Skills in English series

“The common-core knowledge in this series is similar to my own knowledge-based work, and in my view is the next big step for ELT to take in the 21st century.”
— leading ELT expert David Crystal

A four-level, skills-based course designed to prepare students for studies in English at higher education, Skills in English introduces the skills needed to understand talks and lectures in English.

Skills in English is used widely by universities and colleges in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Awarded "Highly Commended" in the Duke of Edinburgh’s English-Speaking Union English Language Award 2004, the Skills in English series was acknowledged by ELT expert David Crystal as an important landmark in ELT course book development.

Key features:
• skills-based
• targeted specifically at college and university students
• low-level entry point
• coverage of all essential vocabulary and study skills for pre-sessional students
• ideal for students wishing to improve their scores in skills-based examinations such as IELTS