Buddies is a new American English course for primary schools, aimed at pupils aged 6 to 12. The series promotes language learning through friendship, teamwork, and real-world discovery, supporting empathy, connection, and confidence in every classroom.
By integrating engaging characters, meaningful communication tasks, STEAM-based lessons, and a strong values-based approach, Buddies helps children build not only language competence, but also curiosity, creativity, and kindness.
An innovative AI-powered digital platform will soon enrich the learning experience with interactive multimedia resources and personalised practice for both teachers and students - STAY TUNED!
The course consists of 6 volumes, covering levels from pre-A1 to A2+.
Key Features:
The Buddies System: built on collaboration, a sense of belonging, and mutual support, both inside and outside the classroom.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): activities that nurture empathy, cooperation, and confidence.
Language acquisition: age-appropriate stories, phonics, and communicative tasks that develop strong foundational skills.
Unit Structure: clear progression of vocabulary and grammar supported by songs, games, real-world projects, STEAM lessons, and Cambridge YLE preparation.
Integrated learning: soft skills developed through STEAM-based lessons.
Cambridge YLE exam pathways: unit-linked activities preparing pupils for Starters, Movers, and Flyers.
Phonics and pronunciation: focused activities that strengthen decoding, pronunciation, and reading fluency.
Digital innovation: an AI-powered platform offering personalised learning and rich multimedia resources.
Teacher’s Packs: flexible lesson plans, transcripts, photocopiable resources, flashcards, and posters.
Global culture: Around the World sections exploring countries, traditions, and values.
