Side by Side engages students in guided conversations within carefully structured grammatical frameworks. Students are then encouraged to break away from the textbook and use these frameworks to create conversations on their own. Short reading selections offer enjoyable reading practice that reinforces the grammatical focus of each chapter.Student Texts provide all-skills language practice through reading, writing, and listening activities totally integrated with the conversational exercises. Audio Programs available for both the Student Texts and Activity Workbooks are especially designed to serve as the student's speaking partner, making conversation possible even when the student is studying alone.Activity Workbooks include practice in pronunciation, stress, and intonation through a variety of reinforcement exercises, fully coordinated with the Student Texts.Picture Cards help preview lessons, develop vocabulary, and stimulate expansion activities.Teacher's Guides present step-by-step suggestions for lesson planning and idea