Check Your Vocabulary Series

This useful set of workbooks is an invaluable aid to students preparing for English exams. Each book has a range of dierent activities to help build up, improve and revise English vocabulary relevant to the chosen exam. The series covers vocabulary that students will need for six of the major English tests, as well as Academic English.

SKILLS, GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Check Your Vocabulary series Macmillan English Grammar In Context Destination English Grammar series English Wordbuilder
p 58

Key features

An ideal supplement for the classroom or for self-study Vocabulary is built up through exercises, word games, puzzles and quizzes Easy-to-use format with clear instructions and answer key General and topic-specic vocabulary as well as grammar, use of English, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling

p 59

PET

PRE-INTERMEDIATE TO INTERMEDIATE Tessie Dalton

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

p 60

For students working towards the Preliminary English Test (PET) or other B1 level exams.
ISBN: 9780230033597

p 60

FCE

p 60

INTERMEDIATE TO UPPER INTERMEDIATE Rawdon Wyatt

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

For students preparing for the First Certicate in English (FCE) and Certicate in Advanced English (CAE).
ISBN: 9780230033634

English Reading & Comprehension p 60 IELTS

Easy English for Busy People p 60 Language Practice series Reading Keys Eective Reading Sentence Writing Writing in Paragraphs Academic Writing Learning to Listen People Like Us
p 61 p 62

INTERMEDIATE TO UPPER INTERMEDIATE Rawdon Wyatt

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

For students preparing for the International English Language Testing System examination (IELTS). Appropriate for anyone who wishes to study or train in an English-speaking country.
ISBN: 978023003360

TOEIC

UPPER INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED Rawdon Wyatt p 62

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

p 63

For students preparing for the Test Of English for International Communication (TOEIC) which focuses on the use of English in business and the workplace. Appropriate for anyone wishing to study or train in an English-speaking country. American English.
ISBN: 9780230033627
American English

p 63

TOEFL

p 63

UPPER INTERMEDIATE Rawdon Wyatt

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

For students preparing for the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). American English.
ISBN: 9780230033610

p 63

American English

Academic English
p 63

UPPER INTERMEDIATE David Porter

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

This workbook is ideal for students who need to learn basic non-technical vocabulary for study in any subject at college or university.

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ISBN: 9780230033641

Macmillan English Grammar In Context

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

SKILLS, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

ELEMENTARY TO ADVANCED Simon Clarke and Michael Vince

Macmillan English Grammar In Context is a three-level grammar practice series with a dierence. Incorporating contextual examples in grammar practice activities, Macmillan English Grammar In Context can be used in both the classroom and for self-study. Clear grammar explanations are provided with traditional practice activities and contextual examples that include cross-curricular content areas such as literature, science, geography, history and social science. Contextual examples of grammar, demonstrating real-world usage of English language, help to bring grammar to life.

Key features

Up-to-date, real English, informed by the corpora used for the Macmillan School Dictionary Includes a focus on lexical grammar with work on collocations, prepositions and common verbs Most units contain one page of grammar explanation and three pages of practice With and without key editions available Unit-by-unit interactive practice exercises Fully searchable glossary and contextual vocabulary

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quantity: some, any

Use some (See also Unit 27)

The presentation of grammar occurs on the rst page of the unit

with plural countable nouns, and uncountable nouns in positive sentences. There are some books in that cupboard. I need some advice. countable uncountable a book some money some books some advice some milk

in questions that are invitations, offers or requests. Would you like some pizza? Could you give me some advice? in questions when we expect the answer yes. Have you got some homework to give me? to mean not all. Some of the people / Some people were drowned, but others survived.

