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* Flexible -- the material can be used in any order, depending on students' needs. * Clearly organised -- the Contents list, internal cross-referencing and comprehensive Index helps students select the areas of study required. * Easy to use -- grammatical information is given in short, manageable amounts, immediately followed by practice exercises. * Adaptable -- each item is marked with one, two or three asterisks to indicate the relative level of difficulty. * Authoritative -- for students wishing to investigate as particular point in more depth this book is cross-referenced throughout to the Longman English Grammar. * Enjoyable -- the context exercise in each section is an entertaining story illustrated with a cartoon, grammar practice needn't always be serious!

Language Leader is a general adult course that provides a thought-provoking and purposeful approach to learning English. With its engaging content and systematic skills work, it is the ideal course for students who want to express their ideas and develop their communicative abilities. It includes: * Motivating and informative texts which improve reading and listening skills * Scenario lessons that focus on key language and work towards a final communicative task. * Systematic grammar and vocabulary practice with extensive recycling and frequent review units * A strong focus on study skills encouraging independent learning * A stimulating and comprehensive writing syllabus

This coursebook takes a reflective approach, enabling trainees to develop their awareness about teaching and about themselves as teachers, and to find their own natural teaching style. The course is ideal for pre-service and in-service teachers working with a trainer.

Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. "Penguin Readers" are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from "Easystarts" with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: "Contemporary", "Classics" or "Originals". At the end of each book there is a section of enjoyable exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing. Some titles in the series are available with an accompanying audio cassette, or in a book and cassette pack. Additionally, selected titles have free accompanying "Penguin Readers Factsheets" which provide stimulating exercise material for students, as well as suggestions for teachers on how to exploit the Readers in class.

Language Leader provides a thought-provoking and purposeful approach to learning English. It is ideal for contemporary students who need communication skills for the 21st century. The course includes topic areas that stimulate discussion and debate and go beyond the lifestyle topics found in most ordinary coursebooks. It also provides clear structure and progression and a solid study and writing skills syllabus. * Unique scenario lessons engage students in communicative tasks that are both highly motivating and enjoyable * Workbook with Audio CD - ideal for self-study * Teacher's Book provides all the support you need with detailed teaching notes and a Test Master Multi-ROM

Kate Grant comes from Canada. She is visiting Europe with her mother and father. One evening she sees two men in a museum. They are taking a very famous picture…“Girl with a Pearl Ear-ring.” What can Kate do? American English.

One of Hollywood's most successful actors, Tom Cruise has starred in numerous films since his début in Risky Business. Read about his life and career, his major film roles, his involvement with Scientology and his marriages. 

* Unique vocabulary finder * From key words and basic ideas to the word you need * Thousands of examples showing real usage

* Grammar focus lessons guide students through the language and give thorough grammar practice. * Skills focus lessons and communication workshops provide a solid skills base. * Learning strategies throughout teach students how to become independent learners. * Culture corners give students a taste of life in the English speaking world. * Regular use of the FREE Mini-Dictionary extends students' vocabulary further. * Graded activities in the Language Powerbook provide practice for students of mixed levels.

*The only dictionary to show spoken and written frequancy - with over 3,000 most frequant words highlighted in red *Over one million real-life examples show words in meaningful contexts *Over 100,000 natural word combinations and phrases ahow how words are used together *Clear definitions using 2,000 of the most commonly known words

* Language is presented using lively stories and illustrations * Learning English is combined with cross-curricular topics * A variety of games, rhymes and songs make language memorable and enjoyable

* Grammar focus lessons guide students through the language and give thorough grammar practice. * Skills focus lessons and communication workshops provide a solid skills base. * Learning strategies throughout teach students how to become independent learners. * Culture corners give students a taste of life in the English speaking world. * Regular use of the FREE Mini-Dictionary extends students' vocabulary further. * Graded activities in the Language Powerbook provide practice for students of mixed levels.

Lifestyle is designed to meet the everyday language requirements of people who need English for work, travel and socialising. As well as dealing with how people communicate at work, it also helps learners interact effectively outside of the work environment, enabling them to 'get things done' in a variety of situations. Based on speech act research, conversational analysis and intercultural research, Lifestyle teaches useful 'people skills language'. This language will help students avoid misunderstanding and communication breakdown, enabling them to develop good work and social relationships in their everyday lives. * Built on a solid syllabus of grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening, the course is straightforward and easy-to-use with clear learning aims * Regular Review units recycle language throughout the course * Functional language is presented in a cross-cultural context helping learners to avoid communication breakdown

The course for adults and young adults that develops language skills and sets students firmly on the road to exam success.