'New interchange' is the second edition of 'Interchange', and incorporates suggestions from students and teachers using the first edition from around the world. It offers more comprehensive grammar presentation and practice, more opportunities to develop listening skills and build fluency, as well as fresh new content in every unit. It features high-interest topics, a focus on oth acuracy and fluency, and a multi-skills syllabusi ntegrating themes, structures, functions, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The underlying philosophy of the course is that language is best learned when used for meaningful communication. 'New interchange' is written in American English, but reflects the fact that English is the major language of international communication, and is not limited to any one country, region or culture.