Like the first edition, this three-level course in American English is designed to develop oral communication skills and increase fluency. Unique twists on topics draw students into conversations, and engaging activities guarantee maximum talking time. Features of the new edition include more systematic presentation and recycling of structures and vocabulary, increased focus on communication activities, and Expansion review sections every four units. The expanded self-study section includes grammar, listening, and vocabulary practice, offering students additional opportunities for review and consolidation. Grammar paradigms and listening texts are included on the Self-Study Audio CD packaged with the Student's Book.