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Do you need English in your studies? Then you need Progressive Skills: Writing Level 3. Learn how to write: — Argument essays (write thesis statements); — Description essays (describe graphics); — Discussion essays (recognize the thesis); — For and against essays (compare with adjectives and nouns); — Research reports (write topic sentences). Topics include: Remembering and forgetting: Rehearsal and prompts. Friends and family: Decisions in families. Managing to be successful: For and against. Natural cycles: Energy and the oceans. Customs: origins and effects: Cultural change. |
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This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study: Reading is designed to challenge and stimulate students on pre-sessional and pre-departure courses. The Course Book contains step-by-step activities written by EAP professionals at the University of Reading’s International Study and Language Centre. The activities are designed for use with authentic reading texts in the accompanying EAS: Reading & Writing Source Book. EAS: Reading is based on an extensive review of recent research into EAP writing methodology, and reflects the most recent developments in language teaching for academic purposes. The unit topics are as follows: Reading for academic purposes. Sustainable energy. The business of science. Society today. Food security. Human resource management. Sustainable fashion. The Tipping Point. Each unit uses the contemporary, stimulating texts in the accompanying Reading & Writing Source Book to ensure that students are challenged to develop the reading skills and approaches that will be vital throughout their academic studies. The attractive new format includes key reading skills and study tip features, together with a comprehensive book map and a glossary of terms. The Course Book includes unit summaries to give you a quick overview of what has been covered, and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Each unit also has weblinks offering additional information and activities relating to reading skills and the topics covered in the units. Visit the dedicated website www.englishforacademicstudy.com for even more resources. |
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This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study: Writing will help your students develop the academic writing skills they need to deal effectively with the written element of their academic study, as well as to develop other important skills such as reading research and critical thinking. The units are organized as follows: Introduction to academic writing. Sustainable energy. The business of science. Telemedicine. Food security. Human resource management. Sustainable fashion. The Tipping Poin.t Each unit explores a key aspect of writing and teaches it in the context of a specific topic area, e.g., Food security and Sustainable fashion. The tasks in each unit prepare students to write an essay that will consolidate the writing skills they are learning. Authentic texts in the accompanying EAS: Reading & Writing Source Book provide useful and interesting background information for each topic area covered. The Course Book includes unit summaries to give students a quick overview of what they have covered, and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Each unit also has weblinks offering additional information and activities, relating to both writing skills and the topics covered in the units. |
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This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study: Extended Writing & Research Skills will help develop the practical skills your students need to tackle extended essays and projects and encourage the development of an independent approach to studying. The units are organized as follows: — Introduction to extended writing and research; — Using evidence to support your ideas; — Sourcing information for your project; — Developing your project; — Developing a focus; — Introductions, conclusions and definitions; — Incorporating data and illustrations; — Preparing for conference presentations. The units take students step by step through the process of producing an extended piece of academic writing. Authentic source materials, model answers and detailed advice are included to help support and guide them. This course will require them to apply skills and strategies they have already studied in order to help them complete a project independently. The Course Book includes unit summaries to give students a quick overview of what they have covered, and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Each unit also has weblinks offering additional information and activities, relating to both listening skills and the topics covered in the units. Visit the dedicated English for Academic Study website at www.englishforacademicstudy.com for even more resources. |
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This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study: Listening will help your students develop the listening and note-taking skills they need to participate effectively in academic lectures and seminars. The units are organized as follows: — Listening and lectures; — Introductions to lectures — Identifying key ideas in lectures; — Note-taking; — Introducing new terminology; — What lecturers do in lectures; — Digressions. Each unit includes video and audio recordings of authentic lectures from a range of academic fields, including banking, development economics, marketing, psychology and linguistics. These have been recorded in a genuine academic environment and are a perfect way to prepare for English-Medium study. The Course Book includes unit summaries to give students a quick overview of what they have covered, and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Each unit also has weblinks offering additional information and activities, relating to both listening skills and the topics covered in the units. |
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This fully updated 2012 edition of the English for Academic Study: Reading & Writing Source Book accompanies the EAS: Reading and EAS: Writing Course Books, which can be studied separately or together in an integrated course. The EAS: Reading & Writing Source Book contains authentic and up-to-date academic texts that will help prepare students for academic life. Each text covers an interesting and topical issue, with the aim of challenging and stimulating the reader. All texts are a suitable length and level for academic study, and are designed for use with the Course Books. They will help to develop both reading and writing skills. |
