SUE O CONNELL

*Thorough coverage of grammar in every unit *A wide range of topics and authentic texts *Study Boxes and Language Review for additional practice and support *Writing Bank and Functions Bank with guidance, examples and practice questions

Respected throughout the world, the highly successful Focus series combines comprehensive exam skills training and enjoyable texts with excellent reference and practice materials. The Teachers Book provides clear teaching notes, answers and tapescripts.

O'Connell, SueThis course has been revised in line with the changes made to the First Certificate examination, although the recorded material on the cassette remains the same as in the first edition. The listening texts provide a balance of authentic extracts and scripted material.

O'Connell, SueThe first complete and integrated IELTS preparation course, providing comprehensive exam skills development and graded practice. - Exam Briefings and Task Approach boxes tell students what they need to know about each task type and how to tackle it - Extra grammar, vocabulary and writing practice in the end section can be used for classwork or self-study - Key Language Bank provides essential reinforcement of problematic language areas - Writing Practice Bank gives guided answers and additional writing topics

Cambridge First Certificate Listening and Speaking is designed to bridge the gap between creative skills training and systematic preparation for Papers 4 and 5 of the Cambridge First Certificate examination. An introductory foundation unit aims to increase awareness of the target skills. Sixteen alternating listening and speaking units follow. Each unit introduces and practises specific skills and language areas; these are followed up by exam format tasks. Activities are varied and motivating, and the link between skills development and exam training is always made clear. There is a wide range of listening texts, including authentic recordings, and a rich source of visual material for communicative oral practice. It concludes with review units and two practice tests, which enable learners to test their progress and develop their exam skills further.

Puntos clave: Combines comprehensive preparation and interesting texts with excellent reference and practice material. Free sample pages available to view online for this title. Easy to teach, easy to use. Writing File with models and notes for each kind of writing task in the exam. Thorough grammar coverage, with Grammar Files for reference. Learner training sections develop exam skills. PLUS: CAE Practice Tests with Guidance - a book of five complete tests with key facts about the exam. CAE Grammar Practice - stimulating grammar and vocabulary exercises in units corresponding to the Students'' Book, with pull-out Key.

This integrated course provides challenging advanced level material and preparation for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English exam. The two-part organization of the course allows for a gradually increasing focus on the exam itself.

Cambridge First Certificate Listening and Speaking is designed to bridge the gap between creative skills training and systematic preparation for Papers 4 and 5 of the Cambridge First Certificate examination. An introductory foundation unit aims to increase awareness of the target skills. Sixteen alternating listening and speaking units follow. Each unit introduces and practises specific skills and language areas; these are followed up by exam format tasks. Activities are varied and motivating, and the link between skills development and exam training is always made clear. There is a wide range of listening texts, including authentic recordings, and a rich source of visual material for communicative oral practice. It concludes with review units and two practice tests, which enable learners to test their progress and develop their exam skills further.

Focus on proficiency is a complete integrated course for students preparing for the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English examination. Now available in full colour, this edition includes a completely used in the oral part of the examination.

This integrated course provides challenging advanced level material and preparation for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English exam. The two-part organization of the course allows for a gradually increasing focus on the exam itself.

Focus on Advanced English CAE combines comprehensive preparation and interesting texts with excellent reference and practice materials. Free sample pages available to view online for this title.Easy to teach, easy to use. Writing File with models and notes for each kind of writing task in the exam. Thorough grammar coverage, with Grammar Files for reference. Learner training sections develop exam skills. PLUS: CAE Practice Tests with Guidance - a book of five complete tests with key facts about the exam. CAE Grammar Practice - stimulating grammar and vocabulary exercises in units corresponding to the Students Book, with pull-out Key.

Puntos clave: Combines comprehensive preparation and interesting texts with excellent reference and practice material. Free sample pages available to view online for this title. Easy to teach, easy to use. Writing File with models and notes for each kind of writing task in the exam. Thorough grammar coverage, with Grammar Files for reference. Learner training sections develop exam skills. PLUS: CAE Practice Tests with Guidance - a book of five complete tests with key facts about the exam. CAE Grammar Practice - stimulating grammar and vocabulary exercises in units corresponding to the Students'' Book, with pull-out Key.