Top Notch, a dynamic 6-level communicative course, sets a new standard, using the natural language that people really speak. With a rock-solid learner-center approach, Top Notch provides students an opportunity to confirm their own progress at the end of every easy-to-teach two-page lesson.

The Summit Teacher’s Edition and Lesson Planner provides estimated teaching times, corpus notes, and methodology for teaching effectively plus a Teacher’s Resource disk with printable extension activities.   A two-level high-intermediate/advanced course, Summit is the perfect next step for learners who have completed a beginning to intermediate level course. Summit develops competence and confidence in all four skills.

Features and Benefits F: Confirmation of progress at the end of every two-page lesson. B: Students see daily progress as they apply a clear communication goal in every lesson. F: Practical Model Conversations B: Provide essential social language that is unforgettable and easy to personalize. F: "Grammar Booster" B: Provides extra grammar support with additional presentation and practice. F: Strong vocabulary development and recycling B: Clearly presented and actively practiced and recycled from lesson to lesson and throughout components. F: "Top Notch Interactions" B: Unique step-by-step discussion-building activities adequately prepare all students for successful discussion. F: Top Notch TV and Top Notch Pop B: A TV-style sit-com and original pop songs and karaoke brings new language alive.