Macmillan English takes beginners (or those who have followed a pre-school course) up to intermediate level. Structures and functions are taught through a variety of imaginative and inviting child-centred activities, which have been carefully graded and are suitable for classes in a variety of cultural backgrounds.

The first International English coursebook based on how English is taught to native speaker children. Macmillan English is a unique blend of first language methodology and support for non-native learners. Macmillan English grows with the children. The wide range of integrated components provides a complete language learning tool Macmillan English Teacher's Book gives teachers the support they need when they need it The 18-episode Macmillan English Fluency Book introduces children to the pleasure of listening to and speaking in English The cross-curricular contents make Macmillan English a unique learning tool with a gradual shift towards learning English as a first language at higher levels Course Elements: The Fluency Book is the primary source-book for the students. Its purpose is the presentation of new topics, language and vocabulary through a continuing story. It is an inviting story book, it includes stickers. Students are encouraged to read and re-read it throughout the year. The Fluency Book is supported by Posters, and by an Audio cassette or CD with a dramatised version of the story. The Language Book contains reading, writing, listening and grammar, it recycles and extends the vocabulary and structures introduced in the Fluency Book. The Practice Book provides ample individual practice opportunities either for the classroom or homework.

A new general English course for adults and young adults based on observation of what good teachers do in the classroom. Straightforward is transparent in its structure, pragmatic in its methodology and varied in its content. Key features: A practical approach to methodology that prioritizes what works in the real, as opposed to the ideal, classroom. Double-page lessons offer a balanced mix of language input, skills work and oral tasks. A wide range of speaking tasks help students become flexible communicators in English. Engaging and modern topics promote reaction and interest amongst students. An extensive, fully integrated lexical syllabus enriches students' vocabulary and encourages greater awareness of lexical patterns. Functional language lessons provide students who use English in their daily lives with language that is immediately useful. Did You Know sections give up-to-date cultural information and encourage cross-cultural comparison.

Macmillan English Explorers is an exciting new reading programme developed specifically for children learning English in kindergartens and primary schools. Written with second language learners in mind, these books expose children to real language and develop their reading and vocabulary skills. Key features: Stories have been written using high-frequency words, plus story-specific words which as far as possible are clarified by illustrations High-frequency words have been taken from the UK National Literacy Strategy and correlated with the Ladybird Key Words list and the words most commonly used by L1 children in their own writing Phonetically-regular words are included where they can be used in a meaningful and contextualized way, but not to the detriment of the storyline There are eight levels in the Macmillan English Explorers series, each consisting of several genres, including traditional tales, contemporary real-life stories, and comic characters. Each Reader contains one complete story, and some of the characters reappear at higher levels, providing a sense of continuity and familiarity to the children. Support materials: Comprehension Books at each level include activities for vocabulary building, as well as development of wider reading strategies Teacher's Books contain copies of the Readers pages plus expanded teaching notes Phonics Books, teaching the fundamentals of the phonemic system, accompany the first four levels of the series An Audio Cassette at each level contains dramatized readings of the stories

«The Yorkshire dales have never seemed more beautiful for James — now he has a lovely wife by his side, a partner's plate on the gate and the usual menagerie of farm animals, pets and owners demanding his constant attention and teaching him a few lessons along the way. All of the old Darrowby friends are on top form — Siegfried thrashes round the practice, Tristan occasionally buckles down for finals, and James is signed up for a local cricket team. 'He can tell a good story against himself, and his pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is infectious', observes «The Daily Telegraph». 'Full of warmth, wisdom and wit' — «The Field». 'It is a pleasure to be in James Herriot's company' — «Observer».»