Every student needs top class reading writing listening & speaking skills to succeed at an academic level Skillful focuses on each of these skills to give presentation instant practice & complete immersion in that area of language It offers students the opportunity to develop language skills by presenting them with ideas from today's world while building critical thinking skills that are vital for academic success The course takes a skills-based approach with each unit distinguishing between & global & close skills The nature of each unit encourages students to think about the world around them creating exciting & engaging learning material The skills boxes that appear throughout the books signal the topic focus to the teacher while providing the students with relevant tips words & phrases The study skills focus develops this further providing students with practical guidance & support & building confidence for independent learning throughout their university career Key features a comprehensive digital component including a page-faithful Digibook & Skillful practice area with interactive activities & video material each unit provides opportunities to engage critically with issues by the texts & to consider concepts beyond the superficial meaning to develop skills such as evaluating & synthesising information systematic development of practical study skills through realistic case studies & material from Stella Cottrell author of the bestselling title The Study Skills Handbook flexible approach using each product as distinct individuals or together to create an integrated package of Skillful Listening & Speaking & Reading & Writing Student's Books