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Cambridge University Press
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Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing. In Workbook, Level 2, learners gain additional practice in the grammar from the Student's Book, including practice correcting common learner errors. |
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Discover the pleasure of reading with this new seven-level series of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks specifically written for teenagers and young adults. A collection of adapted fiction horror stories by authors such as Edgar Allen Poe and M.R. James: a girl's strange new employer holds a dark secret; body-snatchers encounter a surprise. Graded to seven levels with the teenage language learner in mind, Cambridge Discovery Readers exposes students to English in a lively and engaging way. Attractive and original illustrations help students to check their understanding, while integrated activities consolidate new vocabulary and encourage independent learning. British and American versions for each title expose learners to different varieties of English. Each book is also available with a CD-ROM with additional vocabulary practice activities and a complete audio recording. The accompanying website includes lesson plans and worksheets for every title, as well as teaching tips and a level placement test giving teachers all the support they need to encourage extensive reading amongst their students. |
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This book of ready-to-use teacher training workshops is designed to provide a bank of perfectly planned and structured sessions with accompanying photocopiable worksheets. The sessions develop trainees' and teachers' knowledge of three key areas: methodology, language and theory, and encourage them to actively reflect on their own prior learning and experience. These workshops are ideal for in-house and in-service teacher training as well as preparation for awards such as CELTA, DELTA, Trinity CertTESOL and Trinity LTCL Diploma TESOL. They are also suitable for those taking B.Ed and PGCE courses. Each teacher training workshop consists of 2-3 photocopiable worksheets accompanied by comprehensive trainer's notes. Workshops are suitable for a range of teaching experience: pre-service, new in-service or experienced teachers. Trainees will benefit from learning about teaching methodology in training sessions which are models of good teaching practice. |
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Your Space is a three-level course designed to motivate students as they change and grow. The Level 1 Teacher's Book is designed to give teachers full support with lesson preparation to enable an enjoyable classroom experience. It provides extra activities linked to the project work for each unit. With comprehensive explanations and plenty of ideas for how to exploit the Student's Book material to maximum benefit, it also contains all the transcripts and answer keys for the activities from both the Student's Book and Workbook. The Tests CD contains an Entry and Exit Test, and Skills Tests and Unit Tests for each unit. |
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Your Space is a three-level course designed to motivate students as they grow and change. The Level 3 Student's Book contains ten visually appealing units and ample material for extra practice and extension including 'Communication' activities with accompanying 'Phrasebook'. Students are encouraged to notice new language in context in the 'Language focus' sections, then are given clear guidance to its use in 'Language space'. Key language from the previous level is reviewed in early units to consolidate learning. 'Get it right' sections informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus help students tackle problem areas and illustrated 'Your words' sections bring vocabulary to life. A gripping graphic story at the back of book provides enjoyable extended reading. |
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Innovative activities for Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) teachers and trainee teachers. CLIL Activities is organised into five chapters: Activating, Guiding understanding, Focus on language, Focus on speaking and Focus on writing. A further chapter provides practical ideas for assessment, review and feedback. The Background to CLIL section offers a clear explanation of what CLIL is and its benefits and challenges. The book contains a wide range of easily accessible activities that can be used in any order. Dedicated subject pages include annotated extracts from authentic school teaching materials, demonstrating how language is used in particular school subjects, such as geography, science, maths and ICT. The accompanying CD-ROM contains print-ready CLIL activities. |
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A new edition of our best-selling pronunciation product, now in full colour and with a new section on understanding fast, authentic speech. English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Second Edition is a comprehensive reference and practice book for learners of intermediate level and above, suitable for self-study or in the classroom. This pack contains the best-selling English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate, four Audio CDs and a CD-ROM. The book contains 60 easy-to-use two-page units covering all aspects of pronunciation, including sounds, stress and intonation. A new section 'Understanding Pronunciation in Use' focuses on the skill of understanding pronunciation in fast speech. The Audio CDs include models for repetition and slowed down extracts for listening. The CD-ROM provides extra practice exercises and tests. |
