Carti in categoria Grammar & Language

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 Reading is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Reading 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 account t...

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...

A practical teacher guide book for helping students to improve their communication skills in EnglishHow can teachers bridge the gap between the language of the classroom and the world outside?The lively activities in this book give learners a chance to experiment creatively with newly-acquired language so they can communicate in a meaningful way in real-life situations.ISBN: 9780007522521

Develop key speaking skills and become more confident when speaking in English.To improve your speaking skills you need to learn how to get your message across in the right way and make sure people understand what you say. With Collins Speaking (A2) you will learn what to say and how to say it, by practising the right words, phrases and pronunciation.Includes practice on:* meeting new people * buying and ordering things * speaking on the phone * apologizing * asking for and giving opinions * mak...

Do you want to sound more like a native speaker of English?You need the key phrases and the conversational tools native speakers use to get their message across.Collins Speaking will help you become a confident and fluent speaker of English by choosing the right words, pronunciation and tone. Learn how to start up conversations, keep conversations going and deal with difficult situations.Includes practice on:* starting conversations* interrupting* making suggestions* giving and receiving complim...

Collins COBUILD Key Words for Hospitality is a brand-new vocabulary book aimed at anyone who wants to study or work in hospitality. The title contains the 500 most important words and phrases you will need to succeed and includes practice material to make sure you really learn them.This title has been specially created for foreign learners of English who want to improve their career prospects in hospitality by learning English. The title covers the most common words found in this area, and will ...

Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 is a unique guide to communicating in English. Building on the phrases and vocabulary learnt in Book 1, it has been specially designed for intermediate-level learners who want to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling or studying.The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday ...

An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 is a unique guide to communicating in English. It has been specially designed for beginners who want to learn how to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling or studying.The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, b...

Collins Easy Learning Complete English is an easy-to-use guide on how to write accurate, clear and effective English. With clear, concise explanations, this book covers all of the most important points for spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing, and is a valuable reference tool for all learners and users of English. Collins Easy Learning Complete English is divided into three sections: spelling, grammar and punctuation, and writing. The first section is a uniquely helpful guide to English gr...

To understand all the documents you come across at work you need to practise reading different kinds of text.This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine their reading skills in English. It provides practice reading the kinds of texts that business people come into contact with at work every day, using authentic examples from real business situations. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in English frequently or work in foreign or multinational ...

The COBUILD Pocket English Grammar is a handy, new companion for learners of English to carry with them everywhere. Small enough to fit in a pocket, it covers all the most important points of English grammar, explaining them in simple, clear language.The COBUILD Pocket English Grammar is a brand new title created specifically to help learners of English master the language. Based on extensive corpus research into the way English is really used by native speakers, the COBUILD Pocket English Gramm...

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...

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...

Develop key reading skills and become more confident when reading in English.If you want to understand everything you read in English, you need to practise reading different kinds of texts. With Collins Reading (A2) you will learn how to get the information you need from every text you read.Includes both authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles:* signs and labels * timetables and tickets * advertisements * newspapers and magazines * brochures * social networking sites * blogs ** T...

Do you understand everything you read in English?To read fluently in all situations you need to practise reading different kinds of texts.Collins Reading presents 20 different texts with exercises to help you develop the skills to read anything you come across.Reading features authentic texts and a wide variety of styles to help you develop your reading skills, such as reading for general understanding and reading for detail.Featured texts include:* signs and labels* advertisements* newspapers* ...

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...

Real English for life beyond the classroomEnglish in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn''t enough for real life. Being able to understand English as it is really spoken will give you the confidence to succeed in any English-speaking environment. Using a wide range of authentic, unscripted recordings of everyday people from around the world, Collins Listening (B2 ) will help you to feel co...

Shortlisted at HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOK AWARDS 2013Develop key listening skills and become more confident when listening to English, however it is spoken.To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That''s why Collins Listening (A2) is based entirely on 20 authentic recordings. It will help you understand what is said to you in a variety of situations, and make sure everything you learn is useful.Practise listening to real English in a range of a...