Headway Academic Skills. 1. Listening, Speaking, and Study Skills. Student's Book

Headway Academic Skills can be used independently, or alongside a general English coursebook such as New Headway or New Headway Plus.

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.