Exceptionally strong skills training with a particular focus on speaking that s what you get with Family and Friends. How The clear methodology with objectives for every lesson and carefully staged activities support your students learning. So does the controlled Skills Time program which enables your students to continually improve their listening speaking and literacy skills. Phonics is straightforward and fun The progression is specially written for non native speakers meaning each sound is taught in a way that s easy to understand. The writing activities are very well structured and help you teach students essential sub skills such as punctuation so they feel ready to do their own personalized writing in the Workbook. But Family and Friends is not only about academic success it develops the whole child too. The values syllabus helps children develop social and emotional skills which guarantee success in the classroom and at home.