Headway Academic Skills can be used independently or alongside a general English course book such as New Language Leader. The course focuses on developing the specific skills required for academic studies and exploring strategies for success in academic learning. It also offers guidance in key study areas and provides plenty of practice to encourage learner independence.
It is designed for students moving on to academic studies or for those on a foundation programme, the series focuses on improving students' academic skills by:
- Developing the specific skills required for academic studies through a wide range of topics relevant to higher education.
- Exploring strategies to help students with new vocabulary, and to record, vary, and build their vocabulary.
- Offering guidance in undertaking research, and in acknowledging sources.
- Providing plenty of guided practice as well as freer practice to encourage learner independence in both pdf and word format for adapting to individual class needs.
The accompanying CD-ROM provides a range of tests. Class audio CDs are provided for the Listening, Speaking, and Study Skills titles.
