Designed and developed to meet the needs of students who wish to make rapid progress in their communicative ability, this three-level course caters for students at the elementary, early intermediate and intermediate standards. Each level can be used separately or as part of the whole programme. The material in the course is based around current and sometimes controversial issues, and is interwoven with sections highlighting grammatical points or developing vocabulary. The course encourages students to develop an interest in the language as a vital medium by making their own experience a part of the learning process.