Textbook List
Instructions on getting your textbooks
Reminder: Students are required to bring their own laptop and paper textbooks (not e-books) to every class.
The textbooks you need for your program are listed below. After you receive your course assignment, look for your course(s) and buy the textbooks listed for each course you are taking so you are prepared for the first day of class!
- You may buy all of the textbooks from the UIC Bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
- If you buy your book somewhere else, use the ISBN number to find the correct book.
- When you order, make sure you buy the correct edition of the book.
- You must buy only new books.
- If you buy a used textbook, the code in the books with an online component will not be valid.
- You cannot use photocopied or used books.
- You may be in a class that requires 2 textbooks. If you are, you must buy both textbooks.
- Some courses have an online resource, too.
Intensive English required texts and materials
ELSI 011 -- Level 1 Reading and Writing
Textbook:
Q: Skills for Success 1 Reading and Writing Student Book with iQ Online Practice (Third edition)
Authors:
Lynn, Sarah. (Oxford University Press, 2019)
ISBN: 978-0-19-490392-9
Buy from the UIC bookstore in person or using the link–At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
ELSI 021 -- Level 1 Listening and Speaking
Textbook:
PRISM: Listening & Speaking Intro Student’s Book with Digital Pack
Authors:
N. M. White, Susan Peterson, Angela Blackwell, Christina Cavage (Cambridge University Press, 2022)
ISBN: 9781009251204
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Q: Skills for Success Level 3 Reading and Writing Student Book with iQ Online Practice (Third edition)
Textbook:
Q: Skills for Success Level 3 Reading and Writing Student Book with iQ Online Practice (Third edition)
Authors:
Gramer and Ward. (Oxford University Press, 2019)
ISBN: 978-0-19-490394-3
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
NorthStar: Listening & Speaking Level 3, Fifth edition Student Book
Textbook:
NorthStar: Listening & Speaking Level 3, Fifth edition Student Book and MyEnglishLab.
Authors:
Solorzano and Schmidt. (Pearson Education, Inc., 2019)
ISBN: 97801352-26957
- You must purchase the Fifth (5th) edition.
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Or:
- Search Direct Textbook for paper book options
- Order the paper book through Pearson Education.
(1) Choose NorthStar Listening and Speaking 5e Level 3 (Student Book, Online Practice/MyEnglishLab).
(2) Add the Coupon Code “EVENTS2025” to get 10% off.
(3) Add “Tutorium at University of IL-Chicago” in the “School/Program” section under Shipping Address.
Important note
Important note: This class requires two textbooks. You must buy both of the textbooks listed below.
Textbook #1
Title:
Making Connections Level 2 Student Book with Integrated Digital Learning* (Second edition)
*Note that Integrated Digital Learning only gives access to audio files of each reading in the text.
Author
McEntire and Williams. (Cambridge, 2017)
ISBN: 9781108657822
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Textbook #2
Title
Longman Academic Writing 4: Essays Student Book, + Essential Online Resources, Fifth Edition (5/e)
Authors
Oshima and Hogue. (Pearson Education, Inc., 2014)
ISBN: 9780136838630
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Or:
- Order the paper book through Pearson Education.
- (1) Choose Longman Academic Writing Series 5e Level 4: Essays (Student Book, Online Practice)
- (2) Add the Coupon Code “EVENTS2025” to get 10% off.
- (3) Add “Tutorium at University of IL-Chicago” in the “School/Program” section under Shipping Address.
Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking 3: Split Edition A with the Spark platform
Note: You need to purchase both the text and access to the SPARK platform.
Title:
Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking 3: Split Edition A with the Spark platform, (Third edition)
Author:
Christien Lee; Tania Pattison. (National Geographic Learning, 2025)
ISBN: 9780357979198 — Note that this is for the part of the book we use in class. You must buy a paper copy AND access to SPARK platform.
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Making Connections Level 3 Student Book with Integrated Digital Learning*, Third edition
Title:
Making Connections Level 3 Student Book with Integrated Digital Learning*, Third edition
*Note that Integrated Digital Learning only gives access to audio files of each reading in the text
Author:
Pakenham, McEntire, and Williams. (Cambridge, 2017)
ISBN: 9781108662260
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
NorthStar Listening & Speaking Level 5, Fourth edition, student Book with MyEnglishLab
Title:
NorthStar Listening & Speaking Level 5 Student Book Fourth edition, with MyEnglishLab
Author:
Sherry Preiss. (Pearson Education, Inc., 2015)
ISBN: 9780134280844
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Or:
- Search Direct Textbook for paper book options
- Order the paper book through Pearson Education:
- (1) Choose NorthStar Listening and Speaking 4e Level 5 (Student Book, Online Practice/MyEnglishLab)
- (2) Add the Coupon Code “EVENTS2025” to get 10% off.
- (3) Add “Tutorium at University of IL-Chicago” in the “School/Program” section under Shipping Address.
Level 5 Advanced Professional Skills
With the exception of ELSI 088, no texts or materials are required for the Level 5 Advanced Professional Skills courses.
Your instructor will let you know on the first day of class if any additional materials need to be purchased.
Students in ELSI 088 Critical Reading: Preparation for Written and Oral Communication will use a portion of University Success: Transition Level, Reading Student Book. An online version of this book will be available for purchase at minimal cost (~$15). You don’t need to purchase this book before the class starts. Details will be given on day one of class.
If you choose to buy the entire book in paper format, use the following information to find purchasing options online:
Title:
University Success: Transition Level, Reading Student Book
Authors:
Zwier and Vosters (Pearson, 2017)
ISBN: 9780134400785
Buy from the UIC bookstore. At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Or:
- Search Direct Textbook for paper book options
- Order the paper book through Pearson Education:
- (1) Choose NorthStar Listening and Speaking 4e Level 5 (Student Book, Online Practice/MyEnglishLab)
- (2) Add the Coupon Code “EVENTS2025” to get 10% off.
- (3) Add “Tutorium at University of IL-Chicago” in the “School/Program” section under Shipping Address.
Do you want some extra practice?
If you’re looking for extra help on some common language issues, these texts can help. They are not required for TIE classes.
All texts are available in the UIC bookstore.
Grammar:
- Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rdwith answers and CD-ROM, Murphy with Smalzer. (Cambridge University Press, 2009).
Standardized Tests:
- Official Guide to the TOEFL Test With CD-ROM, 4th Edition (McGraw-Hill, 2012) ISBN 9780071766586
- The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS: Student’s Book with Answers with DVD-ROM (Cambridge, 2014) ISBN 9781107620698
Vocabulary:
- Cambridge Dictionary of American English, 2nd (Cambridge University Press, 2008). Paperback with CD-ROM for Windows and Mac ISBN: 9780521691987
- Longman Study Dictionary of American English, Pearson Education. (Pearson Education, 2011) ISBN 9781408245323
- Heinle Picture Dictionary: Text / Interactive CD-ROM Pkg., 2nd (Heinle, 2014) ISBN 978-12859-84674
- Vocabulary in Use High Intermediate Student’s Book with Answers, 2nd, McCarthy et al. (Cambridge University Presss, 2010) ISBN 978-0-521-12386-0
Accelerator required texts and materials
ELSI 041 -- English for Academic Purposes I
Textbook:
Critical Reading English for Academic Purposes
Author:
Pattison, Tania. (Pearson, 2015)
ISBN: 978-2-7613-5654-1
Buy from the UIC bookstore in person or using the link–At the top of the page in the Search bar, copy and paste the ISBN number for your book and click Enter.
Questions?
Questions about the text list? Contact tutorium@uic.edu.