| Module Theme | Core Exam Tasks Embedded | Key Vocabulary Domain | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Man & Social Life | Use of English (open cloze) | Personality, emotions, relationships | | Work & Careers | Formal email / Argumentative essay | Job market, CV language, office jargon | | Science & Technology | Multiple matching (reading) | IT, scientific discovery, AI ethics | | Culture & Art | Sentence transformation (paraphrasing) | Art genres, literature, heritage | | Health & Fitness | Use of English (word formation) | Medicine, nutrition, mental health | | Nature & Environment | Listening for gist & detail | Climate change, ecosystems, conservation |
Author: [Generated for academic purposes] Date: April 14, 2026 Subject: Applied Linguistics / ELT Materials Evaluation 1. Abstract The "Matura Leader Plus B2" coursebook, published by Express Publishing, is specifically designed for Polish upper-secondary school students (lyceum and technical school) preparing for the extended level of the Polish national final secondary school examination (Matura) in English. This paper analyzes the structural, methodological, and lexico-grammatical framework of the book, evaluating its efficacy in bridging the gap between general B2 proficiency and exam-specific task completion. The analysis focuses on thematic modules, integrated skills development, exam strategy training, and the supplementary digital ecosystem. 2. Introduction: Context and Target Audience The Polish Matura examination, particularly at the extended (bilingual) level, demands a high degree of linguistic autonomy, complex lexical range, and mastery of specific task formats (e.g., gap-filling, paraphrasing, essay writing, and oral thematic responses). matura leader plus b2
| Feature | Example from Book | B2 Standard | Matura Extended Requirement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Phrasal verbs | to phase out, to account for | Recognition | Active production in writing | | Collocations | to mitigate effects, carbon footprint | Passive knowledge | Use in gap-fills & essays | | Linking devices | notwithstanding, consequently, in contrast | Basic connectors | Sophisticated discourse markers | | Word families | to consume – consumption – consumer – consumable | Basic affixation | Full paradigm in word formation | | Module Theme | Core Exam Tasks Embedded