- •The lessons offer a balanced mix of language input, skills work and oral tasks.•A systematic and extensive lexical syllabus enriches students" topic-based vocabulary and develops their awareness of lexical patterns.•A wide range of speaking tasks help students become flexible communicators in English.- •Functional language lessons present and practise language that is immediately useful to students in their daily lives.-»•A wide variety of reading and listening texts present relevant and authentic English.•"Did you know" sections give up-to-date, cultural information.