A four level course with a strong emphasis on grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Key features: A strong focus on reading, with two extensive reading texts in every unit. Building and extending vocabulary using activities that focus on meaning, usage and word building. Photocopiable vocabulary extension worksheets in the Teacher's Guide introduce more vocabulary. Understanding how grammar works, introducing grammar in reading texts and providing a full range of practice activities.

Regular revision and testing with end of unit Quick Check tests, revision units, end of term tests, and an end of year test. Developing writing skills, with guidance on writing descriptions, emails, stories, interviews, and reports. Quick Tip boxes advise on study skills, how to tackle a task or question type, and organizing written work. Practising listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills with activities on listening for meaning and intonation.

Unit 1 Body and health
Unit 2 Skills and studies
Unit 3 A sporting life
Unit 4 Communication
Unit 5 One world
Unit 6 Strange but true
Unit 7 Times of change
Unit 8 Achievement
Unit 9 Off to see the world