English Firsthand is one of the world's best-selling oral communication courses and has been supporting ELT teachers and students for over 25 years.The approach of the course is that students learn English by using English and, with support, they can communicate in English right from the very start. English Firsthand is designed to build learner success and confidence by providing ample interactive and personalized tasks that help each student feel that English is his or her own language – a language to use for personal expression.