Описание товара: "Close-up Upper Intermediate B1 Student Book"

Interesting, topical and up-to-date, "Close-Up" is a new two-level B1/B1+ course which makes English come alive through spectacular National Geographic photography and facts carefully selected to appeal to the inquisitive minds of young teenagers. Thematically-based, "Close-Up" provides a plethora of interesting and diverse reading texts guaranteed to appeal to this age-group, while providing the springboard for the development of language skills required to communicate effectively about the world around us.

Описание товара: "Collins Business Grammar & Practice Pre Intermediate"

A comprehensive and clear guide for those looking to improve their English grammar for use in the workplace. If you are required to use English at work but feel you need to build up your grammar, Collins' new Business Grammar & Practice is the perfect solution. Well-known Business English experts Nick Brieger and Simon Sweeney guide the user through 84 units to explain the structure of the English language. Examples of real usage are followed by a simple but thorough explanation of each grammar point. Then, a range of practice exercises cement your understanding. All of the sample sentences are taken from the COBUILD corpus. This ensures that you don't learn artificial language -- instead you get to grips with the vocabulary and structures that are used in the business world around the globe today. Work through the book from start to finish for a comprehensive course in pre-intermediate grammar, or pick and choose the topics of most interest to you. Topics covered: Main tenses (presents, imperatives, pasts, futures, conditionals) Auxiliaries and modals Voice -- active vs. passive constructions Irregularities Sentence and clause types Nouns Adjectives and Adverbs Determiners (articles, pronouns, demonstratives, quantifiers! ) Prepositions CEF level: A2-B1 ALSO AVAILABLE: Collins Business Grammar & Practice: Intermediate

Описание товара: "Collins Business Grammar & Practice: Intermediate"

A comprehensive and clear guide for those looking to improve their English grammar for use in the workplace. If you are required to use English at work but feel you need to build up your grammar, Collins' new Business Grammar & Practice is the perfect solution. Well-known Business English experts Nick Brieger and Simon Sweeney guide the user through 72 units to explain the structure of the English language. Examples of real usage are followed by a simple but thorough explanation of each grammar point. Then, a range of practice exercises cement your understanding. All of the sample sentences are taken from the COBUILD corpus. This ensures that you don't learn artificial language -- instead you get to grips with the vocabulary and structures that are used in the business world around the globe today. Work through the book from start to finish for a comprehensive course in intermediate grammar, or pick and choose the topics of most interest to you. Topics covered: Main tenses (presents, pasts, futures, conditionals) Auxiliaries and modals Active vs. passive voice Verb irregularities Sentence and clause types Nouns Adjectives and adverbs Determiners (articles, pronouns, demonstratives! ) Prepositions CEF level: B1-B2 ALSO AVAILABLE: Collins Business Grammar & Practice: Pre-Intermediate

Описание товара: "Collins Cobuild English Grammar"

This major new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is a modern, global and learner-focussed grammar reference, aimed at learners and teachers of English. Thoroughly updated, to take into account significant changes in grammar over recent years, the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is based on the evidence of the 4 billion-word Collins corpus, and is an invaluable guide to the English language as it is written and spoken today, in all areas of the world. With a user-friendly style and simple explanations, the Collins COBUILD English Grammar provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to modern English grammar, using grammar terms that learners will understand. Notes on the various situations in which certain grammar points typically appear, new examples, and information on the key differences between British and American grammar, make the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is the only fully-updated and truly global English grammar available.

Описание товара: "Collins Cobuild Key Words for IELTS: Book 1 Starter: Entry Level Bk. 1"

The Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series is a brand-new range of three graded books which contain the essential vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. These books have been specially created for foreign learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university. Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 1 Starter covers the most common words found in IELTS, and will give learners a solid grounding in the key words and phrases that they will need as they start to work towards the IELTS exam. These vocabulary books are unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency. Key terms from the Academic Word List are also covered. To help students consolidate what they have learnt, the title also includes a thematic word list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the IELTS exams. Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, which makes Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 1 Starter ideal for students at the start of their preparations for IELTS. Students can feel confident that the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series will fully prepare them for the exam and help them achieve the score they are aiming for.

