Empower Second Edition combines a team of expert authors, up-to-date content, and validated, CEFR-aligned assessment to measure student progress. Your university students and adults will be able to develop all four skills through this 6-level course, complemented by a variety of online content on our Cambridge One platform. A robust assessment program, integrated into the course, means that students are always working towards a measurable goal. The Student's Book and eBook contain thought-provoking images and entertaining videos designed to elicit an emotional response; all this allows the teacher to teach class in a motivating and memorable way. Trusted, accurate and meaningful tests provided by the world leaders in English language assessment. Unit, mid-term and end-of-course tests, as well as a personalized CEFR report provide reliable information on each student's progress and language proficiency. The Cambridge Life Competencies Framework (CLCF) has been developed to provide clarity on the different life competencies that can be integrated into the teaching of English. Empower integrates these necessary competencies for college education and work at all course levels. All digital content is in one place: our Cambridge One learning environment. Students and teachers can access a variety of activities, resources and tools, as well as the eBook version of the Student's Book, from any mobile device, tablet and computer. The tests are designed for computer use only. The Student's Book with Digital Pack provides students with clear learning objectives and a sense of immediate purpose. Key grammar and vocabulary are presented along with a combination of skills. Speaking lessons work on functional language, pronunciation and conversation skills, supported by videos that help students communicate in the real world. Each unit ends with the consolidation of everything learned. The Student's Book provides access to a Digital Pack with online assessment, a digital Workbook for mobile, and the eBook with audio and video, all in Cambridge One.