Intelligent topics. Authentic voices. A truly global outlook.

Global is an award-winning six-level general English course for adult learners. It is an information-rich course, sophisticated in both presentation and approach. It has international appeal, combining challenging content, intelligent topics and cross-cultural awareness. It features none of the celebrity-driven lifestyle content often found in general English courses for adults.

A trusted, comprehensive course for adult learners of English

By involving and engaging the students through a strong emphasis on personalisation, New Inside Out creates a learning environment that speaks to their won experiences and interests.

Full of character and personality, New Inside Out is a lively approach to teaching young adult and adult learners.

Language and life skills for students of American English

Mind is a six-level American English series for young adults which is based on the idea that for students to succeed in this dynamic and global world they need to become competent not only in English, but also in vital 'higher-order' skills that apply to their academic, professional and social lives. Some of the higher-order skills developed in Mind are problem-solving, self-direction, collaboration, critical thinking and information literacy.

Transparent structure – Practical methodology – Varied content

Straightforward has been revamped in a second edition, with much of the content updated and made more relevant to our ever-changing world. New topics, articles and exercises appear within a fresh new design. 

All the old teachers' favourites are still there - meaning it will still be a joy to teach with. 

For our businessmen and women of the future

The Business offers students the confidence, language and skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment. Based on user feedback, research into business English studies and the evolving needs of employers, the course has been developed from detailed research into business-related degree courses in leading European institutions and is defined by its modular approach to learning business English.

Building the next business generation

Based on user feedback, research into business English studies and the evolving needs of employers, The Business 2.0 builds on the success of the first edition and offers students the confidence, language and skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment.

For established business professionals

In Company has established itself as the English course for professionals. Its immediate results through topic-based content, active skills, and real-world tasks are instantly relevant to everyday business life.

In Company recognises that students need to go beyond talking about their work in English - they need English skills that are immediately transferable to their day-to-day routine. Each lesson is a stand-alone, fast-track unit to competence in a particular skill that students will need in their working life.

For ICAO Compliance

Specifically designed to teach English communication skills to pilots and air traffic controllers, and to help them achieve and maintain Operational Level 4 now an international requirement enforced by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

An award-winning course that meets the English language needs of military personnel on international operations, such as peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and training exercises.

Teacher support

The Macmillan Books for Teachers series has been written to inform teachers worldwide. It is insightful and practical, with a focus on covering the most effective theories and techniques for real-world teaching situations. All of our titles have been written by leaders in their fields, and insights from academic research are combined with a wealth of hands-on experience to create books which are both practical and engaging.

Love to read

Macmillan Readers are a range of contemporary and classic titles specially retold for learners of English. Levels are carefully graded from Starter to Upper Intermediate to help students choose the right material for their ability.

A complete four-level course for teenagers

New Inspiration takes all the best elements of the original course and adds some exciting new characteristics perfect for motivating and challenging teenage students. The four-level course takes teenagers from beginner to intermediate level, evolving with the students, reflecting their changing needs and interests.

Now with 5 levels

Hot Spot is a new course that identifies with the 'betweenagers' age group. Bright and colourful, it makes the most of the growing identity of the young teenager.

Gateway to English

Gateway is an academically rich, multi-level general English course designed to lead teenage students to success in school-leaving/university entrance examinations, and prepare them for university and the world of work. The course aims to stimulate the interest of students by providing them with content that is genuinely interesting, meaningful and thought-provoking. Topics range from cross-curricular and international cultural topics to up-to-date information about popular life and culture. From modern and classic literature to pop songs and from curious information about English-speaking countries to text messages; the lengthy authentic and semi-authentic texts are connected to school-leaving exam topics and address the concerns of this particular age group.

A new home for Young Learners

Macmillan Young Learners is your brand-new gateway to all of our primary and pre-primary ELT courses, and much more! Designed especially for teachers of young learners - enter our course websites using the links below and discover a world of free resources and fun tools to make your classroom the place to be! You can browse the full list of courses using the arrow keys or use the menus to find exactly the course you are looking for.

Macmillan Exams Portal

Macmillan Exams are committed to publishing a variety of English Language exams resources, covering a wide range of levels, starting from new Young Learners all the way up to the those in the workplace needing Business English certificates - Macmillan has the material to support you.