University Success Reading is designed for English language learners preparing for mainstream academic
environments. A flexible three-part approach includes intensive and systematic skill development tied
to learning outcomes along with authentic essays written by top professors from Stanford University.
The Reading strand provides real-life learning experiences that prepare students to become fluent,
automatic, and competent readers who can achieve academic autonomy.
Highlights
• Each part is a self-contained module allowing teachers to focus on the highest-value skills and content.
Topics are aligned around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) content.
― Parts 1 and 2 include challenging readings that allow students to engage with the content as they
build essential reading and critical thinking skills.
― Part 3 provides a truly authentic experience with an extended essay that enables students to
apply and expand the skills acquired in Parts 1 and 2.
• Additional online readings, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments.
• Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos.
• NEW! You can now create unique custom University Success content packs with Pearson Collections
CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP
University Success is an academic course designed for English language learners preparing for mainstream academic environments. Authentic content is woven through reading, writing, and oral communication strands. The course–level by level–carefully scaffolds skill development to help students become autonomous learners, thereby closing the skills gap. University Success Reading, Intermediate to High-Intermediate Level provides intensive skill development and expanded application–tied to specific learning outcomes–that prepare students to become fluent, automatic, and competent readers. Explicit vocabulary instruction and extensive use of graphic organizers move students
closer to academic autonomy. Authentic readings written by top professors from Stanford University provide real-life learning experiences.
FEATURES
Parts 1 and 2 feature accessible, yet challenging, readings that allow students to engage with the content as they build essential reading and critical-thinking skills. Topics are aligned around five main subject areas: Bioethics, Business and Design, Zoology, History, and Chemical Engineering.
Part 3 includes authentic readings, authored by the professors and built around the same five disciplines, that offer the practice and broader exposure to academic English that students at this level need to succeed. Integration of the Student Book and MyEnglishLab provides a blended approach for a flexible program that adjusts to the needs of students and teachers.
MyEnglishLab
- Online lectures
- Skill and vocabulary practice activities
- Collaboration activities
- Strategies for academic success and so skills delivered via online videos
- Comprehensive teacher support, including course planners, an assessment package, suggestions for flipped classrooms, and an online learning management system with tools to monitor student progress
