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Hi, fellow teachers!

The focus of this question is the Intermediate level book ok?

Some time ago Oxford released the third edition of American English File. I use the second edition to teach and the material is top notch. Really 10/10 90% of the time. Too bad it’s sort of outdated (it was released in 2013, if I remember correctly).

I have taken a look at the third edition and I am not really surprised. The book looks uglier and not so inspired / inspiring. Not so creative. But of course it is updated and, of course again, it’s American English File.

So I have two questions:

1. Is it worth acquiring the new edition (it’s a little expensive)? Will it provide updated content and great teaching resource?

2. How does it compare to the second edition? Even if outdated, does the second still bests the third?

Can you please share your experience / opinion?