Oxford University Press

- Written by a distinguished team of Irish scholars — Roy Foster is one of the best-known writers of Irish History — Huge general interest in Irish history, politics and literature — An authoritative and balanced account of over two thousand years of Irish history — Covers events from prehistoric communities and Christian settlements to the Troubles of the present day Under the editorship of R. F. Foster, a team of distinguished Irish historians has produced a challenging assessment of Ireland's history, invaluable for the student and general reader alike. Their approach stresses the ancient, rooted nature of Irish culture, but also looks beyond received ideas of Irish history to explore the patterns of fragmentation and change which have been characteristic of Ireland's past. The long-contested question of Irish identity and its relation to language is also fruitfully examined. The text of this book, originally published in The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland, is usefully supplemented with a chronology of Irish history, maps, and suggestions for further reading.

A two-level course with strong appeal for today's young teenagers. — Up-to-date topics and an engaging photostory reflect teenagers' interests and knowledge of the world. — A problem-solving approach to grammar encourages students to work out the rules for themselves. — Vocabulary sections also include training in collocation, word groups, and word formation. — Speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks are carefully chosen to reflect students' interests and provide coverage of all the main sub-skills. — A review section after every three units provides extra controlled practice activities and offers exam training with FCE-style task types.

A two-level course with strong appeal for today's young teenagers. — Up-to-date topics and an engaging photostory reflect teenagers' interests and knowledge of the world. — A problem-solving approach to grammar encourages students to work out the rules for themselves — Vocabulary sections also include training in collocation, word groups, and word formation. — Speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks are carefully chosen to reflect students' interests and provide coverage of all the main sub-skills. — A review section after every three units provides extra controlled practice activities and offers exam training with FCE-style task types.

A two-level course with strong appeal for today's young teenagers. — Up-to-date topics and an engaging photostory reflect teenagers' interests and knowledge of the world. — A problem-solving approach to grammar encourages students to work out the rules for themselves, — Vocabulary sections also include training in collocation, word groups, and word formation. — Speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks are carefully chosen to reflect students' interests and provide coverage of all the main sub-skills. — A review section after every three units provides extra controlled practice activities and offers exam training with FCE-style task types.

Designed for learners who want to make effective progress in a short time, this course concentrates on developing fluency, refreshing key grammar areas, and extending vocabulary. 40-60 hours per level. • Practical syllabus includes pronunciation and lots of oral practice, as well as memory skills and timed activities to encourage fast, relevant learning. • Introduces work on features of spoken English, conversational tactics, and high frequency idiomatic vocabulary. • Clear objectives in each lesson encourage achievement and progress. • Short lessons can be used in any order, allowing choice in topic and syllabus coverage. • All-in-one Classbook, with Practice section and writing activities. • Photocopiable Teacher's Resource Pack at each level for supplementing and adapting.

A four-part series designed to meet the needs of secondary students continuing English as well as those starting English for the first time. • Dream Team is a communicative course that teaches students how to use language in real situations, while also paying careful attention to grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. • Strong emphasis is placed on the clear and thorough presentation of grammar points, followed up by systematic practice throughout the course. • Plenty of practice is given from the start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, training students to communicate fluently and effectively in English. • Stimulating and engaging topics, and an amusing and lively presentation story involving the activities of teenagers, appeal directly to the age group. • There is a solid built-in process of revision and consolidation, which trains students to review what they have learnt regularly and systematically, and helps them prepare for tests. • The course offers a range of flexible options to help teachers meet the needs of their particular teaching situation. These include an optional introductory section, an optional final 'Bonus unit' and optional projects and stories.

A four-part series designed to meet the needs of secondary students continuing English as well as those starting English for the first time. • Dream Team is a communicative course that teaches students how to use language in real situations, while also paying careful attention to grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. • Strong emphasis is placed on the clear and thorough presentation of grammar points, followed up by systematic practice throughout the course. • Plenty of practice is given from the start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, training students to communicate fluently and effectively in English. • Stimulating and engaging topics, and an amusing and lively presentation story involving the activities of teenagers, appeal directly to the age group. • There is a solid built-in process of revision and consolidation, which trains students to review what they have learnt regularly and systematically, and helps them prepare for tests. • The course offers a range of flexible options to help teachers meet the needs of their particular teaching situation. These include an optional introductory section, an optional final 'Bonus unit' and optional projects and stories.

