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Castles and knights are part of the Middle Ages. What do you know about them? What happens in the Great Hall of a castle? What do knights do? Who can be a knight?

Total FCE is a preparation course for the First Certificate in English - FCE (B2 Vantage of the Common European Framework of Reference). The choice of interesting texts and variety of exercises make Total FCE suitable for students of all ages.Total FCE focuses on the two aspects of the FCE exam identified as being the most challenging for students - Use of English and Writing. Extensive practice of exam-style tasks from these papers and step-by-step guidance through example tasks will allow students to develop their own techniques for approaching them.Features: 16 topic-based units Use of English tasks after every unit, providing extensive practice Exam tips Exam strategies which lead students step-by-step through the different exam tasks Extensive Grammar Bank Writing Bank with strategies on how to approach the tasks on the writing paper Language Bank offering a step-by-step guide to the four different tasks in the Use of English paper 128-page Language Maximiser providing further practice of FCE-level vocabulary and grammar through exam-style tasks 2 FCE Practice Tests CD-ROM with a computer-based version of the 2 Practice Tests

Practice TestsSix Practice Tests for the Cambridge ESOL Preliminary English TestPET Practice Test provides a wide exam preparation for ESOL Preliminary English Test and revision with useful tips and strategies on how to tackle each part of the test.NEW Vocabulary banks at the end of the book with the updated vocabulary used in the exam.Features: Six complete Practice Tests A double page spread exam practice before each test with useful grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking tips Updated VOCABULARY BANKS divided by themes to improve and practice the vocabulary used in the exam Full-colour updated visual material for the speaking test Teachers book with answer keys and a guide on how to mark the writing and the speaking tasks and the recording scripts of the listening tests Two computer-based tests on CD-ROM

Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 12: Examination Technique The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Teaches students how to prepare a revision schedule * Allows students to find out how they learn best * Familiarizes students with a range of study aids and revision techniques * Teaches students to maximize their exam performance * Explores how to recognize what an exam task requires * Discusses techniques for managing exam nerves Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.

EAP Essentials: A teacher's guide to principles and practice With the increase in students joining academic English-language courses, the teaching of English for Academic Purposes is a rapidly expanding profession. There are, however, few specialist handbooks for the practising teacher in this field. EAP Essentials: A teacher's guide to principles and practice is grounded in the authors' extensive practical experience in the EAP classroom. It bridges the gap between the theory and practice of EAP teaching, by distilling the insights from recent research into ideas that can be applied in teaching and materials development. EAP Essentials builds confidence through a range of practical tasks and by providing case studies of real teachers and students. This enables the teacher to reflect on best practice and identify ways to develop their own teaching skills. EAP Essentials offers original and practical ideas appropriate to a wide variety of contexts. The accompanying free CD also provides a large number of well-trialled materials that can be copied for use within the classroom. The book contains ten chapters, each one underpinned by up-to-date research, and backed up with a list of recommended further reading. Key Features * The latest research adapted for classroom use * Practical approach allows teachers immediate engagement with EAP materials * Real case studies document classroom experience of teachers and students * CD-ROM includes original ideas and well-trialled materials for teaching in a variety of contexts * Written by practising EAP trainers from Heriot-Watt University Look out for Access EAP, the course by the same authors!

Level: Upper intermediate / B2 / IELTS: 5.0 to 5.5Do you need English in your studies? Then you need Progressive Skills: Listening and Speaking Level 4Listening skills include: note-taking, using scientific numbering using lecture handouts effectively understanding a speaker''s arguments understanding concessions recognizing start / end of digressionsSpeaking skills include: clarifying issues in a discussion raising / dealing with an objection expressing and dealing with uncertainty summarizing referring to researchTopics include: Geography and the modern world: Geography and development, Geography and water problems Communication: Communicating far and wide, Communication aids Media and advertising: The case against television, The hidden persuaders Living life to the full: Life systems, A sporting life The past, present and future of food: Agriculture through history, Interfering with nature?

Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering Interactive Course Book CD-ROM Take-Off has been designed for non-native speakers of English who are studying Engineering (NVQ Level 2 and above. The aeronautical context is particularly aimed at technicians and engineers who are going on to work in the aeronautics industry. Take-Off is an ESP course for intermediate-level students. Unlike many ESP courses, it teaches genuine transferable skills and is ideal for students who need to further their technical training in English. The focus is on skills development, using relevant contexts, with grammar taking a strong supporting role. Reading and listening development is dealt with in the context of understanding instructions and information in technical manuals. Students develop the speaking skills of asking for and giving factual information, and the writing skills necessary to complete workplace documentation, such as accident reports and safety assessments. Take-Off uses a communicative methodology, with graded tasks that are careful scaffolded to involve and motivate the students, providing them with a clear sense of achievement. The wide variety of texts and task types will appeal to a broad range of ages and nationalities. The Take-Off Interactive Course Book is a digital replica of the Course Book, with the following additional features: * Embedded audio for display using data show projector * Easy-to-use tools - highlighter and draw tools, moveable sticky motes, stopwatch and a drag-zoom function - which enable teachers to use Course Book pages to suit individual lessons * Additional interactive activities A bank of tests are provided online. Please contact us if you have purchased the book and would like access to these tests. Key Features * Practical skills developed for dealing with oral and written instructions and documentation * Task-based approach ensures achievable lesson outcomes * Variety of texts and tasks on a wide range of aeronautical topics * Two review sections to consolidate skills and vocabulary knowledge * Glossary and electrical appendix * Audio CDs for further self-study and homework Accompanying Course Book, Workbook and Teacher's Book also available. Please note: this CD-Rom is PC-compatible only.

IELTS Target 5.0: Preparation for IELTS General Training - Leading to IELTS Academic IELTS Target 5.0 is aimed at students wishing to prepare for the IELTS exam while studying at pre-intermediate level. The main focus of preparation is IELTS General Training, as this is more appropriate for this level of student. Additional bridging material is incorporated later in the course for those students wishing to continue with IELTS Academic. The IELTS General Training section consists of three five-unit sections that take the student from a strong elementary to intermediate level. The earlier units focus on basic skills and basic language, including sentence structure and spelling. The IELTS Academic section consists of five units that prepare students for the academic content of reading passages and the more challenging writing tasks. By the end of the course, students will be working with text and language that is close to that found in the exam. Exam tips are provided throughout the course to familiarize students with the various exam tasks and to provide advice on how to obtain the highest score possible. The Teacher's Book includes: *Comprehensive teaching notes on all exercises to help teachers prepare effective lessons *Complete answer keys to all exercises *Full tapescripts of listening exercises Each General Training unit consists of five modules: 1. Speaking and Vocabulary: This prepares students for the type of interaction they can expect with the examiner. The vocabulary selected is that most frequently encountered during the Speaking test. 2. Listening: This module is in two sections. The first section engages students in a topic and pre-teaches key vocabulary, before focusing on a key skill or particular IELTS exam technique. The second section practises the skill. 3. Reading: As with the Listening Module. 4. Writing: This deals with both parts of the Writing test, each unit focusing on a different writing skill or technique. There is a focus on guided writing, with model compositions and reports for all tasks. 5. Consolidation and Exam Practice: The first part revises the speaking focus and vocabulary in the first module. The second part practises listening, reading or writing skills under exam-type conditions. Each Academic unit consists of Reading and Writing Modules only. The course also includes end-of-section review material and mock tests. See accompanying combined Course Book and Workbook and Interactive Course Book CD-ROM.

50 Steps to Improving Your Academic Writing addresses the challenges facing every student beginning a program of academic study. This comprehensive guide gives you everything you need to write well-constructed academic essays. It is packed full of information that is critical to attaining better marks, including:how to apply critical thinking skillshow to strengthen your argumentshow to include paper referencinghow to avoid plagiarism50 Steps to Improving Your Academic Writing is primarily intended for students who are new or inexperienced in academic writing. It has been design with one specific aim in mind : to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to write an effective academic essay.

