For lower-secondary students. False Beginners to Intermediate. Messages is a new four-level course, providing 80-90 hours of classwork with lots of recycling in regular four-page sections per level. The course is designed to meet the needs of students by making both learning and teaching simple and effective. It has a clearly structured progression in both grammar and vocabulary, and a wealth of opportunities for students to practise the language they are learning. Each level contains 6 modules of two units, each divided into 3 manageable 'steps'. Clear aims and outcomes for each step mean students can put what they learn into practice immediately. Teachers will also find it offers practical, easy-to-use material that can be adapted to mixed-ability classes. - 'Use what you know' sections at the end of each step activate the language students have learnt and provide them with immediate results. - 'Life and culture' sections and continuous stories provide rich reading resources about the outside world to stimulate students' interest. - KET and PET-style exercises train students in the skills they need for these exams. There are also free downloadable grammar practice activities for each unit, author interviews and much more at http://www.cambridge.org/elt/messages/ - The Student's Book contains six modules of two units each providing module opening pages. It also includes an extra exercises page with KEL-style activities and extra readings on Life and Culture. At the end of every module, you will find review sections containing grammar and vocabulary summaries, consolidation exercises, study skills and a progress check.