Cambridge Academic English

The Student's Book introduces students to the characteristics of written and spoken academic texts. Students are guided towards developing relevant strategies for setting study goals and approaching these texts. From asking for help, understanding essay questions to planning essay paragraphs and listening for gist and detail, students have a wealth of opportunities to practice all core academic skills. The course develops independent learning skills and critical thinking through 'Study Tips' sections and allows for personalisation of learning in the 'Focus on your subject' sections. Five lecture skills units provide authentic practice in listening to lectures and note-taking.

The Teacher's Book provides extensive teacher support, with teaching notes with in-depth advice on how to make the most of the Student's Book; answer key to all exercises, including model texts for writing tasks; and photocopiable activities and lecture slides to further explore the topics of each unit of the course.

The DVD for each level features authentic Cambridge University lectures by renowned lecturers in their fields, as well as interviews with students talking about their university experience. This inspiring and motivating material is linked to the Student's Book and is designed to help learners develop key lecture and seminar skills such as listening, note-taking and taking part in discussions.

Audio CDs include extensive listening material with authentic Cambridge University lectures and interviews with university students providing invaluable learning and practice material for developing listening, note-taking, discussion and other skills specific to academic context.

There is also a Class Audio CD and DVD pack.