Making Connections 2: Skills and Strategies for Academic Reading is a textbook designed to help intermediate to high-intermediate English learners develop strong academic reading skills. The book introduces students to authentic texts on a wide range of topics, guiding them through strategies such as identifying main ideas, understanding details, recognizing organizational patterns, and making inferences. With engaging readings, vocabulary development, and critical thinking exercises, it prepares learners for academic success and effective comprehension of complex texts. This volume is often used in ESL/EFL programs and is part of the well-known Making Connections series.