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Activity Book: extra language practice, magazine pages, puzzles, games and tests

Students' Book: short, easy-to-finish units and carefully-sequenced activities

This is a two-level course designed for teenage learners at intermediate and upper intermediate level. Combining a topic base with grammar and skills development, the course prepares students for the First Certificate exam. Each level provides 80-100 hours of classroom work.

New Discoveries is an adaptation of the Discoveries series: the original material of the three part course is divided into four stages. The Grammar Practice is now incorporated into the Students' Book and tests are included in the Teacher's Book. New Discoveries allows appropriate progression and arrangement of material for a four year language course. New Discoveries is: — Lively. A rich mix of lively, visually exciting and humorous material provides a continuous source of motivation and makes learning English an enjoyable experience. — Relevant. Up to date and varied topics offer plenty of opportunity for students to talk and write about themselves and their interests. — Clearly focused. Each lesson has a clear learning focus. Every fifth lesson revises and expands on language items learnt in the previous four and includes summaries of those items. — Communicative and systematic. A carefully contextualised and graded sequence of language structures and functions is designed to build communicative competence and confidence and to provide a sound understanding of the grammatical systems of English. — Authentic. Likeable characters in authentic British settings give an insight into British people and their way of life. New Discoveries components at each level: — A Students' Book. The full colour Students' Book contains stimulating and easy to teach lessons. — An Activity Book. Contains a wealth of additional practice material. The Students' Book and the Activity Book together provide material for approximately 90 hours' work. — A Teacher's Book. Provides step by step teaching notes, copious suggestions for further activities, and tapescripts for the listening activities and the speechwork. — Set of 3 Cassettes.

New Discoveries is an adaptation of the Discoveries series: the original material of the three part course is divided into four stages. The Grammar Practice is now incorporated into the Students' Book and tests are included in the Teacher's Book. New Discoveries allows appropriate progression and arrangement of material for a four year language course. New Discoveries is: — Lively. A rich mix of lively, visually exciting and humorous material provides a continuous source of motivation and makes learning English an enjoyable experience. — Relevant. Up to date and varied topics offer plenty of opportunity for students to talk and write about themselves and their interests. — Clearly focused. Each lesson has a clear learning focus. Every fifth lesson revises and expands on language items learnt in the previous four and includes summaries of those items. — Communicative and systematic. A carefully contextualised and graded sequence of language structures and functions is designed to build communicative competence and confidence and to provide a sound understanding of the grammatical systems of English. — Authentic. Likeable characters in authentic British settings give an insight into British people and their way of life. New Discoveries components at each level: — A Students' Book. The full colour Students' Book contains stimulating and easy to teach lessons. — An Activity Book. Contains a wealth of additional practice material. The Students' Book and the Activity Book together provide material for approximately 90 hours' work. — A Teacher's Book. Provides step by step teaching notes, copious suggestions for further activities, and tapescripts for the listening activities and the speechwork. — Set of 3 Cassettes.

This coursebook is designed to prepare students for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test. Each unit is linked to the topic areas on the exam syllabus so key vocabulary areas are covered thoroughly, and each contains balanced skills work which prepares students gradually. Easy-to-follow grammar sections cover the key language items required for the PET and a range of visual material familiarizes students with the skills they need for the test. A futher practice session revises and reinforces language covered in each unit, as well as familiarizing students with PET question formats. In addition, a full practice test in the style of the PET exam allows students to check their progress and assess further preparation for the exam. The teacher's book provides guidance, colour prompts for the oral part of the practice test, tapescripts and a full answer key.

This is a two-level course designed for teenage learners at intermediate and upper intermediate level. Combining a topic base with grammar and skills development, the course prepares students for the First Certificate exam. Each level provides 80-100 hours of classroom work.

- Language summary shows the principal points of language covered in each lesson — Detailed lesson-by-lesson teaching notes — Suggestions for extra activities include individual project work as well as a variety of games, activities and rhymes — At the end of every fifth lesson, there is a test which may be photocopied for use in class — Keys to exercises and tapescripts are included

Pre-Intermediate Matters is for students with an elementary grasp of English, who need to revise and extend their knowledge. It focuses particularly on functional, realistic language and the Use Your English sections encourage students to improve their knowledge of conversational English in realistic contexts. In addition, each unit presents students with clear grammar explanations, language recycling, practice and revision exercises, backed up by a language reference section.

Building Skills for the TOEIC® Test is a complete preparation course for the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC®) The course includes: ■Clear, systematic, step-by-step preparation. ■Familiarisation with the format and vocabulary used in the TOEIC® test. ■Test strategies. ■Three complete practice tests. ■Tapescripts. ■Answers.

