Laurie Blass Books

Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing.

Provides a forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. Using TED Talks as the springboard to share ideas, this four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English.

Pathways is a dual skills course that can be taught in parallel or as individual strands - Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking - and topics and language complement and mirror each other. Students benefit from a targeted skills syllabus where they can really develop, not just practice, the skills they will need for effective use of language. Pathways particularly lends itself to academic learners of English, with the topics and language input texts taken from a more academic context. In addition, the strong critical thinking element present in both strands encourages and stimulates the 'higher order' thinking skills and the students' ability to evaluate, analyse, and synthesise information from a wide range of sources. Meaningful and authentic content from National Geographic stimulates creates the perfect environment for this and stimulates learners' curiosity and participation.

Focusing on academic essay writing, this book equips ESL students with essential writing skills, starting from sentence construction and progressing to paragraph writing. It includes a Digital Pack featuring an eBook and interactive resources for enhanced instruction and practice in academic writing and vocabulary. The mobile-friendly content allows for easy access on various devices, making it a versatile tool for learners seeking to improve their writing proficiency.

Reflect to nowy, zorientowany na studentów kurs, który łączy ważne i aktualne treści zaczerpnięte z różnych dziedzin naukowych z rozwijaniem umiejętności akademickich. Materiały są przedstawione w bardzo przyswajalny sposób dzięki głównej idei przyświecającej autorom podręczników, którą jest stopniowe wspieranie studentów na ścieżce budowania umiejętności akademickich (scaffolding). Ta 6-poziomowa seria (A1C2) pozwala zaangażować się w podaną tematykę, dzięki czemu słuchacze nie tylko doskonalą umiejętności językowe, ale też poszerzają wiedzę o otaczającym ich świecie, stając się równocześnie bardziej świadomymi swojego procesu uczenia się (reflective learning). Seria Reflect pomaga budować w studentach pewność siebie w używaniu języka angielskiego i pomaga osiągnąć naukowe, zawodowe i osobiste cele.

Relatable, student-centered content combined with essential academic-skill instruction make the new six-level Reflect series unique. As students interact with the engaging content, they not only master English but also navigate their place in the world. Reflect builds students' confidence and helps them achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Pathways is a dual skills course that can be taught in parallel or as individual strands - Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking - and topics and language complement and mirror each other. Students benefit from a targeted skills syllabus where they can really develop, not just practice, the skills they will need for effective use of language. Pathways particularly lends itself to academic learners of English, with the topics and language input texts taken from a more academic context. In addition, the strong critical thinking element present in both strands encourages and stimulates the 'higher order' thinking skills and the students' ability to evaluate, analyse, and synthesise information from a wide range of sources. Meaningful and authentic content from National Geographic stimulates creates the perfect environment for this and stimulates learners' curiosity and participation.

Pathways is a dual skills course that can be taught in parallel or as individual strands - Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking - and topics and language complement and mirror each other. Students benefit from a targeted skills syllabus where they can really develop, not just practice, the skills they will need for effective use of language. Pathways particularly lends itself to academic learners of English, with the topics and language input texts taken from a more academic context. In addition, the strong critical thinking element present in both strands encourages and stimulates the 'higher order' thinking skills and the students' ability to evaluate, analyse, and synthesise information from a wide range of sources. Meaningful and authentic content from National Geographic stimulates creates the perfect environment for this and stimulates learners' curiosity and participation.