Comprehensive coverage of key trouble spots supports students with a range of English-language skills. Clear examples accompany each concise lesson.

Abundance and variety of exercises. The over 100 exercises range from identification and fill-in-the-blank to revising and combining sentences. 15 new exercises focus on key trouble spots, such as verb tenses and clauses.

A focus on current topics and events helps introduce ELL students to American culture and contemporary dialogue. Immigration, bilingual education, the American Dream, green living, technology, media, and demographic trends are just a few of the numerous themes.

Writing prompts at the end of every unit offer an opportunity for students to apply these skills into their writing.