INNOVATIONS is a new five-level general English course for classes looking for new material with a fresh approach. Based on a language-rich, lexical/grammatical syllabus, it starts from the kinds of natural conversations that learners want to have. Features:Presents and practises hundreds of natural expressions that are immediately useful in practical situations. Motivates learners by presenting interesting and unusual texts. Emphasizes sound-chunking and oral fluency. Covers productive and receptive pronunciation work. Includes built-in learner-training pages that include tips and advice. Teaches many aspects of grammar and spoken language not found in other coursebooks. Contains 20 stimulating six-page units, review units, and grammar commentary.