This completely revised SAM consists of workbook and lab manual activities with skill-based approach to vocabulary practice and grammar practice (ranging from single-response, semi-controlled, and open-ended practice),as well as reading and writing steps for a complete composition.Reinforcement of contemporary cultural coverage is also featured for each lesson. For the online environment, up to 80 percent single-response activities allow for independent practice of vocabulary and structures. Pronunciation and emphasis on spelling, accents, and setting context of useful expressions is a key feature of the revised SAM.