Learning the skills necessary to thrive in an English academic world! Learning English for Academic Purposes features a cross-curricular approach to teaching students the skills they need to thrive in a real-life academic context, while helping them develop academic vocabulary in a range of disciplines and apply critical thinking skills to a variety of global issues. Written by renowned Canadian authors Julia Williams and Dr. Ken Beatty, this new edition of the successful EAP book for high-intermediate to advanced students is now available in two complementary strands: Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing. The two books cover eight similar academic themes but from different perspectives. The chapters are built around warm-up and final assignments that have students progress toward greater autonomy, while challenging texts and tasks call for students to reflect critically on the learning content. As well as teaching language skills and emphasizing vocabulary development, LEAP equips students with all the necessary skills and strategies to thrive in the academic world in English. Features: High international academic content Interesting and thought-provoking themes and texts are connected to various disciplines to prepare students to study in English in Canada or abroad. Strong focus on critical thinking All tasks and activities throughout the books elicit critical thinking from students on academic topics to help them develop as independent learners. Academic vocabulary development Key words and vocabulary from the Academic Word List are highlighted in two Vocabulary Build activities in every chapter, giving students ample opportunity to expand their vocabulary. Reading and Writing features: Interesting and academic reading activities Three authentic reading texts per chapter from a variety of mostly Canadian textbooks, journals, magazines and web reports prepare students for the text length and genres they will encounter in academic courses. Varied and challenging activities Focus on Reading sections provide explanations of reading skills and strategies as well as well-structured and challenging activities and exercises to help students improve their comprehension of university-level texts.

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