THE COMPASS: Route to Academic English 1 adopts a constructivist and learner-centred instruction by integrating the four skills- reading, writing, listening, and speaking- using a thematic approach.
All the texts and tasks in the book revolve around one main theme: Change. THE COMPASS: Route to Academic English 1 looks at the theme of “change” from different views and each unit dwells on one specific aspect of the concept, starting with the concept of “Changing the Self” and gradually moving towards a broader topic: “Changing Generations”.
Key Features:
designed for tertiary-level learners
develops four skills in language
introduces the conventions of academic discourse
teaches paragraph and essay writing basics
encourages students to be better writers and speakers
enhances cognitive skills
facilitates higher order thinking skills
helps learners analyse, synthesize and evaluate ideas
provides a variety of speaking and writing tasks
addresses s
