Headway Academic Skills can be used independently, or alongside a general English coursebook such as New Headway or New Headway Plus. Designed for students moving on to academic studies or for those on a foundation programme, the series focuses on improving students' academic skills by: -Developing the specific skills required for academic studies through a wide range of topics relevant to higher education. -Exploring strategies to help students with new vocabulary, and to record, vary, and build their vocabulary. -Offering guidance in undertaking research, and in acknowledging sources. -Providing plenty of guided practice as well as freer practice to encourage learner independence.