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Laser Pre-FCE 2007-06-21 11:05:00 Steve Taylore-Knowles (Macmillan Education) "A modern. fun and exciting course specifically designed for young students to take them from intermediate up to the FCE exam level. Laser
Pre-FCE is designed to bridge the gap between intermediate level English and FCE level. It provides comprehensive coverage of the grammar and vocabulary required at this level as well as extensive language skills practice. Laser Pre-FCE features • Sixteen engaging and motivating topic-based units • Lexical and grammatical syllabus based on the Threshold and Vantage levels of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework • Integrated development of key reading, writing, listening and speaking skills • Vocabulary Builder sections, focusing on topic-based lexis, collocations, patterns, word formation, phrasal verbs and metaphorical use of language • Comprehensive practice in FCE exam-oriented task types • Revision sections after every two units • Phrasal Verb Guide, Writer's Guide and Word
Barron's How to Prepare for the GRE, Graduate Record Examination: General Test, 12th Edition 2007-06-21 10:42:00 Samuel C. Brownstein, Mitchel Weiner, Sharon Weiner Green & Stephen Hilbert (Barron
's Educational Series, Inc.) "As prospective graduate students concerned with professional advancement, you know the importance of using good tools and drawing on solid research. In this Twelfth Edition
of Barron's How to Prepare for the GRE, we offer you both. This revision contains the fruits of our close study of all recent GRE General
Tests made public by the GraduateRecord
Examinations Board. We have scrutinized hundreds of actual GRE questions, traced dozens of GRE reading passages to their sources, analyzed subsets of questions by order of difficulty and question type. In the process, we have come up with the following features, which should make this Twelfth Edition particularly helpful to you: Actual GRE Questions Analyzed The Twelfth Edition takes you step by step through dozens of verbal, mathematical, and analytical questions from actual published GREs, showing you how to solve them an Read more:General Test
Ace the IELTS 2007-06-21 10:21:00 Simone Braverman "This guide is here to teach you the IELTS
test, not the English language. Why? Because even if English is your main language – forget about getting a good score in IELTS, unless you are prepared for it. Two main problems will get in your way: time, tricks and logical traps. When it comes to IELTS, time is your worst enemy. You need to do things fast. Of course you would get all the answers right if you had the time. But the reality is that there are a lot questions to be answered, a lot of writing to be done, and a very little time to do it. This guide teaches you HOW TO: • Listen, hear the right answers and write them down FAST • Scan through the text and deal with all kinds of questions FAST • Get your essay written FAST • Build a speech in your head on any topic FAST • Know and avoid the traps when you see them This book might not give you the perfect English, but it sure will help you to get in shape and ACE the IELTS!" Download book from rapidshare.co
True Stories in the News: A Beginning Reader, Second Edition 2007-06-20 03:50:00 Sandra Heyer (Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Company) "Imagine scuba diving near the Florida coast and suddenly getting sucked into the huge pump of a nuclear power plant! Or picking up a newspaper and seeing a photograph of a pair of twins who look exactly like—you! Or writing love letters to someone every day for a year only to see that person marry the mail carrier? These stories and more—humorous, poignant, astounding—and all true! TRUE STORIES IN THE NEWS, SecondEdition
, consists of 22 readings based on human-interest stories adapted from newspapers and magazines—including new, updated, and improved material. The universal appeal of these stories ensures a pleasurable reading experience and motivates students toward reading fluency. Vocabulary, reading skills, discussion, and writing exercises have been refined and improved based on classroom experiences with the highly successful first edition." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 10065 KB) Read more:Reader
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Sounds English 2007-06-20 03:33:00 J. D. O'Connor & Clare Fletcher (Longman) "Effective pronunciation involves accurate production of individual sounds in a total language situation including stress and intonation. SoundsEnglish
is a course which trains students in this complex area of language learning. Each unit starts with intensive practice in hearing and saying particular sounds, then moves on to real-life contexts where stress, intonation and sounds are all involved. Sounds English consists of a Student's Book and three cassettes, and can be used in class or by students working on their own. KEY FEATURES - Each unit concentrates on two or three sounds, with special units on consonant clusters, linking of words and weak forms of unstressed words - Spelling boxes show how sounds are spelt - An Intonation list explains key intonation patterns of English, and shows where in the book they are practised - A special language chart for 15 languages demonstrates which English sound contrasts are difficult for speake
700 Classroom Activities 2007-06-20 02:57:00 David Seymour & Maria Popova (Macmillan Education) "Whether you are just starting out as an ELT teacher or have been teaching for years, 700 Classroom
