Highly respected authors of bestselling Opportunities, New Opportunities, Challenges and New Challenges, Michael Harris and Anna Sikorzynska

Strong strand of choice throughout the course which motivates and is a crucial element of life-long learning skills important in the 21st century as technology and jobs change rapidly

Authentic Video BBC and Channel 4 clips (eg Jamie Oliver)

Your Choice - students choose between different topics to discuss and write about

DVD Choice - an optional section with authentic video material with comprehension questions. These are mainly oral skills lessons extending the lesson topic

Listen or Watch - the target functional language is presented through dialogues which can be watched or listened to

Learning Links - references to extra activities. Students are directed to culture input (Culture Choice) and extra revision, practice and self-assessment (in the MyEnglishLab)

Online Skills - in the workbook. Information-handling skills and critical thinking

MyEnglishLab online learning where teachers can grade and monitor