Fast Track to Reading is an accelerated reading programme designed for adult learners of English who are not readily able to read the Roman alphabet. It can be used for students who cannot read at all and for students who cannot cope with reading at speed. It is designed for adult learners of English who already have a concept of reading: those who can read and write in a linear phonetic language such as Arabic or Farsi, and those who are conversant with pictographic languages such as Mandarin or Cantonese. However, it can also be used with students who have yet to gain a concept of reading. Fast Track to Reading can be used before starting a course where reading is an integral element, or as a reading element in parallel with a simple starter-level course. In mixed ability classes where only some students are unfamiliar with the English alphabet, the programme can be used for self-study outside class.

An innovative course in language and communication skills. — Uses communication skills as its main focus. Goes beyond traditional language skills to teach the strategies and techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that we all use to convey even the simplest message. — Encourages learners to try out a broad range of communication activities within the framework of a carefully graded and structured language course. — Organized around nine broad communicative themes. Topics range from 'Starting a conversation' and 'Saying the right thing' to non-verbal techniques such as 'Gesture', 'Eye contact' and 'Body language'. — Each unit includes: varied listening practice, discussion of cultural differences, vocabulary-building, quizzes and puzzles, and role plays. Each unit ends with a 'Language Focus' section to reinforce essential grammar. — Active Grammar appendix provides further information and exercises on the main grammar points covered. Contains additional grammar points that are not actively taught but which are still useful and relevant to students at this level.

Focusing on rapid vocabulary development as an effective means to early communicative confidence, this title has a gradual syllabus which never overloads the student and incorporates cyclical revision. It also offers practice material, including role-play, transfer activities, songs, and games.

Focusing on rapid vocabulary development as an effective means to early communicative confidence, this title has a gradual syllabus which never overloads the student and incorporates cyclical revision. It also offers practice material, including role-play, transfer activities, songs, and games.

Focusing on rapid vocabulary development as an effective means to early communicative confidence, this title has a gradual syllabus which never overloads the student and incorporates cyclical revision. It also offers practice material, including role-play, transfer activities, songs, and games.

A gently-paced three-part course with a communicative emphasis.

This title presents a gently-paced three-part course with a communicative emphasis.