Описание товара: "Collins Cobuild Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver: Foundation Level Bk. 2"

The Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series is a brand-new range of three graded books which contain the essential vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. These books have been specially created for foreign learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university. Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver is the second book in the series, and builds on the vocabulary from Book 1: Starter, taking students to the next level in their preparations for the IELTS exam. It contains the more difficult vocabulary that may appear in the exam, and that students may need to master to achieve the scores required by most universities and employers. These vocabulary books are unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency. Key terms from the Academic Word List are also covered. To help students consolidate what they have learnt, the title also includes a thematic word list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the IELTS exams. Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, which makes the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver ideal for students who are preparing for IELTS. Students can feel confident that the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series will fully prepare them for the exam and help them achieve the score they are aiming for.

Описание товара: "Collins Cobuild Key Words for IELTS: Book 3 Advanced: Foundation Level Bk. 3"

The Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series is a brand-new range of three graded books which contain the essential vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. These books have been specially created for foreign learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university. Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 3 Advanced is the final book, and builds on Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver to deliver the essential vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. Book 3 Advanced covers the harder vocabulary that may appear in the exam, and that students may need to master to achieve the scores required by the top universities and employers. These vocabulary books are unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency. Key words from the Academic Word List are also covered. To help students consolidate what they have learnt, the title also includes a thematic vword list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the IELTS exams. Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, which makes the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series ideal for students who are preparing for IELTS. Students can feel confident that the Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS series will fully prepare them for the exam and help them achieve the score they are aiming for.

Описание товара: "Collins Cobuild Key Words for the TOEFL Test"

Collins COBUILD Key Words for the TOEFL Test is a brand-new vocabulary book containing all the essential words and phrases that students need to succeed in the TOEFL. Collins COBUILD Key Words for the TOEFL Test has been specially created for foreign learners of American English who plan to take the TOEFL to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English in an academic environment, such as a university or college. Collins COBUILD Key Words for the TOEFL Test covers the words and phrases that students need to master in order to achieve the scores required by the top universities and employers. Key Words for the TOEFL Test is unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency. Key terms from the Academic Word List are also covered. To help students consolidate what they have learnt, the title also includes a thematic word list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the TOEFL. Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, which makes Collins COBUILD Key Words for the TOEFL Test ideal for students preparing for the TOEFL. Students can feel confident that Collins COBUILD Key Words for the TOEFL will fully prepare them for the exam and help them achieve the score they are aiming for.

Описание товара: "Collins Easy Learning Complete English"

Collins Easy Learning Complete English is an easy-to-use guide on how to write accurate, clear and effective English. With clear, concise explanations, this book covers all of the most important points for spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing, and is a valuable reference tool for all learners and users of English. Collins Easy Learning Complete English is divided into three sections: spelling, grammar and punctuation, and writing. The first section describes the patterns and rules you need to understand and predict how words are spelt in English, and provides practical advice on learning words that are difficult to spell. The second section is a uniquely helpful guide to English grammar and punctuation, with each grammatical and punctuation point clearly described in a user-friendly format that combines explanations with examples from modern English. The third section is a useful guide to good written style, covering areas such as sentence structure, punctuation and page layout, with corpus examples that show how English is really used today. Together, these sections provide all of the advice and information learners and users of English need to write accurately and confidently, making Easy Learning Complete English an indispensable tool for work, school and home study.

Описание товара: "Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1: Book 1"

An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 is a unique guide to communicating in English. It has been specially designed for beginners who want to learn how to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling or studying. The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, but also language for more formal situations, such as a seminar or business meeting. Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases, with information on where and when they should be used, and a short sample of a conversation, showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English. An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book, and allows the user to practice what they have learnt. In addition, the supplement contains all the everyday expressions and language structures that learners need to speak in natural English, organized by function. Each section also contains a glossary of useful vocabulary, making Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 an indispensible resource for students who are just starting to learn how to speak in English and want to be sure they can communicate with confidence.