Use any with plural countable nouns, in questions and negatives. Are there any books in that cupboard? There arent any books in this one. with uncountable nouns in questions and negatives with a singular verb. Is there any information about this subject? There isnt any water left. to mean whichever one you like. You can borrow any books you need from the library.

science

Complete each sentence about endangered species with a / an, some, or any. a When the last member of species dies, we say that the species has become extinct. b There arent c dinosaurs left alive plants, birds and animals are still in danger from human beings. destroy d This is often because human beings destroy havent the habitats of animals, so that they havent food to eat. e When animal or a plant becomes extinct, this can affect the plants plants and animals which depend on it for food. food. f For example, there arent left alive. g This bird once lived on the island of Mauritius where there werent animals to eat it. h It couldnt fly, and was by Europeans in the 16th century. easy easy meal for dogs and rats brought to the island island dodos dodos because they died out millions of years ago. i Within a hundred years, the dodo became extinct, and although we still have paintings of dodos, there arent preserved examples. j Scientists have recently found bones on the island, but nothing else is left of the dodo. of the dodo.

uncountable (mass) nouns

Use a singular verb with: Things we eat Other words

(See also Unit 27)

bread, chocolate, food, fruit, meat, spaghetti accommodation, advice, behaviour, damage, education, furniture, grass, hair, help, information, jewellery, knowledge, luggage, money, news, rubbish, shopping, traffic, weather, work

People uses a plural verb. There are some people waiting for you. It also has a different countable meaning with plural -s. The peoples of the world want peace.

Cross-curricular practice exercises allow students to use the grammar in a meaningful context

countable versions of uncountable nouns

Many uncountable nouns have a countable version. Always use a dictionary to check the meaning. a chicken (an animal) some chicken (food) a coin, a note (money) a glass (container) some glass (substance) an iron (for ironing) a paper (a newspaper) some paper (material) a tea, two teas etc (a cup or glass) some tea etc (a liquid) some money some iron (material)

partitives
A partitive is a noun + of which makes a countable version of an uncountable. a slice of bread a packet of rice a cup of tea
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a sheet of paper a can of cola a bottle of water

a bar of chocolate / soap a tube of toothpaste a loaf (of bread)

Complete each sentence with a word from the list. bar can packet piece carton sheet cloud crowd slice tube

a Suddenly at the end of the street, a waving flags. b When I opened the

crowd

of people appeared, shouting and

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SA

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of cola, it sprayed out onto my shirt. of biscuits in my bag. of toothpaste? of dust.

c We both felt hungry, and luckily I had a d If you go to the supermarket, could you buy a

e There was a sudden explosion, and then all they saw was a

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f Anna always eats a g Shall I cut another h Can I give you a i David took a j When I try to open a

of chocolate on her way to school. of bread for you? of advice? Spend more time on your work. of paper from his bag, and started writing. of milk, I wish it still came in bottles!

Multiple pages of practice exercises ensure understanding of the relevant grammar point

Macmillan English Grammar in Context Intermediate Students Book

Macmillan English Grammar In Context Students Book (+ Key) + CD-ROM Pack Students Book (- Key) + CD-ROM Pack

essential 9781405070515 9781405071468

intermediate 9781405071437 9781405071444

advanced 9781405070546 9781405071482

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ion

abulary

B1

Destination Destination

abulary is the ideal grammar students preparing to take any B2

and vocabulary units

Grammar & Vocabulary with Answer Key

B2 Destination Grammar B1
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Key features

Destination B1

SKILLS, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

d lexical syllabus based on the of Europes Common European

and Vocabulary Series

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles

nd vocabulary presentation tables

r and vocabulary presented

cluding those found in FCE Use

d consolidation, with reviews and

ing irregular verbs, glossary, phrass, word patterns, word formation

complete overprinted answer key on tests

Malcolm Mann Steve Taylore-Knowles

9 781405 094887

A modern, three-level series focusing on vocabulary and grammar, ideal for students at intermediate, upper intermediate or advanced level. The up-to-date syllabuses are based on the B1, B2, C1 & C2 levels of the Council of Europe Framework and exercises are geared towards tasks for the relevant exam at each level.

At higher levels there is a strong emphasis on revision and consolidation with regular reviews and tests Useful reference sections present irregular verbs, phrasal verbs, patterns and collocations Available with or without answer key
Destination B1 Students Book + Key Students Book - Key Destination B2 Students Book + Key Students Book - Key Destination C1 & C2 Students Book + Key Students Book - Key

Grammar & Vocabulary

Malcolm Mann Steve Taylore-Knowles

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Destination B1 ideal for students preparing for Cambridge PET Destination B2 ideal for students preparing for Cambridge FCE or IELTS band 5 Destination C1 & C2 ideal for students preparing for Cambridge CAE, CPE or higher IELTS bands

The Heinemann ELT English Grammar and Elementary English Grammar

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE Digby Beaumont and Colin Granger

Elelementary English Grammar English Grammar

9780435283674 9780435292188

Reference and practice books which deal with the real problems learners face. Each book contains comprehensive grammar explanations followed by a variety of practice exercises to ensure understanding.

