Publisher's Synopsis
New Skills in English: Level 1 Workbook
Do you need English in your studies?
Then you need the New Skills in English Course.
The course builds the skills required for lectures, tutorials, reading research and written assignments in English.
Now with fantastic, extensive online resources at www.newskillsinenglish.com
Listening skills include:
- waiting for definitions
- understanding signpost language
- predicting the next word from context
- predicting content from linking words
- note-taking
Speaking skills include:
- organizing a talk
- taking turns
- giving a talk with slides
- taking part in a tutorial
- checking sounds in a dictionary
Reading skills include:
- using co-text to prepare to read
- word-attack skills
- finding and using topic sentences
- looking for examples
- transferring information
- finding information quickly
Writing skills include:
- gathering and recording information
- organizing information into paragraphs
- using chronological markers
- referring to tables and figures
The New 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 New Skills in English Course teaches the necessary skills as part of a systematic programme of language development.
Go to www.newskillsinenglish.com for fantastic, free student resources to practise, and improve on your skills. Resources include practice activities for: vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening and speaking.
Did you know? The course is also available as separate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing courses.
Accompanying Course Book (with audio DVD and DVD) and Teacher's Book also available.
