* The lessons are based on an episodic story about a group of young school friends and their adventures
* New grammar is presented in context, and then reinforced through Grammar Focus boxes and practice exercises
* Each unit begins with a visual presentation of key vocabulary
* Talk Time sections offer presentation and practice of idiomatic everyday expressions
* Cartoon strips and photostories recycle the language learnt in each unit
* The Let's Check pages give regular opportunities for self-assessment
* The How Good Are You? sections allow students to record what they can do in listening, speaking, reading and writing