'Center Stage 1: Express Yourself in English,' by Irene Frankel (Series Consultants: MaryAnn Florez and Sharon Seymour), gives your students the communicative skills to start using English effectively in their daily lives. Center Stage 1 is an integrated four-skills course that supports student learning and achievement. Practical language and timely topics motivate beginning students to master grammar along with speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Student Book Features 'Grammar to Communicate' presents key grammar points with concise charts and abundant practice in real-life situations. Communicative Activities, such as 'Time to Talk,' promote opportunities for meaningful expression and active learning. Extensive listening practice, in addition to reading and writing activities, help students to succeed in their daily lives. 'Review' lessons help teachers to assess students' progress and meet the needs of multi-level classrooms. Easy-to-follow two-page lessons motivate