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CAMBRIDGE ‘IN USE’ SERIES
The Cambridge ‘In Use’ series is my favourite comprehensive English book series for English learners of any level. I have been using it as a teaching resource for the last 2 years and can recommend it for any English learner, either for self-study, to supplement learning or for extra practice It is a best-selling series that has been trusted by more than 30 million learners. The material is presented in a simple way with clear explanations and with a wide variety of exercises for added interest and to consolidate your learning. The books come with answer keys and CD-ROMs.
English Grammar In Use
The English Grammar in Use series covers the most important grammar that any English learner should know. There are three different levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced, and each book contains more than 100 different grammar topics. There are illustrations, explanations of grammar rules, examples and exercises to try. The books are well presented, organized and easy to understand.
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Not sure which level to get? You can take a level test with each of the books. If you score more than 45 out of 50, then you need a higher level.
English Pronunciation in Use
Sixty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in range of accents, available on audio CD or cassette. An additional reference section offers help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. The CD-ROM provides a wide variety of additional interactive activities to reinforce the pronunciation covered in the book, as well as tests, progress checks, games and animated diagrams of the mouth showing learners how to produce individual sounds.
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English Vocabulary in Use
Whether you're studying on your own or in class, English Vocabulary in Use covers all the words and phrases you need, at four different levels, to understand and be understood in English. The books come with a CD-ROM which provides hundreds of extra practice activities, an in-built dictionary and interactive games. You can listen to audio recordings, create your own tests and make personal notes within the dictionary.
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Collocations
Collocations are combinations of words that go together naturally, and are essential for fluent and natural-sounding English. These books present and practice hundreds of collocations in typical contexts to help improve your written and spoken English.
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Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are verbs which have a main verb and a particle which, together, make one meaning. For example a plane takes off from the airport; an adult looks after a child. Using short texts, dialogues, tables and charts, these books cover explain and practise over 1,000 phrasal verbs to help you develop more natural-sounding English.
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Idioms
Idioms are fixed expressions whose meaning is not obvious from the individual words that make it. For example, instead of saying I'm really busy you might say I'm snowed under or I'm up to my ears in work. You can learn to understand over 1,000 of the most useful and frequent idioms which they are likely to encounter in everyday English.
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SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE AN AMERICAN SERIES
Growing up in Australia and spending considerable time in the United Kingdom, I have always used British English. However, from time to time, I have students expressing a desire to learn more about American English and so I have decided to list some recommended books for English language learners who specifically want to learn American English. The Speak English like an American series is a bestselling ESL book series for business and everyday English.
Speak English like an American
This book and audio CD set is a fun and effective way to improve your English and is ideal for both self-study and classroom use. In this course, you’ll join an American family as they go about their day-to-day lives. Along the way, you will master over 300 of today’s most common English idioms and expressions. It also includes dozens of exercises to reinforce the material, 25 lively dialogues, an audio CD to listen to the dialogues and improve pronunciation and lots of illustrations. This book is now in use in ESL programmes at universities throughout the USA, including Yale University.
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Speak Business English like an American
This bestselling book and CD will help you speak Business English like an American – quickly and confidently. You’ll learn the idioms & expressions that you hear at work, no matter where you work or what your job is. This book, which is suitable for both self-study and classroom use, will enable you to speak with greater confidence at work, sell yourself and your products with greater ease, deliver more powerful presentations, do better at job interviews and gain more credibility from colleagues, supervisors and customers.
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Speak English around Town
Speak English around Town is the newest book & CD set in the series. Through lively and realistic dialogues, Speak English Around Town teaches the expressions you need for everyday life. You’ll use these expressions when shopping, dining out, socializing with American friends, traveling around the USA, and during dozens of other daily activities. With this book, you will learn over 300 of today’s most common expressions and idioms, as well as important grammar points which will help you to stop making common mistakes when you speak English. Explanations are clear and easy to understand and conversation dialogues are realistic and natural. There are also 50 practice exercises to help you master the material.
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THE A-Z DICTIONARY OF GRAMMAR
My favourite grammar manual is Michael Swan’s ‘Practical English Usage’. It is suitable for intermediate and advanced English learners and covers every grammar rule you can imagine in an easy to use format. It is organized as an A-Z dictionary of over 600 problem points in the English language, all explained with practical, clear information. It has sold over two million copies and is a world best-seller.
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CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE EXAM PREPARATION
Cambridge First Certificate in English 4
The Cambridge First Certificate in English 4 Student’s Book provides four official examination papers from the University of Cambridge First Certificate exam. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content of the exam and to practise exam techniques. This Student's Book with answers is ideal for self-study use.
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Ready for FCE
Ready for FCE is a comprehensive course which offers thorough preparation for the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) exam, to ensure that students will be fully prepared and confident when sitting the exam. It provides 15 different topics with a special emphasis on vocabulary building, collocations and phrasal verbs. It also contains important grammar instruction and detailed information and training on each section of the First Certificate exam. There are lots of exercises for extra practice with answers provided. Ready for FCE can be used in class settings as well as for students studying on their own. The coursebook provides the main training and a complementary workbook can be purchased for extra practice.
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