Speakout has been developed in association with BBC Worldwide and BBC Learning English. Speakout is a comprehensive six-level general English course for adults that builds confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing using authentic materials from the BBC. With its wide range of support material, it meets the diverse needs of learners in a variety of teaching situations and helps to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. The real world in your classroom. Authentic DVD material from the BBC provides the springboard for meaningful speaking and writing tasks. Downloadable Video podcasts of real-life interviews provide models of authentic English. In addition, regular work on listening and speaking strategies equips students for communication in the real world.