Activities will be an invaluable addition to your bookshelf. It provides a huge repertoire of practical, classroom-tested supplementary activities, all explained and organised in a sensible easy-to-use style. It can be used to support any ELT course book from elementary to upper intermediate and beyond. In it you will find a range of activities, including both familiar procedures and new ideas, organised into four practical sections - conversation, functions, grammar and vocabulary. This organisation makes it easy to quickly cross refer to the syllabus of your course book and find relevant supporting activities. All the activities are described in a straightforward way as instructions to the student and none of them require photocopying." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 8425 KB)
Reference Guide to World Literature, Third Edition - Volume 2 (Works Index) 2007-06-06 10:59:00 Editors: Sarah Pendergast & Tom Pendergast (St. James Press) "Designed as a complement to the St. James Reference Guide
s to American and British literatures, the third edition of the Reference Guide to WorldLiterature
represents a comprehensive and authoritative survey to literatures written in languages other than English from the earliest known manuscripts to the works of present-day writers of international stature. Merging East and West, the ancient with the contemporary, the Reference Guide provides a broad spectrum of world literature extending from the anonymous prose and verse of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism, originating in the third millennium BC, to the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh; from the Hebrew texts of the Old Testament to The Iliad of Homer; from the Golden Age of Greek drama to the Indian folk epic the Mahābhārata; from the Confessions of St. Augustine to the classical poetry of the Tang dynasty; from The Conference of the Birds by the Persian poet Read more:Edition
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Reference Guide to World Literature, Third Edition - Volume 1 (Authors) 2007-06-06 10:29:00 Editors: Sarah Pendergast & Tom Pendergast (St. James Press) "Designed as a complement to the St. James Reference Guide
s to American and British literatures, the third edition of the Reference Guide to WorldLiterature
represents a comprehensive and authoritative survey to literatures written in languages other than English from the earliest known manuscripts to the works of present-day writers of international stature. Merging East and West, the ancient with the contemporary, the Reference Guide provides a broad spectrum of world literature extending from the anonymous prose and verse of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism, originating in the third millennium BC, to the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh; from the Hebrew texts of the Old Testament to The Iliad of Homer; from the Golden Age of Greek drama to the Indian folk epic the Mahābhārata; from the Confessions of St. Augustine to the classical poetry of the Tang dynasty; from The Conference of the Birds by the Persian poet Read more:Edition
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Shortcuts for the Student Writer 2007-05-30 09:37:00 Jay Silverman, Elaine Hughes & Diana Roberts Wienbroer (McGraw-Hill) "This book is for you if you love to write, but it's also for you if you have to write. Shortcuts
for the StudentWriter
is a quick guide that you can use easily, on your own, and feel confident in your writing. We suggest that you read Shortcuts for the Student Writer in small doses, out of order, when you need it. It's not like a novel that keeps you up late into the night. You'll need to read a few lines and then pause to see if you understand. After ten minutes, set the book aside. From time to time, look at the same points again as a reminder. Part 1, "Correctness," covers the most common mistakes. We put these rules first because they are what most students worry about and will want to have handy. However, when you are writing your ideas, don't get distracted with correctness; afterwards, take the time to look up the rules you need. Part 2, "Putting a Paper Together," takes you through the stages of writing
Vocabulary Games and Activities for Teachers 2007-05-28 10:06:00 Peter Watcyn-Jones (Penguin) "VocabularyGames
and Activities for Teachers is an invaluable source book by Peter Watcyn-Jones, the author of the bestselling Test Your Vocabulary series. It is divided into two parts: Part 1 gives detailed teacher's notes for each activity, while Part 2 contains the various cards, handouts, etc. to be photocopied. There are 90 activities for teaching and revising vocabulary. These range from elementary to advanced, and many contain material to be photocopied and mounted on card. They have been devised for pair work, group work and sometimes whole class activities, and have been grouped into nine main sections which include crosswords, bingo and board games. Teachers are encouraged to adapt these activities to suit their own classroom situation. Vocabulary Games and Activities for Teachers aims to make the learning process more active and more fun. Here the teacher's role is merely that of facilitator, while the students do the work and enjoy using this
Practise Your Prepositions 2007-05-26 09:36:00 L. L. Keane (Longman) "1 This book groups prepositions into seven sets, as follows: 1 Position (Units 1-3) 2 Direction (Units 5-7) 3 Time (Units 9-10) 4 Description (Units 12-13) 5 Adjective + preposition combinations (Units 15-17) 6 Verb + preposition combinations (Units 19-22) 7 Usual phrases (Units 24-26) 2 Each unit is two pages. 3 Each set of presentation units (e.g. Units 1-3) is followed by a Mixed Practice Unit (e.g. Unit 4). These Mixed Practice Units revise the prepositions taught in the set, and usually contain some exercises which are more demanding than those in the presentation units. 4 Each presentation unit is self-contained, and therefore these units can be done in any order. It is only necessary to read the information on page 5 before starting. 5 All the work is practised in meaningful contexts, and much of it deals with the four young people introduced on page 5. 6 Many units end with a relatively open-ended exercise, in which students can use the language taught to
