Headway Academic Skills 1: Reading & Writing Student's Book

Published 2011 This is the first level in a series of student workbooks that can be used for independent study, or to accompany coursebooks.

These books are designed to enhance learning by taking you through a wide range of English language topics. You will find plenty of relevant tasks that will help to improve all aspects of your academic language skills, from reading and writing to listening and speaking. The book includes helpful tips for learning academic vocabulary, as well as advice on how to conduct and present research. Aside from structured tasks, learners are encouraged to use independent study skills to improve their range and understanding of academic language.

You can also find coursebooks for levels 2 and 3 on the BEBC website, as well as the associated teachers' texts and audio CDs.

The series is designed to improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills by supporting and encouraging additional guided practice with new worksheets available in the Teacher's Guides.