Unlike basic listening books, this series teaches students how to organize information using outlines, mapping, and shorthand.

Contemporary Topics 2: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Skills (3rd Edition)

The third edition consists of 12 units covering topics such as: Unit 1: "What's in a Name?" Unit 2: "English: A Global Language?" Unit 3: "High Anxiety: Phobias" Unit 8: "Right and Wrong on the Net" Accessing Audio Materials