The Heinemann ELT English Wordbuilder

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

UPPER INTERMEDIATE Guy Wellman

The Heinemann ELT Wordbuilder

9780435285562

60 units of vocabulary in context, presented through a variety of games, reading texts, dialogues and diagrams.

English Reading and Comprehension

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

LOWER INTERMEDIATE TO UPPER INTERMEDIATE Ian Gordon

This three-level reading comprehension skills series allows practice and development of reading skills for teenagers and young adults. The wide range of text types includes informative, narrative, explanatory and persuasive styles of writing.

English Reading and Comprehension Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Teachers Book all levels

9781405024808 9781405024815 9781405024822 9781405028196

Easy English for Busy People

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

ELEMENTARY TO PRE-INTERMEDIATE Helen Costello

Easy English for Busy People Polish level 1 9780230711648 Polish level 2 9780230711679 Russian level 1 9780230711709 Russian level 2 9780230711730

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Easy English for Busy People is a pain-free way of learning the essential basics of the English language, set to music! This course is specically targeted at Polish and Russian speakers wanting to grasp the elements of basic English quickly. The vocabulary is very practical, focusing on functional language that helps the speakers settle in a country where English is the predominant language spoken. This includes language to help rent a house, open a bank account and buy a mobile phone. The specially composed music helps to embed the vocabulary in a similar way to a jazz chant, with listen-and-repeat exercises for pronunciation practice.

Language Practice Series

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

SKILLS, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

ELEMENTARY TO ADVANCED Michael Vince

NEW EDITION

PRACTICE MADE PERFECT

This very popular and reliable series is now available in updated editions. An in-depth, detailed approach to English grammar and vocabulary, this is a combination of two books with grammar clearly presented in the rst half, and vocabulary input oered in the second half. It is a thorough and comprehensive series that ensures students condence with language through the progressive levels. Available with or without the answer key, these are ideal for classroom work or independent study.

NEW

NEW

Key features

Regular consolidation units check students understanding of the grammar and vocabulary points presented Relevant exam-style exercises for the appropriate level Special focus on word building, collocations and phrasal verbs as well as other problem areas of grammar New editions now come with CD-ROM for added computer-based practice ideal for self-study New editions now in full colour to engage and enthuse students Advanced and FCE levels now fully updated to incorporate changes to Cambridge exams

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Language Practice Teachers Test CD contains:

Grammar and vocabulary practice tests which teachers can customise for their own specic classroom use A placement test so that teachers can recommend the most appropriate Language Practice book for their students

Clear breakdown of grammar points Each input unit is followed by exercises to ensure students have understood the grammar points

Problem areas are explored

New Intermediate Language Practice Elementary Language Practice + CD-ROM Pack With Key 9780230726963 Without Key 9780230726970 Intermediate Language Practice + CD-ROM Pack With Key 9780230727014 Without Key 9780230727021 First Certicate Language Practice + CD-ROM Pack With Key 9780230727113 Without Key 9780230727120 Advanced Language Practice + CD-ROM Pack With Key 9780230727069 Without Key 9780230727076 Language Practice Test CD 9781405007696

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Reading Keys
SKILLS, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
A1 A2
B1+

B2

C1

C2

NEW EDITION

American English

ELEMENTARY TO INTERMEDIATE Miles Craven

NEW EDITION

NEW EDITION

Reading Keys, for adult and young adult learners of American English, contains 24 topicbased units organised into eight themes. Texts can be selected by topic, genre, reading skill or vocabulary skill. Extra activity sheets, key skills worksheets and a wordlist at the back of the Students Book complete this comprehensive reading course.

