Author: Diane SchmittPublisher: Allyn & Bacon
ISBN: 9780131376175
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Answer Keys and Tests for Levels 1 and 2 available free online.
Focus on Vocabulary 1
Author: Diane SchmittPublisher: Allyn & Bacon
ISBN: 9780131376199
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
A research-based vocabulary textbook that gives intermediate to high-intermediate students hands-on preparation for understanding mid-frequency vocabulary, such as that found in novels, newspapers, films and social and workplace settings.
Author: Linda GrantSpeech Communication Made Simple
Author: Paulette DalePublisher: Allyn & Bacon
ISBN: 9780132861694
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The only two-level series that prepares students for success in both presentations and academic discussions, Speech Communication Made Simple takes an interactive, accessible approach to building confidence as a speaker. Students learn how to present in a variety of genres, effectively use voice and props, and lead or participate in discussions. With its lighthearted and engaging approach, the text helps students acquire speech communication and listening skills that they can apply immediately and throughout their lives. Features: Varied speech genres that range from personal story to persuasive. Broad array of projects including interviews and group discussions. Scaffolded approach that includes directed discussion of a model presentation; skill-building exercises for selecting a topic, organizing information, and more; practicing aloud; and finally, delivering a speech. Pronunciation Practice that focuses on American English pronunciation patterns that are difficult for most non-native speakers of English. Playing with Sayings section that presents idiomatic sayings in popular use and related activities to help students understand and use them to enhance their spoken communication. Useful language boxes that illustrate effective ways to begin speeches or participate in discussion. CD-ROM with MP3 audio that includes sample speeches and all pronunciation activities Teacher's manual (available separately at http://pearsoneltusa.com/speechcom) with teaching suggestions, answer keys, and quizzes.
Longman Academic Writing Series
Author: Alan MeyersPublisher: Pearson ELT
ISBN: 9780136838555
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Longman Academic Writing Series helps English language students master the writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The fi ve-level series spans writing topics from composing sentences to writing research papers. Each level covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision. Level 5 teaches advanced students to write various genres of academic essays and research papers. The text's writing process approach integrates training in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and research techniques along with essay and research paper organization. Features Realistic writing models from various rhetorical genres explore academic disciplines such as biology, sociology, and history. Vocabulary sections expand students' language awareness and improve the quality of their writing. Sentence structure and grammar review helps students improve writing skills. A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process. Preparation for Writing sections provide guidance and practice in researching, evaluating, and documenting sources. Writing Tips provide useful strategies to enhance students' writing experience. Writing Expansions, including journals, timed writing, and summarizing, build written fluency, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. Enhanced Digital Practice An improved MyEnglishLab includes additional practice activities and assessments. The Pearson Practice English App allows students to complete vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure activities on their mobile devices.
Q Skills for Success: Reading and Writing 5: Student Book with Online Practice
Author: Nigel A. CaplanPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780194756426
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Q Skills for Success encourages students to think critically and succeed academically.Q's question-centred approach provides a unique critical thinking framework for each unit. This develops key cognitive skills such as analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating - as well as developing the language skills essential for academic success.Learning outcomes are clearly stated at the start and end of the units, with competency self-evaluations and vocabulary check lists featuring the Academic Word List. This enables teachers to define learning outcomes effectively to accreditation bodies.
An Introduction to Applied Linguistics
Author: Norbert SchmittPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134656114
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
An Introduction to Applied Linguistics, Second Edition provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Each of the 15 chapters offers an extended survey of a central element of Applied Linguistics and is co-authored by two leading international specialists, thus ensuring a full and balanced treatment of the topic covered. The book is divided into three sections: a description of language and language use; essential areas of enquiry; and the four skills and testing. An Introductory chapter familiarises readers with key issues and recurrent themes whilst hands-on activities and further reading sections for each chapter encourage practical analysis and wider reading. For this new edition, each chapter has been fully revised in line with new research and thinking in Applied Linguistics. With its accessible style, broad coverage and practical focus, this book is ideal for students of applied linguistics, TESOL, and second language pedagogy as well as practicing teachers and researchers wishing to update their knowledge.
More IQ Testing
Author: Philip CarterPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470847174
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Increase your powers of vocabulary, calculation and logical reasoning with this book of brand new IQ tests. Each timed test is approximately the same degree of difficulty and consists of a mixture of numerical, diagrammatic and logical reasoning questions. Answers are provided with detailed explanations where necessary, together with a guide to assessing performance on each test individually, and cumulatively on all ten tests. Whether you use this book for fun or as valuable practice for improving your performance on an IQ test in the future, the ten complete tests of 40 questions each are sure to challenge and expand your mind.
Author: National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)Contemporary Topics 3
Author: David BeglarPublisher: Pearson Education ESL
ISBN: 9780134400792
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Now in a fourth edition, Contemporary Topics expands on its highly respected approach to developing academic listening and study skills. Organized around realistic college lectures, the text guides learners through carefully sequenced activities in skills such as note-taking, focusing attention, intensive listening, and vocabulary building. It also helps students evaluate their interests and explore possible career paths. New to This Edition New subject areas, presented as one-on-one academic lectures, emphasize professional applications such as software engineering, multimedia design, information technology, urban planning, and social psychology. Learning Outcomes listed at the outset of each unit let students know the goals of each unit and what their learning experience will be. New audio interviews with topic experts provide context for the upcoming unit lecture. Bottom-up listening and pronunciation exercises emphasize important principles and improve real-time perception. An oral presentation activity, supported by specific preparation and delivery strategies, concludes each unit and includes the opportunity for peer evaluation. Proficiency assessments composed of short academic audio lectures and multiple-choice exams simulate TOEFL-style test format for practice on high-stakes tests. New Essential Online Resources include audio, video, and teacher materials (assessments, teaching notes, answer keys, audioscripts, presentation points, and more). Other Highlights Corpus vocabulary drawn from the Academic Word List ensures that students are exposed to core academic vocabulary. Collaborative activities with presentation strategies and peer evaluations allow students to make connections and develop critical thinking skills. Unit comprehension tests assess students' grasp of key concepts presented in the unit lecture. Mapped to the Global Scale of English.
