Entry 2 Skills for Life ESOL Student Workbook is the second level in a series of five for new arrivals in the UK wishing to study English.  (Note: do not be confused by the illogical naming of the level by the DfES!)
It is an adult course that takes students from beginner/starter level to point equivalent to a GCSE in English.
The course is designed to help new arrivals in the UK learn communicative English as quickly as possible.  I focusses on real life scenarios for those living in the UK.  It thus contains a lot of material and subjects not normally covered in general English coursebooks.
It is written and produced by the UK Department of Education and Skills (DfES).

Are you a student who dreads studying, has problems getting great grades despite loads of studying, or just has a hard time memorizing facts and formulas and concepts?

This book is of great value for anyone trying to learn something, especially if you’re a student. Scott has taken the process of learning and has hit upon the methods that most quick learners use, breaking it down into easily understandable and practical steps that any of us can implement

The book is split into three major parts:

1. Strategy
2. Techniques
3. Beyond Holistic Learning

The first section explains what holistic learning is, what the stages of holistic learning are and how holistic learning looks at different types of problems. The second section goes into detail explaining how to apply holistic learning. There are over a dozen techniques split into over ten chapters. The third section includes a chapter devoted to productivity and another chapter on self-education.