Centered on thematic instruction, Focus on Grammar combines controlled and communicative practice in a consistent approach that?s a proven success among students at all levels.  Each unit progresses through four steps: Grammar in Context, Grammar Presentation, Focused Practice, and Communication Practice, using a unique format that makes the program easy for students to understand ? and for teachers to implement.

Each Student Book features:

• Clear presentations and charts that make grammar easy to learn.
• Creative activities that stimulate communication.
• New high-interest readings that are rich in content.
• From Grammar to Writing sections that build composition skills.
• Review Tests to confirm progress and improve scores on standardized tests.
• New Internet activities for individual, pair, or group work.

Components:

• Workbook offers a wealth of additional exercises.
• Audio CD provides opportunities for both task-based and extended listening.
• CD-ROM software features contextualized, interactive activities for listening, reading, and writing practice.
• Teacher?s Manual includes numerous teaching tips, audioscripts for all recorded exercises, and a CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations and blackline masters.  Also includes Student Book Answer Key.
• New Assessment Package for each lever features placement, diagnostic, and achievement tests; general proficiency tests; audio CD with scripts; and test-generating software with thousands of items to create class-appropriate tests.
• Transparencies of all grammar charts in the Student Books help instructors point out important patterns and structures.
• Test-generating CD-ROM allows teachers to create and customize tests quickly and easily, and is available alone or in the Assessment Package.