Key features:

  • a variety of approaches across chapters—thematic, skills-based, genre, media-focused
  • a lively and interesting design, complete with full colour photographs and line illustrations
  • a wide range of texts used as examples and stimulus for activities which cater to different learning styles and abilities
  • explicit treatment of grammar and linguistics in the 'Aspects of Language' sections
  • a significant number of Australian texts, including recent award winners
  • activities which integrate reading, writing, speaking and listening
  • activities geared for a range of abilities and learning styles, as well as for individual, pair, group and whole-class work
  • activities which integrate technology into the junior English classroom
  • annotated models to enhance understanding
  • margin boxes which offer tips, suggested further reading, cross-references and explanations of key words
  • content and activities are linked to the student CD-ROM
  • margin icons to provide links to a dedicated site and containing free support material
  • opportunities for reflection and self-assessment throughout Heinemann English Links Four .