Scott Thornbury’s 101 Grammar Questions Pocket Editions
In this user-friendly reference book, Scott Thornbury draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to address many of the questions about grammar that regularly confront English language teachers when planning or delivering lessons. The answers are linked to classroom practice and supported by authentic examples of everyday grammar use. Scott Thornbury's 101 Grammar Questions is an essential book for teachers of all levels of experience and a useful reference for anyone interested in (and occasionally puzzled by) English grammar.
Step Forward Level 4 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Step Forward Level 1 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Step Forward Level 3 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Step Forward Level 2 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
English for Everyone Grammar Guide Practice Book
Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for Everyone Grammar Practice Book is packed with practice questions and activities to help you learn essential English grammar through visual and engaging content. The Grammar Practice Book helps you to develop your practical English through a variety of exercises and examples that will expand your understanding of grammar and punctuation in use. When used alongside our Grammar Guide, which introduces essential grammar rules through visual teaching methods, this grammar book is ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations- Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR- TOEFL- IELTS- TOEIC
English Idioms
Are you looking to brush up on your English idioms? English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you to understand the context and use of hundreds of native English expressions. Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English by visually connecting the literal and idiomatic meaning of common English phrases such as, "on cloud nine", "snowed under", and many more. With supporting audio available online, sample sentences throughout the book, collocations, and common mistakes to watch out for, English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you confidently progress your English language from advanced to fluent in both social and business environments. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations- Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR- TOEFL- IELTS- TOEIC
Check Your English Vocabulary for Toefl
This workbook provides exercises to help students practise and build many of the English words and phrases that they will find useful for the popular TOEFL(R) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination, which is an entry requirement for non-native speakers at more than 6,000 universities and colleges worldwide. It has been written for students at intermediate level and above, and is particularly appropriate for anyone who plans to study or train in an English-speaking country. The material in this workbook covers general vocabulary, as well as topic-specific vocabulary based on themes which regularly feature in the TOEFL(R). - Tests and improves vocabulary using a variety of useful, interesting and enjoyable exercises- For students learning English at intermediate level and above- Easy-to-use format with clear instructions- Comprehensive answer key with additional information- Ideal for self-study or classroom use
What Would You Do?
What what you do if your best friend had a body odor problem?Would you tell them directly, indirectly, have someone talk to them, or something else?What if your smelly friend was also your secret crush? Does it matter if it's a boy or a girl? Have you ever been in this situation before? Is good hygiene important to you?What Would You Do? by Taylor Sapp is more than just a collection of 81 tricky hypothetical situations. Each dilemma includes suggested solutions, variations, and extension activities so they're easy to adapt to your students and your classroom.Use them as thoughtful and engaging warmers, fillers, or as the start of a class discussion, or even pre-writing. Follow them up with one of the writing assignments or a project from the 16 games and activities in the appendix.Unlike other quick conversation prompts, the dilemmas in What Would You Do? cover a wide variety of topics, for a range of ages and levels of English, such as: everyday problems: What if you had a friend who was always late? fun situations: What skill would you want instantly downloaded to your brain? ethical issues: Would you let someone steal to feed their family? fantasy: What if a wizard anointed you the chosen one? topical social issues: Would you hire a qualified undocumented immigrant? Engaging, flexible, fun. What Would You Do? is your students' new favorite activity!
English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises Book With Answers
Grammar in Use is the world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. This new edition has been updated and revised to accompany the Fifth edition of English Grammar in Use, the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners. This book contains 200 varied exercises to provide learners with extra practice of the grammar they have studied.
Vocabulary in Practice 3
A series of handy vocabulary books aimed at busy learners who want to fit in some extra practice outside the classroom. Offering plenty of practice for vocabulary learners, these small and easy-to-carry books are ideal for busy people to use outside the classroom. All the words have been chosen using the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that students learn the most widely used vocabulary. Includes regular tests and helpful word lists. This is Level 3/Pre-intermediate.