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The Garnet Education English for Specific Academic Purposes series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009. English for ICT Studies is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of ICT who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. It provides carefully graded practice and progressions in the key academic skills that all students need, such as listening to lectures and speaking in seminars. It also equips students with the specialist language they need to participate successfully within an ICT faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from ICT lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key ICT vocabulary that students will need. |
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IELTS Target 6.5 is aimed at students entering IELTS study at intermediate level. The main focus of preparation is the IELTS Academic examination, therefore this book is ideal for those seeking to gain accreditation for university admissions or for immigration purposes. The combined IELTS Target 6.5 Course Book and Workbook teaches language competencies, rather than focusing solely on exam preparation. The course consists of three four-unit sections that take the student from an intermediate to advanced level. Each unit focuses on developing vocabulary and key language skills in all four areas – speaking, listening, reading and writing. The Workbook provides additional practice to help consolidate learning. By the end of the course, students will be working with texts and language at an advanced level. |
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An innovative new course for those studying English in the context of Islamic beliefs, history and current issues. Ideal for students seeking to develop transferable academic skills and strategies, such as: listening to talks and lectures, reading academic articles and books, taking part in discussions, giving presentations and writing academic essays. The syllabus concentrates on key vocabulary for different aspects of Islamic and religious studies, and on words and phrases commonly used in academic English. English for Islamic Studies has 15 units, each of which looks at a different aspect of Islam and its beliefs, culture and practices. Odd-numbered units concentrate on listening skills, while even-numbered units are centred on reading skills. Each unit is divided into three lessons: Lesson 1 contains vocabulary for the topic; vocabulary skills such as word-building, giving definitions and explanations; guidance on using synonyms for paraphrasing. Lesson 2 contains reading or listening texts and skills development. Lesson 3 contains speaking and/or writing tasks that recycle language and skills from the unit. The Skills check at the end of each unit is a useful summary of skills learnt or practised in the unit. There is also a glossary, vocabulary list and list of useful language exponents for each unit at the back of the book. Each unit provides between three and five hours of classroom activity, with the possibility of extra hours to be spent on suggested activities such as research, individual presentations or essay writing. |
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IELTS Target 7.0: Preparation for IELTS Academic IELTS Target 7.0 addresses the increasing trend of institutions demanding higher language competence from students. This level provides less pre-skills guidance and scaffolding, and more post-skills practice and analysis. It aims to develop core language skills and improve scores through more challenging topics and tasks. The short course consists of four units, each of five modules — Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Exam Practice. The material in each module, which is a slightly higher level than students will encounter in the exam, aims to help extend and refine language skills to an advanced level. Each unit consists of five modules: 1. Listening: This module is in two sections. The first section briefly engages students in a topic before they complete a task that focuses on a key skill or particular IELTS exam technique. The second section analyzes vocabulary and develops language skills. 2. Reading: As with the Listening Module. 3. Writing: The first section deals with task analysis and allows students to look at model compositions and collaborate with their peers before completing a task in the second section. The third section focuses on language development and grammar. 4. Speaking: This prepares students for the type of interaction they can expect with the examiner in Parts 2 and 3 the Speaking test. Follow-up questions help students extend answers and build on key speaking skills. 5. Exam Practice: Listening and reading skills are alternately practised under exam-type conditions. Four additional writing tasks are provided in a separate section at the end of the course. See accompanying Teacher's Book. |
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IELTS Target 5.0: Preparation for IELTS General Training — Leading to IELTS Academic IELTS Target 5.0 is aimed at students wishing to prepare for the IELTS exam while studying at pre-intermediate level. The main focus of preparation is IELTS General Training, as this is more appropriate for this level of student. Additional bridging material is incorporated later in the course for those students wishing to continue with IELTS Academic. The IELTS General Training section consists of three five-unit sections that take the student from a strong elementary to intermediate level. The earlier units focus on basic skills and basic language, including sentence structure and spelling. The IELTS Academic section consists of five units that prepare students for the academic content of reading passages and the more challenging writing tasks. By the end of the course, students will be working with text and language that is close to that found in the exam. Exam tips are provided throughout the course to familiarize students with the various exam tasks and to provide advice on how to obtain the highest score possible. Each General Training unit consists of five modules: 1. Speaking and Vocabulary: This prepares students for the type of interaction they can expect with the examiner. The vocabulary selected is that most frequently encountered during the Speaking test. 2. Listening: This module is in two sections. The first section engages students in a topic and pre-teaches key vocabulary, before focusing on a key skill or particular IELTS exam technique. The second section practises the skill. 3. Reading: As with the Listening Module. 4. Writing: This deals with both parts of the Writing test, each unit focusing on a different writing skill or technique. There is a focus on guided writing, with model compositions and reports for all tasks. 5. Consolidation and Exam Practice: The first part revises the speaking focus and vocabulary in the first module. The second part practises listening, reading or writing skills under exam-type conditions. Each Academic unit consists of Reading and Writing Modules only. The course also includes end-of-section review material and mock tests. See accompanying Teacher's Book and Interactive Course Book CD-ROM. |
