Ikuko goes to England to study English, promising her boyfriend Hiroshi she will return to Japan to marry him. However, in Birmingham Ikuko discovers a whole new world and falls in love with another overseas student. Ikuko's journey across the world not only teaches her about different ways of life but also becomes a voyage of self-discovery.



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Original stories at seven levels from starter to advanced, written specially for learners of English. With gripping plots and a range of genres to satisfy every taste, Cambridge English Readers offer high-quality original fiction that students will love! The highest quality of writing and storytelling is combined with the greatest sensitivity to the learner's la

The Gold series builds students’ confidence by providing carefully graded exam training combined with thorough language development. The series is popular with students, whether they are aiming for exam excellence, or simply greater confidence in English. * Enjoyable topics and material keep students engaged and interested * Thorough exam training with guidance on all task types ensures exam success * Systematic skills development with plenty of support and reference sections * Emphasis on personalisation gets students involved and interacting in class * The Exam Maximiser provides additional thorough language practice along with exam tips, strategies and learner training

The Gold series builds students’ confidence by providing carefully graded exam training combined with thorough language development. The series is popular with students, whether they are aiming for exam excellence, or simply greater confidence in English. * Enjoyable topics and material keep students engaged and interested * Thorough exam training with guidance on all task types ensures exam success * Systematic skills development with plenty of support and reference sections * Emphasis on personalisation gets students involved and interacting in class * The Exam Maximiser provides additional thorough language practice along with exam tips, strategies and learner training

The Gold series builds students’ confidence by providing carefully graded exam training combined with thorough language development. The series is popular with students, whether they are aiming for exam excellence, or simply greater confidence in English. * Enjoyable topics and material keep students engaged and interested * Thorough exam training with guidance on all task types ensures exam success * Systematic skills development with plenty of support and reference sections * Emphasis on personalisation gets students involved and interacting in class * The Exam Maximiser provides additional thorough language practice along with exam tips, strategies and learner training

The Gold series builds students’ confidence by providing carefully graded exam training combined with thorough language development. The series is popular with students, whether they are aiming for exam excellence, or simply greater confidence in English. * Enjoyable topics and material keep students engaged and interested * Thorough exam training with guidance on all task types ensures exam success * Systematic skills development with plenty of support and reference sections * Emphasis on personalisation gets students involved and interacting in class * The Exam Maximiser provides additional thorough language practice along with exam tips, strategies and learner training

NEW for the December 2008 exam, Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. It combines a thorough exam syllabus with enjoyable topics and tasks making it a popular choice for teachers around the world. * Deliver enjoyable, communicative classes with a strong emphasis on personalisation * Build your students’ confidence with the regular review sections, progress tests, and exam tips and strategies * Give your students extensive exam practice with the Exam Maximiser and additional exam activities on the CD-ROM

NEW for the December 2008 exam, Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. It combines a thorough exam syllabus with enjoyable topics and tasks making it a popular choice for teachers around the world. * Deliver enjoyable, communicative classes with a strong emphasis on personalisation * Build your students’ confidence with the regular review sections, progress tests, and exam tips and strategies * Give your students extensive exam practice with the Exam Maximiser and additional exam activities on the CD-ROM

Based on Common European Framework (CEF) ‘can do’ objectives, Total English is the ideal choice for teachers who want a well-organised course with clear learning aims and a wide range of authentic supplementary material. Every level has loads of teacher support material, an exciting DVD with authentic clips from film and TV, and a ‘catch up’ CD-ROM with extra practice for students who miss lessons. What’s special about Total English? * Students can measure their progress using the logically structured lessons with ‘can do’ objectives * Students will get lots of grammar and vocabulary practice which is all thoroughly reinforced in the ‘Reference’ and ‘Review’ sections at the end of each unit * Students can learn good study habits with the Lifelong learning boxes

Based on Common European Framework (CEF) ‘can do’ objectives, Total English is the ideal choice for teachers who want a well-organised course with clear learning aims and a wide range of authentic supplementary material. Every level has loads of teacher support material, an exciting DVD with authentic clips from film and TV, and a ‘catch up’ CD-ROM with extra practice for students who miss lessons. What’s special about Total English? * Students can measure their progress using the logically structured lessons with ‘can do’ objectives * Students will get lots of grammar and vocabulary practice which is all thoroughly reinforced in the ‘Reference’ and ‘Review’ sections at the end of each unit * Students can learn good study habits with the Lifelong learning boxes *