Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page. With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a daunting task. Aimed at learners, this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear and accessible way. The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical, the compound words it can form, its history, and more. There is a practice grid on every page, showing how the character is written, with space for you to practice writing the character for yourself. It is generally agreed that learners of Chinese need a working knowledge of about 100 characters in order to make themselves at all understood and to...

ISBN: 978-0-00-745006-0
Издательство: HarperCollins
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

The plain guide to the clear presentation of written language: punctuation is the `nuts and bolts` of the English language, and here is the ideal everyday companion. Punctuation has been described as `a courtesy designed to help readers understand a story without stumbling`. Included in this essential guide are: - `Ten Golden Rules of Punctuation` by a Victorian schoolmistress - how to deal with capitalization, full stops and commas - mastery of colons, parentheses, dashes, hyphens, questions, exclamations and apostrophes - the ultimate punctuation test - witty cartoons by Hunt Emerson.

ISBN: 978-0-00-728806-9
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июнь 2010

This new edition of the flagship Collins Cobuild dictionary for advanced learners of English, gives up-to-date coverage of today`s English, and transforms the learner`s dictionary from an occasional reference into the best possible learning resource. This edition includes a CD-Rom, with extra content and interactive activities. This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English. It covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective English, and gives extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns for many of the examples, and including a grammar reference in the supplement. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them...

ISBN: 978-1-424-02751-4
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012

Especially designed for children aged 5 and over, "Collins First School Dictionary" has a clear design, bright illustrations, colour headwords, simple definitions and example sentences, and an A-Z on every page. The new Collins Word Wizard section gives a helping hand with writing, web links, and sets the Word Wizard challenge. "Collins First School Dictionary" has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 5+. It introduces early learners to essential dictionary features such as headwords, definitions and other forms of the word (for example, plural forms). It includes example sentences which highlight the headword to show how it can be used. Simple full sentence defintions and example sentences...

ISBN: 978-0-007-20353-6
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: февраль 2011

With stunning new design and layout and the most up-to-date travel information, the market`s most indispensable phrasebook CD pack has been reinvented, and is better than ever. Gem Russian CD Pack will give you the right word at the right time - every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and now with the completely re-designed Collins Gem Russian CD Pack with an accompanying CD to help you hear and practise the language for real, the right word will always be at your fingertips. With a whole new look inside and out that includes a new cover and easy-to-navigate layout, it is now simpler than...

ISBN: 978-0-00-724703-5
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

Do you find certain accents difficult to understand? Do you get nervous before conference calls in English? Would you like help understanding voicemails? "Collins English for Business: Listening" will help you to understand what people are saying in English - however they say it. All the recordings on the CD feature real people talking about their life and work. You can choose to work on the units that are most relevant to you, or work through the whole book for a full course in business listening. Twenty 4-page units feature authentic recordings of native and non-native speakers with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary; The real language of business English taken from the...

ISBN: 978-0-00-742321-7
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Collins Cobuild Key Words for IELTS is a series of three books created for students preparing for the IELTS exam. By working through them in order, you can feel confident that you have mastered the vocabulary you need to achieve a high IELTS score. "Key Words for IELTS: Book 3: Advanced" provides all the higher-level words and phrases required for an IELTS score of + Revise from word lists organized by topic; Expand your vocabulary using the A-Z section; Understand what words mean through full-sentence definitions; Express yourself clearly using thousands of collocations and phrases; Familiarize yourself with IELTS-style language carefully selected from the Collins corpus.

ISBN: 978-0-00-736547-0
Дата выхода: август 2011

"Collins Cobuild Intermediate English Grammar & Practice" is a reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English. Suitable for study at home and in the classroom, it contains all the essential grammar points you need for accurate and confident English. All of the most important English grammar points explained in clear and simple language, with warning notes to help you avoid potential problems; Two-page units with grammar explanations on left-hand pages and exercises on the right; Extra exercises at the back of the book help you put grammar into practice; Hundreds of examples from the Collins corpus show how the grammar points work in real English.

