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Showing posts with label not TV. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Global Explorers

 

A six-level American English course from Macmillan. Pre A1-B1+. Pic from official book sample level 1 unit 6. I think digital packs only. Documentary videos. Another quite good clip of a dark haired boy cooking in level 3 unit 6. Release 2026?

For pre-schoolers there's a line Early Explorers. A secondary course is called Global Innovators. 

Monday, July 20, 2026

Curious Kids

 


A 6-level primary course (British English) from Macmillan. Pic 1 from official clip, level 3. Pic 2 from official book sample. Level 4, unit 3, lesson 7.

Pic 2 is from a clip as well. Boy is called Ed. 

I'm currently very busy and I haven't searched for more clips yet. 

Course I think from 2022.  There are also song clips including young kids dancing. Probably many clips are animations at least for earlier levels. 

I think digital books and Navio app only. No CD/DVD.  

Saturday, June 20, 2026

On Track


This is from On Track 3 (Gymnasium Bayern). 6 level course by Westermann.  Pic taken from the official sample (BiBox). Listening and viewing practice, page 16. There's also a clip showing teens playing outside Ultimate Frisbee.

I haven't checked other levels. There are packets (Medienpaket) containing a DVD-ROM and 2 CDs for each level. Probably also online. On Track 1 is for 5th grade. there's also On Track Advanced (grade 11-12). 3 lines. General, Bavaria and English as 2nd language. All maybe containing same clips. 

  

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Learning Well

 

Year published/aired: 2023   

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 9 units/level

Grade: Pre A1-B1 (7-14 yo)

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Macmillan

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: Digital only (Navio) ?

Media distribution: Macmillan

Additional media: books,  digital books,

Working material: Elaine Boyd, Araminta Grace,

Material publisher: Macmillan

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 6 level primary course (American English) from Macmillan. Pic 1 from level 6 Unit 6 "Our Wellbeing spead" taken from the book sample. Pic 2 below from Level 1 unit 2 lesson 7 (official video sample). Many or most clips (at least level 1-4) might be animated. Songs, V-logs, real-world communication clips, and documentaries.

It also supports the Navio app. The teacher resources include an app with classroom presentation kit with videos etc (whiteboard ?) Each level has an additional book are called Wellness.

Episodes: Unknown length, most or all clips are probably very short 2-4 minutes ?

 

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Learning Lands

 

Year published/aired: 2024 ?  

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes:  

Grade: Pre A1-B1 (7-14 yo)

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Macmillan

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: Digital only (Navio) 

Media distribution: Macmillan

Additional media: books,  digital books,

Working material: Alison Blair, Jane Cadwallader,

Material publisher: Macmillan

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 6 level primary course (British English) from Macmillan. Pic from level 4 Unit 5 official clip on official YouTube channel. Many or most clips (at least level 1-4) are animated. Songs, V-logs, real-world communication clips, and documentaries.

It also supports the Navio app. The teacher resources include an app with classroom presentation kit with videos etc (whiteboard ?)

Episodes: Unknown length, most or all clips are probably very short 2-4 minutes ?

Level 5

Unit 1: Natural World 

Level 6

Unit 1: Travel Time 

Monday, January 26, 2026

Teen2Teen

 

Year published/aired: 2011 ?  

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~12 units each 

Grade: A1-B2

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Oxford University Press

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: DVD videos, Online 

Media distribution: Oxford University Press

Additional media: books, CD-ROM, sheets, audio, iTools 

Working material: Joan M. Saslow, Allen Asher,

Material publisher: Oxford University Press

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 4 level lower secondary course from Oxford University Press. American English. The earliest course I found on worldcat is from 2014. But should be from 2011. I think CD-ROMs (and Video DVDs) are included in the student's books. Pic 1 from Level 3 Unit 1 Video Lesson (found on YouTube), pic 2 from level 1 book. I haven't checked them all yet. Not sure about different editions. At least the current editon has iTools (Windows) and Online Practice (Teen2Teen Plus). I found (per level)

Student Extra Practice CD ROM, Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM, DVD Worksheets, Flashcards (plastic), Class Audio CD.

 

Episodes: unknown length, short clips (probably ~1-3 minutes each?)

