College Reading Workshop, 2nd Edition is a reading course designed for intermediate students of English. Topics and reading passages in the book help students develop reading fluency and comprehension of academic texts. Real world content including high-interest topics in the areas of technology, business, politics, and culture engage students while building their English reading skills. Audio recordings of reading passages and listening activities sold separately. Key features include: - Real world content to motivate students with high-interest topics in the area of technology, business, politics, and culture - Vocabulary exercises reinforcing commonly encountered academic vocabulary, including root, prefix, and suffix activities - Discussion activities to help students practice critical-thinking skills using personal knowledge and experience - An abbreviated grammar focus section to aid students in recognizing and using grammar to improve reading comprehension skills - Short supplemental readings accompanying each unit to extend students' understandings of topics and issues - Annotated readings to facilitate comprehension of each unit's main text - Audio recordings of reading passages and listening activities available - from Amzon