The thing I love about New Inside Out series is the design and layout. It´s simple, modern and very clear. There are no overcrowded pages with messy organisation or thousands of different fonts or background colours. With its simple white background and clear headings, the book makes it very easy to tell what language work is being done at any moment, yet the skills and grammar work is brilliantly connected all the same.
Katerina Lánícková, freelance teacher, Czech Republic
I like the approach and the layout. The students like the topics (which makes my life easier). I think [the Upper Intermediate] is versatile. In fact, given enough time, it would be possible to prepare students for a B2 exam without a book specifically designed for the purpose. The greatest assets: 1) the focus on collocation which is a very problematic area for students; 2) the development of writing skills - the relevant sections of the Student's Book and Workbook provide all the input and practice the students need to tackle realistic writing tasks.
Giuseppina Nuzzo, Accademia Aeronautica, Pozzuoli (Naples) Italy
This term we had more students than ever before – approaching 3500 – and I have taken some time to reflect on the course books and resource materials that have played a large part in the success of the English Language Program at AMIDEAST in Morocco. One course that stands out for me is ‘American Inside Out’. My teachers and students love ‘American Inside Out’ – they respond to the zesty topics - and the students appreciate the chance to use their English to discuss real life and lifestyle issues as well as grammar and syntax. They are amazed at the ‘true-to-life’ quality and variety of the listening exercises and once they understand the pathways, they enjoy the way each activity leads into the next in a natural progression culminating in great results all round. I am so glad that we chose this series.
Kenn Norris, Director of Studies for Morocco, AMIDEAST Morocco
I think it is a very good coursebook which offers a wide range of activities focused on the 4 skills. In particular at the first stage they place stress on the Listening and Speaking skills… Another important aspect is that it is a true Elementary course. Students can gradually acquire contextualized vocabulary, grammar patterns and idiomatic expression in a natural way.
An important feature that I have been appreciating in using NIO: the Listening activities .They seem almost natural, in addition the speakers are not always natives so the pupils are exposed to a wide range of pronunciation. This is an extremely relevant feature which deserves to be highlighted, since globalisation and open frontiers have widened the horizons of speakers who are not necessarily natives.
Concetta Bucci, Liceo Scientifico ‘Galileo Galilei’, Manduria (Taranto) Italy
At ALC, since last September, we have implemented American Inside Out for Individuals (for companies, it will be from next September) and let me tell you that it is a real success. Students really appreciate the book, the way the lessons are introduced. Everything went smoothly.
Myriam Chaib, ALC Academic Manager, The Algerian Learning Centres, Algeria
I like the way the sections of the course are very well integrated. The skills work is integrated with the grammar and it all links together, there's a logic to it. I also like the way the course makes my life easier. There's a lot of material, in fact sometimes you can't use it all!
Will Gregson, Oxford English Center, England
The Inside Out team have done it again and produced an excellent Beginner's book that doesn't patronise, introduces language through context and challenges students. I and my colleagues have thoroughly enjoyed using it.
Manjit Thind (Adult courses co-ordinator), The British Council, Chiang Mai
My students like the way grammar is presented - they don't feel they are learning grammar because it's always very contextualized with a focus on lexis.
Simone Sarmento, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande du Sul, Brazil
After studying grammar for two years the students look forward to the opportunity to speak a lot and the textbook gives it to them.
Elena Gostimskaya, Moscow State University for International relations, Russia