Focus on Reading – the unit leads with a Reading exercise with two thought-provoking texts to stimulate students.Unit projects incorporate online research to build students’ digital literacy skills. Group Unit Project: a group unit project that further prepares students to engage in real-world activities.Grammar structure is practiced to prepare students for the final speaking test. Focus on Speaking: productive vocabulary targeted in the unit is reviewed and expanded on in a creative way.Pronunciation and speaking skills sections expose students to the sounds and patterns of English and to functional language allowing them to express ideas at a higher level.Explicit skill instruction and practice: step-by-step practice allows students to exercise critical thinking and analytical skills.A comprehension exercise, which can be supported using students’ notes, reinforces meaning and pronunciation. Focus on Listening: a listening exercise with two contrasting and thought-provoking authentic listenings to stimulate students intellectually.Focus on Topic: each unit begins with a speaking exercise with questions that draw students into the topic and initiate critical thinking, encouraging students to make a personal connection.The Student Book is available as a book and digitally as an eBook. The Practice of English Language Teaching.Pearson Teacher Education and Learning Academy.