Book excerpt: Family and Friends offers a carefully graded approach to reading, writing and literacy skills in English to young learners.No other course offers you the same benefits as Family and Friends.The exceptionally strong skills training programme includes a focus on real speaking and writing output.Plus - the amazing package of integrated print and digital resources suits all teaching situations and learner types, supporting students, teachers, and parents.Use it with Little Friends and First Friends to make it an eight or nine-year course.