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The Grammar Practice series contains a wide variety of grammar exercises and rules which focus on key grammar areas studied at CEF A1 to B1 level. Each of the four books offers clear grammar overviews and rules, a wide range of receptive and productive grammar exercises, and an interactive CD-ROM featuring Professor Grammar and his friend, the robot. Also, flash animations facilitate the noticing of grammatical forms, and special 'Listen first' activities anchor grammar in the students' mind in a multi-sensory way. Level 3 is for students working at A2 to B1 level. The CD-ROM also contains a special fun feature called 'Tricky Grammar Test' and a series of 'Grammar Cartoons for Fun'. |
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The Grammar Practice series contains a wide variety of grammar exercises and rules which focus on key grammar areas studied at CEF A1 to B1 level. Each of the four books offers clear grammar overviews and rules, a wide range of receptive and productive grammar exercises, and an interactive CD-ROM featuring Professor Grammar and his friend, the robot. Also, flash animations facilitate the noticing of grammatical forms, and special 'Listen first' activities anchor grammar in the students' mind in a multi-sensory way. Level 4 is for students working at B1 level. The CD-ROM also contains a special fun feature called 'Tricky Grammar Test' and a series of 'Grammar Cartoons for Fun'. |
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Interactive is an exciting four-level course for teenage learners from elementary to upper-intermediate levels (CEF A2-B2). The Level 4 Student's Book will get and keep your students talking, using real, contemporary English. 'Interaction' sections give learners the confidence to use English in real-life situations and a fold-out classroom language reference on the cover provides students with the phrases they need for speaking activities. 'Skills4Real' sections, 'Culture UK' noticeboards and 'Culture World' magazines practise skills using authentic reading material, and unscripted listenings, with activities and projects to put this language into practice. Also included is a graphic novel which makes reading fun, and an access code for online Student's Zone games and activities. |
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A comprehensive resource pack from Cambridge ESOL to help teachers who are preparing students to take the IELTS test. Written by Cambridge ESOL examiners and material writers with many years of experience preparing IELTS tests, this pack shows how each of the tests is assessed and provides some valuable tips. The book contains: practice tests for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (both Academic and General Training); Listening, Reading and Writing answer sheets; Listening and Reading practice test answer keys and Listening tapescripts; sample candidate Writing responses and examiner comments; sample candidate Speaking tests and examiner comments. The CD contains a Listening test for candidates to practise and three examples of students taking the Speaking test. |
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Testing language for specific purposes (LSP) refers to that branch of language testing in which the test content and test methods are derived from an analysis of a specific language use situation, such as Spanish for business, Japanese for tour guides, Italian for language teachers, or English for air traffic control. LSP tests are usually contrasted with general purpose language tests, in which purpose is more broadly defined, as in the Test of English as a Foreign Language. This book is the first to examine the issues surrounding the implementation of tests for specific purposes. It includes an in-depth discussion of the issues, an examination of the current exams, and a comprehensive overview of the literature. It will be a welcome addition to any language teaching professionals library. |
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Vocabulary Activities provides a wealth of ideas for introducing, presenting, expanding, exploring and practising vocabulary. These teacher-friendly activities are clearly written and wide-ranging, and the book also contains a detailed guidelines section outlining the key principles involved in teaching and practising vocabulary. Also contains an extra chapter of activities for advanced learners. The accompanying CD-ROM contains print-ready materials which can be put to immediate use in class. |
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This publication highlights the need for test developers to provide clear explanations of the ability constructs which underpin tests offered in the public domain. An explanation is increasingly required, if the validity of test score interpretation and use are to be supported both logically, and with empirical evidence. The book demonstates the application of a comprehensive test validation framework which adopts a socio-cognitive perspective. The framework embraces six core components which reflect the practical nature and quality of an actual testing event. It examines Cambridge ESOL writing tasks from the following perspectives: Test Taker, Cognitive Validity, Context Validity, Scoring Validity, Criterion-related Validity and Consequential Validity. The authors show how an understanding and analysis of the framework and its components in relation to specific writing tests can assist test developers to operationalise their tests more effectively, especially in relation to criterial distinctions across test levels. |
