is a very successful site that encourages users to define the world with their own unique terms. In Urban Dictionary, site founder Aaron Peckham culls his more than 170,000 definitions for the funniest, wittiest, and most provocative phrases that define the modern slang scene. Within `s lively lexicon are: business provocative - Attire used to provoke sexual attention in the workplace. compunicate - To chat with someone in the same room via instant messaging service instead of in person. dandruff - A person who `flakes out` and ditches their friends. wingman - A guy who takes one for the team by hooking up with a hot girl`s ugly friend so his own friend can hook up with the hot girl. Perfect for those who want to pick up some new slang...
Complete First 3rd edition is the most thorough preparation for B2 First. The Workbook with answers provides further practice of language and vocabulary introduced in the Student`s Book. The downloadable Audio contains extra listening material for practice at home, including exam-style tasks.
A dictionary containing over 2000 words and phrases illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. It is arranged thematically so words appear in context along with topics on: Buying Food, At Work, and, In The Countryside. It also includes a pronunciation guide.
ISBN: 978-1-4095-0840-3
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in Russian, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary by providing detailed information on groups of Russian words with related meanings. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. In order to enhance understanding of the structure of the Russian vocabulary, groups of synonyms are organised under Russian (rather than English) headwords. All entries are accompanied by examples of usage and English glosses and there are two indexes allowing users quickly to locate words in Russian or English. The book takes full account of register variation, indicating the degree of formal or informal use. It is an essential reference for college...
ISBN: 978-0-521-79405-3
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
Using Russian is a guide to Russian usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers, and focuses on questions of style and register which are all too often ignored. Clear, readable and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Russian. This second edition has been substantially revised and expanded to incorporate fresh material and up-to-date information. Many of the original chapters have been rewritten and one brand new chapter has been added, providing a clear picture of...
ISBN: 978-0-521-54761-1
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
Using film and video in the classroom is motivating and fun but can be daunting for the teacher. This book guides and supports teachers with plenty of practical suggestions for activities which can be used with drama, soap opera, comedy, sports programmes and documentaries. Many of the activities will lend themselves for use with DVD and webcasts.
ISBN: 978-0-521-79961-4
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2012
- En 31 temas imprescindibles: - toda la gramatica necesaria para un segundo ano de espanol, - los ejercicios que la ponen en practica. Estructura de tema: Observe: presentacion del punto gramatical con ilustraciones. Forma: cuadros de los modelos. Uso: descripcion de su funcionamiento en situacion de comunicacion cotidiana. Ejercicios: practicas sistematicas de la forma у el uso con elementos de autoevaluacion. - Util para el aprendizaje en el aula: un complemento de cualquier manual de ELE. - Util para el aprendizaje en autonomia: un material de repaso у profundizacion.
ISBN: 9788477117124
Издательство:
Edelsa
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Outcomes is a completely new general English course in which: Natural, real-world grammar and vocabulary help students to succeed in social, professional, and academic settings. CEF goals are the focus of communication activities where students learn and practice the language they need to have conversations in English. Clear outcomes in every lesson of every unit provide students with a sense of achievement as they progress through the course. The Outcomes Workbook includes: • Additional language and skills practice; • Developing Writing section; • Vocabulary Builder Quizzes; • Text Glossary feature; • Learner tips and Language notes; • Audio CD with the Workbook listening activities; • Audioscript; • Answer key.
Get Going with Grammar has been specially created to encourage students to practise specific grammar points through games. Teacher`s Notes are provided for every game. There is a built-in adaptability component to these games: you can use the game provided or play one of the suggested variations. For many of the games, templates have been provided that allow the teacher to make his or her own version. Grammar points covered include: Adverbs of frequency; Comparatives and superlatives; Conditionals; Countable and non-countable nouns; Gerunds and infinitives; Modals; Parts of speech; Passive voice; Phrases and clauses; Plurals; Possessives; Prepositions; Present perfect tense; Pronouns; Quantifiers; Suffixes; Tag questions; Verb tenses;
ISBN: 9781859647486
Издательство:
Garnet
Дата выхода: июль 2012
This book features a fun game to develop early reading and grammar skills. Learning basic language and literacy skills to give children a head start as they start school is as easy as A, B, C with this fun game. Colour-coded cards will help your child learn parts of speech and sentence construction with hilarious consequences. The banana jumped over the tree, the cow ate the alarm clock. No sentence is too silly in this addictive game for the whole family. Perfect for 2 to 4 players, and includes one game board and spinner, 4 sentence game boards, 36 word and picture cards, 4 counters and 1 twelve-sided die. It complements the first three years of the National Curriculum.
