"Prepares students to enter the mainstream curriculum at an American college. Contains fifteen authentic college classes, each ten to fifteen minutes long. The skill-building book teaches students how to learn from them"--Book preface. The transcript contains the authentic language used by speakers on the DVD series. The answer key contains the answers to the objective questions in the skill-building book. - CD-ROM container. The series shows fifteen authentic college classes from the full range of academic disciplines. After watching the classes (each 10-15 minutes long), students use the book to: increase their listening comprehension; develop vocabulary; practice taking notes; understand varied accents and lecture styles; improve study skills; become comfortable in group activities; prepare for quizzes and tests; summarize accurately; learn critical thinking strategies; and gain familiarity with norms of the college classroom. - Back cover of book.