LEAP: Reading and Writing aims to improve reading and writing skills
with Academic Word List (AWL), vocabulary, grammar, academic survival
skills, and final assignments that let learners apply what they learned
in individual and personalized ways. Focus on critical thinking helps
learners reflect on what they read to develop strategies that can be
applied to writing. The Global Scale of English (GSE) structures
LEAP's learning goals to give learners a clear idea of the language
objectives they should aim to meet.
Each chapter in the book focuses on engaging themes drawn from science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as education
and business fields. Each chapter includes three readings related to the
chapter theme, often with divergent perspectives. Most of these readings
are authentic and give learners a chance to apply their critical
thinking skills.
The writing component involves different types of paragraphs and other
forms, including essays.
Beyond the book, My eLab exercises and documents give learners the
opportunity to reinforce and build on what they learn.
