Headway Academic Skills ((free)) May 2026

Introduction

✅ Read a 1000-word academic article and summarize it in 3 sentences
✅ Write a 5-paragraph argument essay with 3 citations
✅ Listen to a 20-min lecture and produce 1 page of organized notes
✅ Lead a 5-min group discussion on a research topic
✅ Paraphrase a paragraph without looking at the original
✅ Use a style guide (e.g., APA) to format references headway academic skills

Levels: Typically available in three levels (Level 1, 2, and 3). Introduction ✅ Read a 1000-word academic article and

2. Key Skills Covered

Reading

• Skimming for gist and scanning for specific info
• Identifying topic sentences, main ideas, and supporting details
• Understanding text structure (problem-solution, compare-contrast, cause-effect)
• Inferencing and dealing with unknown vocabulary
• Critiquing sources and avoiding plagiarism

Recommendation: Highly recommended as a supplementary resource for serious students transitioning to higher education, provided it is used in conjunction with the core Headway syllabus. Skimming for gist and scanning for specific info