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Whether inside or outside the classroom, THiNK is a dynamic secondary‑level English course published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment that cultivates the whole learner—emphasizing critical thinking, positive values, and self‑esteem to ensure academic and lifelong success. The series challenges and inspires teenage learners with thought‑provoking topics, scaffolded writing and speaking tasks, and “THiNK Exams” lessons designed to align with Cambridge English Key, Preliminary, First, and Advanced. Packed with graded Workbook tasks and adaptive ideas in the Teacher’s Book, the course supports mixed‑ability classrooms. Flexible digital support, including Presentation Plus classroom software, online workbooks, and interactive e‑Books, enhances classroom delivery and independent learning.
Our THiNK Teacher Training programme offers an in-depth, immersive experience—available in both online and face‑to‑face formats—to equip educators with the pedagogical tools, practical strategies, and author-led insights required to teach THiNK (Levels A2–C1) with skill and confidence. Guided by Cambridge‑accredited trainers, often joined by Herbert Puchta, co‑author of THiNK, participants explore the course’s unique philosophy of developing not just language skills, but also critical thinking, self-esteem, and values, through units designed to go beyond language . The training includes hands‑on workshops where teachers practice delivering scaffolded speaking and writing tasks, analyze graded workbook exercises tailored for mixed-ability classrooms, and simulate “THiNK Exams” lesson blocks—aligned to Cambridge KET, PET, FCE, and CAE exam formats—while learning to maximize interactive features via Presentation Plus, online workbooks, and interactive e‑Books. By the close of the course, educators gain the practical experience, assessment literacy, and digital proficiency needed to foster empowered, future-ready learners through meaningful, exam-aligned instruction.
Author and Trainer
🎓 Thought Leader in ELT & Teacher Education
Dr. Herbert Puchta is a distinguished ELT expert, author, and teacher trainer with over 30 years of experience. Holding a PhD in ELT pedagogy from the University of Graz, Austria, he has become widely recognised for applying cognitive psychology, linguistics, and brain research to English language teaching. A Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, he is known for integrating linguistics with learners’ thinking and motivation.
Puchta co-authored Think, a vibrant, values-based course by Cambridge University Press & Assessment that encourages teenage learners to engage critically with language and ideas. He also co-created bestselling series like English in Mindand Super Minds, along with resource books on story-based learning, multiple intelligences, differentiation, and creative visualization, and the Thinking Train reading series.
Dr. Puchta conducts teacher training workshops in over 50 countries, drawing audiences in Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Spain, Uruguay, and many others. He has also served as a plenary speaker for British Council specialist seminars and Eaquals events, bridging classroom practice and global pedagogy.
Central to Puchta’s work is fostering learners’ thinking and metacognitive skills through cognitively challenging activities, self-reflection, and emotional awareness. He promotes the cultivation of positive classroom cultures where trust, creativity, and learning through errors empower students to become independent, confident English users.
Course Philosophy & Whole‑Learner Development
Empowering students through language, values, and self-esteem using cognitively engaging topics
Explore THiNK’s holistic ethos—it goes beyond grammar and vocabulary to nurture critical thinking, positive values, and meta-awareness, helping teens empathise, reflect, and take informed action. Designed to boost learners’ self-esteem and motivation, the course supports students in becoming thoughtful, responsible global citizens. This approach is underpinned by educational psychology frameworks that emphasise integration of emotion, cognition, and values (§Cambridge Teacher’s Book, Front Matter)
Academic Framework & THiNK Exams Integration
Seamless exam preparation within authentic language learning
Teachers experience how THiNK embeds “THiNK Exams” units at every stage—each designed to mirror the formats of Cambridge English Key, Preliminary, First, and Advanced. These exam-aligned lessons appear systematically in every second unit, providing concrete practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills without sacrificing genuine meaning and critical engagement. Practice exercises are paired with reflection tasks for deeper academic readiness.
Mixed‑Ability Teaching & Practical Classroom Tools
Inclusive scaffolded instruction that ensures participation across ability ranges
Delve into how THiNK supports mixed‑ability classrooms through a graded Workbook, tiered extension activities, and flexible options in the Teacher’s Book—from ‘Get it right’ error avoidance tasks to faster finishers and task‑adaptation ideas. These design elements ensure that learners at varied proficiency levels can access the material, stay engaged, and experience success through appropriate differentiation.
Digital Integration & Interactive Teaching Media
Elevating lessons through technology—making THiNK lessons interactive and data-informed
Learn to use THiNK’s complete digital ecosystem: Presentation Plus, interactive e‑Books, Practice Extra, Collaboration Plus, and Test Generator—all accessible through Cambridge One. Trainers show how to design heads-up interactive lessons (using pinch, swipe, zoom, mask tools) and heads-down homework follow-ups, allowing teachers to track progress, assign personalized tasks, and enhance engagement with multimedia tools suited for both classroom and remote learning environments.
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