Carti in categoria Grammar & Language

A major reference grammar offering comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage. With its clear, two part structure, this is a user-friendly book from the world's leading English grammar publisher. The accompanying CD-ROM (Windows only) makes Cambridge Grammar of English even more accessible with: * The whole book in handy, searchable format. * Audio recordings of all the examples from the book. * Links to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary online fo...

A completely revised and updated edition of A Course in Language Teaching. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to English language teaching, and is suitable for teachers in a variety of educational settings, including compulsory education. It has been completely revised and updated to include essential new topics for the modern English language teacher, including English as an international language, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and using digital materials. It is i...

Expertprovides rigorous exam training for high-achieving students while continuing to develop language awareness and communication skills. This intensive course will satisfy your students’ practice needs and allow them to achieve their full potential. If you want to teach your students at the level of the exam from the beginning of the year, use Expert. The material is fully revised and completely in line with the latest exam specifications. Expert provides intensive & extensive pra...

With exam success becoming more and more crucial, How to Teach English for Exams offers:-a guide to all the major international English language exams-information on how to keep up-to-date with changes to these exams.-techniques, strategies and skills to develop student confidence-advice on planning and selecting materials for an exams course.Nr. pagini: 160Dimensiuni: 189 x 246 x 7mm | 280gAn aparitie: 2005

This collection of user-friendly development books will assist a broad range of teachers and trainers in expanding their classroom capabilities. Each text offers practical information within a clear theoretical framework. The series builds teachers' confidence, knowledge and classroom abilities -- and inspires them to try out new ideas. How to Teach English with Technology is a practical guide for teachers who wish to use new technology in the classroom. It looks at current applications but als...

A World of Fiction calls upon students' diverse language and critical thinking skills as they discover the pleasure and rewards of reading fiction. This expanded series (Level 1: High Intermediate; Level 2: Advanced) is designed to help students sharpen their reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Each level contains 16 unabridged stories. Highlights - The stories are ideal for literary analysis, language practice, and lively cross-cultural discussion. - Each level features selecti...

The sixth edition of Principles of Language Learning and Teaching offers new ways of viewing and teaching second language acquisition (SLA) based on the latest research. Providing a comprehensive overview of the theoretical viewpoints that have shaped language teaching today, the text explains the pedagogical relevance of SLA research in reader-friendly prose. The new edition of this classic text, used by teacher-education programs worldwide, reflects the most recent themes in SLA research, upd...

This important book, with 32 chapters by leading figures in the field, is an up-to-date guide to the central areas of applied linguistics and language studies with particular reference to TESOL. It looks at the current state of TESOL as well as at what is likely to happen in the future.

This collection of original articles provides language teachers with a theoretical background of key issues associated with language testing as well as practical advice on how to improve the effectiveness of the tests they develop and implement. Written by internationally prominent researchers and educators, the chapters are organized into five sections: key issues in the field, assessment purposes and approaches, assessment of second language skills, technology in assessment, and administrative...

This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of research methods in second-language teaching and learning, from experts in the field. The Cambridge Guide to Research in Language Teaching and Learning covers 36 core areas of second-language research, organised into four main sections: Primary Considerations; Getting Ready; Doing the Research; Research Contexts. Presenting in-depth but easy to understand theoretical overviews, along with practical advice, the volume is aimed at 'stu...

This collection of original articles provides a state-of-the-art overview of key issues and approaches in contemporary language teaching. Written by internationally prominent researchers, educators, and emerging scholars, the chapters are grouped into five sections: rethinking our understanding of teaching, learner diversity and classroom learning, pedagogical approaches and practices, components of the curriculum, and media and materials. Each chapter covers key topics in teaching methodology s...

Over the last 20 years vocabulary research has grown from a Cinderella subject to a position of some importance. Vocabulary is now considered integral to just about every aspect of language knowledge and is a lively and vital area of research and innovation. With this development have come standard and widely-used tests, such as vocabulary size and lexical richness measures, and commonly accepted metaphors, such as the mental lexicon as a web of words. Less widely known outside academic circles,...

The authors who contributed to this text believe that young adult literature (YAL) can meet the Common Core's push to include literacy across content areas, as well as meet the standards in creative and effective ways. This text is intended to give educato

Teaching Young Adult Literature is a middle and secondary school methods text designed to introduce pre-service teachers in teacher credential programs and in-service teachers pursuing a Masters degree in Education to the field of young adult literature for use in contemporary contexts. The text introduces teachers to current research on adolescent life and literacy; the new and expanding genres of young adult literature; teaching approaches and practical strategies for using young adult litera...

Photocopiable worksheets to convey value-based content within the context of English language teaching.Units based around an original song with its karaoke version on Audio CD.Each unit features a biography, a song, grammar activities, Internet-based activities, class discussion.

Develop listening comprehension and speaking skills.STRUCTUREEach volume presents 30 worksheets with realistic and stimulating situations to be used in a widevariety of activities including comprehension, chart filling, and note-taking. Furthermore, each worksheet suggests extension ideas for conversation and roleplay tasks. An answer key and full transcript of listening activities are included.

Photocopiable activity resource books in 2 levels for Secondary SchoolDevelop listening comprehension and speaking skills.STRUCTUREEach volume presents 30 worksheets with realistic and stimulating situations to be used in a widevariety of activities including comprehension, chart filling, and note-taking. Furthermore, each worksheet suggests extension ideas for conversation and roleplay tasks. An answer key and full transcript of listening activities are included....

A series of 2 books of photocopiable materials complete with AudioCD for development and consolidation of the four language skills. Forclassroom use, revision, homework or self-study.Oral production exercises.Writing skills development.Listening activities.Reading comprehension.Answer Key and transcripts of all recordings.