Making Comparisons In English
This book covers the following topics: Structure (1a)-- Comparison of Actions - I --- Structure (1b)-- Comparison of Actions - II --- Structure (2a)-- Comparison of Qualities - I --- Structure (2b)-- Comparison of Qualities - II --- Structure (3a)-- Specific Similarity - Quality Adjectives --- Structure (3b)-- Specific Similarity - Quality Nouns --- Structure (4)-- Comparison of Number/Quantity --- Structure (5a)-- As ] Much/Many, etc. + Word/Words + As --- Structure (5b)-- Comparative Estimates - Multiple Numbers --- Structure (6)-- Parallel Increase or Decrease / Gradual Increase --- Structure (7)-- Illogical Comparatives --- Structure (8)-- General Similarity and Difference --- Structure (9)-- Using Word 'Compare' or 'Comparison' --- Structure (10)-- Comparison Degrees --- 10a. Regular and Irregular Forms of Adjectives --- 10b. Interchange of Positive and Comparative Degrees --- 10c. Interchange of Positive and Superlative Degrees --- 10d. Interchange of Comparative and Superlative Degrees --- 10e. Interchange of Positive, Comparative and Superlative Degrees ----- Sample This: Structure (1a)-- Comparison of Actions - I - PATTERN 1: AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCE -ING form of Verb + Verb 'Be' + As + Adjective + As + -ING form of Verb Or It + Verb 'Be' + As + Adjective + To + Ordinary Verb + As + Ordinary Verb -- Writing is as easy as thinking. Jogging is as easy as exercising. Closing is as easy as opening. Designing is as easy as publishing. It is as easy to write as think. It is as easy to jog as exercise. It is as easy to close as open. It is as easy to design as publish. PATTERN 2: NEGATIVE SENTENCE -ING form of Verb + Verb 'Be' + Not + As + Adjective + As + -ING form of Verb Or It + Verb 'Be' + Not + As + Adjective + To + Ordinary Verb + As + Ordinary Verb -- Studying is not as easy as playing. Swimming is not as easy as running. Singing is not as easy as talking. Reading is not as easy as listening. It is not as easy to study as play. It is not as easy to swim as run. It is not as easy to sing as talk. It is not as easy to read as listen. Structure (1b)-- Comparison of Actions - II-- PATTERN (A). Prefer/Would Prefer + -ING form of Verb + To + -ING form of Verb, OR (B). Prefer/Would Prefer + To + Ordinary Verb + Rather Than + Ordinary Verb, OR (C). Had Better/Had Rather/Had Sooner/Would Rather/Would Sooner + Ordinary Verb + Than + Ordinary Verb -- Example 1: I prefer studying to playing. I would prefer studying to playing. I prefer to study rather than play. I would prefer to study rather than play. I had better study than play. I had rather study than play. I had sooner study than play. I would rather study than play. I would sooner study than play. -- Example 2: You prefer writing to talking. You would prefer writing to talking. You prefer to write rather than talk. You would prefer to write rather than talk. You had better write than talk. You had rather write than talk. You had sooner write than talk. You would rather write than talk. You would sooner write than talk.
Using Home Language as a Resource in the Classroom
What can educators do right now, in their own classrooms, to support students of varied cultures and languages? Written for current and future teachers of ELs across various educational and geographical settings, this concise guide provides educators with specific instructional practices to promote greater inclusion and educational equity for their students. Key topics covered in this book include: why home language is essential to student success; incorporating home language into instruction; planning plurilingual lessons and inclusive classrooms; home language and learning in the digital age; reimagining instructional materials; and using home language to advance social justice. Educators can practice what they learn with 30+ activities, guiding questions, key insights, and downloadable templates, checklists, and tools! **This title also includes a companion website with online resources.**
Passages Level 2 Student’s Book with Digital Pack
Passages Third edition is the perfect follow-up to any four-skills program and is designed to seamlessly follow Interchange or Four Corners. It is one of the world's most successful upper-level American English courses, opening the door for students to communicate with greater fluency and proficiency.
Passages Level 2 Student’s Book a with Digital Pack
Passages Third edition is the perfect follow-up to any four-skills program and is designed to seamlessly follow Interchange or Four Corners. It is one of the world's most successful upper-level American English courses, opening the door for students to communicate with greater fluency and proficiency.
American Gestures
Americans gesture a lot! Do you know what they mean? American Gestures illustrates more than 125 common gestures in close-up and in context, along with an explanation of how and when to use each gesture. Sections on obscene gestures and impolite actions show what to avoid. Speak American with both hands. It's fun!
