New Discoveries is *Lively -- A rich mix of lively, visually exciting and humorous material provides a continuous source of motivation and makes learning English an enjoyable experience. *Relevant -- Up to date and varied topics offer plenty of opportunity for students to talk and write about themselves and their interests. *Clearly focused -- Each learning has a clear learning focus. Every fifth lesson revises and expands on language items learnt in the previous four and includes summaries of those items. *Communicative and systematic -- A carefully contextualised and graded sequence of language structures and functions is designed to build communicative competence and confidence and to provide a sound understanding of the grammatical systems of English. *Authentic -- Likeable characters in authentic British settings give an insight into British people and their way of life.