Inspire is a listening and speaking course with additional content reading designed to create a richer speaking experience. The spectacular National Geographic photos and video provide enduring images that inspire learners to discover the world in all its brilliance.

　　‧A mixture of scripted and authentic audio provides opportunities for listening practice.

　　‧Students’ communicative competence is developed through guided pair and group discussion activities.

　　‧An extensive range of activity types include interviews, surveys, class presentations, and projects, and encourage students to take their learning beyond the classroom.

　　National Geographic video offers additional opportunities for developing listening comprehension and inspires discussion about the wondrous diversity of our planet.

　　The Classroom Audio CDs contain the audio recordings that accompany the Student Book activities. The Classroom DVD contains ten authentic National Geographic videos specially adapted for English learners. Activities for each video appear in the Student Book.