We're in Business: English for Commercial Practice and International Trade - Workbook 2007-05-23 10:32:00 Susan Norman (Longman) "We’re in Business
is a one-year course for business and commercial students at intermediate level. Authentic commercial information is presented and the four language skills practised in the context of an import/export agency. The commercial content is introduced step by step and recycled throughout the course. The sound structural programme and graded vocabulary development are fully integrated. The necessary language skills are developed through realistic job tasks. We’re in Business can be used on its own or following on from its companion volume We Mean Business." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 1226 KB) Read more:Commercial
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We're in Business: English for Commercial Practice and International Trade 2007-05-23 10:20:00 Susan Norman (Longman) "We’re in Business
is a one-year course for business and commercial students at intermediate level. Authentic commercial information is presented and the four language skills practised in the context of an import/export agency. The commercial content is introduced step by step and recycled throughout the course. The sound structural programme and graded vocabulary development are fully integrated. The necessary language skills are developed through realistic job tasks. We’re in Business can be used on its own or following on from its companion volume We Mean Business." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 15237 KB) Read more:Commercial
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We Mean Business: An Elementary Course in Business English - Workbook 2007-05-23 07:58:00 Susan Norman (Longman) "We Mean Business
is a one-year course at elementary level, for students who need general English
with a commercial bias. It is particularly suitable for students at school or those beginning further education, who plan careers in business. We Mean Business is activity- and skill-based, with a strong element of structure revision and consolidation. It introduces, in realistic settings, English for clerical, secretarial and administrative work and concentrates on office practice, organisation and routine, correspondence and telephoning. Its companion volume, We're In Business, covers a wider range of international business activities, such as trade, import/export, finance, with related documentation, at a slightly higher language level. The two books can be used together, to form a two-year course, or used separately, depending on student needs." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 1000 KB) Read more:Elementary
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We Mean Business: An Elementary Course in Business English 2007-05-23 07:54:00 Susan Norman & Eleanor Melville (Longman) "We Mean Business
is a one-year course at elementary level, for students who need general English
with a commercial bias. It is particularly suitable for students at school or those beginning further education, who plan careers in business. We Mean Business is activity- and skill-based, with a strong element of structure revision and consolidation. It introduces, in realistic settings, English for clerical, secretarial and administrative work and concentrates on office practice, organisation and routine, correspondence and telephoning. Its companion volume, We're In Business, covers a wider range of international business activities, such as trade, import/export, finance, with related documentation, at a slightly higher language level. The two books can be used together, to form a two-year course, or used separately, depending on student needs." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 12686 KB) Read more:Elementary
Idioms for Everyday Use 2007-05-21 09:46:00 Milada Broukal (National Textbook Company) "Idioms
for Everyday Use introduces learners to more than 230 common idioms. The hands-on worktext format helps individuals both to understand the idioms and to use them with confidence in their own communication. Learners encounter the high-frequency idioms in context, analyze their meanings, and practice using them in a variety of activities. The book is designed to be used profitably by learners who are just developing language proficiency, as well as by those who are working to achieve the goal of producing natural-sounding, colloquial English. The material has been designed for use in a variety of class environments and as the basis of individual, small-group, and cooperative learning. Idioms for Everyday Use is organized into 20 units, each with a general theme such as colors, food, geography, and time. A unit covers idioms with words related to its theme; for example, the idioms in the color unit include in the red, to feel blue, red ta
Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test: Advanced Skill Practice for the iBT 2007-05-17 10:47:00 Nancy Gallagher (Delta
Publishing Company) "Delta’s Key to the Next GenerationTOEFL
Test: Advanced Skill Practice
is a complete test preparation course for high intermediate to advanced learners of English. The course has two objectives: (1) to prepare students to take the TOEFL test, and (2) to build the language skills necessary for success in college and university. Advanced Skill Practice contains 36 skill units and four full-length practice tests, with more than 1,200 test questions that are similar in form and content to those on the real TOEFL test There is enough material for approximately 15 weeks of study. The book can be used in a number of ways: - as the primary text in a comprehensive TOEFL test preparation course; - as the primary or secondary text for courses in reading, listening, speaking, or writing skills; or - as a resource for independent study, laboratory, or tutoring. Advanced Skill Practice is inspired by cognitive learning theory and designed around how peop
Barron's How to Prepare for the TOEFL, 11th Edition 2007-05-16 02:52:00 Pamela J. Sharpe (Barron
