Step-by-step lesson plans A clear summary of the teaching syllabus, as well as a teaching menu of new words and structures for each lesson A comprehensive introduction describing the teaching methods used in the course Answers to the exercises, and tapescripts, where necessary Suggestions for extra games to play in the classroom It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through eachbook, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles, which are all used to practise language in an enjoyable way. It gives children athorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading and writing.