Headway: Academic Skills

Headway Academic Skills is a multi-level educational series designed by Oxford University Press to bridge the gap between general English and the specific requirements of higher education. This series provides a modular and thematic approach to developing the fundamental competencies—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—necessary for success in a university environment. Amazon.com Core Components and Pedagogical Approach

Most textbooks try to cram all four skills into one book and fail. Headway cleverly splits the curriculum into two focused strands: headway academic skills

Here is a look at the "stories" and scenarios typically found within the series: 1. The Narrative of Student Life (Introductory/Level 1) Headway Academic Skills is a multi-level educational series