«Fountain» is a four-level course for students in their early teens, specifically designed for large, mixed-ability classes in secondary schools. The complete course takes students from beginner to intermediate level. The course is intended to be easy both to use and to teach. Each lesson has clear aims. Tasks are straightforward and easily understood and carried out by students. The layout is clear and uncomplicated so that students can find their way around without difficulty. There is also a summary of all grammar covered at the end of each unit. Topics in «Fountain» have been chosen to appeal to 12-14 year olds by being related to their lives and interests. The main characters in the «Coursebook» are of about the same age as the students themselves and are involved in doing things familiar to them such as describing friends and family, talking about their leisure activities, and learning about subjects such as literature, history, geography, and maths. The last lesson of every unit has a functional/skills focus, and there a range of language games and puzzles to maintain interest. The course has a carefully graded structural/functional syllabus, with gentle progression and constant recycling of material in new contexts. Almost all lessons include practice in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.»

«This course is designed for people at the early stages of language learning who need to use English in a business or professional situation. The syllabus focuses on key structures and functions which learners need for business, enabling them to communicate accurately at an early stage of the course. There are 32 main units and four project units which help develop good learning strategies and increase learner confidence. These include: «learning tips» on how to study more effectively; «self-evaluation» activities to help learners monitor their progress and increase motivation; and the use of «language tactics» to build confidence by helping learners control situations where English is spoken. The course is flexible as it can be used sequentially or as free standing units. Each unit is colour-coded according to its main language focus, making the material accessible and easy to use. Learners are encouraged to talk about their own experiences and the language is presented in realistic situations.»

Pre-Intermediate Matters is for students with an elementary grasp of English, who need to revise and extend their knowledge. It focuses particularly on functional, realistic language and the Use Your English sections encourage students to improve their knowledge of conversational English in realistic contexts. In addition, each unit presents students with clear grammar explanations, language recycling, practice and revision exercises, backed up by a language reference section.

The Workbook consolidates the language practised in the Students' Book. It can be used for homework, for further practice in class, or as material to be worked on in a self-access centre *Grammar and vocabulary sections revise the work done in the Students' Book *Includes reading and listening sections *Dictation section revises language areas in the Students' Book and practises sound-spelling relationships *Writing section gives controlled practice of some important areas of written English, including linking expressions and letter formats *Includes answer key.