To increase the learner's interest, the students are brought closer to the contemporary culture and aspects of everyday life in English speaking countries. The topics are concentrated on the shared interests of teenagers and young adults worldwide; selected themes range from popular free-time interests like television, music, fashion, food and holidays as well as professional subjects such as jobs, money, politics and science. Included are numerous ideas for encouraging discussions that are vital in order for each individual student to achieve their maximum learning potential in every lesson.