This is a one-level course for beginners which uses a comprehension-led approach. It is particularly suitable for adult learners who have not studied for some time, offering strong story lines, with simple language, yet a high cultural content. It is equally suitable for students who want some knowledge of English for leisure or travel, but do not wish to go on to study the language intensively. The course presents essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in a clear, practical form and provides constant recycling. The student's book contains a 32 page workbook, giving the flexibility to work in class or at home. The course is designed to take even the slowest learner from zero level to false beginner in 60 hours.

»Fountain» is a four-level course for students in their early teens, specifically designed for large, mixed-ability classes in secondary schools. The complete course takes students from beginner to intermediate level. The course is intended to be easy both to use and to teach. Each lesson has clear aims. Tasks are straightforward and easily understood and carried out by students. The layout is clear and uncomplicated so that students can find their way around without difficulty. There is also a summary of all grammar covered at the end of each unit. Topics in «Fountain» have been chosen to appeal to 12-14 year olds by being related to their lives and interests. The main characters in the «Coursebook» are of about the same age as the students themselves and are involved in doing things familiar to them such as describing friends and family, talking about their leisure activities, and learning about subjects such as literature, history, geography, and maths. The last lesson of every unit has a functional/skills focus, and there a range of language games and puzzles to maintain interest. The course has a carefully graded structural/functional syllabus, with gentle progression and constant recycling of material in new contexts. Almost all lessons include practice in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.

This is a topic-based course designed to develop students' language and communication skills by providing challenging activities which draw on authentic reading and listening materials. The course is suitable for students on business courses as well as for practising business people.

Blueprint One is a course for young adult and adult students of English. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those who already have some knowledge of the language, and provides between 90 and 120 hours of work. The series is intended to help students become confident in speaking and understanding simple English. It aims to train them to function well in the context of English as an international language and to give them a formalized knowledge of how English works to support their communicative practice. At the same time it aims to develop the good learning habits and techniques students need both in class and when studying on their own. This grammar practice text contains contextualized write-in exercises which provide students with practice in all key language items. Features include labelled language boxes, check and summary sections and a separate answer key. Also available are a student's book, a teacher's book, a workbook, a student cassette and a set of two class cassettes.

Blueprint One is a course for young adult and adult students of English. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those who already have some knowledge of the language and provides between 90 and 120 hours of work. The series is intended to help students become confident in speaking and understanding simple English. It aims to train them to function well in the context of English as an international language and to give them a formalized knowledge of how English works to support their communicative practice. At the same time it aims to develop the good learning habits and techniques students need both in class and when studying on their own. These write-in tests cover each of the five units in the students' book. A separate key includes a guide on how to administer the tests.

English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.

English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.

*Lively, full colour pages featuring cartoon strips, games, songs and rhymes and numerous activities for presenting and practising the language. *Each Coursebook comes complete with its own Games Pack. This consists of cards and games material.

This three-level English course for children in primary schools is written and designed to emphasize the importance of the children's own experience and development. Each level consists of a coursebook with games pack; an activity book with resource file; and a set of cassettes.

English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.

English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.

This is the course book for level one of the two-level «Carousel» course for children starting English at the age of five or six. Activities which are relevant and enjoyable to this age group form the basis of the course which aims to help children develop a real feel for the language. It presents language through situations easily recognizable to young children, for example at home or playing with friends, basing it on activities such as drawing, colouring, songs and stories, with additional games and chants to practice the pronounciation and the rhyme of English. The «Carousel» course also comprises an activity book, a teacher's book, a cassette and a teacher's resource cassette.

Specifically designed for large, mixed-ability classes in secondary schools, this is a four-level course for students in their early teens. The syllabus is structural/functional with constant recycling of material and the approach is based on learning by discovery. The series contains motivating topics related to students' own lives and interests and provides systematic and thorough coverage of language, giving students confidence through familiarity. Easily accessible grammar sections are also included in the Students' Books. The course also provides opportunities for peer teaching and employs pair work to maximize student participation and involvement.

Revolution in France looks at the turbulent times that shook France at the end of the 18th century and at the rise and fall of Napoleon and his empire. From the basic social inequalities of the time, through the events of the revolution itself, to the career of Napoleon Bonaparte, the story of the age is brought to life through an imaginative and wonderfully diverse array of sources. Finally, pupils are reminded that, despite the eventual fall of Napoleonic France, the legacy of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era is still with us. The book is part of a series written for the Supplementary Study units at Key Stage 3. A Sense of History Supplements provide resource material for the supplementary study units fully covering the Attainment Targets. Each book is in full colour and presents each topic in a lively and informative way. Throughout there are activities to encourage the development of conceptual understanding enabling pupils to acquire the skills they need to demonstrate progression within the Attainment Targets. Each author adopts a structure and level which is most appropriate to the age, interests and needs of the intended pupils. Providing a disciplined approach to historical study, the text is divided into short sections each concerned with a distinct phase of the study. A range of political, social, cultural and economic approaches and insights are offered. Sources are drawn from the world of museums and libraries, heritage sites, local archive collections and the work of archaeologists and historians. Each book contains approximately six review and assessment pages.