The new national framework of qualifications starts in September 2000. Key Skills will have a leading role will all qualifications in schools, colleges and in the workplace. Whether you are teaching GCSEs, GNVQs, A-levels, Vocational A-levels, Modern Apprenticeships, National Traineeships, City & Guides, or other vocational qualifications, these keys skills books from Barry Smith provide a student-focused, time-saving solution.Worried about the new key skills tests? Too much work to do without even thinking about key skills? Getting stressed? With Longman's new set of key skills books you can relax. They give you all the info you really need to get key skills and show you that you probably already know enough to pass.You don't need any special skills to use this book - the easy-to-use sections provide: Easy learning and revision of topics Quick practice of all the skills needed to pass Opportunities that prove you already have key skills In the books you will find: All the information you need to pass your Communication level 1 & 2 key skills tests A system to help you learn everything you need to know Rapid reminders of terms and ideas Handy hints for learning, for working, and for passing tests Clear explanations and step-by-step examples You can use this book to help you get key skills if your are studying for GCSEs GNVQs A-levels Vocational A-levels Modern Apprenticeships National Traineeships City & Guilds many other vocational qualifications Longman key skills books have been written by the people who developed the qualification giving you a tried-and-tested step-by-step approach that is guaranteed to help you pass the tests quickly and easily.