Bob Hastings

Wider World is the portal to a wider world of English language knowledge and resources specially designed for teenage learners. It provides teenage students with the ability to communicate well in English while developing a strong vocabulary and grammar syllabus. Just as importantly, it gives them the confidence to participate as educated citizens in the global community of the 21st century. Find out more at english.com/widerworld

Mike hates cars. His big brother was killed by one on the Big Road when Mike was only a wee boy. And now his mum won't let him go to the park on his own. Stuck at home, he's fed-up with his cry-baby sister and desperate for adventure. But then Mike finds a mysterious egg in a toilet at school and his life changes.The egg is actually a spaceship and the tiny aliens on board are running out of time to save the lives of everyone on their planet.Could Mike's dislike of cars inspire him to help the aliens escape the Earth? And could they help him to make our world a better place?Thrilling and funny, Mike and the Microscopic Aliens is an adventure story with an awareness of our environment at its heart.

Wider World is the portal to a fascinating world of English Language knowledge and skills for the 21st century learner. The combination of authentic and engaging videos from the BBC with Pearson's ELT expertise gives teenage learners everything they need to achieve their goals in the wider world.

What do you get when you ask a group of top-class and experienced teachers and teacher trainers to write a course for young adults? Success for students who: are at their peak of their cognitive development seek to learn about the world aspire to be independent in their learning Success for teachers who: expect a degree of challenge that matches their students' skills need a reliable testing package that supports exam preparation want to cut the time they spend preparing lessons