Television and newspapers are key elements of the culture of any country, providing news and information, as well as entertainment and education. Being able to speak fluently about these topics opens an important door of social interaction for learners of English, and this month's e-lesson is designed to help them do exactly that.

Solid dictionary skills are a crucial element of successful English-language learning. Each month Macmillan offer full teaching notes and photocopiable worksheets

Taking what good teachers do in the classroom as the basis of its approach, Straightforward is an integrated skills series with a transparent structure, making it an easy-to-use course for students and teachers alike.