Книги издательства Garnet
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2009
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Succeed in Cambridge FCE: 10 Practice Tests: Practice Book Succeed in Cambridge FCE prepares candidates for the revised Cambridge FCE examination. The ten practice tests provide comprehensive coverage in each of the five FCE papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. The tests reflect the level of difficulty of the revised format of the FCE, and the audio recordings are presented in the same format as the revised Listening exam. Succeed in Cambridge FCE makes use of a wide range of thematically based units to help candidates develop the required level of English in real-life situations. These tests have been trialled under real exam conditions with FCE candidates. Passing FCE certifies that you are able to use English with confidence in real-life situations. It is especially designed to focus your language learning on the skills you will actually need to communicate more effectively in your own life. The FCE examination tests all four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as the candidate's use of grammar and vocabulary. Key Features * Reflects the actual level of difficulty of the revised format of the FCE * Includes all five papers of the FCE Test: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking * The tests have been trialled under real exam conditions with FCE candidates * A wide range of thematically-based units help students build the vocabulary required * Audio recordings are presented in the same format as the Listening exam * Contains two additional revision progress tests Accompanying Teacher's Book also available.
Название: English Practice Grammar
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 1999
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English Practice Grammar: International Edition English Practice Grammar: International Edition contains the essential grammar for successful communication in English up to and including the intermediate level. It is designed as a complete reference grammar for all students of English studying at this level, whether within the secondary school system or in private language schools. This simple and easy-to-use book makes use of a straightforward layout, enabling the student to quickly find the information required. Each unit begins with and illustration to put the structural area in context. Clear explanations of each grammatical point are followed by examples in everyday language. A feature of the book is the contextualization of grammar in a wide variety of authentic texts. These include newspaper extracts, advertisements, letters, film reviews and many more. English Practice Grammar: International Edition is a reference and practice book in one. It is perfect for both self-study and for use in the class. How the book works * Two-page units have grammar on the left-hand side and practice exercises on the right. * Four-page units deal with larger grammar areas in more detail. Two pages of grammar are followed by two pages of practice exercises. * Special appendix sections give additional information about irregular verbs, spelling rules, punctuation, numbers, days, dates and times. Key Features * Easy-to-use and straightforward layout enables students to find information quickly * Grammatical points illustrated by authentic examples from everyday life * Perfect for self-study and classroom use * Available with and without answer key * Appendix includes irregular verbs, pronunciation and spelling tips.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2004
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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 game: 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;
Название: Versatile Vocabulary
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2005
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Versatile Vocabulary has been specially created to encourage students, through games, to use vocabulary in a variety of ways: Defining words; Using words in sentences; Spelling words; Acting out words; Changing word forms; Generating new words; The vocabulary has been carefully chosen from various concordances of the most frequently used words. It is vocabulary that ESL/EFL students need to know, and for most of the games, templates have been provided that allow teachers to customize games to practise their own target vocabulary.; Teacher's Notes are provided for all games, and there is a word list at the end of the book that provides useful definitions for all the words in the book.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2007
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 1: Key Foundation Skills The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Identifies key transferable skills for higher education study * Establishes students' existing skills, strengths and weaknesses * Helps students improve their organization and efficiency * Provides support with time management Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 5: Problem-Solving The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Looks at different types of problems * Teaches students to evaluate different problems and deal with them effectively * Develops an awareness of problem-solving procedures and techniques * Teaches students how to break down a problem and gather information to solve it * Improves students' ability to evaluate a solution * Teaches students to think more creatively Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 6: Critical Thinking The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Familiarizes students with the basics of evaluation * Teaches students how to construct a sound argument * Teaches students how to recognize poor reasoning * Explores the manipulation of argumentation * Considers important questions about selection and presentation of materials * Practises the skills learnt in the module so far by preparing for and taking part in a seminar Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 7: Introduction to IT Skills The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Teaches students to use the toolbar effectively * Practises highlighting text in order to modify and move it around * Familiarizes students with academic conventions * Improves students' confidence in storing documents and sending attachments by e-mail * Explores the benefits of using spreadsheets * Teaches students how to create charts and graphs Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
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Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 8: Essay Writing The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Teaches the basic principles of essay writing * Teaches students how to plan their writing * Helps students to arrange their arguments in a logical sequence * Explores how to close an argument and draw conclusions * Practises using appropriate language * Provides guidelines for future essay writing assignments Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
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Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 9: Scientific Writing The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Teaches students how to structure and timetable a report * Explores how to include appropriate content * Practises how to write a Results section, including tables and figures * Familiarizes students with the conventions for writing numbers and abbreviations * Discusses how to write other sections of a report effectively * Practises editing and revising report content Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
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Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 10: Research and Referencing The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Explains why other sources of information strengthen essays * Familiarizes students with the range of information available * Explores the use and importance of a bibliography * Familiarizes students with the APA referencing system * Teaches students what plagiarism is * Enables students to identify relevant information in their research notes Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2006
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Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 11: Presentations The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Familiarizes students with the process of preparing to give a presentation * Teaches the specific skills needed for giving a group presentation * Evaluates how to plan the topic, focus and content of a presentation * Teaches the language and delivery skills needed for a competent presentation performance * Explores the use of visual aids * Familiarizes students with presentations software Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2008
