The Big Picture
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Levels 6
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American English
The BIG Picture 2nd Edition is a six-level course for young adults and adults that combines meaningful communication with real-world thinking. Each unit is built around powerful, visually driven content that sparks reflection and discussion. With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, media literacy, and language in context, the course supports learners as they develop the skills and confidence to express themselves clearly and purposefully—in both academic and everyday contexts.
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Sample unit
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Scope & sequence
With The BIG Picture 2nd Edition students will:
- Explore high-interest global topics through authentic photos, texts, and videos
- Develop their language skills within a structured, CEFR-aligned syllabus
- Reflect critically and share opinions through visual storytelling and discussion tasks
- Improve accuracy and fluency through integrated grammar, lexis, and skills practice
- Build academic and media literacy with guided analysis and project work
- Access additional content and support through Richmond Studio
Meet the authors
Components and resources
Digital Book
Workbook
Student's Book
Learn more about The Big Picture: Digital Book
•Complete digital version of the course • Answer keys, class audio and video • Use on any interactive whiteboard or computer with projector
Learn more about The Big Picture: Workbook
•Available in print and digital formats • Practice of Student’s Book language and skills • Additional writing and exam practice • ‘Bring it together’ spreads every three units with Richmond Vodcasts • Interactive Vocabulary bank
Learn more about The Big Picture: Student's Book
•Available in print and digital formats •12 units of class material • Interactive grammar reference •Cambridge & TOEFL® exam practice •Comprehensive Writing bank • Mediation tasks •Access code for Richmond Learning Platform
Teacher's Book
Learn more about The Big Picture: Teacher's Book
•Teacher’s notes interleaved with Student’s Book •Answer keys and audio and video scripts • Visual literacy and 21st century Skills tasks • Access code for Richmond Learning Platform