B2 Short Stories in English (Vol. 1)
"The Language of the Heart" and other advanced short storiesFor most of her life, Sarah has had two competing voices in her head. They surge out of the blue, day in and day out, and lately cohabitation has become almost impossible.Hence, Sarah wants to take control of her story and the trajectory of her life. This is a difficult task but the young woman knows exactly what she has to do to achieve her goals!What will happen to Sarah's voices? Read this intriguing short story to find out.This book contains ten other thought-provoking short stories that will challenge your intellect and broaden your mind.These are stories that are packed with strong characters, powerful themes, generous vocabulary and numerous examples of grammatical structures in context. Reading these stories is such an enriching experience that you will not regret a single second spent in the company of this unforgettable book.Level B1-B2About Learn English With Africa and the author.Learn English With Africa was born out of the need to offer teaching and learning materials that are both visually and emotionally appealing. It draws upon Africa's vibrant colours, story-telling traditions and tales of courage and resilience.Thandi Ngwira Gatignol is the author of this book. She hails from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa.
IELTS Academic Reading
8 sample papers for IELTS Academic ReadingThe Academic Reading section tests a wide range of reading skills and strategies. Some tasks may involve reading for gist (i.e. general understanding, or overall meaning). Others may require you to read for the main ideas in a text. You might also need to read for detail or specific information. Or perhaps you will be required to read closely in order to understand a logical argument in a text.The content of this resource has been written to closely replicate the IELTS exam experience, and has undergone comprehensive expert and peer review. Each of the 8 exam-styled tests includes the different reading tasks that you may encounter during the IELTS Academic Reading test: Matching headingsTrue / False / Yes / No / Not GivenMatching informationSummary completionSentence completionMultiple choiceMatching featuresChoosing a titleCategorisation/classificationMatching sentence endingsTable completionFlowchart completionDiagram completionShort answer questionsAbout the author: Jane Turner is an associate lecturer in EAP/EFL at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and an EFL materials writer for international exam boards, universities and publishers. She previously worked as a Cambridge ESOL examiner for the British Council, and holds an MA in Education Management and Cambridge CELTA and DELTA.
IELTS Academic Reading Practice
"...invaluable ... you will not be disappointed." -Martin Sketchley, ELT Experiences"...tremendously useful for students." -David Wills, TED-IELTS"A versatile book that can be used by a wide range of teachers and learners alike." -Jim Fuller, Sponge ELTEach of the 14 units in this book introduces a different reading task that you may encounter during the IELTS Academic Reading test: Matching headingsTrue / False / Yes / No / Not GivenMatching informationSummary completionSentence completionMultiple choiceMatching featuresChoosing a titleCategorisation/classificationMatching sentence endingsTable completionFlowchart completionDiagram completionShort answer questionsEach unit contains three two-page sections: 1. Think and prepare starts with some questions to get you thinking about the unit topic, and introduces some challenging words and phrases that will appear in the practice activities that follow.2. Practise introduces a new reading task for you to practise the task type using a text that is shorter than what will feature in the exam. It starts with some strategies and tips for how to approach each task, for you to try these strategies out during the activities then reflect on what went well, what you learned and what you will need to do to improve.3. Put it to the test includes a text that is designed to replicate an IELTS Reading test task. There is no support here - it's just you, the text and the questions!Appendices: Task info and tips: Definitions of each task type, and tips on how to approach the task.Extra activities: Further practice in applying different task types to the units' texts.Answers: Comprehensive answers and guidance for each activity.Glossary and Index: Definitions of all high-level vocabulary used.About the authorsPeter Clements is an academic-skills specialist with extensive international teaching experience. He co-authored the global coursebook StartUp (C1) for Pearson, regularly contributes to One Stop English and blogs for teachers at eltplanning.com. Peter currently teaches IGCSE ESL, IELTS and first-language English at St Andrews International School, Bangkok.Paul Murphy is a specialist in teaching English for Academic Purposes. He has taught at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow International College and the British Council. Paul has been a certified IELTS Speaking examiner since 2017, and currently teaches EAP at Mahidol University International College in Thailand.
