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Toward Speaking Excellence presents solid communication techniques and test strategies, as well as practice exercises and questions, for students preparing to take the TSE or SPEAK tests. Users of this text will learn how the exams are rated, see examples of responses at varying score levels, and discover advice for responding to each of the various question formats. Each unit dissects various exam questions and demonstrates how effective responses are constructed. Practice exercises help students apply what they are learning. Practice questions similar to those found on actual tests - including sample maps, picture sequences, graphs, and announcements - provide realistic test preparation for students. Complete practice tests appear in the appendix.

This is exciting full-color course for adults starting French, whether for leisure, business, or as part of a program of study. In 12 lively topic-based units, learners progress from absolute basics to the skills, structures, and topics leading to increased mastery and confidence. This second edition has been revised and updated, with a modern colorful new design and the inclusion of numerous new photographs. Voila nonetheless retains its familiarity and well-organized approach which makes it one of the most popular courses of its kind.

*'Built in' extra resources, such as the Practice section of extra exercises, mean Language to go can easily be expanded from a short intensive course to a more extensive English course * Language points are regularly revisited and extended throughout the course, so students can join at any stage * A syllabus of independent lessons enables teachers to adapt the course according to students' language needs * Lessons are clearly presented on a double-page and teach a manageable 'chunk' of language to use straightaway * Includes a pull-out Phrasebook covers essential words and expressions, and useful advice for everyday communication.

This popular First Certificate course has been updated to prepare students for the new examination syllabus introduced from December 2008. A clear organisation and fresh approach have already made it a popular route to success at FCE in many countries: thirty short units provide thorough training in exam skills, solid language development, and lively class discussion. The course is written by experienced authors who have an in-depth knowledge of the FCE exam, and understand the needs of both students and teachers alike. The Self-study Student's Book contains a self-study section with answers and advice to students studying independently.

Content-rich readings in marketing, international business, management, and computer applications serve as sources for text analysis, classification, writing, information transfer, and the contextualization and development of vocabulary.

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Northstar, now in a new edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands – Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking – provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers.   What is Special about the New Edition?    New Themes and Updated Content – presented in a variety of genres and in authentic materials – challenge and engage students intellectually. Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, more purposeful integration of critical thinking, and an enhanced focus on academic skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test taking help students develop strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. A new, fully integrated writing section leads students through the writing process with engaging writing assignments focusing on various rhetorical modes. A New Design with full color pages, more photos, illustrations, and graphic organizers fosters student engagement and makes the content come alive.  MyNorthStarLab   NorthStar is now available with MyNorthStarLab – an easy-to-use, powerful online program for students and teachers that saves time and improves test scores. Students receive personalized instruction and practice in all four skills. Audio, video, and test preparation are all in one place – available anywhere, anytime. Teachers can take advantage of many resources including online assessments, a flexible gradebook, and tools for monitoring student progress. Unlimited access to reading and audio selections, DVD segments, as well as original activities that support and extend the Northstar program.  Teacher’s Manual  A unit-by-unit guide including overviews, suggested times, step-by-step teaching suggestions, expansion and homework activities, and links to the companion strand and to MyNorthStarLab Detailed multi-level strategies and activities so instructors can reach students at different proficiency levels The Student Book Answer Key and unit word lists for easy reference Reproducible Unit Achievement Tests to save time and allow teachers to evaluate students’ progress

Available September 2003Created for the serious language-learner, our deluxe Ultimate Russian Advanced course has been revised and updated. It teaches a sophisticated level of conversation and grammar and is equivalent to two years of college study. Free additional exercises are now available on line!Perfect for the businessperson and anyone traveling or living abroad, Ultimate Russian Advanced course contains a 400+ page book with eight 60-minute CDs covering 20 lessons. Each lesson includes lively, up-to-date dialogues, vocabulary, exercises, culture notes, and detailed explanations of grammar and usage.KEY FEATURES:• Ideal for anyone planning to live or conduct business abroad• Includes extensive business vocabulary and details of business etiquette• Free extra practice on line with more than 100 additional practice sections• Updated with new vocabulary and information about culture and everyday life; and now include references to the euro• Now available on CD for ease in moving between lessons–perfect for use in the car, at the gym, or anywhere you please

This language guide is a continuation of the author's popular Beginner's Chinese (078180566X, GBP12.50) presently in its third printing. Each lesson uses dialogues and new vocabulary to illustrate grammatical patterns of Mandarin Chinese. Topics covered include duration and time makers, progressive actions, punctuation, and the conditional. At the end of each chapter, exercises such as sentence completion, word matching, and translation test the reader's newly acquired knowledge. The book includes a glossary of vocabulary words as well as a separate glossary of words featured in 'Beginner's Chinese'.