Following a step-by-step structural sequence, this beginner`s course in American English offers student-initiated presentation, active vocabulary development, consolidation through picture prompts, language extension, communication activities, and review exercises. The materials available are student`s books, teacher`s books, workbooks, audio-cassettes and audio-CDs. The course is available in two editions, offering the choice of two levels or (in the split edition) four. Photocopiable materials in the teacher`s books support communication activities at each level. This is the second of the two-level student`s books.