A new edition with a revised syllabus and completely new material. — The listening and reading texts are drawn from a range of authentic sources. — An in-depth treatment of grammar enables students to work out grammatical rules and helps them achieve greater accuracy through a better understanding of how language works. — There is a thorough skills syllabus, with all four skills systematically developed and integrated through related tasks. — There is extensive work on vocabulary, with particular emphasis on the most frequently used verbs, phrasal verbs, idioms, and compounds. — Integrated pronunciation practice is provided throughout. — 'Postcript' sections provide an opportunity to practise everyday English in situations (such as airports and hotels), or survival areas (such as telephones and directions). There is a particular focus on the grammar of spoken English. — The topics — including homelessness, pre-nuptial agreements, and the effects of tourism — have all been chosen to appeal to adults and young adults.