Negative Forms In English
This book covers the following topics: BY NO MEANS, LITTLE, BUT NOT, NEVER, NO/NOT/NEVER -- NOR, NO/NOT/NEVER -- OR, NEITHER -- NOR, NOBODY/NO ONE, NOTHING, NO DOUBT, NO LONGER, NO MATTER + Question Word, NOT + LONG AGO, NOT/NOT ONLY & BUT, NOT + -ING form of Verb, NOT TO + MAIN VERB, RARELY, SELDOM, WORDS THAT SHOW NEGATIVE SENSE, MISCELLANY, TENSE - Negative Statements, Present Tense - Negative Statements, Past Tense - Negative Statements, Future Tense - Negative Statements, Negative Forms of Modals, Exercises: 1, Exercises: 2 ---- Sample This: --- BY NO MEANS -- Meanings: Absolutely Not; Certainly Not; Definitely Not; In No Way; Not At All; Not In Any Way; Not In The Least Bit; Not In The Slightest ---- Based on a rough count, by no means definitive, they had about 625 tents set up last year. By no means am I saying this is a bad thing, but it is not a choice that I made. By no means did we settle on anything. By no means does he think children need to go through terrible times to be better people. By no means is he guaranteed to win. By no means is this fight over or even anywhere near under control. By no means let him dominate the conversation. By no means should individuals or groups be allowed to go that building. By no means should we be complacent with being second. --- LITTLE -- Meaning: Small - [Little ] Auxiliary Verb + Subject] - Little do managers and executives realize that delay is in itself a decision! Little do they know that she is better qualified than any of them in survival skills. Little do they know that the journey ahead is not going to be easy. Little do they know that their loss is actually a win for all of us, including for them. Little do we realize the exact meaning or the appropriate use of many terms. --- BUT NOT -- But not for a minute did he make me feel angry. Embassy shutdowns happen, but not usually on this scale. Gender equality is still a goal, but not a present reality, for university campuses around the world. He could be right, but not for the reason he thinks. He has time for sports but not for family. He is clearly the strongest but not superhuman. He looks comfortable but not great. --- NEVER -- Meaning: Not At Any Time/Not On Any Occasion -- The contractor left the work midway and never came back to finish it. He gave a press conference explaining he never did anything wrong in his career. He had to come clean but he never did. He never does anything for us. He never does anything truly charitable. He never went to class. He said he would text me after the weekend but never did. He thought he was never in with a chance of becoming a mayor last year. His wife is soft-spoken and never hurt anyone. I am ashamed that I saw injustice and never did anything about it. I am not sure he will even make the team, never mind have a big role. I am sure I will never forget this moment. I could never go ba
How Did You Meet?
A graded reader for learners of English (EFL)Level 2 - A1/A2 Starter (2)Word count: 4,562 We never know how, or when, or where we will meet our one true love. Maybe you will meet on a blind date? Or maybe you will meet in a storm or a supermarket? Here are five stories for you to enjoy. One story is about a forever romance. The other stories? Will the couples stay together? We don't know, but we hope so. If the romance lasts forever, they will always have an interesting answer when people ask: "How did you meet?"
Passages Level 2 Full Contact a with Digital Pack
Passages Third edition is the perfect follow-up to any four-skills program and is designed to seamlessly follow Interchange or Four Corners. It is one of the world's most successful upper-level American English courses, opening the door for students to communicate with greater fluency and proficiency.
Passages Level 2 Full Contact B with Digital Pack
Passages Third edition is the perfect follow-up to any four-skills program and is designed to seamlessly follow Interchange or Four Corners. It is one of the world's most successful upper-level American English courses, opening the door for students to communicate with greater fluency and proficiency.
Twelve Days in Hokkaido
The Twelve Days in Hokkaido Workbook is a textbook for English language learners who are interested in Hokkaido, in Japan. This workbook is ideal for anyone who works in the tourism industry in Hokkaido. It is also suitable for any English language learners who live in Hokkaido or would like to show foreign visitors around Hokkaido. This workbook will help English language learners to improve their reading, writing, and vocabulary. The Twelve Days in Hokkaido Workbook is designed to supplement the Twelve Days in Hokkaido Q & A textbook. This book expands upon the language learned in the Q & A book. This textbook is for high beginner to advanced English language learners. It is best suited for Japanese English language learners. It would also benefit English language students from other countries. The exercises in this workbook get progressively more difficult as the student works through each unit. The activities are designed to improve a learner's vocabulary, grammar, and creative writing skills. Students will be required to answer the questions using their own knowledge or do research on the Internet to find some of the answers. There are twelve units that follow the units in the Q & A book, each unit has ten exercises. In addition, there are four review units to reinforce the exercises in the previous three units. By the end of this course, students will have improved their English and knowledge of Hokkaido. The Twelve Days in Hokkaido textbooks are the only textbooks that help English language learners to learn about Hokkaido and learn English at the same time. Twelve Days in Hokkaido Workbookは、北海道に興味がある英語学習者向けのワークブックです。このワークブックは、北海道の観光業界で働く方に最適です。また、北海道に住んでいる英語学習者や、外国人観光客に北海道を案内したいと考えている方にも適しています。このワークブックは、英語学習者のリーディング力、ライティング力、語彙力の向上に役立ちます。 Twelve Days in Hokkaido Workbookは、Twelve Days in Hokkaido Q & Aを補完するためのものです。このワークブックを、Q&Aテキストブックと併用することで学習効果を更に高めることができます。このワークブックは、上初級から上級までの英語学習者を対象としています。日本人英語学習者に最も適していますが、他の国の英語学習者にもおすすめで{
Social-Emotional Learning in the English Language Classroom
The incorporation of social and emotional learning (SEL) practices has been growing in the United States and around the world for some years. Many public and private educational systems, community organizations, and higher education institutions embrace SEL practices in various forms, such as wellness conversations, mindfulness interventions, trauma-informed practices, restorative circles, yoga, among many other interventions. Recent global events that our children, youth, and adults are experiencing, such as global pandemics, natural disasters, religious persecutions, forced migrations, social and political unrest, and violence, are reminding us of our interconnectedness as global citizens. At the same time, society and employers are now, more than ever, in desperate need of individuals who are emotionally intelligent (Harvard Business Review, 2015). While SEL is becoming increasing critical for learners' success, teachers often feel unprepared to incorporate or address it in their classrooms. This book serves as a practical, concise, and easy-to-follow reference that English language teachers in K-12 and adult education and English language teacher educators can use in their classrooms. It is one of the limited emerging SEL resources available that is tailored to the English language teaching field and contributes to filling the existing gap of SEL in English language education. Teachers will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice self-care and be confident in implementing SEL in their learning spaces to support and benefit their learners.
