The Skills in English Course: Level 2 Part A Course Book and Resources Book Do you use English as part of your studies? Then you need The Skills in English Course. The course builds the skills required for lectures, tutorials, reading research and written assignments in English. Listening skills include: * recognizing the main idea and important information; * understanding signpost language; * and recognizing words from the stressed syllable. Speaking skills include: * using signpost words and phrases; * asking about feelings; * expressing apology; * and expressing certainty. Reading skills include: * distinguishing fact and opinion; * understanding non-text markers; * making inferences; * and applying ideas to real-world situations. Writing skills include: * giving an opinion; * stating reasons; * writing a research report; * and writing a progress report. The Skills in English Course prepares students for entry into English-medium study. It is also ideal for students who wish to improve their scores in skill-based examinations for university entry requirements, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Rather than focusing on exam preparation, The Skills in English Course teaches the necessary skills as part of a systematic programme of language development. Key Features * Resources Book containing reading texts, tapescripts and grammar resources * Each level available separately in two sections, Part A and Part B * Each section provides 80 hours of teaching * Additional syntactic grammar practice in Resources Book * Updated web resources, including blended learning for listening and reading * Free downloadable unit test packs * Featured lectures and radio programmes on DVD Did you know? The Skills in English Course is also available in separate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing courses. You can also look at the Skills in English website at skillsinenglish.com for additional materials and help. Accompanying audio and Teacher's Book also available.
