This classic developmental skills text is a comprehensive grammar reference as well as a stimulating, teachable classroom text. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the third edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. New features include:

-- Numerous "real communication" opportunities.

-- More options for interactive work in pairs and groups.

-- Additional open-ended communicative tasks for both speaking and writing.

-- Expanded error-analysis exercises.

-- Interesting, lively new exercise material.

-- Shorter units for each class use. Second Edition Workbook, Chartbook, Teacher's Guide, Transparencies, and Answer Keys can be used with the new Third Edition. Program Components:

-- Student Book -- available in full and split editions.

-- Workbook -- offers self-study practice (with answers provided) for independent study or classroom use.

-- Chartbook -- a compilation of all the grammar charts from the Student Book, for easy reference.

-- Answer Keys -- available for the Student Book.