The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English. Level 4 takes students from intermediate to a good upper-intermediate standard (approximately at the level of the Cambridge First Certificate). It can be used with learners who have studied previous levels of the course or as an independent upper-intermediate course. The New Cambridge English Course 4: - provides a carefully-structured and motivating approach to success at upper-intermediate level; - is divided into five blocks, each containing eight lessons followed by a Summary, a Revision and Fluency Practice section and a Revision Test; - is organised so that each block provides four `general-purpose` lessons; two lessons focusing on special problems of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation; and two lessons focusing on specific skills; - contains a minimum of 72 hours` classwork organised in two-page 90-minute lessons; - involves the learner in discussing and formulating grammar rules and explanations; - encourages imagination, creativity and personal expression; - provides frequent opportunities for student choice. Level 4 possesses all the features of the New Cambridge English Course series, including: - proven multi-syllabus approach; - clearly focused and `signposted` aims for each lesson; - wide variety of presentation and practice material; - allowance for different learning styles and teaching situation; - balance between control and freedom in language practice; - motivating range of up-to-date topics; - frequent use of authentic reading and listening material; - highly attractive, clearly organised page design. The Student`s Book contains everything necessary for class work; it is supported by a wide choice of homework exercises in the Practice Book.