Engleza esențială Engleza esențială 簾n doar 7 capitoledoar 7 capitole
?n această carte vei 簾nvăța limba engleză 簾ntr-un mod revoluționar, simplu și eficient, av璽nd doar informațiile de care ai nevoie! Vei găsi răspunsul la toate 簾ntrebările tale care au legătură cu 簾nvățarea, 簾nțelegerea și recapitularea limbii engleze.Pentru o 簾nvățare sau recapitulare c璽t mai eficientă, am conceput cele mai simple și inovative metode de reținere a regulilor de baza din limba engleză. Tot ce trebuie să faci este să-ți acorzi timp, astfel 簾nc璽t să poți dob璽ndi c璽t mai rapid cele mai utile informații din limba engleză.Acest curs conține 7 capitole esențiale, care la r璽ndul lor, conțin definiții și explicații pe 簾nțelesul fiecăruia, fără termeni gramaticali complicați, sau reguli imposibil de memorat. Cursul se bazează pe g璽ndirea unui adult, care are nevoie de o eficiență sporită 簾n 簾nvățarea unei limbi străine. Fiecare dintre cele 7 capitole conține la finalul acestora c璽te un set de exerciții interactive, care te vor ajuta să pui 簾n aplicare cele 簾nvățate și 簾nțelese pe parcursul acestor lecții.Ceea ce 簾ți propun 簾n acest curs nu sunt aceleași informații pe care le-ai putea găsi 簾n oricare alt curs mai atractiv la o primă vedere. Dimpotrivă! Mi-am propus să realizez acest curs după propria experiență de viață departe de casă, 簾ntr-o țară străină, a cărui limbă nu mi-o mai aduceam aminte de la orele de engleză de la școală. Așa că, aici poți găsi exact explicațiile pe care ți le dorești să le auzi, astfel 簾nc璽t să poți și tu căpăta fluența și 簾ncrederea necesară 簾n limba engleză.?nsă pentru a putea căpăta fluența necesară 簾n limba engleză, cel mai important și valoros exercițiu este repetarea continuă. Ceea ce și eu am experimentat pe propria piele și a funcționat extrem de bine. Și cum poți face acest lucru dacă nu prin citit. Cititul este singurul exercițiu care 簾ți va fi de ajutor 簾n 簾nvățarea corectă a limbii engleze. Așa că, te invit să pui m璽na pe acest curs esențial și să 簾ncepi prin a citi cu voce tare tot ceea ce este iscălit aici, perfecțion璽ndu-ți astfel cunoștințele de limba engelză.
El ingles practico superior. Tomo I
En la ensenanza del ingles hay un vacio: falta la vertiente practica que aborde terminologia tecnica de distintas actividades. Este libro viene a solucionar ese problema.Alguna vez penso: "He estudiado mucho ingles, pero no he avanzado tanto"? Si es asi, este es el libro que debe leer. No encontrara los metodos pesados e insuficientes de siempre, sino uno para la vida real, que le ayudara a utilizar el idioma en las cuestiones practicas del dia a dia.Puede ver mas informacion en https: //www.librosenred.com/libros/elinglespracticosuperiortomoi.html.[Este texto fue escrito sin tildes ni otros caracteres especiales para evitar errores con el navegador.]
Conversation Strategies
Conversation strategies are techniques that help the speaker and listener keep a conversation going to its natural and desired conclusion. These skills supplement the linguistic and sociolinguistic skills most texts focus on: grammar, vocabulary, and usage. However, to develop strategic competence, students must learn the words, phrases, and conventions used as two speakers engage in the active give-and-take of conversation. The strategies practiced in this book include 1) getting more information, 2) making comparisons, 3) correcting someone politely, 4) agreeing and disagreeing, 5) summarizing, 6) sharing information, and 7) making decisions. Students also practice 1) polite forms, 2) rejoinders, 3) clarifications, 4) follow-up questions, 5) getting a response, 6) expressing probability, 7) interrupting, and 8) avoiding conversation killers. The 29 pair and group activities help develop communicative competence. These fun, student-centered activities begin with controlled language and move to open, imaginative exchanges.
The Garden Party & The Fly
The Garden Party & The Fly: Level 500 Reader (H) features modernized and simplified versions of two well-known stories by Katherine Mansfield. The Garden Party (1921) revolves around a party at the home of a wealthy middle-class family. It raises questions about discrimination, love, life and death. The Fly (1922) is set in the office of a successful businessman. Two visitors, an old man and a fly, force the businessman to think about and then forget somebody he loves.