How to Get Really Good at Portuguese
Millions of people learn Portuguese but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that? People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn Portuguese and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently. If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to study and review thousands of Portuguese phrases and vocabulary words or are struggling to speak Portuguese with native speakers, try this book! This is not a basic Portuguese for beginners textbook designed to teach Brazilian Portuguese or European Portuguese but a book that will teach you how to learn Portuguese the smart way and get you to fluency faster using highly effective language learning methods and techniques. There exists hundreds of Portuguese language coursebooks, Portuguese phrase books, and basic Portuguese for beginners textbooks, but without smart language learning techniques and strategies, you are likely to forget what you have studied and reviewed and especially during a conversation. There exists an easier and more fun way to build your overall Portuguese language ability. In How to Get Really Good at Portuguese, discover how you can easily conquer the Portuguese language using highly effective methods and strategies used by polyglots (language learning experts). This includes both European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. These methods and techniques can even be used to learn Portuguese phrases, vocabulary, and grammar from TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games. Learn Portuguese smarter and faster starting today!
English Grammar in Use Book With Answers
Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It also includes an interactive ebook with audio that you can use online or offline. It is perfect for self-study and can also be used by teachers as a supplementary book in classrooms.
How to Get Really Good at Russian
Millions of people learn Russian but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that? People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn Russian and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently. If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to study and review thousands of Russian phrases and vocabulary words or are struggling to speak Russian with native speakers, try this book! This is not a basic Russian for beginners textbook designed to teach the Russian language but a book that will teach you how to learn Russian the smart way and get you to fluency faster using highly effective language learning methods and techniques. There exists hundreds of Russian language coursebooks, Russian phrase books, and online resources to learn Russian, but without smart language learning techniques and strategies, you are likely to forget what you have studied and reviewed and especially during a conversation. There exists an easier and more fun way to build your overall Russian language ability. In How to Get Really Good at Russian, discover how you can easily conquer the Russian language using highly effective methods and strategies used by polyglots (language learning experts). These methods and techniques can even be used to learn Russian phrases, vocabulary, and grammar from TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games. Learn Russian smarter and faster starting today!
How to Get Really Good at English
Millions of people learn English but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that?People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn English and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently.If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to study and review thousands of English grammar rules and vocabulary words or are struggling to speak English with native speakers, try this book! This is not a basic English for beginners textbook designed to teach American English or British English but a book that will teach you how to learn English the smart way and get you to fluency faster using highly effective language learning methods and techniques.There exists hundreds of English language coursebooks, English grammar books, and basic English for beginners textbooks, but without smart language learning techniques and strategies, you are likely to forget what you have studied and reviewed and especially during a conversation. There exists an easier and more fun way to build your overall English language ability.In How to Get Really Good at English, discover how you can easily conquer the English language using highly effective methods and strategies used by polyglots (language learning experts). This includes both American English and British English. These methods and techniques can even be used to learn English grammar, vocabulary, and phrases from TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games.Learn English smarter and faster starting today!
Practical English Grammar for Academic Writers
Practical English Grammar for Academic Writers is intended for international students who have to write academically in American English. Suitable for undergraduates or graduate students, it aims at enabling writers to produce grammatically correct, well-focused, well-developed writing with academic vocabulary, style, and tone.This book is compact, yet surprisingly broad in grammatical, lexical, and academic scope, making it ideal for advanced level English for academic purposes or academic transitions reading/writing classes that have to balance academic content with grammar.This book also includes an answer key, including sample paragraphs for all of the independent writing assignments, allowing for individual, autonomous study.
Jack C Richards’ 50 Tips for Teacher Development
This book offers 50 practical ideas for teachers to use for their professional development. The tips cover a wide range of activities that can be carried out individually or in collaboration with others, including self and peer observation, journal writing, on-line forums, classroom research, action research, team teaching, lesson review, materials review, lesson study, mentoring, peer coaching, reading groups, and workshops. The Tips can be used by both novice and more experienced teachers and are intended to provide a basis for teachers to review the current state of their professional learning and to develop and implement goals for their development.
English Grammar in Use Book Without Answers
Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book without answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It is perfect for teachers to use in the classroom as a supplementary book, for extension work, or for homework activities.
