English Interplay: Surviving

English Interplay is a book for Real Beginners from young adults on up. Students communicate in English from day one. Students work in pairs, triads, and small groups. Activities focus on speaking and listening, basic grammar, pronunciation, and learning lots of essential words. They include writing work, short, everyday ritual dialogues, language learning games, question and answer exchanges, reading and operations. There is a constant focus on the basics, learning numbers, the alphabet, spelling skills. Each lesson gives clear grammar and pronunciation charts and a list of about 70 new words. The format is focused and uncluttered. Every word and illustration is a springboard for some learning activity. A teacher's edition is available for free on the publisher's website.