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Every day we talk to teachers all over the world about what would improve their teaching experiences and help their students succeed. These insights help shape everything about our programs; the topics, the exercises, and even the additional support we provide that help develop critical thinking skills or prepare students for life on a college campus.

Our Academic English titles focus on the skills for academic life while teaching the most useful language. What’s more, our courses help learners develop the confidence they need to succeed in the real world.

English for Academic Purposes
 

Academic English Conference 2023

The Academic English Conference took place in February 2023, and was full of insights and practical tips to use in your academic English classroom on themes such as academic writing, critical thinking, motivating students... and more.

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Grammar and Beyond Essentials

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-C1

Publication Date: January 2019

Grammar and Beyond Essentials is a research-based and contextualized grammar series for beginning- to advanced-level students.

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Prism Reading

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-C1

Publication Date: July 2018

Prism Reading helps learners develop a range of academic and critical thinking skills to build confidence and prepare for college courses.

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Prism

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-C1

Publication Date: June 2016

Prism is a paired skills course focusing on critical thinking, academic skills, and language students need most to prepare for their college studies.

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Academic Vocabulary in Use 2nd Edition

English Type: International English

CEF Level: B2-C1

Publication Date: January 2016

Academic Vocabulary in Use Second Edition is the perfect study aid for anyone using English for their academic work.

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Final Draft

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A2-C1

Publication Date: June 2015

Final Draft helps students become confident and effective writers, and prepares them for success in their university studies.

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Present Yourself 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

Publication Date: September 2014

Present Yourself Second Edition, with complementary videos, is a presentation skills course for adult and young adult learners of English.

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English for Academics

English Type: British English

CEF Level: B1-B2

Publication Date: July 2014

A communication skills course for academics who need to work and socialise in English

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Skills for Effective Writing

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-B2

Publication Date: June 2013

Skills for Effective Writing teaches a wide variety of discrete writing skills and offers extensive practice in each one.

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Discovering Fiction 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A2-C1

Publication Date: December 2012

Discovering Fiction features short stories that enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature.

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Academic Encounters 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A2-C1

Publication Date: July 2012

Academic Encounters Second edition is a paired skills series with a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English.

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Cambridge Academic English

English Type: International English

CEF Level: B1-C1

Publication Date: February 2012

Cambridge Academic English is a three-level integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.

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Academic Writing Skills

English Type: American English

CEF Level: B2-C1

Publication Date: November 2011

Academic Writing Skills is a three-volume essay writing course for students that develops students’ abilities to compose college-level essays.

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Strategic Reading 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A2-B2

Publication Date: November 2011

Strategic Reading Second edition is a three-level series designed to develop reading, fluency, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills.

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Communicative Activities for EAP

English Type: British English

Publication Date: January 2011

Communicative Activities for EAP provides innovative EAP teaching ideas suitable for a wide range of contexts.

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Read This!

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-B2

Publication Date: June 2010

Read This! is a four-level reading series designed to help for adult and young adult ESL students develop reading fluency.

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Let's Talk 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-B2

Publication Date: November 2007

Let’s Talk Second edition is a speaking and listening course that takes students from a high-beginning to a high-intermediate level.

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Guidelines 3rd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: C2

Publication Date: January 2007

Guidelines Third edition is an advanced reading and writing text designed specifically to strengthen students' academic writing.

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Active Listening 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A2-B1

Publication Date: November 2006

Active Listening Second edition for adult and young adult learners has task-based units built around a topic, function, or grammatical theme.

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Study Writing 2nd Edition

English Type: British English

Publication Date: July 2006

A course in written English for academic purposes.

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In Our Own Words 3rd Edition

English Type: American English

Publication Date: June 2005

In Our Own Words takes the unique approach of using student writing as a resource for writing instruction and idea development.

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Writers at Work

English Type: American English

CEF Level: A1-B2

Publication Date: May 2005

Writers at Work prepares ESL students to tackle academic essay writing by giving them a solid foundation in writing skills.

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Write to Be Read 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: B1-B2

Publication Date: April 2005

Write to be Read Second edition is a high-intermediate to low-advanced writing book that teaches students to write academic essays with greater fluency.

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A Writer's Workbook 4th Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: C1

Publication Date: February 2005

A Writer’s Workbook Fourth edition is a comprehensive academic writing skills book for advanced-level students that includes authentic readings and a study of grammar.

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New Directions 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: C2

Publication Date: January 2005

New Directions Second edition is a thematic reading and writing-skills text for advanced learners that bridges the gap between ESL and college writing courses.

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Study Skills in English 2nd Edition

English Type: British English

Publication Date: October 2004

A complete course for students who are currently attending a university or college or who hope to begin university or college studies soon.

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Study Speaking 2nd Edition

English Type: British English

Publication Date: October 2004

This course is for intermediate and above students who need to speak English in connection with academic work.

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Study Reading 2nd Edition

Publication Date: October 2004

This book for intermediate and above students includes authentic texts from textbooks, journals, reference works and study guides.

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Inspired to Write

English Type: American English

CEF Level: C1

Publication Date: June 2004

Inspired to Write uses powerful and provocative readings to inspire young adult students to write personal and academic essays.

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From Writing to Composing 2nd Edition

English Type: American English

CEF Level: B1

Publication Date: April 2004

From Writing to Composing Second edition introduces high-beginner to low-intermediate students to the basics of formal writing in English.

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Writing from Within

English Type: American English

Publication Date: November 2000

Through a range of exciting activities, this two-level series draws on students' world knowledge, beliefs, and personal experiences to teach various aspects of the writing process.

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The International Story

English Type: American English

CEF Level: C2

Publication Date: July 1998

The International Story is an anthology with guidelines for reading and writing about fiction.

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Academic Writing 2nd Edition

Publication Date: July 1998

While taking students through the writing process, this book also teaches attention to form, format, and accuracy.

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How English Works

English Type: British English

Publication Date: April 1998

This book uses readings from newspapers, works of non-fiction, and college textbooks to illustrate the use of target structures.

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Study Tasks in English

English Type: British English

Publication Date: July 1996

A complete course in English for Academic Purposes at intermediate level upwards.

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Supporting every teacher

To help support all teachers who now have to teach from home due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have created a series of blog posts with expert advice on how to move your classes online.

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Academic English Spotlight

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    Niall Curry gives insight into how to support teaching academic English in virtual and online contexts effectively and efficiently.

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