Reading Power: Reading for Pleasure * Comprehension Skills * Thinking Skills * Reading Faster

Mikulecky, Beatrice S.; Jeffries, Linda

ISBN 10: 0131305484 / ISBN 13: 9780131305489

Published by Pearson Education ESL, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Power: Reading for Pleasure * Comprehension Skills * Thinking Skills * Reading Faster
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131305484
• ISBN 13: 9780131305489
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Now in a new edition, this four-level series continues to focus on a unique process methodology - encouraging students to develop a strategic approach and begin to view reading in English as a problem-solving activity rather than a translation exercise. With expanded emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and learning strategies, and updated Extensive reading sections, these new editions help students develop the multiple skills and strategies necessary for success.

About the Author

Bea Mikulecky holds a master's degree in TESOL and a doctorate in Applied Psycholinguistics from Boston University. In addition to teaching reading, writing, and ESL, she has worked as a teacher-trainer in the Harvard University Summer ESL Program, in the Simmons College MATESL Program, and in Moscow, Russia. Bea Mikulecky is the author of A Short Course in Teaching Reading Skills and co-author of the Reading Power series. 

Linda Jeffries hold a master's degree in TESOL from Boston University. She has taught reading, writing, and ESL/EFL at Boston College, Boston University, in the Harvard University Summer ESL Program, and at the University of Opole, in Poland. She currently resides in Italy, where she has taught EFL and academic writing at the University of Bologna and the University of Modena. Linda JEffries is co-author of the Reading Power series.