Lessons are designed to consolidate language and act as a springboard for further speaking and writing tasks.

Each unit follows the pattern:

• An introductory lead-in page with learning objectives 
• Two main input lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and skills work, 
• A functional lesson, which develops useful communication skills and includes strategies for developing speaking and listening skills
• A motivating skills consolidation lesson based on a BBC DVD clip. These act as a springboard for further speaking and writing tasks.
• The unit culminates with a page of Lookback exercises.

Each Students’ Book has:

• Ten to 12 units with 90 to 120 hours of teaching material (depending on level)
• Comprehensive Language Bank with detailed explanations and extra practice.
• Photo bank to expand vocabulary.
• Audio and video scripts.
• Refreshed with new visuals and texts, including content from the BBC and other sources.
• A revised vocabulary syllabus with more recycling of language.
• Clear signposting on the page to make teaching and learning easier.

The DVD has:

• BBC clips and interviews, and audio material for use in class.

MyEnglishLab for Speakout 2nd edition provides a fully blended and personalised learning environment that benefits both teachers and learners.

• Interactive Workbook with instant feedback and automatic gradebook.
• A common error report that highlights mistakes learners make.
• Tips and feedback that direct learners to reference materials and encourage them to work out answers themselves.
• Extra practice in grammar, vocabulary and skills.
• Unit and achievement tests.
• Mid and end of course tests.
• BBC interviews and interactive worksheets for BBC interviews.