 

Friday, January 2, 2026

Find Your Voice

 

Year published/aired: 2024  

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~8 units each 

Grade: A1-A2+

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Macmillan

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: digital only 

Media distribution: Macmillan

Additional media: books 

Working material: Katherine Stannet, Catherine Bright,

Material publisher: Macmillan

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 4 level course from Macmillan for pre-teens and young teens. British English. Pics from level 1, unit 2 Discover the World - Me and My Clothes (Culture video, 2'22) taken from official YouTube channel Macmillan Education ELT. 

Level 3 will be available in 2026, level 4 in 2027. I think digital clips only, also for teachers (app and digital workbook) for the iGeneration. No audio found. Also used in Spain.

Book has many cartoons. There might also be animated clips. 

I wish everyone a Happy New Year! 


Episodes: unknown length, short clips (probably ~1-3 minutes each?)

Level 1

...

Lesson 2 Me and My Clothes (pictured) 

Lesson 5 Speaking (black girl at home ?)  live-action

Lesson 6 Reading and Culture, Cosplay (school uniforms) live-action

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Power Up

 


Year published/aired: 2018 ? 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~9 units each

Grade: Pre A1-B1

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Cambridge University

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: digital

Media distribution: Cambridge University

Additional media: books, audio 

Working material: Caroline Nixon, Michael Tomlinson, Colin Sage

Material publisher: Cambridge University

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 7 level course from Cambridge University for young learners (Primary). British and American English. Pics from level 5 (Activity book) I think showing Ezgi and Pablo. I think digital only (digital packs (e-books)). Some or most clips might be animated/cartoons. Needs more research.

I also found vlogs on the official YouTube channel Cambridge University Press ELT. And clips like CLIL Documentary and vocabulary clips.

I wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 


Episodes: unknown length, short clips (maybe ~1-3 minutes each?)

Level 0 Unit 3 Where does food come from? 3'39

Level 1 unit 3 Song 2'25 (animated)

Vocabulary (all clips per level) ~9-11 minutes (mainly or only animated)

... 

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Beehive

 

Year published/aired: 2022 ? 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 8-10 units each

Grade: Pre A1-B1

Genres: Everyday's situations 

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Oxford University

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: digital

Media distribution: Oxford University

Additional media: books, audio 

Working material: Jessica Finnis, others

Material publisher: Oxford University

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 7 level course from Oxford University for young learners (but not pre-school). British and American English. Pics from level 1 unit 8 A shopping role play. There are also many (most) animated clips (cartoons). I think digital only (digital packs (e-books) and Online Practise).


Episodes: unknown length, short clips (~1-3 minutes each)

Level 1

Unit 1 

Lesson 3 What color is it? 1'54 (animated) 

Lesson 4 Billy's painting 2'38 (animated)

Lesson 5 School 2'07 (live-action) 

Project - A board game (2'02) (live-action) 

...

Unit 2 Lesson 5 Toys and games 2'12 (live action)

 ... 

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Optimise Stars

 

Year published/aired: 2024 ? 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 10 units each

Grade: A2-B2

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Macmillan

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: 

Editor:

Director:

Media: digital

Media distribution: Macmillan

Additional media: books 

Working material: Jeremy Bowell, Richard Storton, others

Material publisher: Macmillan

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 4 level secondary course from Macmillan for teenagers. British English. Pics from the sample course videos. Pic 1 from the Speaking test video. Pic 2 from Speaking in the Background. Unknown levels. Clips are digital (digital workbooks/apps).

A companian course is Academy Stars (2nd ed, level A1). There's also Bright Academy Stars. There was an earlier prequel course ~2016 called Optimise (which still needs to be checked). 

Episodes: unknown length, probably short clips (maybe ~2 minutes each?)

Level A2 

Unit 1 Fun times

Reading video: Your favourite places

Gramma video: Present simple and present continuous 

Unit 2 (only grammar video) Past simple

Unit 3 On the move

Reading video: Holidays at home, grammar video  

Unit 4 The world of technology (only grammar video)

Unit 5 My style 

Upcycle your wardrobe! Do it yourself! 

