Next Step is a four-level course in general English that takes students from an elementary level to an intermediate level. By the end of the course, students will have surpassed the Threshold (B1 or PET) level of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. Each level of Next Step... -Provides material for 80-112 hours of classroom teaching, plus 60 hours of autonomous learner activities in the Practice Book and CD-ROM. -Foliows an achievable and comprehensive grammar syllabus. -Teaches vocabulary in cohesive sets, collocations and phrases. -Works on all aspects of language, including grammar, vocabulary, functions, skills and pronunciation -Encourages the use of new technology and media in English. -Features projects and a magazine to consolidate and reinforce learning. -Includes natural texts about relevant topics for teens. -Gets students communicating in varied situations.