Touchstone Student's Book 2 is the second level of the innovative Touchstone series. It is designed for high-beginning students and expands on the fundamental concepts established in Student's Book 1. Drawing on research into the Cambridge International Corpus, Student's Book 2 presents the vocabulary, grammar, and functions students encounter most often in real life. It also develops the conversation strategies that students need for effective conversations. The book features an attractive, contemporary design with color photos and illustrations. It makes learning fun by maximizing the time students spend on interactive, personalized activities on high-interest topics.