Perspectives 2e is a EAP reading skills and practice textbook for advanced EAP students preparing for mainstream academic studies in an English-speaking colleges and universities. The book is organized into two parts. Part I teach academic reading strategies such as annotating text, assessing inferences, and distinguishing between facts and opinions. It includes vocabulary development and practise activities. Part II provides 8 themed reading units, each with three readings drawn from over 20 different fields of study. Each reading is followed by activities to test student comprehension and reading skills.

Although Perspectives 2e is designed for segregated skills instructions, it is also commonly used in paired and integrated skills programs.

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Marina Rozenberg has been teaching English for over twenty years and Academic English for over fifteen years. She holds a B.A. in English for Ben-Gurion University and an M.A. in English from Bar-Ilan University.

"An advanced reading book with authentic readings covering a wide range of challenging topics." --Shawna Shulman, Ryerson University International College

"Overall, it is an excellent textbook for teaching advanced level EAP reading skills. It has a wide variety of engaging and accessible reading selections." --Bill Hodges, University of Guelph

"Having used the 1st edition and found it a good fit, I am glad to see a more up-to-date version regarding pedagogy, content, and topic areas that apply to today's global situation." --Nicholas Jennings, Capilano University

"Rich context, many practice tasks, and many topics for reading and discussion." --Tatiana Galetcaia, University of Manitoba

"I would say this is the best reading book in the market for students on the cusp of entering their university studies. Part 1 has great strategies and Part 2 has a variety of reading materials. EAP programs cannot ignore this book." --David S. Rayo, Western University