ISBN: 978-0-00-742373-6
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011

This reissue of the second edition of the "Collins Cobuild Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs" offers comprehensive coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English. With up-to-date coverage of thousands of phrasal verbs, the "Collins Cobuild Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs" offers learners of English detailed help with this difficult language area. Thousands of examples of real English from the Bank of English provide essential guidance on context and usage. It also includes additional help with pronunciation and stress, and special labelling of core phrasal verbs. Attractively presented, the "Collins Cobuild Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs" is invaluable for all learners of English wishing to gain a fuller understanding of phrasal verbs and...

ISBN: 978-0-00-742376-7
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011

Do you start an email and then don`t know what to write next? Are you unsure what the right tone is for your audience? Would you like help with the structure of your written English? Collins English for Business: Writing will help you to write clearer business documents more efficiently. Easy-to-follow explanations and simple tasks will improve your writing style. You can choose to work on the units that are most relevant to you, or work through the whole book for a full course in business writing. Twenty 4-page units cover key areas such as varying tone, structuring documents and considering your audience; Models and examples provide key vocabulary and guidance; The real language of business English taken from the Cobuild corpus; Focus...

ISBN: 978-0-00-742322-4
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011

This reissue of the second edition of the Collins COBUILD Active Grammar offers intermediate learners of English a quick and easy-to-use reference guide to the most important points in English Grammar. Illustrated by thousands of examples from the Bank of English, the Collins COBUILD Active Grammar contains easy-to-understand explanations of the important points of English grammar. Warning notes occur throughout the text, giving learners invaluable help with potential problems in English. Supplements to the text include irregular verb tables, and a detailed glossary of grammatical terms. Ideal for the intermediate learner of English as a handy reference work, the Collins COBUILD Active Grammar offers in-depth guidance on the key areas of...

ISBN: 978-0-00-742372-9
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011

"Collins Easy Learning: Grammar and Punctuation" is an accessible guide to English grammar and punctuation. With clear, concise explanations on everything from adverbs to word order, and from apostrophes to semicolons, this book is indispensable for understanding correct usage. Collins Easy Learning Grammar is a uniquely helpful guide to all areas of English grammar and punctuation, providing clear guidance through the intricacies of the English language. Each grammatical and punctuation point is clearly described in a user-friendly format that combines explanations with examples from modern English.

ISBN: 978-0-00-726921-1
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012

Designed to help children develop their vocabulary and learn to recognise whole words, this delightful book makes an ideal first ABC dictionary for young children on the threshold of learning to read. It is beautifully illustrated by award winning artist Chris Fisher (Parents Magazine Gold Award, 1998). Using a range of delightful animal characters throughout the book to depict the familiar, everyday words, artist Chris Fisher adds an abundance of humour and charm that will have readers coming back time and time again. Each head word is incorporated into a simple sentence , to show word usage, and accompanied by an illustration. Key letters are shown very big, so children can copy or trace them with their fingers, and the full alphabet...

ISBN: 978-0-007-20348-2
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: февраль 2011

The Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary offers the learner of Russian extensive coverage of Russian and English in a compact, handy format. The Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary is designed for all those studying Russian, whether at school, for business, or as a hobby. It is the ideal text for learners of Russian, and comes with a useful guide to Russian grammar. / The Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary offers extensive coverage of Russian and English. / The grammar supplement is a compact and useful guide - a perfect complement to the dictionary with its clear, easy-to-use layout. / The clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily. Other titles in the Collins Russian Dictionary range include: Collins...

ISBN: 978-0-007-26375-2
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2011

The essential reference for Chinese Major new edition, fully updated to include 60,000 words, phrases and examples; Pinyin for all Mandarin Chinese headwords and phrases, and both simplified and traditional Chinese characters; Language in Action supplement offers practical help with everyday language for both Chinese and English; Clear colour layout ensures you find what you are looking for quickly and easily; User-friendly radical index helps with looking up Chinese characters.

ISBN: 978-0-00-738236-1
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011

Collins Easy Learning English Verbs is an accessible guide to English verbs. With simple explanations of English verbs and the way they work, this book will prove indispensable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English verbs. Using clear explanations and examples, all the essential grammar of verbs, such as tense and aspect, is covered. This book also provides a detailed look at verbs which are especially important or difficult to learn, such as phrasal verbs, irregular verbs, and primary and modal auxiliary verbs. Each point is described in a user-friendly format, with corpus examples that show how English is really used today.