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IELTS Target 6.5: Preparation for IELTS Academic IELTS Target 6.5 is aimed at students entering IELTS study at intermediate level. The main focus of preparation is the IELTS Academic examination, therefore this book is ideal for those seeking to gain accreditation for university admissions or for immigration purposes. The combined IELTS Target 6.5 Course Book and Workbook teaches language competencies, rather than focusing solely on exam preparation. The course consists of three four-unit sections that take the student from an intermediate to advanced level. Each unit focuses on developing vocabulary and key language skills in all four areas — speaking, listening, reading and writing. The Workbook provides additional practice to help consolidate learning. By the end of the course, students will be working with texts and language at an advanced level. The Teacher's Book includes: *Comprehensive teaching notes on all exercises to help teachers prepare effective lessons *Complete answer keys to all exercises *Full tapescripts of listening exercises Each unit consists of five modules: 1. Speaking and Vocabulary: This prepares students for the type of interaction they can expect with the examiner in the Speaking test. The vocabulary selected is that most frequently encountered during the Speaking test. 2. Listening: This module is in two sections. The first section engages students in a topic and pre-teaches key vocabulary, before focusing on a key skill or particular IELTS exam technique. The second section practises the skill. 3. Reading: As with the Listening Module. 4. Writing: This deals with both parts of the Writing test, each unit focusing on a different writing skill or technique. There is a focus on guided writing, with model compositions and reports for all tasks. 5. Consolidation and Exam Practice: The first part revises the speaking focus and vocabulary in the first module. The second part practises listening, reading or writing skills under exam-type conditions. The course also includes end-of-section review material. See accompanying combined Course Book and Workbook. |
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Moving into Business Studies Moving into Business Studies is a course for college and university students who need English for their continuing Business Studies education. It caters for pre-intermediate learners who want to study more effectively and to prepare for a career in business. It combines carefully controlled development of English-language skills with coverage of key aspects of business studies. Key features: *Communicative activities encourage students to become confident, effective communicators. *A wide range of topics introduce students to the most important and interesting areas of business studies. *A graded approach to skills enables students to use English effectively. The course teaches transferable skills that students can use both in their wider studies and in their future careers. *Key vocabulary from the world of business and business studies is highlighted for easy reference and revision. *Grammar is carefully matched to the skills that are practised in each unit, and students are introduced to the most common language patterns and tenses. An additional Grammar reference section provides extra support. *End-of-unit round-up sections provide personalized activities, project work and a self-assessment checklist. |
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Moving into Business Studies is a course for college and university students who need English for their continuing Business Studies education. It caters for pre-intermediate learners who want to study more effectively and to prepare for a career in business. It combines carefully controlled development of English-language skills with coverage of key aspects of business studies. |
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English for Academic Study: Grammar for Writing English for Academic Study: Grammar for Writing is a graded, self-study course that will help students improve their academic writing. It will build their confidence in understanding and using grammar for written assignments, so they can write accurate English and communicate more effectively in academic contexts. EAS: Grammar for Writing starts at a relatively low level, recognizing that many students require continuing practice of common grammatical problems in academic writing (such as subject-verb agreement, or the use of present simple and present continuous). It gradually increases the level of challenge so that by the end of the book students can use appropriate grammatical structures to express more complex academic ideas. The nine units are based on the following topics: * Starting out * Information flow within a text * Looking back (past simple and present perfect) * Showing logical links (1) * Showing logical links (2) * Expressing shades of meaning * Expressing condition * Avoiding person-based writing * Using relative clauses Each unit is divided into three stages, moving from basic structures to more complex ones. Full explanations and examples are followed by extensive practice exercises. Many exercises use examples from student essays, so students can identify typical problems and work out how to put them right. Each unit also includes an end-of-unit self-check test to give students a quick overview of what they have covered. There are four useful appendices on: articles, describing data, referring to academic sources, and a sample student essay. A full answer key is available on the English for Academic Study website at www.englishforacademicstudy.com. The dedicated website also provides additional resources across the range of titles in the series. This book can be used in conjunction with the following books in the English for Academic Studies (EAS) series, also published by Garnet Education: EAS: Reading, EAS: Writing, EAS: Extended Writing & Research Skills, EAS: Listening, EAS: Speaking, EAS: Vocabulary and EAS: Pronunciation. |