Handbook of Poetic Devices
This is the best book on rhetoric and prosody and poetic devices. Every lover of literature must keep this handbook which is available at a low price. It will cater to the need of English literature students and teachers alike. Most of the students study English literature but they fail to delve deep into the world of poetic devices for the want of a good book on this very subject. This book has been written with utmost care so that the students of different countries where English is taught as a second language can understand the riddles of poetic devices. The author himself is a renowned lecturer. Jayadev Kar, MA, M.Phil, MSW, LL.B, is an Indian English poet, writer, statesman, critic, and social worker in the same vein. . He has already two books to his credit out of which "Symbolism in American Literature" was published by Scholars' Press, Germany. His other book "Songs of Jayadev an anthology of English poems was published and circulated worldwide by Authors' Press, New Delhi. He is currently teaching English literature at D.A.V.(Auto) College, Titilagarh, Dist.-Balangir, India. Apart from that, he is an approved counselor of Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, and IGNOU, New Delhi. Jayadev Kar is a member of ELTAI too. He is also a Human Rights educator certified by Youth for Human Rights International, Los Angeles, USA. For his strategy to check distress migration, he has been felicitated by IPE Global and International Justice Mission in days gone by.
Passages Level 1 Student’s Book with eBook
Passages Third edition is the perfect follow-up to any four-skills program and is designed to seamlessly follow Interchange or Four Corners. It is one of the world's most successful upper-level American English courses, opening the door for students to communicate with greater fluency and proficiency.
Everyday Heroes
A graded reader for learners of English (EFL)Level 1 - A1/A2 Starter (1)Word count: 3,362 What do you think of when you hear the word "hero"? Do you think of Superman, or Batman? Of course, they are heroes. But sometimes, normal people can be heroes too. There are five stories in this book about everyday heroes. Oliver is a pizza delivery driver. One evening, he goes to a house to deliver some pizzas, but something is wrong. Can Oliver help the family? Lydia is going to her wedding, when a bad thing happens. Luckily, some surprising heroes arrive to help her. Lucy is excited. She is going to Hawaii for a vacation. There is an emergency on the plane, and only Lucy can help. Can she become a hero? Enjoy these and two more stories!
The Idiom Book
We are currently refreshing our shelves and this title is 70% off with promo code: Super70The Idiom Book is a comprehensive, high-interest resource designed for high-intermediate to advanced English learners who want to understand and use idiomatic expressions the way native speakers do in real-life interactions. Idioms are often one of the most challenging aspects of English because they appear frequently in casual conversation, workplace exchanges, social media, entertainment, and everyday informal communication. This book helps learners decode these expressions and build confidence using them naturally and appropriately.Written in highly colloquial, contemporary language, the lessons reflect the authentic speech patterns of native speakers interacting in informal personal and professional contexts. Each of the 101 lessons introduces ten idioms organized around relatable, engaging themes. The structured lesson design guides learners from comprehension to accurate, fluent use, making idioms more accessible and less intimidating.Each lesson's four-part format ensures steady progress. Section A embeds idioms within a short, realistic conversation, allowing learners to hear how expressions function in context. Section B reinforces understanding by presenting the same idioms in written form--often as gapped messages--to highlight meaning, form, and usage. Section C challenges learners with matching activities that deepen processing and encourage retention. Finally, Section D requires students to substitute idiomatic forms for non-idiomatic phrases, prompting them to produce idioms accurately and meaningfully. With its clear structure, variety of practice, and engaging contexts, The Idiom Book is ideal for self-study, group work, tutoring sessions, advanced ESL classes, or conversation practice. A downloadable list of idioms and answer key support independent learning, and an optional audio program helps learners hear natural pronunciation and rhythm--crucial for mastering idiomatic English.Features*Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from https: //www.prolingualearning.com/ or to stream on https: //www.youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudioUses highly colloquial, natural language that mirrors real native-speaker interaction.Downloadable idiom list and answer key available for flexible study.Ideal for classroom instruction, tutoring, advanced speaking courses, and self-study.Similar Pro Lingua Learning TitlesWhaddaya Say? - By Nina Weinstein - Helps learners decode fast, conversational English and understand the reductions, blends, and rhythms that accompany idiomatic language.Conversation Strategies - David Kehe & Peggy Dustin Kehe - Teaches practical tools for navigating real conversations, making it an excellent companion for learners applying new idioms in speaking.Discussion Strategies - David Kehe & Peggy Dustin Kehe - Provides structured speaking strategies that support idiom use in academic, professional, and social discussions.Interactive Listening - David Kehe & Peggy Dustin Kehe - Strengthens listening skills using natural, authentic discourse, helping learners recognize idioms in real spoken English.
