Real-life, relevant, international contexts combine with striking images to engage students, while the carefully graded activities give them the opportunities and support they need to express themselves with confidence.-- Thought-provoking images and texts introduce the topics and stimulate discussion in every lesson.-- A systematic vocabulary building strand encourages students to use new words and phrases in real-life contexts.-- Grammar sections focus on authentic, useful language and high-frequency expressions, and are topic and context driven.-- The Functional Language pages allow students to practice the target language in everyday situations.-- The final Writing or Speaking Task in each unit requires students to apply the language they have learned in a practical, fun context.