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Academic Connections 3 with MyAcademicConnectionsLab
Academic Connections 3 with MyAcademicConnectionsLab
Author: Julia Williams, David Hill
Academic Connections is a four-level integrated skills course designed for students preparing for academic study as well as for standardized tests such as the TOEFLŪ test. A systematic, step-by-step approach helps students develop and sharpen their language, academic, and test-taking abilities. Academic Conn...  more » was developed with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is based on extensive research into the actual language demands of higher education. Academic Connections is:
  • Integrated. Academic Connections integrates all four language skills and teaches students how to integrate skills and content in real-world academic contexts.
  • Academic. Explicit, step-by-step academic skill development leads to student mastery. With careful instruction and engaging practice tasks, students learn how to organize information, make connections, and think critically.
  • Authentic. High-interest and intellectually stimulating authentic material familiarizes students with academic content. Authentic tasks include listening to lectures, note-taking, participating in debates, preparing oral and written reports, and writing essays.
  • Assessment-Based. Academic Connections provides a variety of assessments and practice opportunities based upon individual needs.
The Audio CD is available separately. Online Component ? MyAcademicConnectionsLab MyAcademicConnectionsLab, an integral part of the Academic Connections series, is an easy-to-use online program for students and teachers that saves time and improves results.
  • Students receive personalized instruction and practice. Reading and listening selections and test preparation are all in one place ? available anywhere, anytime.
  • Teachers can take advantage of content and class management resources including online assessments, a flexible gradebook, and tools for monitoring student progress.
ISBN-13: 9780132338455
ISBN-10: 0132338459
Publication Date: 10/24/2009
Pages: 192
Edition: 1 Pap/Psc
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Publisher: Pearson ESL
Book Type: Paperback
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