Idioms are widely used in English and yet their meaning is often difficult to guess. This new reference book contains around 7000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English today which are explained clearly and simply using a carefully controlled defining vocabulary. It demonstrates how idioms are used by giving thousands of example sentences based on the Cambridge International Corpus, and shows clear information on grammar and collocation. It also provides etymological information where appropriate to enable better understanding and to make idioms easier to learn and remember. A full index makes idioms easy to find. Additional learning aids are provided in the form of photocopiable exercises and theme panels which...
Cambridge University Press is the only official publisher of FCE past papers from UCLES - an essential part of any FCE preparation course. Do you want to approach the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) examination with confidence? Then you need to familiarise yourself thoroughly with its format and content - and you need to practise examination techniques using genuine material such as these FCE past papers from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). Cambridge First Certificate in English 4 contains: - a helpful overview of the FCE - four authentic past papers specially prepared for publication by UCLES - attractive visual material to stimulate discussion and help you practise for the paired...
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2002
Four authentic KET papers from Cambridge ESOL with extra guidance and exam tips, plus CD-ROM. Cambridge Key English Test Extra provides authentic past papers from Cambridge ESOL, plus a wealth of extra material for use in the classroom or for self-study. This title contains four complete KET past papers from Cambridge ESOL, a useful exam overview and helpful guidance on tackling each part of each paper. The with answers edition comes with a FREE accompanying CD-ROM that allows students to practise for the computer-based test.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
Using the popular medium of Microsoft Office(r), the Cambridge ICT Starters series offers a complete ICT course for children from five years of age. Through lively activities, illustrations and screen displays, key skills such as how to make multimedia presentations are learnt.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012
"Cambridge English for Schools" is a new approach to English, designed especially for young students. The course features: a communicative, task-based approach content and concepts which reflect students` own lives, interests and studies an approach which is effective with mixed-ability classes a clearly-structured, active approach to grammar regular revision and evaluation learner choice, decision-making and autonomy The Starter level of "Cambridge English for Schools" is for complete beginners. It is followed by levels 1-4. This "New Look" Student`s Book contains exactly the same material as the original book but is even clearer and more accessible. It can be used with the existing components, which are unchanged, and also in...
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
These official papers from Cambridge ESOL (with answers) provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the updated content and format of the FCE examination, introduced in December 2008. Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5 is included with each test, enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired interview (Paper 5). Most of the material for the tests in this book has been previously published in Cambridge First Certificate in English 5 and Cambridge First Certificate in English 6. The content has now been updated to reflect the latest FCE exam specifications.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 4 is the 4th collection of practice tests published by Cambridge University Press for this level. It contains: - a helpful overview of the CAE exam. - four authentic past papers from Cambridge ESOL. - attractive visual material to stimulate discussion and help you practise for the paired Speaking test (Paper 5). - photocopiable answer sheets so you can practise transferring your answers.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2003
This collection of four complete sets of practice tests for the Preliminary English Test (PET) has been specially prepared by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations for the updated examination (to be introduced in March 2004). These tests provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with PET and to practise examination techniques for the updated exam. The Student\`s Book contains practice material for Paper 1 (Reading and Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening), along with attractive colour visual material for Paper 3 (Speaking), enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired Speaking test. The Student\`s Book is available with or without answers. The \`with answers\` edition contains a comprehensive...
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
Cambridge BEC 4 Vantage provides a set of four complete practice tests for the Cambridge BEC Vantage exam. These past examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. The Student\`s Book also contains a comprehensive section of keys and transcripts, making it suitable for self study.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
These tests provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the updated 2004 PET exam and to practise examination techniques. The Student`s Book contains practice material for Paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
The "Cambridge Grammar of English" is a major new reference grammar from the world`s leading grammar publisher. Written by highly respected experts in the field using extensive corpus research, it offers comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage. A clear two-part structure makes the book particularly user-friendly. In the first section, A-Z entries give more attention to language areas that tend to be neglected in other grammar reference books. The second section covers traditional grammatical categories including the latest insights into how grammar varies between spoken and written language. The accompanying CD-ROM makes the Cambridge Grammar of English even more accessible with: The whole...
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
The fourth edition of Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test provides fully updated practice in all of the language skills tested on the new TOEFL iBT, or Internet-Based Test. Included in this test preparation package is a CD-ROM that can be used to simulate the online TOEFL test or to provide feedback as a study tool. Key features of the 4th edition include: An iBT-format diagnostic test, three complete practice tests, and mini-tests in the book. Seven complete practice tests on CD-ROM. Over 200 skill-building exercises in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Integrated-skills tasks that combine reading and listening with speaking or writing. Test-taking strategies for each skill. A special section to strengthen vocabulary,...
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: октябрь 2008
Cambridge First Certificate in English 3 Student’s Book with answers contains four complete practice tests for the Cambridge FCE examination from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).These papers provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the FCE examination and to practise useful examination techniques using tests prepared by UCLES. Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5 is included for each test, enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired interview. This ‘with answers’ edition also contains a comprehensive section of keys and transcripts, making it ideal for self-study use.The accompanying Cassette Set contains the...
The 16th edition of Daniel Jones` classic pronunciation guide. - Over 80,000 entries, 215,000 pronunciations. - Clear layout. Easy to use. - Useful information panels on key pronunciation issues. - Full coverage of British and North American pronunciation. - All pronunciations use the International Phonetic Alphabet. - Contains all the general and encyclopedic words needed to communicate in the modern world, including: People: from ancient times to people in the news today. Places: thousands of British and North American place names as well as major towns and cities of the world. Science and technology: including computing, medicine, and communications. Literature: characters and place names from major works of literature. -...
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
Three books of practice tests are available for the updated KET exam. Each contains four sets of exam papers from Cambridge ESOL. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. These papers follow the March 2004 revised exam specifications. Student`s Books come in both `with answers` and `without answers` editions. The Self-study Pack contains a comprehensive section of keys and recording scripts, making it suitable for self-study, and is accompanied by the Audio CD set.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
A four-level skills series for adults and young adults Learners can develop the skills they need to use English confidently wherever they are - at home, at work, travelling, studying or just in social situations with English-speaking friends. This edition comes with answers and audio CD.
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Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
