Concepts for today, Second Edition, is the fourth in a series of best-selling academic skills texts that systematically develops student´s reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and intensive practice. Students learn successful reading strategies and are further prompted to build proficiency in their writing, listening, and speaking skills.
*Students develop effective reading comprehension strategies including dictionary usage, notetaking, inferring, summarizing and critical thinking.
*New and timely selections from contemporary magazines and periodicals keep students challenged and engaged
*New CNN videos and activities expand the theme of each unit and provide authentic input.
*New Info Track College Edition online library gives students anytime, anywhere access to an entire library of articles, encouraging them to continue reading and exploring unit topics and themes beyond the text.
*New Exam View Pro test-generating software allows instructors to create custom tests and quizzes.
*New cassette or audio CD contains the readings.