*Interesting and relevant topics teenagers relate to
*Real Time photo story with related exercises using functional language, real contexts and situations
*Words2know provide clear focus on vocabulary and make revision easier. Also recorded on class CD and Skills Multi-ROM
*Grammar2know with rules of meaning and give focus
*Grammar input lessons with Grammar Focus
*Functional and situational language in Phrases2know
*Wide range of listening including exam task types
*Reading strategies with skills such as skimming, scanning, predicting meaning from context
*Emphasis on exam task types
*Quizzes that encourage students to give opinions and personal views
*Students encouraged to give opinions on issues that relate to them
*Active Study sections develop awareness of lexical features
*Mini Workbook at the back of the Students' Book
*The back cover flap of the Students' Book provides study tips for exam tasks.