Описание товара: "Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2: Book 2"

Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 is a unique guide to communicating in English. Building on the phrases and vocabulary learnt in Book 1, it has been specially designed for intermediate-level learners who want to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling or studying. The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, but also language for more formal situations, such as a seminar or business meeting. Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases, with information on where and when they should be used, and a short sample of a conversation, showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English. An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book, and allows the user to practice what they have learnt. In addition, the supplement contains all the everyday expressions and language structures that learners need to speak in natural English, organized by function. Each section also contains a glossary of useful vocabulary, making Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 an indispensible resource for students who want to build on their conversation skills so that they can speak English fluently and with confidence.

Описание товара: "Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary"

Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is designed to help learners of all ages build their vocabulary. This easy-to-use, topic-based book is an invaluable resource for students and teachers, and is ideal for use in the classroom and for home study. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is a topic-based vocabulary book, covering over 50 topics, from everyday themes such as family, friends, and hobbies, to topics for travel, work, business and study. The words within each theme are listed alphabetically so that they are easy to find. Each word has a definition, written in simple language, and phonetics, to help the user learn how to say the word. An 'Examples' section has corpus examples from real English showing important collocations, as well as useful phrases and idioms. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary contains all the vocabulary a learner needs to communicate effectively in English, and is the perfect resource for users who want to build their vocabulary in a methodical way.

Описание товара: "Collins Easy Learning How to Use English"

Collins Easy Learning How to Use English is designed to help learners of all ages use individual words correctly, and choose the right words and structures for the meaning they want to convey. With its clear layout and simple explanations, this book is ideal for learners of English who want to improve their English for work, study and travel. Collins Easy Learning How to Use English not only explains what English words mean, but also provides information on how the words actually work. The entries are organized alphabetically so that they are easy to find, and each has a clear explanation of when and how to use the word. Each entry also includes examples from the Bank of English(R) corpus, which show how the words are really used in everyday English. The title covers a range of different areas of the English language, to help learners use the language naturally and effectively. It provides clear information on easily confused words, words with similar meanings, and help with words that are often tricky for learners to understand. With additional information on American English, and warning notes highlighting particular problems, the Collins Easy Learning How to Use English is an indispensible tool for learning English today.

Описание товара: "Collins English Club 1"

Come and join the Collins English Club where learning English is always fun! Collins English Club is a new activity book for young learners of English to use at home on their own or with their parents. Children can colour in, play games, use stickers, solve puzzles, and sing along to songs or listen to stories in English on the accompanying CD. They will love the fun, colourful design and pages packed full of exciting activities! The 9 chapters cover topics such as 'What do you look like?' and 'At the zoo', giving children the language they need to talk about themselves and their interests. They will revise the alphabet and numbers, as well as key vocabulary such as colours, parts of the body and animals. Collins English Club 1 will help children to discover the basics of English, increase their confidence and help them to remember what they have learnt. Other features include: * Two pages of colourful stickers for use with the activities * CD containing songs and stories * Plenty of space for writing, drawing and colouring * Puzzles and games in a wide variety of styles * 'Close up' sections focus on the target language * Word bank to consolidate and revise new vocabulary * Answer key for parents to correct the activities * Helpful notes for parents and teachers Join the English Club today and discover the new, exciting world of English that everyone will want to be a part of!

Описание товара: "Collins English Club 2"

More fun activities in Collins English Club Book 2 Collins English Club 2 is an activity book for young learners of English to use at home on their own or with their parents. Children will love the fun, colourful design and pages packed full of exciting activities, puzzles and jokes to help support the English they are learning at school. Children can play games and solve puzzles as they learn, and listen to example dialogues and tongue twisters in English on the accompanying CD. Children will love using all the language they have learnt to complete the activities and discover things they never knew about the English language and the people who speak it. Collins English Club 2 will help increase your child's confidence when speaking and writing in English and help them to remember what they have learnt. Other features include: * CD with example dialogues and model language * Puzzles and games in a wide variety of styles * 'Close up' sections focus on the target language * Word bank to consolidate and revise new vocabulary * 'Did you know?' sections with fantastic facts about the world, the English language and the people who speak it * Answer key * Helpful notes for parents and teachers Join the English Club today and discover the new, exciting world of English that everyone will want to be a part of! Other titles in the series: Collins English Club 1

