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A new edition of the best-selling "Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn" continues to prepare advanced students for the rigors of academic classwork and to offer valuable tips for getting the most from lectures. This text shows how a typical lecture is organized, using actual excerpts and transcripts from 19 authentic lectures covering a wide range of topics. Also included are: Supplementary readings drawn from today's newspapers and magazines for pre- and post-lecture discussions. Follow-up writing or speaking and listening activities designed to develop critical thinking skills. A three-pronged approach to vocabulary instruction -- defining, using, and retaining. A variety of quiz and test questions that familiarize students with the challenges of true/false, multiple choice, and short answer items.