Introduces the unit vocabulary and dialogs

• Clearly illustrates target vocabulary items [see sample]
• Introduces two useful expressions and the grammar point in each unit [see sample]
• Introduces a review dialog in levels 3 to 6 [see sample]
• The find-the-hidden-animal feature makes learning fun [see sample]

Total Physical Response (TPR) (in levels 1 and 2) helps students learn verbs through listening and movement

• Verbs are clearly illustrated for easy understanding [see sample]

Reviews previously learned dialogs and vocabulary (in levels 3 to 6)

• Offers further review by recycling dialogs and vocabulary from previous levels [see sample]

Teaches the unit grammar within a carefully controlled syllabus

• Presents grammar in context with artwork [see sample]
• Simple substitution exercises consolidate the grammar point [see sample]
• The Sing-a-gram (grammar song) provides a fun way to learn grammar [see sample]

Develops phonemic awareness as well as reading and writing skills

• Clearly illustrates words with target phonics sounds [see sample]
• Students can listen to and identify sounds
• Reading and writing practice of the phonics sounds consolidate the sounds and spellings [see sample]

Reviews the unit language through fun pair and group work activities

• Games consolidate language and develop confidence in a stress-free environment [see sample]
• The Chant it! provides a fun way to review the unit language [see sample]

Reviews language from the previous three units

• Three Recycle it! sections reinforce and expand upon unit language [see sample 1] [see sample 2] [see sample 3]
• A humorous story and a game make reviewing fun

Provides cross-curricular learning in three fun and interesting units

• Three Discover it! units provide cross-curricular learning in three units [see sample]
• New vocabulary and dialogs are introduced and illustrated
• The chant or song provides a fun way to review the language learned in the unit

Introduces new language while developing international awareness

• Two Culture units develop students' international awareness [see sample]
• New vocabulary and dialogs are introduced and illustrated

Assessment

• Helps teachers to assess students' understanding and monitor their progress [see sample]