Publisher's Synopsis
New Skills in English: Level 2 Course Book
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:
- recording sources
- understanding signpost language
- choosing the best form for notes
- understanding arguments / concessions
- recognizing digressions
- using lecture handouts effectively
Speaking skills include:
- preparing for a talk
- talking about processes
- clarifying issues in a discussion
- summarizing
- referring to research
- raising / dealing with an objection
- reporting problems with research
Reading skills include:
- distinguishing between fact and theory
- understanding non-text markers
- highlighting key points
- making inferences
- reacting to texts
- recognizing the writer’s point of view or bias
Writing skills include:
- research reports, Argument / For and against / Description / Discussion essays
- restating (avoiding plagiarism)
- supporting statements with evidence
- writing about graphs
- using lexical cohesions
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 Workbook and Teacher's Book also available.
