Melody is a series of eight Readers and Practice Books for the learning of English from classes 1 to 8. Melody provides a dynamic reading experience through the rich and varied contexts of English literature, both classic and contemporary—translations, science fiction, humour, adventure, sport, to name a few. All the texts are chosen and graded carefully to motivate the learner to read with confidence and to enjoy good writing. Melody aims at integrating linguistic knowledge with communicative strategies for real-life situations. This is done through activity-based classroom methods such as role-play, pair work and group work. These books also help learners acquire cognitive skills to match the developmental stage they are in. To this end, Melody includes in its scope—

• Reading
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Listening
• Speaking
• Writing
• Study skills
• Occupational skills
• Creative skills
• Interpersonal skills

Melody is a course with an inclusive and practical outcome—effective English for academic and communicative purposes.