Ingl廥 en 100 d燰s / English in 100 Days
Ingl矇s para conversar es un curso para aprender y practicar m獺s de 1500 expresiones y di獺logos utilizados cotidianamente, en situaciones de la vida real, por personas que viven, trabajan y se desarrollan en los Estados Unidos. 癒Es el ingl矇s que necesita para conversar! Gracias a un m矇todo pedag籀gico creado para personas cuya primera lengua es el espa簽ol, Ingl矇s para conversar le ofrece algo que no encontrar獺 en ning繳n otro curso de ingl矇s: usted aprender獺 en muy poco tiempo y de forma muy sencilla la m獺s completa variedad de expresiones y frases verbales de uso cotidiano en Estados Unidos, mediante claras explicaciones y cuidadosas traducciones que le permitir獺n entender y asimilar el contenido del curso, de una vez y para siempre. Este curso le ofrece: - m獺s de 300 ilustraciones;- m獺s de 100 ejercicios con auto correcci籀n en la misma p獺gina;- docenas de trucos para aprender ingl矇s;- m獺s de 100 conceptos fundamentales de uso pr獺ctico del idioma;- gran cantidad de notas culturales de Estados Unidos;- m獺s de 800 di獺logos en 30 cap穩tulos de una apasionada historia que recrea situaciones del d穩a a d穩a de personas que viven en EEUU;- m獺s de 700 palabras agrupadas en m獺s de 50 temas de vocabulario;- m獺s de 500 frases verbales de uso com繳n en Estados Unidos. Con Ingl矇s para conversar aprender獺 un idioma mientras se divierte y familiariza con la cultura de Estados Unidos. Este es el curso m獺s moderno y actual que existe para prender un idioma: pr獺cticos y completos contenidos presentados en un rico y animado dise簽o visual. 癒Hablar bien ingl矇s es imprescindible! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Conversational English is a language-learning and language-practicing program containing over 1,500 expressions and dialogues that are used in a variety of every-day situations by people that live, work and grow in the United States. This program has the English you need to communicate! This advanced and content-rich program for language learning today is presented through an animated visual design. Thanks to a teaching method created specifically for people whose first language is Spanish, Conversational English offers what you cannot find anywhere else -with this book you will learn, in a fast and simple manner, the most comprehensive list of expressions and verbal phrases used during daily living in the United States. Through precise explanations and translations, you will be able to understand, absorb and the program's content for life. With Conversational English you will have loads of fun while you learn the language and become familiar with the culture of the United States.
Advanced Trainer, Six Practice Tests with Answers with Audio
Advanced Trainer Second edition offers six practice tests for the revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam combined with easy-to-follow guidance and exam tips. The first two tests are fully guided with advice on how to tackle each paper. Extra practice activities, informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus, a bank of real candidates' exam papers, focus on areas where students typically need the most help. This version contains a full answer key. Audio for the listening and speaking test activities is available online for download. Audio CDs featuring the listening material are also available, separately.
Cambridge English Exam Booster With Answer Key for Advanced - Self-study Edition
Focus on essential exam practice with the Exam Booster for Advanced. Maximise your potential with dedicated exam task practice for self study. 55 Exam tasks practise each part of the exam three times while Exam facts provide practical information about each task. Exam tips provide useful advice on how to approach the exercises and 'Get it right' boxes highlight typical candidate errors in the exam. This Exam Booster prepares students for Cambridge English: Advanced. The downloadable audio is available from www.cambridge.org/advancedbooster.
Power Up Level 3 Pupil`s Book
Power Up provides the perfect start to life's great adventure, creating confident learners who embrace life. Meet vibrant characters who students will love. Foster collaboration through real-world missions, deepen learners' social and cognitive skills and explore embedded exam preparation ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
Preston Lee's Beginner English For Arabic Speakers (Australian)
Everything a beginner needs for learning English in one book!Have fun and learn English the easy way. This book has been written for all ages, children and adults alike.This edition is the Australian version of the best-selling book Preston Lee's Beginner English.- Written in English that is used in Australia - 44 excellent lessons- 88 fun worksheets for easy learning- Over 100 useful sentence patterns- Practice tests to reinforce learning- Step-by-step grammar development- Frequently used verbs in 4 grammatical forms- 44 common idioms used in Australia- Vocabulary words include Arabic translations Preston Lee's Beginner English for Arabic Speakers is the absolute best way to learn English. Written by ESL specialists, Kevin Lee and Matthew Preston have taught English as a Second Language for over 20 years around the world. The lessons in this book have been carefully chosen to help the learner really understand a range of topics for everyday talk. This best-selling book includes everything you need to become an excellent and fluent English speaker!
Who Said the Mechanics of Essay Writing Can Be Fun?
