Perspectives

Longman Skills

by Andy Hopkins

This book develops students' ability to write effectively for different purposes and covers general problem areas and a range of text styles. It uses process techniques of revising and editing to build up student's confidence in writing in a variety of styles - factual, personal and creative writing. It is suitable for students preparing for ARELS, COCO and FCE. Each unit also contains discussion and analysis work and follow-up writing tasks. In addition, there is a key with model texts for students to assess and improve their own writing.

It include the following special features:

* A challenging selection of text types and written keys, including factual, personal and creative writing

* Practice in writing skills relevant to students’ immediate needs as well as groundwork for higher level writing, providing useful preparation for a range of EFL exams (e.g. FCE)

* Discussion and analysis activities in each unit, which enables students to systematically analyse, assess and improve their own writing.

* An extensive key, including model texts, which enables students to systematically analyse, assess and improve their own writing.

80 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 1989