'English File' is a multi-level course for adults and young adults which reflects the realitites of both learning and teaching. Its flexible structure consists of a fast-track core of 60 hours' class work, with additional material which can extend the course to more than 120 hours. 'english File' is for beginners and false begginers. It gives studentes a real sense of achievement and progress. It offers clear learning objectives, an organized approach to revision and reference work, and a fully integrated home-study programme. For teachers, there are well-planned lessons that work, a realistic syllabus focusing on what can be achieved in a first level course, and a complete source of ready-to-use supplementary materials.