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Learn to write better academic essays*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Writing gives you the skills and strategies you need to write well-structured essays, reports and case studies and achieve academic success at university.Learn how to* interpret the question* structure your work* paraphrase, quote and reference your sources* avoid plagiarism* understand your readerCollins Academic Skills Series...

Improve your reading and referencing skills*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Research will give you the skills you need for successful academic reading and referencing.Learn how to* choose the right sources* access information* think critically when reading texts* make concise notesCollins Academic Skills Series: Research will help you to make the most of your time at university.* Clear informatio...

Deliver academic presentations with confidence*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Presenting gives you the skills you need to plan, prepare and deliver successful presentations at college or university.Learn how to* feel confident and relaxed when presenting in seminars or tutorials* prepare concise and effective notes* keep your audience interested* anticipate problemsCollins Academic Skills Series...

Statistics and data for the non-specialist*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*At university you may be expected to analyse complex data and present your findings, whatever your area of study. Collins Academic Skills Series: Numbers gives you the skills you need to make sense of data and numbers and the confidence to use them effectively in your work.Learn how to* interpret statistics and data* conduct surveys* evaluate and questio...

Do you want to communicate confidently in English at work?Learn English with Tom Field, a project manager at Lowis Engineering. He attends meetings, gives short presentations, participates in video and phone conferences and writes emails for different business situations.In the Workplace English 2 self-study pack you can follow Tom''s daily life at his office and learn the English you need for your everyday work.* Watch or listen to Tom to learn the language of business* Have fun with practice a...

Do you want to speak and write English better at work?Meet Jasmine Goodman, personal assistant. She answers the phone, writes emails, manages her boss'' schedule and looks after visitors to the company.In the Workplace English self-study pack you can follow Jasmine''s daily life at her office and learn the English you need for your everyday work life.* Watch or listen to Jasmine in different business situations using the downloadable videos and audio to learn the language of business* Have fun w...

A new classroom course based on unscripted and authentic listening materialsReal Lives, Real Listening will teach students vital skills they need to listen more effectively to English, however it is spoken. Through authentic recordings the course exposes students to the grammatical structures and lexis which are used most frequently in spoken English throughout the world.This new edition from Collins combines all three topics into one book.* MP3 CD with authentic interviews featuring native and ...

A new classroom course based on unscripted and authentic listening materialsReal Lives, Real Listening will teach students vital skills they need to listen more effectively to English, however it is spoken. Through authentic recordings the course exposes students to the grammatical structures and lexis which are used most frequently in spoken English throughout the world.* MP3 CD with authentic interviews featuring native and non-native speakers of English* detailed comprehension and practice ex...

If you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of TOEFL, Collins Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test can help.This book helps you handle the integrated aspect of the tasks in the test, and give you tips and strategies for the different question types you will face.Collins Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test is a two book series (1 Listening/Speaking; 2 Reading/Writing) to help learners prepare for the `Test of English as a Foreign Language'', used by over 7,500 institutions in 130 countries as a measure of langu...

Collins Skills for the TOEIC Test: Speaking and Writing is a unique skills-based exam preparation course.TOEIC (`Test of English for International Communication\\'') is a test of English proficiency for people in the workplace seeking to work in an international environment or looking for promotion within their organisation.The TOEIC test questions simulate real-life situations relevant to the global workplace. Score reports for candidates provide accurate, meaningful feedback about a test taker...

Collins Skills for the TOEIC Test: Listening and Reading is a unique skills-based exam preparation course.TOEIC (`Test of English for International Communication\\'') is a test of English proficiency for people in the workplace seeking to work in an international environment or looking for promotion within their organisation.The TOEIC test questions simulate real-life situations relevant to the global workplace. Score reports for candidates provide accurate, meaningful feedback about a test take...

This major new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage is a modern, easy-to-use and in-depth guide to English usage, aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced learners and teachers of English.Collins COBUILD English Usage has been designed to help learners to use individual words correctly, and choose the right words and structures for the meaning they want to convey. The title not only explains what English words mean, but also provides information on how the words actually work.The title c...

All the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET).With the realistic test papers and helpful advice in Collins Practice Tests for Cambridge English: Preliminary, you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test. It contains:* 4 complete practice tests with answer keys and model answers* Free online practice module that guides you through a complete test with tips for success* An MP3 CD and audio scripts for the Listening and...

Clearer pronunciation for better communicationIf your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You''ll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand.Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on.Collins Work ...

This third edition has been fully updated to reflect today''s business world with new topics and example sentences. Armed with this book, you will learn the words you need for effective business communication.Suitable for intermediate/upper-intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1-B2), Collins Business Vocabulary in Practice presents business words in context and exercises to help you remember them. New words are introduced using Collins COBUILD definitions and supported by examples of rea...

A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future.Collins Get Ready for IELTS Listening is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Listening test.Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into accou...

Learn academic listening and note-taking skills*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Lectures will give you the skills you need to get more out of the lectures you attend at university, by improving your preparation, understanding and note taking skills.Through listening to real lectures and practice exercises you will learn how to* take more efficient notes* recognise signposting* use course notes to...

Increase your knowledge of vocabulary with Collins Vocabulary for IELTS and get the score you need.IELTS is the world''s leading test of English for higher education and migration and is recognised by 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. Collins Vocabulary for IELTS is a self-study book for learners of English who plan to take the Academic module of the IELTS test. This book is an ideal tool for learners studying at CEF level B1 or above or with a band score 5-5.5 who are aiming for a band s...

Improve your grammar with Collins Grammar for IELTS and get the score you need.IELTS is the world''s leading test of English for higher education and migration and is recognised by 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. Collins Grammar for IELTS is a self-study book for learners of English who plan to take the Academic module of the IELTS test. This book is an ideal tool for learners studying at CEF level B1 or above or with a band score 5-5.5 who are aiming for a band score of 6 or higher.Twe...

Real English for life beyond the classroomWriting in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar - it requires knowledge of the audience, context, environment and more. Being able to communicate in an appropriate way will help you to make a great impression when you write in English. Using real life examples and language Collins English for Life: Writing (B2 ) will help you to sound natural, clear and confident when you write.> Study the language people really use whe...