This coursebook is a valuable resource for students who want to take an active approach to developing and applying the essential reading and writing skills necessary for success in their AS and A Level English courses. In the first section of the book, focusing on AS Level, students learn to analyze and write a variety of text types, ranging from diaries and blogs to reviews, speeches, and stories. The second section supports A Level learning by building on the skills students have learned at AS Level and applying them to four specialized areas of English: Language Change, Childhood Language Acquisition, English and the World, and Language and the Self. This resource is suitable for both classroom and independent study and offers the assurance of the solid reputation and fast delivery of Intertaal, your trusted supplier.