Basic Conversation Strategies
Basic Conversation Strategies is a prequel to the intermediate-level Conversation Strategies. One significant difference is that Basic Conversation Strategies has an important listening component. Conversation is, after all, not just speaking; it also involves listening, and a major part of the approach in this book includes training learners to be good listeners. There are three components to this material. The Student Workbook contains everything students will need to do the exercises, except the material they need to listen and respond to. This material is available as Downloadable Audio. The Student Workbook does not contain printed versions of the listening input because real conversation is not accompanied with sub-titles or closed captions. The printed version of the listening input is available in the free Teacher's Edition, which is an essential component of Basic Conversation Strategies. The Teacher's Edition contains the entire Student Workbook and the complete scripts of all the listening input, plus teaching notes and suggestions, as well as feedback and evaluation forms. The audio has 67 listening exercises containing six types of exercises: 1) Listen and Fill-In, 2) Circle, 3) Choose, 4) Repeat, 5) Respond, and 6) Write. Features *Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from https: //www.prolingualearning.com/ or to stream on https: //www.youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio The Teacher's Edition and Student Workbook are available for free at https: //www.prolingualearning.com/ and includes full scripts, teaching notes, feedback tools, and evaluation forms Strong listening-first approach that emphasizes conversation as both speaking and listening Explicit training in listening comprehension to build more effective conversational interaction Similar Titles Conversation Strategies Discussion Strategies Conversation Inspirations Dictations for Discussion Interactive Dictations
Verdicts
Verdicts invites students into the world of courtroom decision-making through forty real court cases adapted for classroom debate, discussion, and critical thinking. Designed to simulate the role of a jury, each case presents a compelling situation, a summary of key facts, and a set of questions that guide students to evaluate evidence, weigh different perspectives, and reach a reasoned conclusion. The cases range from everyday disputes to unusual legal dilemmas, making them both accessible and thought-provoking for intermediate and advanced English learners.The book's photocopiable worksheets equip students with the legal and thematic vocabulary needed to understand each scenario, ensuring that language does not become a barrier to participation. Because students must listen, analyze, persuade, and collaborate, Verdicts naturally develops high-level communication skills and fosters lively discussion. The format requires virtually no preparation from teachers, making it a powerful plug-and-play resource for speaking classes, critical thinking units, integrated-skills courses, and community or workplace programs where problem-solving and decision-making are essential.Engaging, flexible, and authentic, Verdicts transforms the classroom into a space for reasoned argument, active listening, and real-world language use.FeaturesForty real court cases adapted for ESL/EFL classroom useStudents take on the role of a jury, evaluating evidence and reaching a verdictPhotocopiable worksheets with case-specific vocabulary and guiding questionsHighly interactive tasks that build speaking, listening, argumentation, and critical thinking skillsNo-prep or low-prep format ideal for busy instructorsSuitable for intermediate through advanced learners in academic, community, or workplace settingsExcellent for pair work, group work, debate activities, and problem-solving lessonsSimilar Pro Lingua Learning TitlesDiscussion StrategiesConversation StrategiesInteractive ListeningTalkAbouts
C1 Advanced 4 Student’s Book Without Answers
C1 Advanced 4 authentic examination papers provide the perfect preparation and practice because they are exactly like the real exam. Inside C1 Advanced 4 you'll find four complete examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English. Be confident on exam day by working through each part of the exam so you can familiarise yourself with the format and practise your exam technique. This book does not contain the audio recordings, answer keys, sample Writing answers or Speaking test scripts. A Student's Book with answers with Audio with Resource Bank is available separately.
C1 Advanced 4 Student’s Book with Answers with Audio with Resource Bank
Inside C1 Advanced 4 you'll find four complete examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English. Be confident on exam day by working through each part of the exam and scoring system so you can familiarise yourself with the format and practise your exam technique. The book contains transcripts, sample Writing answers, scripts for the Speaking test, and sample answer sheets. Download the audio for the Listening tests, example Speaking test video and answer keys with extra explanations (instructions on inner front cover), or access your audio and video directly via QR codes in the book.
Prepare Level 1 Workbook with Digital Pack
Prepare Second Edition offers teen-appeal topics combined with extensive preparation for A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools, B2 First for Schools and C1 Advanced. The Level 1 Workbook provides additional practice and reinforcement of the language, skills and exam techniques covered in the PREPARE Level 2 Student's Book units. Students can access the Cambridge One Digital Pack, optimised for a range of devices, for their bank of learning resources and accompanying audio. Practice Extra provides interactive grammar and vocabulary activities and games with instant feedback.
A Phrasal Verb Affair
This 15-episode soap opera with more than 200 phrasal verbs keeps students' interest high. A variety of exercises for each episode explore the form, meaning, and use of these verbs. Each episode can be dramatically read. An (optional) downloadable audio program is available for A Phrasal Verb Affair. Visit ProLinguaLearning.com for details.
