Longman academic reading series 2 : reading skills for college
Author
Sanabria, Kim
Additional Author(s)
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Publisher
USA: Pearson Education, Inc, 2014
Language
English
ISBN
9780132785822
Series
Subject(s)
ENGLISH LONGMAN-EXAMINATIONS, QUESTIONS, ETC.
Notes
credits: 256 - 257 p.
index: 253 - 255 p.,
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Abstract
"The Longman Academic Reading Series is a five-level series that prepares English language learners for academic work. High-interest readings cover a variety of subjects, including art history, nutrition, American literature, and forensics. The series takes a holistic approach to the skills and strategies necessary for effective reading, vocabulary building, note-taking, and critical thinking. By encouraging students to discuss and write about the ideas covered in the readings, the series helps them become better speakers and writers of English. Highlights " igorous, sophisticated, and comprehensive readings are based on academic sources, each carefully designed to provide different and intriguing perspectives on a theme." eadings come from a variety of sources and genres--textbooks, newspapers, magazines, online articles--and are written by experts in widely different fields." corpus-informed approach to vocabulary helps students build vocabulary and acquire skills to become more confident in preparing for academic work." ew Essential Online Resources include reading comprehension activities, reading faster activities, teacher's manual and assessments." apped to the Global Scale of English."
