"Integrated English is a flexible, integrated four-skills program with an emphasis on speaking and listening. The program is comprised of Gateways, Transitions, and Explorations. It can be used as a complete, six-level course or as three separate, two-book courses. "Integrated English recognizes that students with different communicative abilities also have different language-learning needs. At the same time, as a unified program, "Integrated English provides a smooth transition from one level to the next without a jump in level or gaps in assumed knowledge. "Integrated English motivates students by giving them a sense of accomplishment as they "graduate" from one two-book course to the next. Tasks are carefully graded to boost self-confidence and increase students' ability to speak and understand English. By offering students interesting, cross-cultural material, "Integrated English encourages them to express themselves in English.