD length. Samples found on official YouTube channel

 Level 1

-Talking about position (pictured)

Level 2

-Shopping (clothes shop, teen boy+girl same as pictured)

Level 3

-Permission

Level 4

-Invitations (younger boy and girl)

Wider World

Year published/aired: 2017 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~9 units each

Grade: Pre-A1-B1+ 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: BBC,

Producer: 

Story: Bob Hastings, Stuart McKinlay, others 

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: DVD

Media distribution: 

Additional media: books, Class Audio CD, DVD-ROM, digital ...

Working material: 

Material publisher: Pearson Longman, Stark

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): A 5 level secondary course for teens (pre-A1-B1+). British and American English each. Pearson Drama videos + Vox pop videos (taken from the BBC Culture videos). Screenshot taken from a foreign edition (unknown level) teen boy photographing a teen girl. American English edition (2019) obviousy has the same clips, maybe a different narration ?

Prequel course was Postcards (2002).

Episodes: Unknown DVD length

British and American English (1st edition)

Starter: 

Family and Friends: The Newmans (several clips, titles unknown),

BBC Culture: This us the UK, Hampton Court Palaca, Free time activities, The London Zoo

Level 1:

BBC Culture: Child prodigies, Tomorrow's food, A typical day?, Byron Court School, National Youth Orchestra, Rugbynet, The Black Museum, The Penguin Post Office, Travelling on the Tube

Pearson Drama: ?

Level 2:

BBC Culture: BBC Young Dancer Competition Part 1+2, London Fashion Week, Wild at heart, The digital revolution, I want my own room!, Unusual sports, City shopping, The amazing Henn Na Hotel, Can you count fish in the sea?

Pearson Drama: 1.4 He's Awesome (Part 1) (Lee Marshall playing guitar, Amy), Harlow Mill

Level 3:

Woodley Bridge,

BBC Culture: Addicted to screens, Severe weather, Indian food Liverpool style, London celebrates, The Highland Games, Adventures at a lifetime, On the move, A famous robbery, Two different schools

Level 4:

Belmont Academy,

BBC Culture: The adventure begins, a power crisis, An unlikely fashion, The contest, George Moyes - skydiver, An allergic epidemic, Learning English, Graffiti in Bristol, The Insomnia Festival

Second edition: (British) English (info from book samples, other units not found)

Level 1:

5.  The Sound of Music

5.1 The Recycled Orchestra

5.4 The Coolest Guitar (Mateo, Lena)

5.6 Make Music Day: What Do you suggest?

BBC Culture: 5. Feeling the music

6. Game on! (sports) 

6.4 The running competition (Noah, Mia)

6.6 What are your hobbies? (Adam (blonde boy ~9 yo), Mia, Lena

Level 2:

1.4 Do you go to West Green? (Mia, Rachel)

1.6 Love and Laugh (Noah, Lena, Mateo)

BBC Culture: 1. Get dancing!

2.2 What are you wearing (Mia, Noah, mom)

2.6 The Street dance lesson (Noah, Lena)

Level 3:

7.1 A dilemma (Abe, Bea)

7.6 Who's that girl on the right? (Eren, granddad)

BBC Culture: 7. Arctic life (woman and granddaughter on ice)

8.4 A new look (Abe, Eren)

8.6 Is something wrong? (Bea, mom)

Level 4:

1.6 Do you need a hand? (Eren, Abe)

BBC Culture 1. An almost impossible journey (desert, camels)

4.6 Bea's news bulletin (Bea, Jo)

Big English

 

Year published/aired: ~2013 (ed 1) ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~9 units each

Grade: 1st grade, ages 6-12 yo 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company:

Producer: 

Story: Mario Herrera, Christopher Sol Cruz

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: DVD

Media distribution: 

Additional media: books, Class Audio CD, picture cards, posters, DVD-ROM, digital ...

Working material: 

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): A 6/7 level intensive primary course for young kids aged 6-12 yo (pre-A1-B1). British and American English each. 1st ed ~2013 (DVD (CLIL)), 2nd ed. ~2017. Pic 1 from an official sample taken from 2nd ed. American English (Level 1 unit 6), pic 2 from a general overview (American English as well). DVD clips are called Big TV. The Class CD also has a DVD. There's also Big English Plus (DVD-ROM Activeteach with video clips as well).

DVD length not found, same for full contents/names of clips. There are samples for each unit but without name. One is about Olympic Games (grown ups).

Episodes: Unknown DVD length

 

 

Update: Backpack

 

I found this scene on YouTube in Backpack 4 (British English, not sure about the edition, clip is from 2015). I don't remember if it's from the part Let's talk, but it's likely. Maybe it's the same boy who had a bowl cut in Backpack Gold 2. No it's Corey. He is more chubby and had spiked haired in level 5 (Backpack 2e Level 5, Unit 1).

https://schulfernsehenenglischhistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/backpack.html

New English Adventure

Year published/aired: 2014 ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 8 units each

Grade: 1st grade, ages 6-9 yo 

Genres: basics, grammar

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company:

Producer: 

Story: 

Editor: 

Director: 

Media: DVD

Media distribution: 

Additional media: books, Class Audio CD, DVD-ROM, ...

Working material: 

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature:

Plot (short): There are DVDs for "English Adventure" (~2006) but I think these only contain clips from animated Disney/Pixar movies. New English Adventures seems similar, and so the books. But in New English Adventure, I found this live-action clip. Used in Poland. Now at least 5 levels. Pic from a trailer for level 1: Using Video in and outside the classroom. Not sure if this clip is on the DVD or rather teacher, online or more likely CD-ROM resources.

Books published in 2014. DVD in 2017 (in Poland ?). Level 2: 2018, level 3 2019.

Episodes: Unknown DVD length