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The Garnet Oracle Readers are one of Garnet Education's new series for 2012. Currently comprising 16 titles across four stages — from beginner to pre-intermediate — the series is carefully graded, lexically and structurally, to encourage children and young adults to read for pleasure and at speed. Ther stories are all, first and foremost, just that — stories, from ELT authors well known for their ability to craft original and engaging narratives to entertain and educate. Each reader contains striking and contemporary full-colour illustrations and photos, resource pages of well-scaffolded exercises, and an easy-to-use glossary. Titles in Levels 1 and 2 are 32 pages each, while titles in Levels 3 and 4 are 40 pages each. Each reader is available with or without an audio CD. |
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The Garnet Oracle Readers are one of Garnet Education's new series for 2012. Currently comprising 16 titles across four stages — from beginner to pre-intermediate — the series is carefully graded, lexically and structurally, to encourage children and young adults to read for pleasure and at speed. Ther stories are all, first and foremost, just that — stories, from ELT authors well known for their ability to craft original and engaging narratives to entertain and educate. Each reader contains striking and contemporary full-colour illustrations and photos, resource pages of well-scaffolded exercises, and an easy-to-use glossary. Titles in Levels 1 and 2 are 32 pages each, while titles in Levels 3 and 4 are 40 pages each. Each reader is available with or without an audio CD. |
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Better Writing is designed as a supplement to main coursebooks at the low-intermediate to intermediate level. It should benefit those studying at secondary and tertiary institutions and adults undertaking training as part of their work or business experience. The author takes a step-by-step approach to the teaching of writing skills. Each unit begins with activities designed to increase awareness of what writing in English involves, and includes practice in mechanical skills (spelling, capitalization and punctuation), the construction and linking of sentences using conjunctions and subordination, and grammatical aspects. Through controlled and guided practice, students are gradually led towards writing accurate, cohesive, appropriate and more interesting paragraphs involving a variety of topics and functions. These include: explaining the functioning of a machine or instrument; describing a process; describing an object; making comparisons; describing tables and graphs; explaining cause and effect; writing formal and informal letters; describing change over time; and reporting speech and events. |
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English for Environmental Science in Higher Education Studies The Garnet Education English for Specific Academic Purposes series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009. English for Environmental Science is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of environmental science who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. It provides carefully graded practice and progressions in the key academic skills that all students need, such as listening to lectures and speaking in seminars. It also equips students with the specialist language they need to participate successfully within an environmental science department. Extensive listening exercises come from environmental science lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key environmental science vocabulary that students will need. The Teacher's Book includes: Comprehensive teaching notes on all exercises to help teachers prepare effective lessons; Complete answer keys to all exercises; Full transcripts of listening exercises; Facsimiles of Course Book pages at the appropriate point in each unit; Photocopiable resource pages and ideas for additional activities The Garnet English for Specific Academic Purposes series covers a range of academic subjects. All titles present the same skills and vocabulary points. Teachers can therefore deal with a range of ESAP courses at the same time, knowing that each subject title will focus on the same key skills and follow the same structure. Key Features. Systematic approach to developing academic skills through relevant content. Focus on receptive skills (reading and listening) to activate productive skills (writing and speaking) in subject area. Eight-page units combine language and academic skills teaching. Vocabulary and academic skills bank in each unit for reference and revision. Audio CDs for further self-study or homework. Ideal coursework for EAP teachers. |
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Get Ahead in FCE Get Ahead in FCE is essential preparation material for the revised Cambridge FCE examination. The course provides in-depth coverage of the four essential exam skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking — as well as grammar and vocabulary exercises to help students develop the required level of English. Each thematically based unit contains: a lead-in section with speaking activities; the three parts of Paper 1: Reading; additional classroom activities for each reading text; a variety of vocabulary exercises, including practice on easily confused words; FCE-specific speaking activities to help students increase their fluency and accuracy; FCE-specific writing tasks with additional exercises and writing tips; FCE-specific listening, plus listening support; a mini Use of English test at the end of each unit Get Ahead in FCE will enable you to use English with confidence in real-life situations, focusing your language learning on the skills you will actually need to communicate — and to pass the FCE exam. Key Features; Ideal exam preparation for the Cambridge FCE (2008 format); Learner training component for development of study techniques; Extensive coverage of vocabulary, set phrases, idioms and phrasal verbs; Reading and listening texts in a variety of genres, topics and styles; Pronunciation development; Mapped to the Common European Framework; Full teaching notes; Audio CDs See accompanying Student's Book and Practice Book. |
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