A to Z Picture Activities for Literacy
This beginning literacy practice book gives students an enjoyable way to improve phonics and vocabulary skills from A to Z. Whimsical illustrations highlight simple sentences, beginning grammar, and 888 high-frequency words in exercises that appeal to emerging readers of all ages. The labeled drawings on each A to Z scene are similar to those in a picture dictionary that students can use as a daily reference for writing and spelling. Each unit begins with facing pages that show words beginning with the letter and explore their meanings. Then the unit explores the phonics of the letter - the sounds it makes. Next, each alphabetic unit presents vocabulary in topic areas (lexical sets) which begin with that particular letter - Animals, the Body, Colors, Days, Eating, Fruit, Groceries, Holidays, I&/BJobs, the Kitchen, and so on. Applications of these units can be useful for helping to meet Common Core Standards, including instruction that develops foundational skills in English, opportunities for classroom discourse and interaction, and ongoing assessment and feedback. There is also a Pronunciation Index for all the words in the picture activities.
Heroes from American History
Heroes from American History brings to life the stories of remarkable men and women whose courage, innovation, and perseverance helped shape the United States-- and whose influence continues to be felt today. Each chapter presents a clear, engaging biography written for English learners, highlighting both the personal struggles and the enduring legacies of these figures. Lively illustrations, pre-reading prompts, and thoughtful comprehension questions support understanding and discussion, while varied post-reading exercises strengthen vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Designed for students who want to learn both language and history, this book builds cultural awareness and appreciation for the people who helped define the American experience. A companion title, Celebrating American Heroes, extends learning through dramatic scripts based on the same inspiring lives. Features Short, accessible biographies that connect history with language learning Warm-up questions that activate prior knowledge and encourage prediction Comprehension and vocabulary exercises that reinforce reading skills Post-reading writing and discussion activities for language practice and reflection Illustrations that support understanding and engagement Similar Pro Lingua Learning Titles Celebrating American Heroes American Holidays Cultural Differences A to Z Picture Activities for Literacy Discussion Strategies
The ESL Miscellany
The ESL Miscellany, now in its sixth edition, is a well-loved, eclectic compendium of useful and interesting information for teachers and advanced English Language Learners. It is known among teachers as "the book you would most want to have with you if you were stuck on a desert island or teaching in a very remote place." It can be used in the following ways: 1) as a resource for developing your own lessons or a complete curriculum; 2) as a photocopiable source for handouts; 3) as a guideline for those who practice eclecticism; and 4) as a reference book for teachers and advanced students of English anywhere in the world. The ESL Miscellany is divided into five parts called Aspects, which consist of extensive, reliable lists covering almost every aspect teachers need: - The Linguistic Aspect contains information about the language (North American English) itself, including Phonology, Morphology, Lexicon, and Grammar. - The Communicative Aspect outlines the way in which the language is used to send and receive messages. It includes checklists of Situational Contexts (basic daily needs, work, education, recreation) and checklists of Topical Content (food, cooking, eating, clothes), as well as a Communicative Functions Checklist for various language levels. - The Cultural Aspect provides extensive information about the culture of the US and Canada, and their respective people and governments. Interesting and helpful statistics support this information. Topics include cities and states of the US, provinces and major cities of Canada, entertainers, heroes, the US National Anthem, the Canadian National Anthem, the Declaration of Independence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and more. -The Metalinguistic Aspect and Miscellaneous Materials section includes materials which help facilitate the teaching/learning process as well as various materials which don't fit neatly into other categories. Topics include a Glossary of Grammatical Terms, a Guide to Pronunciation, and more.
Shape It! Level 3 Teacher’s Book and Project Book with Digital Resource Pack
With Shape It!, teens develop the confidence and competencies they need to pave their own path in an ever-evolving global landscape. With Shape It!, teens develop the confidence and competencies to pave their own path in this ever-evolving global landscape. From developing critical and creative thinking skills and social/emotional aptitudes to working effectively in a group, Shape It! helps create confident, future-ready learners who are able to meet the challenges ahead. The Teacher's Book integrates the Student's Book pages with comprehensive lesson plans, graded activities and teaching tips. This pack also includes the Shape it! project book which guides teachers on how to get the most out of project work; helping students collaborate successfully both in and out of the classroom.
Spoken English & Fluency Development - 3
Learning Spoken English and developing fluency in the same is a very difficult task if done in the traditional way. But the same is extremely easy and instant if done in a correct way. This series of books will use some unique techniques that will ensure that you learn and be fluent in English in least possible time. This book will deal with being able to frame question of any kind in English very easily.
Spoken English & Fluency Development - 4
Learning Spoken English and developing fluency in the same is a very difficult task if done in the traditional way. But the same is extremely easy and instant if done in a correct way. This series of books will use some unique techniques that will ensure that you learn and be fluent in English in least possible time. This book will deal with other important sections for better fluency development.
