・If I am using Learning World for the first time this year, should I use the current or the new version?
If you are new to Learning World, we recommend the current edition (2nd) rather than the new version.

・Which text is now with QR?
WELCOME YELLOW、Book1-with audio QR
WELCOME PINK/BLUE、READY-Possible transition to QR from the next year onwards.
Book 4 BRIDGE、Book 5 TOMORROW-To be transferred to QR from next year onwards.

・Since my siblings are using LW and my older son has the CD and I want to use it as is, I would like the older version, how long will it be available?
We have plenty of old editions in stock.
Older editions are also available for students joining during the current school year.

・We would like to know the total amount for each of the old and new editions, as we would like to standardize the cost of teaching materials for each class.

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・What should I do if the old and new versions of a text are mixed in a class?
We do not recommend mixing old and new textbooks within the same class.
If you currently have a stock of the old edition in your classroom, we recommend that you use the old edition this year.

・As a parent, I would appreciate a CD for students, but how long can I purchase the old (no QR) version of the textbook?
We will sell as long as we have enough stock. We have enough stock for this year. Please do not worry.

・Will the instructional content change in the new editions（Book2, Book3）?
The content of instruction will not change significantly. The goal is for students to be able to “use” the English they have learned, and we have not significantly increased the content of the lessons.
For Book 2, considering the introduction of English in public elementary schools, we have added about 10 words (shapes such as diamonds, hearts, etc. / stationery and everyday objects such as water bottles, snacks, etc.) as vocabulary useful for self-expression activities.

Additional card images to be added in the new edition will be made available for free download on APRICOT-Online.

・Is it safe to assume that the WORKBOOK is common to 2nd and 3rd?
Yes, you can use either the 2nd/3rd edition of the text.

・I don’t have an audio player; can I listen to it in any way other than on CD, even if it’s not text with QR?
Please use the old version of the text and the 500 yen app. You can choose the audio of the old edition from both the CD and the app.
Click here for a paid application information sheet for each LW volume.

The following additions will be made to the Student Book
1. the audio of the Student CD is now available with QR code as in Book 1. Listen to the audio on your phone.
2. Video QR codes are added to some chants. 3.
3. More vocabulary pages at the end of the book. Vocabulary used in communication activities is visualized in Words Words Words at the end of the book.
4. 6-8 additional pages added at the end of the book (Phonics Reading/Verbs in Use) *The instructional content of Units 1-10 remains basically the same.

*No need to purchase another Teacher’s Pack.
Teacher’s items will remain the same as in the previous edition, and additional content will be made available for free on APRICOT-Online.

*The WORKBOOK will remain unchanged; the same WORKBOOK will be used for both 2nd and 3rd Editions. The additional card images in the new edition will be available for free download in the free print section of APRICOT-Online.

Changes in textbooks：Book 2

・Addition of English text in two places (keep the current text and add one or two lines of English text).
・Some additional activities (Units 9 and 10)

Other changes to the pictures (CDs, TV pictures, etc.) to match the time period.

Vocabulary: In Book 2, we will add about 10 words (shapes such as diamonds, hearts, etc. / stationery as well as everyday objects such as water bottles, snacks, etc.) in response to requests from some teachers, but this is not intended to test vocabulary at the word level. We have only added a few words that are useful for self-expression activities, taking into account that English has been introduced to public elementary schools.

＊The Achievement Target of the text will remain unchanged.

Vocabulary: Words in the text remain unchanged. Achievement Targets in the text remain unchanged.