A four-part series designed to meet the needs of secondary students continuing English as well as those starting English for the first time. • Dream Team is a communicative course that teaches students how to use language in real situations, while also paying careful attention to grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. • Strong emphasis is placed on the clear and thorough presentation of grammar points, followed up by systematic practice throughout the course. • Plenty of practice is given from the start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, training students to communicate fluently and effectively in English. • Stimulating and engaging topics, and an amusing and lively presentation story involving the activities of teenagers, appeal directly to the age group. • There is a solid built-in process of revision and consolidation, which trains students to review what they have learnt regularly and systematically, and helps them prepare for tests. • The course offers a range of flexible options to help teachers meet the needs of their particular teaching situation. These include an optional introductory section, an optional final 'Bonus unit' and optional projects and stories.

A lively course for teenagers which focuses on language and skills training and introduces FCE exam-type tasks.

Supplementary teaching material for the Oxford Bookworms Factfiles.

An innovative, five-level beginner's course for young learners from the age of 10.

An innovative, five-level beginner's course for young learners from the age of 10.

A radical revision of the successful Streetwise course for teenagers, combining new material with the best of the original edition. — It appeals to teenagers through a modern, attractive magazine format and explores issues that teenagers want to talk about. Many of the topics have been revised and updated to keep the material fresh and relevant. — There is a thorough grammar syllabus. Grammar is taught in context — teaching points arise naturally from the reading or listening texts, showing how structures are really used. After every two units 'Grammar review' and 'Grammar practice' sections provide essential consolidation and further practice. — There is a balance of skills work throughout. Reading exercises have been added which provide a gentle introduction to FCE-style comprehension tasks. Writing work is given greater support, with a carefully structured guided writing syllabus. — The 'Getting Streetwise!' sections of the course focus on functional and situational language, as well as strategies for conversational English. — There is an emphasis on vocabulary development and word-building. — A range of exercises and activities cater for all abilities. — Six new songbook pages related to unit themes have a strong teen appeal. Each song provides a motivating context for reading, speaking and listening activities. — New Self-check and Self-test exercises at regular intervals encourage learner autonomy and self-assessment.

A two-level course that allows language to emerge naturally through songs, pictures, stories, and activities. — It creates a lively classroom atmosphere that encourages children to participate actively in every lesson. — The action centres around the adventures of an appealing group of children, their imaginary friend, their teddy, and their dog. The themes are central to children's lives and stimulate their imaginations. — New language is presented through chants, songs, pictures, and stories. There are no words in the Class Book, so children can concentrate on developing listening skills by linking the illustrations with what they hear. — A range of activities — drawing, craft work, games, and music — caters for different teaching techniques and situations while keeping young learners interested and involved. — Each unit has a story in the accompanying Story Book. The children follow the pictures and listen either to the teacher or the cassette in an enjoyable whole-class activity. The children have the pleasure of a shared experience, and the teacher is able to keep the ending a surprise. — The humorous, colourful illustrations maintain a high level of motivation.

A topic-based four-level primary course with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills. — Characters such as Zabadoo the genie, Bob the fish, and the mad inventors, Gizmo and Hoot, present classroom language, help with reading in English, and practise grammar in a way that makes sense to children. — At the end of each unit, children work on a short project. — 'Time for Fun' revision sections remind children what they have learned and help them prepare for the tests. — In levels 1 and 2 life in Britain is presented through 'Will's website', so that learners can compare British life with their own country. — Each level includes a Christmas play, and a play based on a traditional tale — Little Red Riding Hood, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, and Rumpelstiltskin. — Zabadoo! Plus helps children adapt to the more formal approach of a secondary course.

