New Matrix follows the principles of the previous edition, with emphasis on maximizing performance in the school-leaving exam through a focus on exam tasks and techniques and thought-provoking, demanding material.

Key features:

* Popular features improved and updated in response to feedback from Matrix users.
* Systematic building of key vocabulary to cover up-to-date exam topics.
* Effective production: speaking practice in every lesson on a wide range of topics, and step-by-step guidance for writing a variety of text types.
* Grammar knowledge checked and activated in use.
* Strong focus on culture.
* Exam tips, techniques, and practice of exam-type tasks to give students confidence in the exam.