Unit 7 Let's play

The life of an athlete - Girls united

Unit 9 Good for you

Choosing a healthy activity

Unit 10 At home (only grammar video) 

Vocabulary videos

Talking about free-time activities

Explaining likes and dislikes

Asking someone to explain

Talking about preferences

Describing things and giving opinions

Talking about the future

Giving opinions

Talking about a topic

Gicing yourself time to think

Agreeing and disagreeing 

 

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Update: Link It!

 

I found better pics of Link It! (2nd Edition, 2024) Oxford University Press. Pic 1 from Level 1. Pic 2 from level 2. There are some more screenshots in the books.

Main post

https://schulfernsehenenglischhistory.blogspot.com/2023/05/link-it.html

Friday, November 14, 2025

Friends in London (Friends)

 

Friends (New Friends) was a 4 level course from Pearson Longman ca 2002. 16 units per level. A similar later course was Wider World (2017).

I have to check Friends later. At least New Friends also has CD-ROMs. One supplement for the first 2 levels (Starter and 1 or 1 and 2) was a VHS video Friends in London - Video. Plot: 2 friends tell each other about all the fun they have. (Can't say if boys or girls). There was a booklet (Video activity book) for the VHS, separate and as a pack with the VHS. Tests, projects, games, songs etc.

I haven't found details, length of the VHS nor screenshots or clip. I have to check the books, I only found book 3.

Pic above from the book, level 3, girls are Vicki and Kim. Maybe these are the 2 friends as there are also pics of them at Leeds Castle and at the airport.  

Update: I found the same pics in course "In Touch" ca 2001. There is a combined CD pack for both. 

 

Sunday, November 9, 2025

The Wonderkids

 

Year published/aired: 2007 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: ~36 units per level

Grade: 7 ??

Genres: Everyday's situations ?

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: 

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn

Editor:

Director:

Media: DVD

Media distribution: Longman

Additional media: books, CD-ROM,

Working material: Zozetta Androulaki

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): I found another 3 level Pearson Longman course by Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn. There are confirmed Class DVDs (usually DVD-ROMs) and CD-ROMs. I think it's used with/part of the book series Sky. (I have 2 other DVDs for that (Life in Britain, Kirsty's Secret). There was also a course called Wonderland.

I haven't found any pics, PDFs or more details. I also tried archive.org and worldcat. So, I can't say if these are live-action or animated scenes. I think a secondary course for teens. Level 3 is for Senior C level students. In level 1 real kids should turn into cartoons.

The Wonderkids are Ollie and her friends Jess, Leo and Niki. They have special powers, help others and solve mysteries (at least in level 3).  

(Also or mainly) used in Greece. 

 

Episodes: unknown length

... 

Level 3

1. Making Friends

2. A busy time ahead

3. How did it happen?

4. My kind of music

5. I've just been for a swim

6. I've been downhill racing

7. Have you ever eaten squid?

8. The Wonderkids in ... The robbery

9. You musn't move it 

10. Where are you most ticklish?

11. The robot that won

12. The Paralympians 

13. I'm not used to this

14. He had dropped it in the sea

15. It's such an old house that ...

16. The Wonderkids in ... The gold ring 

...

36. Legal ages 

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Speak Now

 

Year published/aired: 2012 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes:  32 units (each) 

Grade: 13 ? (A1-B2)

Genres: Everyday's situations

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: People's Television Inc.

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: Jack C. Richards, David Bohlke 

Editor:

Director:

Media: DVD-ROM/online

Media distribution: Oxford University

Additional media: books, CD-ROM, CDs, ebook, CDs, ...

Working material:

Material publisher: Oxford University

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 4-level course from Oxford University for adults/young adults.

Pic from level 4 unit 7 (clip 3'22). 

In level 1 the son is called Eric and has shorter dark curly hair. Around 18-20 yo. He has a sister and/or neighbor Jill about his age. Tom and Maria might be the parents. Many screenshots in the student's book.

As usual DVDs are probably DVD-ROMs. The iTools Classroom Software has video and PowerPoint presentations (whiteboard ?). 


Episodes: unknown length, clips are very short ~2-4 minutes (as usual), at least ~21-29 minutes video per level. 

Level 1, clips (probably there are more), these are the main ones

1. New Neighbors

2. A Birthday Present 

3. Jill's Saturday

4. Maria Goes Shopping

5. Eric's Lucky Chair

6. Tom Cooks Dinner 

7. Jill's Trip (lessons 29-32)

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Aim High

 

Year published/aired: 2010 ? 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes:  10 units (each) ?