Little children will love learning their first Christmas words as they enjoy each delightful festive scene. Scenes include decorating the tree, getting ready for Santa and Santa on the roof, all enchantingly illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet.
ISBN: 978-1-4095-2294-2
Издательство:
Usborne Publishing
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Viewpoint 1 and 2 is a two-level series teaching upper-intermediate (B2) and advanced (C1) levels of English to young adult and adult students. From the same author team as the ground-breaking Touchstone series, Viewpoint 1 and 2 also draws on the Cambridge International Corpus which underpins a highly effective approach to teaching English language. Viewpoint Level 1 Teacher`s Edition with Assessment CD-ROM, features page-by-page teaching notes, with step-by-step lesson plans, audio scripts, and answer key for the Level 1 Student`s Book and Workbook. It also includes fully customizable quizzes for each unit, as well as mid-terms and end-of-book tests.
ISBN: 978-1-107-60153-6
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012
Viewpoint 1 and 2 is a two-level series teaching upper-intermediate (B2) and advanced (C1) levels of English to young adult and adult students. From the same author team as the ground-breaking Touchstone series, Viewpoint 1 and 2 also draws on the Cambridge International Corpus which underpins a highly effective approach to teaching English language. Viewpoint Level 1 Student`s Book is for young adult and adult students who have reached an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency (B2). Each of the 12 units in this level teaches the language, skills, and strategies that students need to progress beyond intermediate level and to speak and write in English naturally, effectively, and appropriately. From the same author team as the...
ISBN: 978-0-521-13186-5
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012
A three-level vocabulary series for both self-study and classroom use. Now with a revised edition for each level, this best-selling series has been fully updated to give students the support they need to master more than 7,000 words and phrases in American English. Following the popular in Use format, new language is taught in manageable two-page units with presentation of vocabulary on the left-hand page and innovative practice activities on the right. Suitable for self-study or classroom use, the books are informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure vocabulary taught is useful, up-to-date, and presented in a natural context. Additional activities for extra vocabulary and listening practice are available on the companion...
ISBN: 978-0-521-12375-4
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
This text offers a comprehensive introduction to vocabulary for language teachers who would like to know more about the way vocabulary works. It provides the background knowledge necessary for practitioners to make informed choices about vocabulary teaching and testing. The overall theme is making research and theory accessible, and then drawing on it to suggest effective classroom applications. Chapters 1 and 2 provide linguistic and historical background. Chapters 3-7 describe the various kinds of knowledge a person can have about a word, how vocabulary behaves in context, and how it is acquired. Chapters 8 and 9 focus on issues in teaching and testing vocabulary. The chapters include teaching applications, exercises, and suggestions...
ISBN: 978-0-521-66938-2
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
Vocabulary in Use: Upper Intermediate helps high-intermediate to advanced learners consolidate and expand their knowledge of English vocabulary. The book contains 100 lessons that cover approximately 3,000 new vocabulary items. Ideal for self-study, its easy-to-use format presents a content- or grammar-based area of vocabulary on the left-hand page and innovative practice activities on the right-hand page. Firmly based on current vocabulary acquisition theory, this text promotes good learning habits and teaches students how to discover rules for using vocabulary correctly. An edition with an answer key, suitable for self-study, is available; an intermediate level is also available.
ISBN: 978-0-521-57700-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
A three-level vocabulary series for both self-study and classroom use. Now with a revised edition for each level, this best-selling series has been fully updated to give students the support they need to master more than 7,000 words and phrases
ISBN: 978-0-521-12367-9
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
Vocabulary in Use: Upper Intermediate helps high-intermediate to advanced learners consolidate and expand their knowledge of English vocabulary. The book contains 100 lessons that cover approximately 3,000 new vocabulary items. Ideal for self-study, its easy-to-use format presents a content- or grammar-based area of vocabulary on the left-hand page and innovative practice activities on the right-hand page. Firmly based on current vocabulary acquisition theory, this text promotes good learning habits and teaches students how to discover rules for using vocabulary correctly. An edition without answers, suitable for classroom use, is available; an intermediate level is also available.
ISBN: 978-0-521-57768-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A three-level vocabulary series for both self-study and classroom use. Now with a revised edition for each level, this best-selling series has been fully updated to give students the support they need to master more than 7,000 words and phrases
ISBN: 978-0-521-12386-0
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
Vocabulary in Practice 2 contains 30 units of enjoyable vocabulary exercises for elementary students. This book is designed for busy people to use outside the classroom and is short and easy to carry. The exercises are quick to do and students can check their answers immediately. The vocabulary is arranged by topic and there are test units to help revise vocabulary. There is a useful word list with notes and help on pronunciation. All the words have been chosen using the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the most important words students will need are included.
ISBN: 0-521-01082-9
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
