This book is a great classroom resource for teachers who work in the English Language domain. The content materials are suitable for upper-intermediate and advanced-level English speakers, including school students Year 10 to Year 12, ESL adult learners, and individuals who need to sit the academic IELTS. Academic language functions included in this book are:compare and contrast cause and effect expressing opinions discussion - a balanced debate problems and solutions Academic Language Functions:introduces a bank of vocabulary with short practice activities provides opportunities for students to develop speaking skills by playing board games encourages students to use the target language to improve their writing skills The worksheets and board games are designed to facilitate group learning in a fun and interactive way, although students can also do the activities individually. Another great feature of this resource is that ANSWERS are included!