The Skills in English Course: Level 3 Part B Course Book and Resources Book with Interactive Skills CD-ROM Do you use English as part of your studies? Then you need The Skills in English Course. The course builds the skills required for lectures, tutorials, reading research and written assignments in English. Listening skills include: * distinguishing fact from opinion; * understanding a speaker's argument; * understanding dramatic language; * and understanding pros and cons. Speaking skills include: * giving an opinion; * describing a device; * talking about prior events; * and presenting problems and solutions. Reading skills include: * finding the original SV in a participle clause; * understanding the writer's stance; * inferring background knowledge; * and understanding tables and figures. Writing skills include: * joining sentences with participles; * using demonstratives for textual reference; * describing graphs and charts; * and writing about obligation in the past. The Skills in English Course prepares students for entry into English-medium study. It is also ideal for students who wish to improve their scores in skill-based examinations for university entry requirements, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Rather than focusing on exam preparation, The Skills in English Course teaches the necessary skills as part of a systematic programme of language development. Key Features * Resources Book containing reading texts, tapescripts and grammar resources * Each level available separately in two sections, Part A and Part B * Each section provides 80 hours of teaching * Additional syntactic grammar practice in Resources Book * Updated web resources, including blended learning for listening and reading * Free downloadable unit test packs * Featured lectures and radio programmes on DVD * Interactive Skills Practice CD-ROM included with Level 3 Did you know? The Skills in English Course is also available in separate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing courses. You can also look at the Skills in English website at skillsinenglish.com for additional materials and help. Accompanying audio and Teacher's Book also available. Please contact us if you have purchased The Skills in English Course and would like access to the accompanying tests.

English for Tourism and Hospitality in Higher Education Studies The Garnet Education English for Specific Academic Purposes series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009. English for Tourism and Hospitality is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of tourism and hospitality who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. It provides carefully graded practice and progression in the key academic skills that all students need, such as listening to lectures and speaking in seminars. It also equips students with the specialist language they need to participate successfully within a tourism and hospitality faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from tourism and hospitality lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key tourism and hospitality vocabulary that students will need. The Teacher's Book includes: * Comprehensive teaching notes on all exercises to help teachers prepare effective lessons * Complete answer keys to all exercises * Full transcripts of listening exercises *Facsimiles of Course Book pages at the appropriate point in each unit *Photocopiable resource pages and ideas for additional activities The Garnet English for Specific Academic Purposes series covers a range of academic subjects. All titles present the same skills and vocabulary points. Teachers can therefore deal with a range of ESAP courses at the same time, knowing that each subject title will focus on the same key skills and follow the same structure. Key Features * Systematic approach to developing academic skills through relevant content. * Focus on receptive skills (reading and listening) to activate productive skills (writing and speaking) in subject area. * Eight-page units combine language and academic skills teaching. * Vocabulary and academic skills bank in each unit for reference and revision. * Audio CDs for further self-study or homework. * Ideal coursework for EAP teachers.

By the lake at Blake's Hollow there is an old wooden boathouse. Worn and uncared for, the door swings slowly open on its rusted hinge. Through the years it has received many visitors, but no one ever warns them that strange things happen when you go inside...

Get Ready for Flyers covers all the grammar, vocabulary and task types for the new 2012 syllabus plus gives your learners a free online practice test at www.oxfordenglishtesting.comKey features: Complete and thorough preparation for Cambridge English:Flyers Free Flyers practice test at www.oxfordenglishtesting.com Supplements any course book and is ideal for use in class or at home Full teacher''s support with advice on preparing learners for the test iTools DVD-ROM puts Student''s Book with audio on screen for more interactive teaching Audio CD in every student pack means students can practice at home too

Jason looks in the mirror and sees a bruise under his eye. Why can’t his school friends see it? Later a ball hits him in the same eye. Now people can see the bruise–and it hurts. Jason doesn’t unders

Progressive Skills: Listening & Speaking Level 1 Do you need English in your studies? Then you need Progressive Skills: Listening and Speaking Level 1 Listening skills include: * waiting for definitions * recognizing time signposts * hearing important words * predicting the next word from context * understanding location Speaking skills include: * organizing a talk * choosing the tense * taking turns * giving a scientific explanation * introducing a talk Topics include: Education: Freshers' week, Systems of education Psychology and sociology: Concepts, Human behaviour Work and business: How to be a good employee, Summer jobs Science and nature: The scientific method, Daigrams and explanations The physical world: Geographical location, Location and physical features Did you know? Progressive Skills books are also available in combined, four-skill editions, with added Portfolio materials: Progressive Skills in English Level 1, Progressive Skills in English Level 2, Progressive Skills in English Level 3 and Progressive Skills in English Level 4.

