English Firsthand English Firsthand, now in its fifth edition, is a state-of-the-art comprehensive series for young adults and adults. Each new edition represents an update and expansion in terms of teaching methodology, teacher training, media, and technology. The Problem The excitement around the "Communicative Language Teaching" revolution in the 1980s led to a lot of experimentation in... Case study →
Impact Issues Impact Issues, now in its third edition, builds learner fluency and confidence through "high impact" activities. Through stimulating content and personalized tasks, learners can discuss real ideas and present original ideas. The Problem Learning a second language involves encountering a new culture, particularly new ways of thinking and experiencing the world. And new ways of communicating. One challenge... Case study →
Pearson English Interactive Pearson English Interactive, now in its second edition, is an award-winning course that has proven successful in both distant learning and hybrid learning contexts. It is the product of collaboration between authors, linguists, and technology designers. The Problem Creating an online course that is both pedagogically valid and commercially viable is challenging. "Commercially viable" means... Case study →
