Cambridge Academic English An Integrated Skills Course for EAP

Published: 19 July 2012 г.
Author: Martin Hewings and Craig Thaine Course Consultant Michael McCarthy
Language: English (Advanced)
ISBN: 9780521165242
Audio Codec: MP3
Audio bitrate: 128 kbps

Description: 

Designed specifically for students at university and on foundation courses, this integrated skills course develops language and real academic skills essential for successful university studies across disciplines. With authentic lectures and seminars, language informed by Cambridge Academic Corpus and the Academic Word List, the course guarantees that students are learning English that is up-to-date and relevant to them. Students are also guided to develop independent learning skills and critical thinking through the 'Study Tips' sections and can further personalise their learning with the 'Focus on your discipline' sections. Extensive audio and video material with authentic Cambridge University lectures, seminars and interviews with university students is available for each level on audio CD and DVD providing invaluable learning and practice material for developing listening, note-taking, discussion and other skills specific to academic context.

Key Features of this Title

Helps to develop real academic skills needed at university through video recordings of authentic lectures.
Offers real, up-to-date, relevant language thanks to the use of the Cambridge Academic Corpus.
'Study tips' help to develop independent learning and working in groups, which are essential in an academic environment.
'Focus on your subject' enables personalised learning.
Develops essential critical thinking skills.
Flexible structure allows modular use of each unit so that teachers can focus on particular skills or follow the integrated approach.

A three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses. The C1 Advanced Student's Book consolidates academic study skills. Students' analytical skills are challenged with an increased range of authentic written and spoken academic texts. From essay organisation, taking notes, group discussion to writing references and paraphrasing texts, the students are presented with a wealth of practice opportunities to enhance all academic skills at this level. The course further develops independent learning skills and critical thinking through 'Study tips' sections and allows for personalisation of learning in the 'Focus on your subject' sections. Lecture and seminar skills units provide authentic practice in listening to lectures and participating in seminars.