Grade: 9 (A2-C1)

Genres: Everyday's situations

Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: -

Production company: 

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: Tim Falla, Paul A Davies, 

Editor:

Director:

Media: DVD-ROM/online

Media distribution: Oxford University

Additional media: books, CD-ROM, CDs, ebook, test generator

Working material:

Material publisher: Oxford University

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A 6-level secondary course from Oxford University for teenagers.

Pic from level 4 unit 1 part 3. 

There are "iTools DVDs" (DVD-ROM, interactive whiteboard resources), Workbooks with CD-ROMs, Classroom Presentation Tools, video "worksheets" and online resources. Can't say more details. Maybe clips are both on the iTools DVD-ROM and online. I think first published in 2013. I haven't found clips mentioned in the student's books.

Episodes: unknown length, I think clips are very short (as usual)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Snapshot (snap.tv)

 

As mentioned the 2nd video of Longman course Snapshot. I think same release dates. 2000 VHS and 2008 DVD (DVD-ROM). I haven't found clips or screencaps in color, so only these from a book.

There are also CD-ROMs (2001, not sure if containing clips as well). 

clips/units: In total 71 minutes

1. Hi there! Our lives, our families 2'04  

1. 2'04-4'33

2. Seeing London - A trip on the Thames  4'45-5'43

2. - 9'24

3. Go for it! - Sport in the UK and USA - 11'37

3. -13'43, -15'50 (girl, cheerleader?, Golf)

4.  The look - Clothes and fashion -18'20

4. -19'03, -19'41, -20'47, -22'30 ttens, Football fashion, David Beckham

5. What's cooking? Food in the UK and USA -24'22

5. -26'18, -27'09, -28'26 ( scene pic 2)

6. In class - comparing schools -31'03

6. -34'16, 2 girls, Eton (boy)

7. My Place - Houses and rooms -36'26

7. -37'24, 2 girls, -39'04

8. What do you know? Famous people and places -43'14

8. -46'18

9. Summer's here - Holidays in the UK and USA -49'46 teen boy

9. -53'25 

10. Going out, staying in - Free time -55'04 scene pic 3 

10. -56'56, -59'00

11. My music - What we listen to  -60'17

11. -62'19, -63'55, -65'37 Craig David from DJ to Superstar

12. Building the future - Inventions -66'46

12. -69'40, -70'47  

https://schulfernsehenenglischhistory.blogspot.com/2025/09/snapshot-challenge-and-real-lives.html


Thursday, September 18, 2025

Learn With Us

 

Year published/aired: 2019 

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 6 units each 

Grade: Pre A1-A2, Primary 

Genres: Everyday's situations

Sub-subject: culture, songs

Broadcaster: -

Production company: 

Production country:

Producer of videos:

Story: Vanessa Reilly, Mari Carmen Ocete, others

Editor:

Director:

Media: DVD-ROM

Media distribution: Oxford University

Additional media: books, CD-ROM, CDs, ebook, cards, worksheets,

Working material:

Material publisher: Oxford University

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): A Primary 6-level course from Oxford University. 1st ed 2019. 2nd ed 2024.

Pic 1 from level 2 unit 1 or 2, Pic 2 from level 1 Starter introduction. As usual the separate DVDs are DVD-ROMs. Some (student) books have CD-ROMs (maybe having clips as well?)

There is a Spanish course "All About Us" which might be the same. I also found "Learn with us NOW" (eg Brasil, 2025 2nd edition), which includes online practice. Karaoke songs, grammar videos etc. Typical supplements, class audio, activitiy books etc. And usuage in many countries.

 

Episodes: clips are very short ~1-4 minutes

unknown full length, list incomplete 

Level 1

Unit 1 Starter unit introduction 1:45 (pic 2) Alex and his family and friends

Unit 2 Story animation 3'33

Unit 3 Cross curricular presentation 0'28

Unit 3 Culture film (sports) 1'32 

Unit 3 Introduction 0'27

Unit 3 Project 1'00

Unit 3 Song animation  

... 

Level 2:

Unit 2 Song animation 1'21 

Unit 6 Culture film 2'41

Unit 6 introduction 0'30

Unit 6 Project 0'46

Unit 6 Sing animation 1'12

Unit 6 Story animation 3'46

... 

