- - Fascinating, authentic material that will capture students" imaginations.- The "Test your grammar" section at the beginning of every unit challenges students" knowledge of the language.- Grammar questions involve students in language analysis, which is practised through a wide range of exercises.- The "Grammar Reference" at the back of the Student"s Book gives clear, detailed rules of form and use.- All four skills are developed systematically and integrated through related tasks.- There are a wide range of manageable listening exercises.- A well-defined vocabulary syllabus covers systems as well as lexical sets.- Pronunciation practice is integrated at appropriate points throughout the units.- The "Postcript" section looks at everyday idiomatic English and the grammar of spoken English.