's Educational Series, Inc.) "Your Blueprint for Test Success - Eight full-length model tests for the Computer-Based TOEFL
- One full-length model test for the Next Generation TOEFL - Plus a model test for the TOEFL Academic Speaking Test (TAST) with example answers - Explanations for all questions including sample essays and speaking responses Your Private Tutor - Review chapters cover every section of the TOEFL - Practice exercises help you learn when you don't have access to a computer - Study tips and test-taking strategies Personal Instruction for a Better Test Score - Orientation to the TOEFL - Preview of the Next Generation TOEFL - Speaking Practice - Listening Comprehension on audio CDs - English Structure - Reading Comprehension - Essay Writing - Test Score Estimates - Much more" Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 53685 KB) Read more:Edition
Streamline English Directions 2007-05-15 09:53:00 Peter Viney (Oxford University Press) "StreamlineEnglishDirections
is a course for upper-intermediate students of English. It is designed either to follow on from Streamline English Departures, Connections and Destinations, or as an independent course for students of varying backgrounds. Streamline English Directions revises and consolidates the basic structures and vocabulary that students will have met on pre-intermediate and intermediate courses, and extends their linguistic and communicative competence by means of imaginatively presented written as well as spoken texts and fully integrated creative language tasks. Students who complete this course successfully will be familiar with the language required by the Cambridge First Certificate in English. The material consists of 60 units. Each unit is clearly laid out on a separate page and is attractively illustrated in full colour with drawings or photographs." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 49086 KB)
Streamline English Destinations 2007-05-14 01:30:00 Bernard Hartley & Peter Viney (Oxford University Press) "StreamlineEnglishDestinations
is a course for intermediate students of English. It is designed either to follow on from Streamline English Departures and Connections, or as an independent course for students of varying backgrounds. Destinations revises and consolidates basic structures and vocabulary and extends students' linguistic and communicative competence by means of imaginatively presented written and spoken texts and fully-integrated creative language tasks. The material consists of 80 units. Each unit provides a 50-minute lesson and is clearly laid out on a separate page." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 37555 KB)
Streamline English Connections 2007-05-13 10:15:00 Bernard Hartley & Peter Viney (Oxford University Press) "StreamlineEnglish
Connections is a course for pre-intermediate students of English. It is designed either to follow on from Streamline English Departures, or as an independent course for students of varying backgrounds. The emphasis is on oral/aural skills and units of everyday conversation have been included to underline the practical nature of the language being taught. The material consists of 80 units. Each unit provides a 50-minute lesson and is clearly laid out on a separate page." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 41161 KB)
Streamline English Departures 2007-05-12 12:10:00 Bernard Hartley & Peter Viney (Oxford University Press) "StreamlineEnglish
Departures has been specifically designed for students who are beginning to learn English as a foreign language. The approach is also suitable for 'false beginners'. The course covers the elementary structures and vocabulary of English with emphasis on developing oral/aural skills. The aim is to give students a practical command of simple spoken English so that they can communicate at a basic level in an English-speaking environment. The material consists of 80 units. Each unit provides a 50-minute lesson and is clearly laid out on a separate page." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 18360 KB)
ESL Teacher's Activities Kit 2007-05-11 07:20:00 Elizabeth Claire "This unique resource gives you a collection of over 160 language-generating games and activities to increase ESL students' motivation, participation, and retention. Most of the activities are designed to provide natural learning experiences, thus allowing the same developmental learning processes the student used when acquiring a first language. While the activities have been tested mainly with elementary children learning English in an English-speaking environment, they have also been used successfully with older students and may be adapted to virtually any second-language teaching situation. To help you select appropriate experiences for your students, the activities are grouped into 11 chapters according to the type of activity. Chapter topics include: - total physical response activities - action games - action games with songs and chants - seat games and chalkboard activities - speaking and guessing games - cooking and handicraft activities - content area activi Read more:Teacher
The New Fowler's Modern English Usage, Revised Third Edition 2007-06-28 00:35:00 R. W. Burchfield (Oxford University Press) "Known affectionately as 'Fowler', this world-famous guide is required reading for writers of all kinds looking for definitive judgements on matters of English
usage. Robert Burchfield's third edition, now revised with a new Supplement, gives a clear and authoritative picture of English at the end of the twentieth century. Comprehensive, practical advice on grammar, syntax, style, and choice of words A Supplement new to this edition, in which Robert Burchfield responds to the many reviews of his third edition and the hundreds of letters he has received about it, giving his views on recent changes in the English language and debates about usage, and presenting a selection of newly written entries Clear guidance on all usage points with recommendations which reflect the way English is really used at the end of the twentieth century In-depth coverage both of British and American English, along with some reference to the English of Australia, C Read more:Edition