Key features

New edition with vocabulary linked to the Macmillan English Dictionary red words Additional vocabulary activities, for example, collocations Test Generator CD-ROM with customisable tests Extracts from Macmillan Readers encourage extensive reading

New words and vocabulary are introduced and practised

NEW EDITION

level 1 Students Book level 2 Students Book level 3 Students Book All levels Teachers File with Test Generator CD-ROM Pack

9780230724778 9780230724815 9780230724853 9780230724808

Students are led into the unit topic with visuals and background information

Students are encouraged to time themselves and record their reading speed

Reading Keys 2

Eective Reading
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

NEW LEVELS

ELEMENTARY TO UPPER INTERMEDIATE Amanda French, Chris Gough, Jackie McAvoy, Scott Miles

Enabling students to become condent and uent readers, this four-level series takes students from elementary to upper intermediate level. It draws on research into what creates good readers and actively addresses the needs of both learners and teachers of reading.

Key features

12 topic-based units per level that feature varied and highly motivating reading texts A focus on intensive and extensive reading, with a complete short story per level Varied pages for each unit enabling ongoing evaluation of learners progress Downloadable teachers notes

American English version available NEW NEW Visit www.macmillanenglish. com/essentialreading

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Effective Reading Elementary / 1 Pre-intermediate / 2 Intermediate / 3 Upper Intermediate / 4

9780230029149 9780230029156 9780230029163 9780230029170

Key features

Clear explanations and carefully guided practice of the most common sentence patterns in English Extensive practice of the verb tenses most useful for beginning writers Thematically related vocabulary to enable students to express themselves on interesting and relevant topics Practice with common punctuation and spelling rules
Sentence Writing Students Book Teachers Book

Sentence Writing
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

NEW

NEW

SKILLS, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

BEGINNER TO HIGH BEGINNER Dorothy Zemach

Sentence Writing introduces students to the most common and useful structures in basic written English. Each unit introduces relevant vocabulary and culminates with an enjoyable writing activity that takes students through the steps of the writing process: brainstorming ideas, arranging ideas with the help of a graphic organizer, writing a short text, and sharing the nished product with classmates.

9780230716940 9780230716957
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American English

Key features

Support to help with brainstorming, organising ideas, writing topic sentences, and supporting ideas Language support to help with vocabulary, grammar and punctuation Guidance on reviewing personal and classmates writing Structured, graded writing assignments at the end of each unit
Writing in Paragraphs Students Book Paragraph Writing Students Book Teachers Book

Writing in Paragraphs
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Writing in Paragraphs

PRE-INTERMEDIATE Dorothy Zemach and Carlos Islam

Writing in Paragraphs takes students from sentence formation to paragraph writing through a process approach. This not only develops students paragraph writing skills, but also encourages them to become independent and creative writers. The back of the Students Book contains peer review forms and a grammar reference section. The course is also available in an American English edition, Paragraph Writing.

Dorothy E Zemach

Carlos Islam

9781405095860 9781405058452 9781405058469

American English edition

Key features

Work on how to generate ideas, organise material, draft, review and revise written work Additional sample and reference materials at back of the book Essay development models Punctuation guide Ideal for the classroom or self-study
Academic Writing Students Book College Writing Students Book Teachers Book

Academic Writing
A1 A2
B1+

B2

C1

C2

INTERMEDIATE Dorothy Zemach and Lisa Rumisek

9781405086066 9780333988534 9780333988541

Academic Writing has been written for intermediate-level students who are preparing to study, or are already studying, in an academic environment and need to improve their writing skills. The course teaches learners how to order and link paragraphs into cohesive and coherent essays, and to create the various paragraph types that are used in writing assignments. This course is also available in an American English edition, College Writing.
American English edition

Learning to Listen
A1 A2
B1+

People Like Us
A1 A2 B1
B1+

B2

C1

C2

C1

C2

ELEMENTARY TO INTERMEDIATE Lin Lougheed

PRE-INTERMEDIATE TO INTERMEDIATE Simon Greenall American English

American English

An engaging topic-based course oering practical TOEIC- and TOEFL-style test practice.
level 1 9780333988855 9780333988862 9781405010399 level 2 9780333988886 9780333988893 9781405010405 level 3 9780333988916 9780333988923 9781405010412

An integrated skills course that explores cultural values and attitudes.

Learning to Listen Students Book Teachers Book Audio CD

People Like Us Students Book Teachers Book Audio CD

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People Like Us, Too Students Book Teachers Book Audio CDs

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