Amazon.com description: Product Description: First Year English is a comprehensive reading textbook for English speakers of other languages (ESOL) who have ambitions to attend an undergraduate program in the United States. It is intended for intermediate and advanced students who wish to improve their reading and vocabulary skills in preparation to study at a U.S. college or university. The readings are centered on themes that international students are bound to face at some point in their pursuit of higher education. It includes a variety of tasks, activities and discussions meant to build English critical reading and communication skills as well as prepare readers to be successful college students and understand American culture better. This textbook is ideal for students enrolled in intensive English programs prior to starting their degrees. Whether it is a college sponsored English Language program or a private TOEFL preparation course, this book is invaluable to the English learner who wishes to become fully informed about college life in the U.S. while building their comprehension skills.