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.

This text prepares students for the rigors of college-level writing by having them read long, challenging, authentic readings. This emphasis on multiple longer readings as a precursor to writing gives New Directions its distinctive character. Each of the five topic-based chapters contains three core readings spanning several pages and 20 pages of five additional readings. The readings come from a variety of genres and are accompanied by exercise material, including tasks that enhance critical reading skills. A handbook reference section on the essentials of writing is set in the center of the book on colored pages for ease of access. Students can work through this section for their first writing assignment, and refer to this thorough treatment of the writing process for subsequent major assignments.

Key features

• Analyzing each core reading, mining for vocabulary and grammar feeds into the students’ own writing, helping them to master academic style.
• Writing tasks teach students advanced techniques and applying skills such as tone, audience, and figurative language.
• The handbook reference section on the essentials of writing is a useful reference tool for students in completing writing assignments.