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A comprehensive new edition of Economics for the IB Diploma. Designed for class use and independent study, Economics for the IB Diploma Second Edition is a comprehensive new edition written by highly experienced author, Ellie Tragakes. This book, with accompanying Student CD-ROM, has been extensively revised to cover the new IB Economics syllabus (effective September 2011). New features include: materials to provide students with the necessary mathematical background for the new syllabus requirements; integrated cross-references to the new syllabus; and Theory of Knowledge activities. |
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Language Test Construction and Evaluation describes the process of language test construction clearly and comprehensively. Each chapter deals with one stage of the test construction process; from drafting initial test specifications, to reporting test scores, test validation and washback. In addition, current practice in the examining of English as a Foreign Language by different examining boards is reviewed in order to compare testing principles with present test practice. The focus is on the practical: it does not assume a statistical background but explains and demystifies the procedures and concepts that are relevant to the construction and evaluation of language tests. Language Test Construction and Evaluation will provide an invaluable reference for anyone who wishes to understand how language tests are, and should be, constructed. |
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For students studying the new Language A Language and Literature syllabus for the IB Diploma. Written by an experienced, practising IB English teacher, this new title is an in-depth and accessible guide for Standard and Higher Level students of the new Language A Language and Literature syllabus for the IB Diploma. This lively, well structured coursebook includes: key concepts in studying language and literature; text extracts from World literature (in English and in translation); international media and language sources; a wide variety of activities to build skills; materials for exam preparation; guidance on assessment; Theory of Knowledge links; and Extended essay opportunities. |
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An exciting new series that covers the five Paper 2 topics of the IB 20th Century World History syllabus. This coursebook covers Paper 2, Topic 1, Causes, practices and effects of wars, in the 20th Century World History syllabus for the IB History programme. It is divided into thematic sections, following the IB syllabus structure and is written in clear, accessible English. It covers the following areas for detailed study: First World War (1914-18); Second World War (1939-45); Asia and Oceania: Chinese Civil War (1927-37 and 1946-9); and Europe and Middle East: Spanish Civil War (1936-9). Tailored to the requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus, it allows students to make comparisons between different regions and time periods. |
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Students often struggle to understand linguistic concepts through examples of language data provided in class or in texts. Presented with ambiguous information, students frequently respond that they do not 'get it'. The solution is to find an example of humour that relies on the targeted ambiguity. Once they laugh at the joke, they have tacitly understood the concept, and then it is only a matter of explaining why they found it funny. Utilizing cartoons and jokes illustrating linguistic concepts, this book makes it easy to understand these concepts, while keeping the reader's attention and interest. Organized like a course textbook in linguistics, it covers all the major topics in a typical linguistics survey course, including communication systems, phonetics and phonology, morphemes, words, phrases, sentences, language use, discourses, child language acquisition and language variation, while avoiding technical terminology. |
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This volume introduces a new concept, 'criterial features', for the learning, teaching and testing of English as a second language. The work is based on research conducted within the English Profile Programme at Cambridge University, using the Cambridge Learner Corpus. The authors address the extent to which learners know the grammar, lexicon and usage conventions of English at each level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). These levels are currently illustrated in functional terms with 'Can Do' statements. Greater specificity and precision can be achieved by using the tagged and parsed corpus, which enables researchers to identify criterial features of the CEFR levels, i.e. properties that are characteristic and indicative of L2 proficiency at each level. In practical terms, once criterial features have been identified, the grammatical and lexical properties of English can be presented to learners more efficiently and in ways that are appropriate to their levels. |
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