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Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty, Fifth Edition 2007-06-28 00:13:00 James E. Mauch & Namgi Park (Marcel Dekker, Inc.) "The first edition of this book grew out of the dearth of written information on the subject for either students or faculty. They told us they needed to know much more about doing or directing theses and dissertations than they found in college catalogues, graduate office instructions, or discussions with those who had experienced the process. We decided to write about the “how to” aspects of thesis and dissertation study and to emphasize the intellectual effort required of both students and professors. This book is designed to inform and advise about the thesis and dissertation process, how to get through it and get the most out of it. The fact that half of the students who complete course requirements do not go on to complete the dissertation (in some schools as high as 70%) makes our objective more urgent (Monaghan, 1989). This fifth edition was prompted by suggestions from students, colleagues, and other users of earlier edi Read more:Dissertation
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The Book of Days: A Resource Book of Activities for Special Days in the Year 2007-07-05 02:25:00 Adrian Wallwork (Cambridge University Press) "The Book of Days is a resource book of skills materials based around particular days in the year. The material is intended to provide a diversion from the main coursebook by offering listening, reading and discussion texts designed to stimulate conversation while informing students (and teachers) of the origins and customs of world festival days. The Book of Days is aimed primarily at adults and young adults. The Book of Days contains: • refreshing material clearly organised in chronological order - teachers can exploit the material to the full by using it on or near the festival day • detailed teacher's notes - offering suggestions for using the material in a variety of ways as well as useful background information • authentic reading and listening material - providing learners with first-hand accounts of world festivals • range of activities - ensuring learners are stimulated by a variety of task types • flexible design - activ Read more:Resource
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Advanced Language Practice 2007-07-11 04:57:00 Michael Vince(Heinemann ELT)"THIS BOOK is designed to revise and consolidate grammar points at the level of the CAE and Proficiency examinations. As many advanced learners find the use of vocabulary the most challenging feature of advanced study, the book includes practice with many important lexical features, as well as with topic vocabulary, and with the organization of texts.The grammar section includes both basic revision and more advanced points. There are also sections on spelling and punctuation. Units on phrasal verbs, prepositions and text features are also included. The grammatical information provided can be used for reference when needed, or worked through systematically.The vocabulary section includes focus on topic vocabulary, on collocations and on idiomatic phrases. This section also recycles work on prepositions, particles and phrasal verbs.This book can be used as a self-study reference grammar and practice book or as supplementary material in classes preparing for ei Read more:Practice
Business Letters for Busy People: Time Saving, Ready-to-Use Letters for Any Occasion, Fourth Edition 2007-07-09 01:31:00 Edited by John A. Carey (The Career Press) "BusinessLetters
for Busy People is designed to be used, not just read. You not only get the easy-to-read impact of chapter-by-chapter “how to” information, but each section is also filled with checklists, ready-to-use letters and guidelines to help you do your job better, more effectively, more easily — right now! It’s literally a user’s manual for the business professional. Business Letters
for Busy People is packed with the most concrete information, useful techniques and practical tips possible in the smallest space. So you don’t have to wade through endless pages of fluff searching for that elusive kernel of wisdom. Business Letters for Busy People gives you concise, easy-to-use learning resources that get results. Check out the format and don’t be surprised if you find yourself leafing through the pages for tidbits of fact and business trivia. The margins deliberately focus your attention, acting like a thumbnail index. An Read more:Edition
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Advanced Language Practice, Revised Edition 2007-07-14 23:22:00 Michael Vince & Peter Sunderland (Macmillan Education) "The revised edition of this book is designed with a greater emphasis on text and collocation, in keeping with recent trends in the world of English as a Foreign Language. It also incorporates the many changes to the revised proficiency examination from December 2002, such as word formation and multiple word meaning. The book is also intended for use at the level of CAE, and includes new exercises practising the formal/informal register transfer task. Most of the practice sections in the Grammar and Vocabulary sections reflect such changes, and where texts are retained from the first edition, they have been given more of an exam focus. However, the core of this highly successful book remains the same. The grammar section now includes some additional revision and more subtle advanced points. Units on phrasal verbs, prepositions and linking devices are also included. The grammatical information provided can be used for reference Read more:Edition
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