Britain possesses a literary heritage which is almost unrivalled in the Western world. In this lavishly illustrated volume, the richness, diversity, and continuity of that tradition are explored by a group of Britain's foremost literary scholars. Chapter by chapter the authors trace the history of English literature, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon poetry to the present day. At its heart towers Shakespeare, who is accorded a special chapter to himself. Other major figures such as Chaucer, Milton, Donne, Wordsworth, Dickens, Eliot, and Auden are treated in depth, and the story is brought right up to date with discussion of living authors such as Seamus Heaney and Harold Pinter. The illustrations have been chosen by the contributors to exemplify and bring to life the content and concerns of the text. They range in subject from manuscripts and book illustrations to works of art and architecture, portraits, social scenes, landscapes, and caricatures, and illuminate not merely the material of literature but also the social, political, and personal aspects of our literary history. The contributors have succeeded in weaving together the complex strands of English literature into a highly readable narrative, accessible to the general reader and student alike.

A two-level introductory series for kindergarten and early elementary students studying English for the first time. — Magic Time develops the speaking, listening and pre-writing skills of young children through art, music and movement. — Language is taught through colourful, humorous, full-page scenes that enhance student interest and motivation. Four main characters — Annie, Ted, Digger the dog, and Dot the magic fairy — maintain student involvement. — The syllabus progresses at a natural, steady pace and offers students many opportunities to practise new language and recycle language they have already met. — Each four-page unit spotlights a theme such as shapes, classroom items or pets that provide a context for the language. The short units build confidence and allow students to feel they are progressing rapidly. — Every lesson features a catchy song or chant. — Detailed suggestions for music and movement activities are provided in the Teacher's Book. — Lessons are adaptable to the scheduling needs of many different programs and classroom situations. — Magic Time is a two-level introductory series that is designed to be followed by the six-level communicative series, English Time. The two series can be used separately or as one complete eight-level course.

A two-level introductory series for kindergarten and early elementary students studying English for the first time. — Magic Time develops the speaking, listening and pre-writing skills of young children through art, music and movement. — Language is taught through colourful, humorous, full-page scenes that enhance student interest and motivation. Four main characters — Annie, Ted, Digger the dog, and Dot the magic fairy — maintain student involvement. — The syllabus progresses at a natural, steady pace and offers students many opportunities to practise new language and recycle language they have already met. — Each four-page unit spotlights a theme such as shapes, classroom items or pets that provide a context for the language. The short units build confidence and allow students to feel they are progressing rapidly. — Every lesson features a catchy song or chant. — Detailed suggestions for music and movement activities are provided in the Teacher's Book. — Lessons are adaptable to the scheduling needs of many different programs and classroom situations. — Magic Time is a two-level introductory series that is designed to be followed by the six-level communicative series, English Time. The two series can be used separately or as one complete eight-level course.

A two-level course with strong appeal for today's young teenagers. Key features — Up-to-date topics and an engaging photostory reflect teenagers' interests and knowledge of the world. — A problem-solving approach to grammar encourages students to work out the rules for themselves, — Vocabulary sections also include training in collocation, word groups, and word formation. — Speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks are carefully chosen to reflect students' interests and provide coverage of all the main sub-skills. — A review section after every three units provides extra controlled practice activities and offers exam training with FCE-style task types.

A two-level course with strong appeal for today's young teenagers. Key features — Up-to-date topics and an engaging photostory reflect teenagers' interests and knowledge of the world. — A problem-solving approach to grammar encourages students to work out the rules for themselves, — Vocabulary sections also include training in collocation, word groups, and word formation. — Speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks are carefully chosen to reflect students' interests and provide coverage of all the main sub-skills. — A review section after every three units provides extra controlled practice activities and offers exam training with FCE-style task types.

Every level of English File builds confidence and keeps motivation high with lively, achievable lessons, using humour and imagination to encourage students to communicate and enjoy learning English. -Vocabulary Banks: easy-access vocabulary sections help students to remember words and phrases. — Illustrated pronunciation system.

Every level of English File builds confidence and keeps motivation high with lively, achievable lessons, using humour and imagination to encourage students to communicate and enjoy learning English. — Vocabulary Banks: easy-access vocabulary sections help students to remember words and phrases. — Illustrated pronunciation system.

A series that prepares students for secondary school-leaving exams.

A series that prepares students for secondary school-leaving exams.