Up-to-date texts and visually dynamic magazine look. Combines a strong focus on grammar
vocabulary-building and writing with a teen-friendly approach that is highly motivating. Lots
of grammar practice on the Grammar Zoom pages Language in Use Writing and in the Workbook.
Wordpower and Vocabulary sections reinforce vocabulary items. Writing task supported by task
analysis sample answers notes and useful phrases. Gradually builds students' confidence in
doing exam tasks. Workbook with Student's Audio CD. Interleaved Teacher's Book for easy lesson
planning plus Unit tests and Progress Tests. Countdown to First Certificate is written by a
first-class writing team: Kathy Gude Michael Duckworth and Jenny Quintana the authors of many
successful exam courses.