FOCUS ON GRAMMAR

u003cpu003eBuilding on the success of previous editions, u003cbu003eu003ciu003eFocus on Grammaru003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e , Fifth Edition continues to leverage its successful four-step approach that lets learners move from comprehension to communication within a clear and consistent structure. Centered on thematic instruction, u003cbu003eu003ciu003eFocus on Grammaru003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e combines comprehensive grammar coverage with abundant practice, critical thinking skills, and ongoing assessment, helping students communicate confidently, accurately, and fluently in everyday situations.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eThe Fifth Edition continues to incorporate the findings of corpus linguistics in grammar notes, charts, and practice activities, while never losing sight of what is pedagogically sound and useful.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eu003cbru003eu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eNew to This Editionu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003e u003culu003e u003cliu003e New and updated content showcases culturally relevant topics of interest to modern learners. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Updated grammar charts and redesigned grammar notes with clear, corpus-informed grammar explanations reflect real and natural language usage, allowing students to grasp the most important aspects of the grammar. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Expanded communicative activities encourage collaboration and application of target grammar in a variety of settings. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e New unit-ending u003cbu003eFrom Grammar to Writingu003c/bu003e section allows students to apply grammar in writing through structured tasks from pre-writing to editing. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e New assessment tools, including course diagnostic tests, formative and summative assessments, and a flexible gradebook, are closely aligned with unit learning outcomes to inform instruction and measure progress. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e u003ciu003eFOG Gou003c/iu003e app for iPhone® and Android® lets students easily navigate Student Book audio clips on their phone or tablet. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Updated for the Fifth Edition, u003cbu003eMyEnglishLab: Focus on Grammaru003c/bu003e offers students engaging practice and video grammar presentations anytime, anywhere with immediate feedback and remediation tasks to help promote accuracy. u003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003e u003cpu003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eOther Highlightsu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003e u003culu003e u003cliu003e Scaffolded exercises help learners bridge the gap between identifying grammatical structures and using them with confidence and accuracy. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e High-interest readings in multiple genres expose students to the form, meaning, and use of grammar in natural contexts. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Key vocabulary taught, practiced, and recycled throughout the unit ensures acquisition. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Listening tasks give students multiple opportunities to focus on spoken English and develop listening skills. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Mapped to the Global Scale of English. u003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003e