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English for Tourism and Hospitality 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 Tourism and Hospitality is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of tourism and hospitality 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 a tourism and hospitality faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from tourism and hospitality lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key tourism and hospitality vocabulary that students will need. *Listening: how to understand and take effective notes on extended lectures, including how to follow the argument and identify the speaker's point of view. *Speaking: how to participate effectively in a variety of realistic situations, from seminars to presentations, including how to develop an argument and use stance markers. *Reading: how to understand a wide range of texts, from academic textbooks to Internet articles, including how to analyze complex sentences and identify such things as the writer's stance. *Writing: how to produce coherent and well-structured assignments, including such skills as paraphrasing and the use of the appropriate academic phrases. *Vocabulary: a wide range of activities to develop students' knowledge and use of key vocabulary, both in the field of tourism and hospitality and of academic study in general. *Vocabulary and Skills banks: a reference source to provide students with revision of the key words and phrases and skills presented in each unit. *Full transcripts of all listening exercises. 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.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2008
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Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering Workbook Take-Off has been designed for non-native speakers of English who are studying Engineering NVQ Level 2 and above. The aeronautical context is particularly aimed at technicians and engineers who are going on to work in the aeronautics industry. Take-Off is an ESP course for intermediate-level students. Unlike many ESP courses, it teaches genuine transferable skills and is ideal for students who need to further their technical training in English. The focus is on skills development, using relevant contexts, with grammar taking a strong supporting role. Reading and listening development is dealt with in the context of understanding instructions and information in technical manuals. Students develop the speaking skills of asking for and giving factual information, and the writing skills necessary to complete workplace documentation, such as accident reports and safety assessments. Take-Off uses a communicative methodology, with graded tasks that are careful scaffolded to involve and motivate the students, providing them with a clear sense of achievement. The wide variety of texts and task types will appeal to a broad range of ages and nationalities. There are also comprehensive word lists and a glossary of terms for student reference. A bank of tests are provided online. Please contact us if you have purchased the book and would like access to these tests. Key Features: Practical skills developed for dealing with oral and written instructions and documentation Task-based approach ensures achievable lesson outcomes Variety of texts and tasks on a wide range of aeronautical topics Two review sections to consolidate skills and vocabulary knowledge Glossary and electrical appendix Audio CDs for further self-study and homework Accompanying Course Book, Teacher's Book and Interactive Media Book also available.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2008
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English for Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of mechanical engineering 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 mechanical engineering language they need to participate successfully within a mechanical engineering faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from mechanical engineering lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key mechanical engineering vocabulary that students will need. *Listening: how to understand and take effective notes on extended lectures, including how to follow the argument and identify the speaker's point of view. *Speaking: how to participate effectively in a variety of realistic situations, from seminars to presentations, including how to develop an argument and use stance markers. *Reading: how to understand a wide range of texts, from academic textbooks to Internet articles, including how to analyze complex sentences and identify such things as the writer's stance. *Writing: how to produce coherent and well-structured assignments, including such skills as paraphrasing and the use of the appropriate academic phrases. *Vocabulary: a wide range of activities to develop students' knowledge and use of key vocabulary, both in the field of mechanical engineering and of academic study in general. *Vocabulary and Skills banks: a reference source to provide students with revision of the key words and phrases and skills presented in each unit. *Full transcripts of all listening exercises. 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.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2008
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Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering Course Book Take-Off has been designed for non-native speakers of English who are studying Engineering NVQ Level 2 and above. The aeronautical context is particularly aimed at technicians and engineers who are going on to work in the aeronautics industry. Take-Off is an ESP course for intermediate-level students. Unlike many ESP courses, it teaches genuine transferable skills and is ideal for students who need to further their technical training in English. The focus is on skills development, using relevant contexts, with grammar taking a strong supporting role. Reading and listening development is dealt with in the context of understanding instructions and information in technical manuals. Students develop the speaking skills of asking for and giving factual information, and the writing skills necessary to complete workplace documentation, such as accident reports and safety assessments. Take-Off uses a communicative methodology, with graded tasks that are careful scaffolded to involve and motivate the students, providing them with a clear sense of achievement. The wide variety of texts and task types will appeal to a broad range of ages and nationalities. There are also comprehensive word lists and a glossary of terms for student reference. A bank of tests are provided online. Please contact us if you have purchased the book and would like access to these tests. Key Features * Practical skills developed for dealing with oral and written instructions and documentation * Task-based approach ensures achievable lesson outcomes * Variety of texts and tasks on a wide range of aeronautical topics * Two review sections to consolidate skills and vocabulary knowledge * Glossary and electrical appendix * Audio CDs for further self-study and homework Accompanying Workbook, Teacher's Book and Interactive Media Book also available.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2008
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English for Business Studies 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 Business Studies is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of business 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 business language they need to participate successfully within a business studies faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from business studies lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key business 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.
Жанр: Garnet
Год: 2007
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English for the Energy Industries: Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals English for the Energy Industries is a foundation English course for employees in the oil, gas and petrochemicals industries. It is aimed at pre-and low-intermediate level students who have a basic grasp of English, but who need to use technical and semi-technical vocabulary within specific functional language applicable to the workplace. It provides approximately 140 hours of listening, speaking, reading, writing and language practice activities. English for the Energy Industries focuses on high-frequency lexis and structures used in the work environment, such as the language of safety, instructions, descriptions of equipment, processes and systems. English for the Energy Industries develops the four language skills in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts: *Reading: uses authentic texts that energy industry technicians will use in everyday life, such as instruction manuals. *Speaking and listening: communicative pairwork tasks practise real-life communication situations, such as describing and giving information about equipment and jobs, giving instructions and warnings and discussing workplace problems. *Writing: tasks motivate students by developing knowledge of useful language for different text types, such as accident report forms and written notes and instructions. A comprehensive Glossary provides clear explanations of approximately 160 key terms in common use in the energy industries. Key Features * Essential expressions and language used in the industry * Constant recycling of high-frequency technical terms and vocabulary * Real-life listening and reading texts * A communicative approach to oral accuracy and fluency * Over 140 hours of skills practice activities * A glossary of over 160 key terms