Do you need English in your studies? Then you need Progressive Skills: Writing Level 1.Learn how to: gather and record information organize information into paragraphs organize information into a flow chart use chronological markers refer to tables and figures choose between present and pastTopics include: Education: A Personal Statement Psychology and sociology: Extroverts and introverts Work and business: The interview process Science and nature: A laboratory report The physical world: Advantages and disadvantages

Skills in English Writing Level 2 Teacher's Book The Garnet Education Skills in English series was highly commended in the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2004. This course is part of the Skills in English series from Garnet Education. It is designed to help students to cope with writing assignments in English requiring between five and ten well-structured paragraphs. At Level 2, students learn how to: * write an introduction; * write a topic sentence; * link sentences; * use pronouns; * give an opinion; * state reasons; * compare things; * and write a narrative. In addition, students acquire key vocabulary in the following thematic areas: * Education * Daily Life * Work and Business * Science and Nature * Physical World * Culture and Civilization * They Made Our World * Art and Literature * Sports and Leisure * Nutrition and Health. Key features of this Teacher's Book are: * a facsimile of the related Course Book page, for ease of reference; * an introduction to the approach taken in the course; * lesson-by-lesson notes; * a full answer key, including model answers where appropriate; * language and culture notes, where these will assist the teacher in understanding learning difficulties or confusions of the target students; * methodology notes, where the value of an exercise, or the way to conduct it, may not be self-evident. As well as preparing students for entry into English-medium study, the Skills in English Course is ideal for students who wish to improve their scores in skills-based examinations for university entry requirements, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Rather than focusing on exam preparation, Skills in English teaches the necessary skills as part of a systematic programme of language development. Skills in English courses are also available in Listening, Speaking and Reading. See the Skills in English website at skillsinenglish.com for additional materials and help. Key Features * Reading texts a maximum of 500 words * Listening texts a maximum of 800 words * Speaking tasks up to five paragraphs, with writing assignments between five and ten well-structured paragraphs * Test booklets containing theme tests, a revision test after five units, plus an end-of-course test * Teacher's Book containing full answer keys, methodology notes and transcript of listening material * Language and culture notes available for Arabic, Chinese and Japanese learners Accompanying Course Book, Student Test Pack and Teacher Test Booklet also available.

Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering Workbook Take-Off has been designed for non-native speakers of English who are studying Engineering (NVQ Level 2 and above. The aeronautical context is particularly aimed at technicians and engineers who are going on to work in the aeronautics industry. Take-Off is an ESP course for intermediate-level students. Unlike many ESP courses, it teaches genuine transferable skills and is ideal for students who need to further their technical training in English. The focus is on skills development, using relevant contexts, with grammar taking a strong supporting role. Reading and listening development is dealt with in the context of understanding instructions and information in technical manuals. Students develop the speaking skills of asking for and giving factual information, and the writing skills necessary to complete workplace documentation, such as accident reports and safety assessments. Take-Off uses a communicative methodology, with graded tasks that are careful scaffolded to involve and motivate the students, providing them with a clear sense of achievement. The wide variety of texts and task types will appeal to a broad range of ages and nationalities. There are also comprehensive word lists and a glossary of terms for student reference. A bank of tests are provided online. Please contact us if you have purchased the book and would like access to these tests. Key Features * Practical skills developed for dealing with oral and written instructions and documentation * Task-based approach ensures achievable lesson outcomes * Variety of texts and tasks on a wide range of aeronautical topics * Two review sections to consolidate skills and vocabulary knowledge * Glossary and electrical appendix * Audio CDs for further self-study and homework Accompanying Course Book, Teacher's Book and Interactive Media Book also available.

Passport to Academic Presentations Passport to Academic Presentations aims to demystify the entire process of giving oral presentations in an academic context by examining each of the different stages in turn. No prior knowledge is assumed, and students are gradually introduced to a set of core language and skills, allowing them to tackle oral presentations in an academic context with increased confidence and fluency. A key feature of the course it is focus on transferability; students are encouraged to apply the material to their own specific subject areas throughout. Each unit also contains advice on pronunciation and tips for improving oral presentation delivery. All the presentations on the accompanying audio CD have been recorded on DVD for added clarity. Key Features * Audio CDs for further self-study and listening practice * Tips for successful presentations * Step-by-step coverage of the oral presentation process * Focus on key language and pronunciation areas * DVD includes extended learning through filmed presentations