Описание товара: "Collins English for Business: Listening"

Understand what they're saying -- however they say it This completely innovative self-study book and audio CD set is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills. It features real people talking about their work and their lives in a variety of native and non-native accents alongside exercises and learning material. Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English -- wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Writing. * Powered by COBUILD -- using the real language of business English * Listening contents: Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Small Talk, Working in English Globally, Telephoning and Teleconferencing. * Each unit contains: - Exercises based on authentic audio recording - Grammar tips - Key phrases * Audio CD containing 78 minutes of authentic recordings

Описание товара: "Collins English for Business: Reading"

To understand all the documents you come across at work you need to practise reading different kinds of text. This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine their reading skills in English. It provides practice reading the kinds of texts that business people come into contact with at work every day, using authentic examples from real business situations. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies. The twenty 4-page units focus on a wide variety of texts, which are useful as a quick-reference guide or for more in depth study and practice: * Section 1: Emails * Section 2: Business documents such as agendas, CVs, job descriptions and annual reports * Section 3: Marketing and advertising, including company websites, brochures and social media such as Twitter * Section 4: Business media, for example reading newspaper reports, financial news and business blogs * Each unit contains practice activities and exercises; key vocabulary and phrases and grammar tips, with notes on American English variants * Includes helpful advice on different reading styles, such as reading for gist and reading for detail * Reference section with advice on how to improve your reading speed, and tips to help you choose the best reading method to find the information you need * Also focuses on useful skills not covered in traditional reading courses, such as 'reading between the lines' or understanding the true meaning behind the message * Includes an answer key, making it ideal for self-study * Powered by COBUILD - using the real language of business English Collins English for Business is an innovative series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English - wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in this series are Speaking, Listening and Writing.

Описание товара: "Collins English for Business: Speaking"

Make yourself understood in business This brand new self-study book is the perfect way for business people who spend a lot of time on the phone or in meetings and want to improve their spoken English, getting their message across effectively. The focus is on the key language required to speak English accurately in business. 'Collins English for Business' is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English -- wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Listening and Writing. * Powered by COBUILD -- using the real language of business English * Contents: Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Networking and Small Talk, Telephoning, Telephone and Video Conferencing, Meetings, Negotiating, Presentations and Interviews. * Each unit contains: - Exercises focused on vocabulary or key structures - Grammar tips - Key phrases * Audio CD: dialogues are recorded by native speakers, using real-life situations and key phrases specific to different situations in the business environment, such as dealing with a complaint and rearranging appointments

Описание товара: "Collins English for Business: Writing"

Write clearer business documents more efficiently This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine and perfect their written English. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in written English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies. Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English -- wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Listening. * Powered by COBUILD -- using the real language of business English * Contents: Twenty 4-page units featuring key areas, such as Getting the Right Tone, Linking Ideas, Writing Quickly and Simply, Dealing with Difficult Issues and Editing the Language. * Each unit contains: - Exercises focused on written texts, vocabulary or key structures - Grammar tips - Key phrases * Reference section with key phrases for written documents is included at the end of the book.

Описание товара: "Collins English for Life: Listening"

Do you understand 'textbook English' recordings but not what you hear in the real world? To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That's why Collins Listening is based entirely on 50 authentic everyday interactions to help you understand what is said to you, whatever the circumstances. From buying a mobile phone to asking for directions, joining a gym to understanding transport announcements, Listening will help you understand what is said to you in real life situations and make sure everything you learn is useful. * Twenty 4-page units with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary * Authentic recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world * Recordings include face-to-face conversations, public announcements, telephone calls, bookings, shopping scenarios and more * Additional real vocabulary for everyday life, taken from the COBUILD English corpus Collins Listening is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world's largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+).