* Clearly structured double-page spreads with frequent objectives give students attainable goals and a good sense of progress * Clear presentation of grammar in the context of the unit topics * Focus on study skills to help students develop essential learning strategies * Differentiation through Extra! sections * Projekt pages provide opportunities for individual and team work on projects * Regular pronunciation practice * Opportunities for ICT * Incorporates the Neue Rechtschreibung so students learn the new spellings from scratch * Is supported by a free photocopiable booklet to anticipate the transition to the Euro in 2002