ISBN: 978-0-00-734064-4
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Collins Paperback Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect reference book to broaden users` knowledge, and is ideal for everyday use. Drawn from Collins` 4-billion-word database of today`s English, Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites the user needs. The book is designed for ease of use, with thumb tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted in bold. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

ISBN: 978-0-00-733746-0
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

An invaluable guide to the world of good grammar which breaks down the barriers that prevent many intelligent people from communicating effectively. Picking up a book on grammar takes courage, but the learner can take heart from the fact that many of the great writers, including Charlotte Bronte, were hopeless at grammar at school. Her teachers complained that she `knew nothing of grammar`, and could read only `tolerably` and write `indifferently`. Yet although learning and obeying the rules of grammar won`t automatically bestow the grace and excellence of a Bronte on your writing, learning how written language works will certainly improve your communication skills, step by practical step. The guide features: - the thirteen gremlins of...

ISBN: 978-0-00-728808-3
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июнь 2010

ISBN: 0-00-722416-8
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: февраль 2007

Hundreds of words to learn and rememberCollins Work on your Vocabulary – Elementary (A1) is a new practice book that covers the key vocabulary needed by learners of English at Elementary level (CEF level A1).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English vocabulary. Each of the 30 units presents vocabulary relating to a particular topic using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The vocabulary covered in Collins Work on your Vocabulary – Elementary (A1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our...

ISBN: 9780007499540
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2023

Do you find it difficult to communicate well on the phone? Do misunderstandings lead to frustration at work? Would you like to be more assertive and better at influencing people? Collins English for Business: Speaking will help you to make yourself understood in business. Model dialogues present key phrases to help you communicate effectively in different situations. You can choose to work on the units that are most relevant to you, or work through the whole book for a full course in business speaking. Twenty 4-page units cover key areas such as networking, negotiating and telephoning. Clear navigation to key language in short, practical units. The audio CD presents natural English conversations plus role-plays to help with fluency. The...

ISBN: 978-0-00-742323-1
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011

If your reading is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Reading for IELTS can help. Don`t let one skill hold you back. Collins Reading for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. What is IELTS? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is sat by over million candidates around the world every year. It is the most common test used by universities for foreign students to prove their language level. IELTS is also increasingly used for immigration purposes, with Australia, New Zealand and Canada all requiring visa applicants whose first...

ISBN: 978-0-00-742327-9
Издательство: HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011

Scale: 1:20,000 ( inches to 1 mile) Central London at 1:12,500 ( inches to 1 mile). Compact and slim pocket sized atlas with exceptionally clear street maps showing a wealth of detail. MAIN FEATURES This neat, handy little pocket-sized atlas is an ideal purchase for resident and visitor alike. It has an extensive area of coverage and shows the centre of London at an extra large scale. The maps are exceptionally clear and easy to use with colour coding for both the roads as well as locations such as shops, hospitals, hotels, schools etc. INCLUDES • Colour classified roads and buildings. • Postal district boundaries. • Car parks, hospitals and police stations. • Tourist information centres. • Underground map on rear cover. •...

ISBN: 978-0-00-730875-0
Издательство: Collins
Дата выхода: август 2011

Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. Not only is the dictionary comprehensive and authoritative, but it also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. Including a much wider range of words than ever before, the extensive coverage of geographical, scientific, and technical entries has been updated by our team of leading academic experts. Fully-revised language notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of word histories trace the roots of modern English. All this has been complemented with a refreshingly clutter-free design, which is easy to use and easy on the eye, taking you straight to the information you need with the minimum of...

ISBN: 978-0-00-719153-6
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Illustrated by award winning artist Nick Sharratt, this fabulous dictionary is designed to teach young children simple word and picture association, and to help them develop their language skills - an essential stage in learning to read. My First Picture Dictionary contains a selection of common everyday words, grouped in familiar themes such as In the Park, At the Seaside, and Things We Like to Eat. Each word is accompanied by a bold, colourful illustration, and many spreads also feature an action-packed scene incorporating the words. A special feature of the dictionary are the questions posed by the cat, the dog and the family of children who appear throughout the book. These questions help parents and teachers to share the book with...

ISBN: 978-0-00-720345-1
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012