This book is essentially a sequel to Francis A. Andrew's earlier book, "Who Said English Grammar Was Boring?" The "sequel" begins by devoting a few chapters to some grammar points and continues with explanations and examples of twenty three essay types. As well as example essays, each unit provides reading passages which are unrelated to the essay type. The reason for this is to encourage students to read widely and thus to see reading and writing as interconnected and inter-related skills.
Who Said the Mechanics of Essay Writing Can Be Fun?
This book is essentially a sequel to Francis A. Andrew's earlier book, "Who Said English Grammar Was Boring?" The "sequel" begins by devoting a few chapters to some grammar points and continues with explanations and examples of twenty three essay types. As well as example essays, each unit provides reading passages which are unrelated to the essay type. The reason for this is to encourage students to read widely and thus to see reading and writing as interconnected and inter-related skills.
English the American Way
REA's English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language & Culture in the U.S. with Audio CD + MP3 New Second Edition!A fun guide to everything American for the English language learner! The warm and witty authors of English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language & Culture in the U.S. are back with a new second edition of this bestselling title.Featuring updated units on technology and social media, plus all-new fun-filled word-picture matchups, English the American Way is your companion to everyday life in the United States. Engaging, easy-to-follow chapters highlight important topics in American culture, such as: making friends, getting around, dining out, dealing with money, buying a home, what to do in an emergency, visiting the doctor, handling a job interview, and more. Our ESL author experts (Sheila MacKechnie Murtha and Jane Airey O'Connor) give English language learners must-know vocabulary, commonly used phrases, wacky idioms, and sample dialogues that illustrate everyday American life. You'll have fun along the way as you improve your English language and grammar skills with sentence completions, quizzes, and helpful tips. Practice speaking English like an American until you're perfect! Improve your listening and speaking skills with the dialogues included on our audio CD and MP3 download. English the American Way is an excellent resource for ESL students and teachers, English language learners, and professionals of all ages and all nationalities. If you're looking for a fun and easy way to improve your English language skills, this is the book for you! Don't miss the other books in this series... Celebrate the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to English Language and Culture in the U.S and College the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to English Language and Campus Life in the U.S.
Teaching and Developing Reading Skills
Supported by insights from research, this accessible book promotes the teaching of reading in a theoretically sound way, moving beyond a comprehension-testing approach. The practical part of the book provides a collection of accessible, generic activities to support and develop learners' reading skills and strategies. Its scope is wide-ranging, from promoting reading and developing fluency, to exploiting literary texts and digital sources, using learner-generated texts, developing critical reading skills and assessing reading.
Grammar in Use Intermediate Student`s Book With Answers
The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Grammar in Use Intermediate with Answers, authored by Raymond Murphy, is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners of American English and covers all the grammar required at this level. It is a self-study book with simple explanations and lots of practice exercises, and has helped millions of people around the world to communicate in English. It is also trusted by teachers and can be used as a supplementary text in classrooms.
Grammar in Use Intermediate Student’s Book Without Answers
The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Grammar in Use Intermediate, authored by Raymond Murphy, is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners of American English and covers all the grammar required at this level. It is a self-study book with simple explanations and lots of practice exercises, and has helped millions of people around the world to communicate in English. This version does not include an answer key for the exercises and can be used as a supplementary text in classrooms.
Grammar in Use Intermediate Student’s Book With Answers and Interactive Ebook
The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Grammar in Use Intermediate with Answers and Interactive eBook, authored by Raymond Murphy, is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners of American English and covers all the grammar required at this level. It is a self-study book with simple explanations and lots of practice exercises, and has helped millions of people to communicate in English. It is also trusted by teachers and can be used as a supplementary text in classrooms. This version includes an eBook with the same grammar units as the printed book, plus audio. It can be accessed online or downloaded to iPads and Android tablets.
ESL Games for the Classroom
Motivate your students to learn English with quick set-up, interactive activities from ESL Games for the Classroom. Every moment of class time counts. To fill class time productively, ESL Games for the Classroom offers effective ESL games that engage students with little or no prep work. Quick and easy to set-up, these interactive ESL activities are perfect to warm up a class, round out a lesson, or teach a particular grammar or vocabulary point. Clearly organized by skill and level, ESL Games for the Classroom is the go-to ESL teacher's companion for adding educational games to the agenda. Improve pronunciation, strengthen vocabulary, and make learning fun--ESL Games for the Classroom offers quick and easy solutions to play-based lessons with: 101 ESL games that require little or no prep work for classroom-tested fun Clear organization that allows you to quickly reference games based on the skills you're teaching, classroom size, and difficulty level Flexible use for both small and big groups, plus options for private lessons At the end of every class, leave your students excited to learn more in your next lesson with effective and entertaining activities from ESL Games for the Classroom.
