Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)

David Towsey, Alexandra Lezark (Autoren)

Media-Kombination

344 Seiten

2026 | 2nd Revised edition
Cambridge University Press
978-1-009-81860-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Students explore a variety of topics, from technology to language and culture, to strengthen their skills of interpretation, critical thinking and analysis. This coursebook is structured in two parts –Reading and Comprehension and Academic Writing - enabling students to focus on improving their comprehension, use of English and essay writing skills in manageable sections. Engaging activities help students develop their research skills and enhance their topical knowledge. Engaging video content (accessed via Cambridge GO) builds upon the skills being taught in each chapter and aids understanding. Suggested answers to questions in the coursebook are accessible via Cambridge GO.

Inhalt

How to use this series; How to use this book; Introduction; Getting Started; Part 1 Reading and Comprehension Skills; 1 Comprehension skills; 1.1 Vocabulary; 1.2 Identifying main ideas and supporting details; 1.3 Reading strategies for comprehension; 1.4 Summarising and paraphrasing; 2 Exploring the text; 2.1 Explicit and implicit meaning; 2.2 Text structures; 2.3 Identifying the writer's purpose; 2.4 Use of language; 2.5 Point of view and perspective; 3 Analysing and evaluating ideas and evidence; 3.1 Reading texts critically; 3.2 Analysing meaning; 3.3 Evaluating reasons and evidence; 3.4 Making supported judgements; 4 Writing persuasively; 4.1 Expressing opinions and developing ideas; 4.2 Structuring a persuasive response; 4.3 Writing with style and purpose; 4.4 Editing for clarity and impact; Reading comprehension practice questions; Part 2 Academic Writing Skills; 5 Planning an essay; 5.1 Essay basics; 5.2 Understanding essay questions; 5.3 Considering perspectives and evidence; 5.4 Creating an essay plan; 6 Writing an essay; 6.1 Writing an effective introduction; 6.2 Organising the main body of your essay; 6.3 Writing an effective conclusion; 7 Communicating effectively; 7.1 Writing accurately; 7.2 Choosing your vocabulary; 7.3 Communicating formally; 7.4 Checking your work; Essay-writing practice questions; Preparing for the assessment; Glossary; Acknowledgements; Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.3.2026
• Zusatzinfo: Worked examples or Exercises
• Verlagsort: Cambridge
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 894 g
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
• ISBN-10: 1-009-81860-0 / 1009818600
• ISBN-13: 978-1-009-81860-5 / 9781009818605
• Zustand: Neuware