Speakout Upper Intermediate. Students' Book with DVD-ROM and MyEnglishLab Access Code Pack; Pearson, 2015

Lessons are designed to consolidate language and act as a springboard for further speaking and writing tasks.

Each unit follows the pattern:

* an introductory lead-in page with learning objectives

* two main input lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and skills work,

* a functional lesson, which develops useful communication skills and includes strategies for developing speaking and listening skills

* a motivating skills consolidation lesson based on a BBC DVD clip. These act as a springboard for further speaking and writing tasks.

* The unit culminates with a page of Lookback exercises.

Each Students' Book has:

* Ten to 12 units with 90 to 120 hours of teaching material (depending on level)

* Comprehensive Language Bank with detailed explanations and extra practice.

* Photo bank to expand vocabulary.

* Audio and video scripts.

* Refreshed with new visuals and texts, including content from the BBC and other sources.

* A revised vocabulary syllabus with more recycling of language.

* Clear signposting on the page to make teaching and learning easier.

The DVD has:

* BBC clips and interviews, and audio material for use in class.

MyEnglishLab for Speakout 2nd edition provides a fully blended and personalised learning environment that benefits both teachers and learners.

* Interactive Workbook with instant feedback and automatic gradebook.

* A common error report that highlights mistakes learners make.

* Tips and feedback that direct learners to reference materials and encourage them to work out answers themselves.

* Extra practice in grammar, vocabulary and skills.

* Unit and achievement tests.

* Mid and end of course tests.

* BBC interviews and interactive worksheets for BBC interviews.