I Know English, But I Can't Speak
Have you studied English for years but still have a problem speaking?Don't feel bad, because many students will learn English but will still have speaking problems. When speaking, good grammar can be useless if your speaking is not clear and understood by the listener. If you have studied grammar and still have a speaking problem, you need to try a different method that will focus on solving your problem.What if you had the details to improve your speaking quickly?If you want to learn English speaking, memorizing grammar lessons or attending English classes is not enough. Therefore, to improve your English speaking requires speaking skills and practice. This book is a self- study guide for improving English speaking skills. The topics in this book include: -Understand speaking problems and find the correct solutions.-Be confident-Kevin's easy speaking rules for success-Fast Ways to practice and improve pronunciation-Learn English intonation-Improve your listening skills-Learn common phrases to begin, continue, and end real-world conversations-Tips for solving phone conversation problems-How to stay calm when you have conversation problems-Easy ways to practice with exercises and activities-Improve your vocabulary-Learning colloquial speaking phrases (phrasal verbs and idioms)-Getting focused and motivated -Fun and effective ways to learn English This book does not just tell you what is required but also gives details and exercises for success. If you follow the book and do the exercises, you will quickly see your speaking improve. You will be given the knowledge and resources, but you must use the methods if you want to improve your English speaking.
Rising Water
Winner, 2019 Writing Award, Lone Star CollegeRising Water is an English language textbook that teaches spoken communication skills through the performance of an engaging and compelling one-act play. This action-packed original play is about a rebellious teenager who finds himself in the middle of a flooded city!Whether it's reader's theater, an in-class performance, or a full production, putting on a play is the ultimate group project. And drama is a powerful tool for learning spoken communication skills! Students take on acting skills like using body language, gesture, intonation, and other non-verbal cues to communicate better. They are exposed to natural language in a realistic setting. And they are motivated and engaged!A range of activities prepare students to perform as they practice language skills: Background readings on topics raised by the play: how cities are fighting climate change and responding to natural threats, the unsung heroes of Hurricane Harvey, and why teenagers love risk!An original one-act play written for ELLs about a typical teenager who just can't seem to get it together. When his city is hit by a flood though, his conservative parents and overachieving friends are helpless! Ajax's recklessness may the only thing that can save the dayPragmatics lesson on asking for help and recognizing sincere vs. insincere offersDrama games about speaking with emotion and using emphasis to make meaning.Scaffolding to prepare students to produce a play includingLessons on attentive listeningGuided questions to analyze the playIdeas for auditioning, learning a part, and marking scripts for emotional content to improve line readings.Tips for staging a playPost-Performance Activities, including a talkback, a mini-debate, writing a new scene or even a sequel or mining the play for useful languageAn optional assignment to host a panel discussion about how to best prepare teenagers for the future.Assessment rubrics and an answer keyYour students will look forward to class with this innovative resource that utilizes drama in language teaching! The play's the thing!