Level 3:

Unit 3: Making a pizza at home

Unit 4: Tom and his friends' weekend activities

Unit 5: Tom's school play

Unit 6: A bike ride around town with Tom's friends and Mum  

... 

 

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Sky (Kirsty's Secret)

 

As announced the other 2004 or 2005 Video from Pearson/Longman's series Sky, authors Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn. The previous pic 2 of DVD Life in Britain (taken from a Sky CD-ROM/Multi ROM was in fact from Kirsty's Secret.

I found the full clip (26 minutes) on YouTube "Kirsty's Secret 2004". Also cycling scenes. Released also on 2 VHS 2005 PAL and NTSC and DVD I think in 2008 (or 2009).

Surprisingly, there is even en entry on IMDb.

I found several "new" courses, coming soon.

 

4 instead of 8 chapters

Episodes 

1. Who's in the woods?

2. The strange video

3. The visit to school

4. The big secret 

 

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Sky (Life in Britain)

 


Year published/aired: 2005 (DVD 2009) ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 8 

Grade: age 10-14, pre intermediate / intermediate 

Genres: Everyday's situations

Sub-subject: documentaries

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Chatsworth Television

Production country:

Producer of videos: Nick Heyworth

Story: Mellie Buse, Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn

Editor:

Director: Larry Walford

Media: 2xVHS, 1xDVD

Media distribution: Longman

Additional media: books, CD-ROM, CDs

Working material:

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): After finding Snapshot, I found also this similar course (same authors) but for a younger audience. There are 2 DVD, the other is Kirsty's Secret (2005, coming soon). VHS released 2005, DVD 2009. 4-level course.

I think the books first released in 2005 as well. There's also New Sky (2009). At least the New Sky has a "live book" (digi libro). with a CD, probably a CD-ROM. The courses have CD-ROMs (Multi ROM) and 3 audio CDs (Class CD, maybe MP3). The CD-ROM (Sky) is on archive.org and has MP3 and 8 very short flv movies (~15-30 seconds each, pic 1+3, maybe not from the DVD Life in Britain). I haven't watched the DVD yet.

Also used at least in Italy. In Poland as Sky High.

Pic 2 below is in fact from Kirsty's Secret. 

 

Episodes: 30 minutes total

1. Family and friends (3'30) 5 scenes

2. The English language

3. Houses (7 scenes)

4. Animals

5. My favourite café

6. My school

7. Free time

8. London 

 

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Snapshot (The Challenge and Real lives)

 

Year published/aired: 2000 (DVD 2008) ?

Year produced/filmed:

# of episodes: 5 ?

Grade: age 13-15, pre intermediate / intermediate 

Genres: Everyday's situations

Sub-subject: documentaries

Broadcaster: -

Production company: Chatsworth Television

Production country:

Producer of videos: Malcolm Heyworth

Story: Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn

Editor:

Director:

Media: 2xVHS, 1xDVD

Media distribution: Longman

Additional media: books, CD-ROM,

Working material:

Material publisher: Pearson Longman

Novel available:

Other literature: 


Plot (short): I searched on an online book store and first found snap.tv (also part of Snapshot, the second 2008 DVD, post here). During research I found on scribd a bibliography of Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn. I had several courses and movies from them like Postcards, The Winning Team and Two Days in Summer. But somehow missed some. Another one is Sky (also with 2 DVDs 2009, maybe even better, also coming soon)

I think the main 4-level course and books were first published in 2000. VHS obviously in 2000. DVDs in 2008. Series Longman ELT Video. There is also New Snapshot (~2003). Many books in many different editions, some have CD-ROMs.

The Video workbook as pictured has 63 pages.  

 

Episodes: 69 minutes (total, 2 VHS 39+30 minutes)

The Challenge - a drama; Real lives - four documentaries. The PAL DVD is maybe a DVD-ROM. The challenge written by Margaret Simpson. Written by Ken Singleton. Another credit Sara Galvin. I haven't found pics or clips or detailed info about the vids. Most info from worldcat.

Global Explorers

  A six-level American English course from Macmillan. Pre A1-B1+. Pic from official book sample level 1 unit 6. I think digital packs only. ...