Nine colours German 1
BABELLANGUAGES A revolution and worldwide innovation in education and especially in foreign languages learning!Learn, how to speak a foreign language in 70 hours with our innovating and pioneer method, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Education!The philosophy of our method: After 25 years of research we have simplified the process of learning a foreign language up to 80%, issuing our own books, which are more than sufficient for someone to reach the A1-A2-B1-B2 level.The required time for students is 150-200 hours, while for adults the required time is 70 hours.Most people learn words and place them in the syntax order of their native language. Wrong!!! Every language has a different syntactical structure.We are the first worldwide to have decoded the language syntax. (This could be applied to translation programs). To show you what is meant, here is an example that compares the syntax structure of different languages: For example: Greek: But I don't want to to you it explain today at school.English: But I don't want to explain it to you at school today.German: But I want it to you but today don't at school explain.Spanish: But I don't want explain you it today at school.Therefore there's a syntax rule in every book for every foreign language separately and the students are in the position to create correct sentences without ever having heard or seen them before, all they need to do is to learn the words. The first step is comprehending the matter, and then implementing it. It's difficult for someone without comprehending first to implement the material.Let's forget the difficulties of foreign language learning! We will explain the syntax and grammar with numbers in brackets and colours. Each number or colour symbolizes a syntax-grammar clarification so that everything is explained word by word. This way the student comprehends and is able to do as many reviews as he/she wishes.The advantages of the method, for adults and businesses: A common teaching method. A worldwide innovation approved by the Greek Ministry of Education!Simplification of foreign language learning up to 80%!We have combined research (25) years of research and practice in our own school of foreign languages), methodology and technology (using computers and internet for on line lessons), experience, pleasant lessons (the students participate without being simple viewers.We offer live lessons on line (www.zoom.us)!Every sentence is carefully studied.Free access to all the videotaped theories of our books! Wherever there is a theory there's a video uploaded in our webpage: www.babellanguages.tv.We use our own books written by professors equipped with long term experience in foreign languages schools and with offering help by providing audiovisual materials.We promote thinking and active participation and not memorization.We provide the opportunity of lifelong learning.We have also interpreted the native language for expatriates, who cannot find a teacher in the country where they have stayed for decades and thus have consequently lost touch with their roots and traditions.The opportunity of foreign language learning is given to all ages and school levels, from kindergarten to university.Thank you in advantageManolis Michalakis
Think German 1
BABELLANGUAGES A revolution and worldwide innovation in education and especially in foreign languages learning!Learn, how to speak a foreign language in 70 hours with our innovating and pioneer method, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Education!The philosophy of our method: After 25 years of research we have simplified the process of learning a foreign language up to 80%, issuing our own books, which are more than sufficient for someone to reach the A1-A2-B1-B2 level.The required time for students is 150-200 hours, while for adults the required time is 70 hours.Most people learn words and place them in the syntax order of their native language. Wrong!!! Every language has a different syntactical structure.We are the first worldwide to have decoded the language syntax. (This could be applied to translation programs). To show you what is meant, here is an example that compares the syntax structure of different languages: For example: Greek: But I don't want to to you it explain today at school.English: But I don't want to explain it to you at school today.German: But I want it to you but today don't at school explain.Spanish: But I don't want explain you it today at school.Therefore there's a syntax rule in every book for every foreign language separately and the students are in the position to create correct sentences without ever having heard or seen them before, all they need to do is to learn the words. The first step is comprehending the matter, and then implementing it. It's difficult for someone without comprehending first to implement the material.Let's forget the difficulties of foreign language learning! We will explain the syntax and grammar with numbers in brackets and colours. Each number or colour symbolizes a syntax-grammar clarification so that everything is explained word by word. This way the student comprehends and is able to do as many reviews as he/she wishes.The advantages of the method, for adults and businesses: A common teaching method. A worldwide innovation approved by the Greek Ministry of Education!Simplification of foreign language learning up to 80%!We have combined research (25) years of research and practice in our own school of foreign languages), methodology and technology (using computers and internet for on line lessons), experience, pleasant lessons (the students participate without being simple viewers.We offer live lessons on line (www.zoom.us)!Every sentence is carefully studied.Free access to all the videotaped theories of our books! Wherever there is a theory there's a video uploaded in our webpage: www.babellanguages.tv.We use our own books written by professors equipped with long term experience in foreign languages schools and with offering help by providing audiovisual materials.We promote thinking and active participation and not memorization.We provide the opportunity of lifelong learning.We have also interpreted the native language for expatriates, who cannot find a teacher in the country where they have stayed for decades and thus have consequently lost touch with their roots and traditions.The opportunity of foreign language learning is given to all ages and school levels, from kindergarten to university.Thank you in advantageManolis Michalakis
Business Result Starter Students Book and Online Practice Pack 2nd Edition
How Vocabulary Is Learned
How Vocabulary Is Learned presents the major issues that relate to the teaching and learning of vocabulary. Written by leading voices in the field of second language acquisition, the book evaluates a wide range of practical activities designed to help boost students' vocabulary learning. How many words should students learn at a time, and how often. How much classroom time should be spent teaching vocabulary. The best way to group vocabulary for learning. Why it is useful to provide students with the L1 translations of unknown words. Why some students make greater progress than others.
