Unlike traditional textbooks that mix reading passages, dialogues, and culture sections, Destination is purely a workbook and reference guide. It strips away fluff and focuses on two things:
The book is explicitly designed for learners aiming for the Cambridge Key English Test (KET) or simply wanting a solid A2 foundation. The PDF version has gained popularity because it allows for printing exercises, searching for specific grammar points, and carrying an entire textbook on a tablet.
Simply reading the PDF will not make you fluent. You need a system. Here is a proven method used by successful self-learners:
Step 1: Diagnostic Test
Take the "Entry Test" at the beginning of the PDF (usually 50 multiple-choice questions). Mark your wrong answers. Those topics become your priority.
Step 2: The 3-Pass Rule
For each grammar unit:
Step 3: Thematic Vocabulary Immersion
Do not memorize word lists. Instead:
Step 4: Spaced Repetition
After 1 week, redo the exercises you got wrong. After 1 month, take the "Progress Test 1."
Step 5: Real-world application
Apply each grammar point immediately. After studying "Past simple," write a 50-word journal entry: "Yesterday I woke up at 7 AM. I ate breakfast. Then I studied English."
Each unit in the Destination books typically follows a structure. Use this workflow:
Step 1: Read the Grammar Explanation
Step 2: Controlled Practice (Exercises)
Step 3: The "Error Analysis"