9780135227039 is an International Student edition of NorthStar Listening and Speaking 3 with Digital Resources (5th Edition) NorthStar is an intensive, American English integrated skills course that incorporates critical thinking and academic skills with language development. It engages students through authentic and compelling content. It is designed to prepare students for the demands of college level and university study. There are two strands to NorthStar: Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing.9780135227039 is an International Student edition of NorthStar Listening and Speaking 3 with Digital Resources (5th Edition) NorthStar is an intensive, American English integrated skills course that incorporates critical thinking and academic skills with language development. It engages students through authentic and compelling content. It is designed to prepare students for the demands of college level and university study. There are two strands to NorthStar: Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing.