Finishing Touches

This thorough, but fast-moving, two-volume review of basic language equips students with the skills they need for success in their work and studies. -- A comprehensive language syllabus is presented within the thought-provoking context of real issues. -- Prepares students to read native-speaker texts, to understand extended spoken discourse, to write essays, and to conduct extended conversations. -- Includes authentic texts from magazines and newspapers, role plays, games, discussions, language summaries, and a function/grammar index.