Oxford University Press

- Fascinating, authentic material that will capture students' imaginations. — The 'Test your grammar' section at the beginning of every unit challenges students' knowledge of the language. — Grammar questions involve students in language analysis, which is practised through a wide range of exercises. — The 'Grammar Reference' at the back of the Student's Book gives clear, detailed rules of form and use. — All four skills are developed systematically and integrated through related tasks. — There are a wide range of manageable listening exercises. — A well-defined vocabulary syllabus covers systems as well as lexical sets. — Pronunciation practice is integrated at appropriate points throughout the units. — The 'Postcript' section looks at everyday idiomatic English and the grammar of spoken English.

This addition to the «Headway» series offers a complete pronunciation package which may be integrated into any elementary English language course. The book provides a thorough grounding in the basic rules and patterns of English pronunciation, from individual sounds to sentence stress. The text is divided into five sections: sounds and spelling (with symbols denoting problem areas for speakers of particular languages); word focus (lexical families); stress and intonation; connected speech; and everyday English (the English pronunciation of international vocabulary).

A communicative, three-part course for young teenagers with a clear, structural approach and an emphasis on student involvement. Workbook — extra practice material for class or homework — wordlist

Includes an Appendix on using e-mail in the English class. This work features many of the letter-reading activities that can be used to introduce the target culture. It also covers photocopiable worksheets.

This new series of video-based courses is aimed at professional people who need to improve their language and communication skills in specific business areas. Each course takes a common business function such as giving a presentation or participating in a meeting, and takes learners through a stage-by-stage analysis of the skills and language they need to perform these functions effectively in English.

This new series of video-based courses is aimed at professional people who need to improve their language and communication skills in specific business areas. Each course takes a common business function such as giving a presentation or participating in a meeting, and takes learners through a stage-by-stage analysis of the skills and language they need to perform these functions effectively in English.

A short course to build skills and confidence at real beginner level.

How and why are languages constantly changing? Historical lingustics seeks to find out by going beyond the history of individual languages to discover the general principles which underlie language change. But our evidence is severely limited. Most of the world's languages are still unwritten, and even in areas with long written traditions, such as Europe and the Near East, documentary evidence stretches only a little way back along the path of the historical development of languages. How, then, can we uncover our long linguistic prehistory, and what can it tell us about language change? This new textbook is an accessible general guide for students with an elementary knowledge of linguistics to the methods and theoretical bases of linguistic reconstruction, and of newer, less well established principles such as the application of linguistic universals and language typology, and quantitative techniques. Finally he reviews the principles for establishing language relationships and for uncovering information about the homelands and cultures of the prehistoric speakers of reconstructed languages.

Many instructors of microeconomic theory have been waiting for a text that provides balanced and in-depth analysis of the essentials of microeconomics. Masterfully combining the results of years of teaching microeconomics at Harvard, Andreu Mas-Colell, Michael Whinston, and Jerry Green have filled that conspicuous vacancy with their groundbreaking text, Microeconomic Theory . The authors set out to create a solid organizational foundation upon which to build the effective teaching tool for microeconomic theory--the result presents unprecedented depth of coverage in all the essential topics, while allowing professors to «tailor-make» their course to suit personal priorities and style. Topics such as noncooperative game theory, information economics, mechanism design, and general equilibrium under uncertainty receive the attention that reflects their stature within the discipline. The authors devote an entire section to game theory alone, making it «free-standing» to allow instructors to return to it throughout the course when convenient. Discussion is clear, accessible, and engaging, enabling the student to gradually acquire confidence as well as proficiency. Extensive exercises within each chapter help students to hone their skills, while the text's appendix of terms, fully cross-referenced throughout the previous five sections, offers an accessible guide to the subject matter's terminology. Teachers of microeconomics need no longer rely upon scattered lecture notes to supplement their textbooks. Deftly written by three of the field's most influential scholars, Microeconomic Theory brings the readability, comprehensiveness, and versatility to the first-year graduate classroom that has long been missing.

Aiming to improve communication skills in American English, this title contains units that explore a different communicative area, such as answering the telephone or giving information to customers. It develops the vocabulary students need to communicate effectively through Word study sections, and also emphasizes on listening and speaking skills.

A communicative, three-part course for young teenagers with a clear, structural approach and an emphasis on student involvement. Student's Book — list of contents — twelve units — six optional projects — two optional stories with exercises — grammar summary — split editions available at levels 1 and 2

This is a short, communicative course for the low-level learner of American English.

Helps students to combine their knowledge of English with their technical knowledge and develops all four skills through varied activities. Five units out of thirty are based on interviews with students and people working in the industry and place more emphasis on listening skills.

This title offers coverage in all four skills with up-to-date technical content. Helps students to combine their knowledge of English with their technical knowledge and develops all four skills through varied activities. Five units out of thirty are based on interviews with students and people working in the industry and place more emphasis on listening skills.

This is a short course to build skills and confidence at real beginner level.

There are certain kinds of information that can be conveyed more readily and clearly by pictures than by descriptions and explanations. The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Spanish and English Dictionary identifies over 29,000 objects by means of numbered illustrations, offering at a glance their Spanish and English terms. This second edition has been revised and updated to reflect the most up-to-date changes in technology, science and medicine, industry and commerce and to offer even wider coverage of all major fields of reference, including the arts and entertainment, recreation and sport, flora and fauna and typical situations in domestic and everyday life. Over 1500 new items of vocabulary have been added relating to such diverse fields as photography, typesetting, personal computers, telecommunications and transport. Every vocabulary item is indexed in Spanish and English so that the dictionary can be used in both directions. The subjects are organized thematically enabling the user to grasp the entire vocabulary relevant to a given situation or context. This new edition will be an invaluable supplement to any Spanish-English or English-Spanish dictionary.

Built on a structural syllabus, this title aims to provide young children with a foundation in all four language skills and the confidence to communicate effectively. Language is presented and practised through varied activities, including songs, games, and a storyline featuring the adventures of a group of children, clowns, and a monkey.

Clear presentation and practice of essential business language.

Clear presentation and practice of essential business language.

A communicative, three-part course for young teenagers with a clear, structural approach and an emphasis on student involvement. Student's Book — list of contents — twelve units — six optional projects — two optional stories with exercises — grammar summary — split editions available at levels 1 and 2

A communicative, three-part course for young teenagers with a clear, structural approach and an emphasis on student involvement. Workbook: — extra practice material for class or homework — wordlist

A communicative, three-part course for young teenagers with a clear, structural approach and an emphasis on student involvement. Student's Book — list of contents — twelve units — six optional projects — two optional stories with exercises — grammar summary — split editions available at levels 1 and 2

A communicative, three-part course for young teenagers with a clear, structural approach and an emphasis on student involvement. Workbook — extra practice material for class or homework — wordlist

An excellent grounding in all four language skills. — The course is built on a clear structural syllabus, providing young children with a solid foundation in all four language skills and the confidence to communicate effectively. — Vocabulary and structures are presented at a pace young children can follow and are continuously recycled and revised, ensuring steady progress. — Language is presented and practised through varied and enjoyable activities, including songs, games, and a delightful storyline featuring the adventures of a group of children, clowns, and a monkey. — A 'You and Me' section in every unit allows children to personalize their learning by talking about themselves and doing very simple project work. — Attractive illustrations, photographs, and a large sheet of colourful activity stickers all help to keep motivation high. — The optional Starter Book is an ideal foundation book for learners unfamiliar with the Roman alphabet.