Ingl廥 en 100 d燰s - Ingl廥 para tu d燰 a d燰 / Everyday English
Aprender ingl矇s puede ser muy f獺cil si tienes el curso ideal para ti. Con Ingl矇s para tu d穩a a d穩a te sentir獺s muy c籀modo hablando en ingl矇s sin problema, con naturalidad y confianza, en tu vida diaria y en cualquier situaci籀n: en persona, por tel矇fono y en internet. Parte de la prestigiosa serie Ingl矇s en 100 d穩as, con este sencillo y estructurado curso, aprender獺s las palabras y expresiones que m獺s usar獺s todos los d穩as en ingl矇s: - Con los amigos - En el trabajo - Conociendo gente - Al ir de compras - En los estudios - Al ir al m矇dico - En la escuela de tus hijos - En los llamados telef籀nicos - Al ir de viaje - En el supermercado - En los restaurantes - Y muchas m獺s situaciones Y tambi矇n en internet y redes sociales: - B繳squeda de informaci籀n - Escribir emails - B繳squeda de trabajo - Compras en l穩nea - Gestiones de banco online - Whatsapp - Facebook e Instagram - Estudios online En cada una de las unidades de Ingl矇s para tu d穩a a d穩a repasar獺s temas clave del uso del idioma para que no cometas errores al hablar ingl矇s y ganes seguridad cuando te comunicas en este idioma. Adem獺s, recibir獺s apoyo online gratis en tu celular, curso de pronunciaci籀n y curso de ciudadan穩a. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION With Everyday English, it will be very easy to communicate naturally and confidently in English, in your daily life and in any situation: in person, over the phone, or on the Internet. Part of the prestigious English in 100 Days series, with this simple and structured course, you will learn the words and expressions that you will use most in your everyday English: - With friends - At work - Meeting people - Going shopping - In class - At the doctor's office - At your children's school - On the phone - While traveling - At the supermarket - In restaurants - And many more situations And also on the Internet and social media: - Searching for information - Writing e-mails - Searching for a job - Shopping online - Managing online banking - Whatsapp - Facebook and Instagram - Online courses In each unit in Everyday English, you will review key topics to avoid making mistakes and to feel more secure when communicating in this language. You will also receive free online support on your phone: a pronunciation course and a citizenship course.
English for Everyone: Beginner Box Set - Level 1 & 2: ESL for Adults
Our Beginner Box Set is a great bundle of supportive reference guides and practice books to introduce English for beginners including key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Books use visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside the bundled Practice Books. In Level 1 learn core English skills such as introducing yourself and talking about your home, city, and hobbies to expand your vocabulary and understanding grammar and punctuation, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to practical English usage. Continue to expand your conversational topics further in Level 2 by explaining emotions, health, and routines, and even learn to discuss holidays and seasons, and tell stories in the past tense. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the Beginner Box Set provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations- Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of English grammar in use, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations The English for Everyone Level 1 & 2 Bundle resources cover the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR: A1 - A2- TOEFL: test paper 0-340, computer-based test 0-60, and online test 0-20- IELTS: 0-3.5- TOEIC: 0-500 English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.
English for Everyone Slipcase
Our Intermediate to Advanced Box Set is a great bundle of supportive reference guides and practice books to introduce English language rules, grammar, and vocabulary at an advanced level. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Books use visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside the bundled Practice Books. In Level 3, expand your English conversational topics by increasing the detail around your interests, life stories, and achievements, as well as being able to give instructions, advice, or solutions to problems. Continue to an advanced understanding in Level 4 and cover topics such as family life, careers and business, news and media, and even laws, rules, and regulations. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Box Set provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of English grammar in use, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations The English for Everyone Level 3 & 4 Bundle resources cover the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR: B1 - C2 - TOEFL: test paper 340-580, computer-based test 60-240, and online test 20-95 - IELTS: 3.5-7 - TOEIC: 500-900 English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.
Ingles Instantaneo
Learn 4,000 new words in English!Spanish speakers learning English will find that words in English are nearly the same as their Spanish counterparts, except for the word ending. This unique book identifies the 23 most common word-ending patterns between these languages and provides almost 4,000 words that follow them. For example, many Spanish words that end in "-ancia" (distancia, importancia, etc.) correspond to English words that end in "-ance" (distance, importance, etc.). Similarly, Spanish words ending in "-ario" (necesario, ordinario, etc.) correspond to English words that end in "-ary" (necessary, ordinary, etc.). Using this system for learning, students can add thousands of new English words to their vocabulary. Perfect as a classroom supplement or for self-study for ESL students and other Spanish speakers who are learning English, it is appropriate for all ages and levels of experience. The accompanying audio (available for free download) allows students to master pronunciation of the most common words and phrases from each chapter by repeating them after a native English speaker.
Practice Makes Perfect English Grammar for Esl Learners
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Master grammar with this bestselling workbook for learners of English Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of English grammar. As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts can be confusing. To make progress with your English skills, you need guidance through tricky grammar areas. This book will help develop mastery. The more you practice, the more you become proficient in how you use English. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners It will help increase your confidence in writing and communicating in English by helping you: ● Understand the different rules and elements of grammar● Build your grammar skills with more than 100 engaging exercises● Broaden your knowledge with sentence rewrites and creative writing prompts ● Test your overall comprehension with a comprehensive review section