Reading for Today is a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students’ reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Reading for Today series teaches essential reading strategies like skimming, scanning, fact-finding, paraphrasing, and gives students opportunities to talk and write about what they’ve read.

New! Systematic vocabulary development in every chapter helps learners build and apply vocabulary skills through:

• “Vocabulary in Context” sections
• “Word Forms” sections
• “Word Partnership” boxes from the COBUILD Dictionaries
• Enhanced “Think About It” sections teach the critical thinking skills necessary for academic success
• Enhanced Assessment CD-ROM with ExamView^® includes two additional readings per chapter
• Updated readings of universal interest and academic content engage readers
• Full-color design makes navigation easy for students
• Online Instructor’s Materials