15 Agustus 2009

Improve Your Punctuation and Grammar  

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Marion Field, "Improve Your Punctuation and Grammar"
How To Books, 3 ed | 2009 | ISBN: 1845283295 | 166 pages | PDF | 1,3 MB

Preface

to the Third Edition
Do you have trouble with punctuation? Are you frustrated when you can’t remember whether to use a comma or a full stop? Do you have difficulty constructing a sentence that sounds right? If so, then this book should help you.Written in an easy-to-read style, it takes you through the basics of English grammar. It explains the various parts of speech showing what role they each play in a sentence. It shows you how to improve your writing by choosing the right words and varying your sentence structure. The use of the various punctuation marks is explained and
examples given. After reading this book, you will never again use a comma instead of a full stop! There is a chapter on the use of apostrophes. You are shown how to write
dialogue and even how to set out a play. There is a chapter on avoiding the most common mistakes. At the end of each chapter there are exercises which will help to reinforce what
you have learnt. Written in a simple style with frequent headings, this book is
for anyone – of any age – who wishes to improve the standard of his or her English.
Marion Field

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The Complete Guide to the TOEIC Test  

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The Complete Guide to the TOEIC Test
150 pages | Publisher: Heinle ELT | 2006-03-27 | ISBN-10: 14240X2966 | PDF | MP3 | 20MB | 80 Mb

The Complete Guide to the TOEIC Test provides learners with a clearly organized, step-by-step program for maximizing test scores. It is the most complete and up-to-date guide to the TOIEC Test on the market.

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Improve Your Written English  

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Marion Field, "Improve Your Written English: Master the Essentials of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling and Write with Greater Confidence"
How to Books | 2009 | ISBN: 1845283317 | 175 pages | PDF | 1,4 MB

Written in short, accessible sections, this book explains the basics of writing good English. It includes punctuation, sentence construction and spelling. You will learn how to adopt different tasks, such as writing a report, essay or short story. There are also chapters on letter writing, filling in forms and constructing job applications.

Preface
to the Fifth Edition
Do you have trouble with punctuation? Are you always
using commas instead of full stops? Is your spelling weak?
Do you have difficulty filling in forms and writing letters?
Then this book will help you improve the standard of
your written English. It has been written in an easy-tounderstand
way designed for use by anyone. Whether you
are a student, school-leaver, foreign student, an employed or
self-employed worker or someone at home, it should prove a
valuable reference book.
The format is easy to follow with plenty of examples. At the
end of each section there are exercises. Suggested answers
are at the back of the book.
Part 1 deals with the basic rules of grammar and punctuation
identifying the various punctuation marks and showing
how each is used. It also covers the parts of speech and
demonstrates their uses. Part 2 shows you how to put Part 1
into practice. There are sections on essay writing, summarising,
writing reports and even plotting a short story. There are
also chapters on letter writing, filling in forms, writing a CV
and applying for a job. The use of e-mail has also been
incorporated.
Written in a simple style with frequent headings and easily
identifiable revision points, this book should prove invaluable
for anyone who needs help in improving his or her
written English.
Marion Field


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ambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 6  

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 6
Cambridge University Press; with answers edition (July 2007) | PDF + MP3 | English | 176 pages | ISBN: 0521693071 | 7 + 23.4 MB

Provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. Each collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for self-study.

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 5  

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 5
Cambridge University Press; with answers edition (June 2006) | PDF + MP3 | English | 176 pages | ISBN: 0521677017 | 13.5 + 26.7 MB

This book provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarize themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. Each collection contains 4 complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for self-study.

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 4  

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 4
Cambridge University Press; with answers edition (June 2005) | PDF + MP3 | English | 176 pages | ISBN: 0521544629 | 9.8 + 48.6 MB

Cambridge IELTS 4 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material from Cambridge ESOL.This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own.

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 3  

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 3
Cambridge University Press; with answers edition (Aug 2002) | PDF + MP3 | English | 176 pages | ISBN 052101333X | 23.4 MB

Cambridge IELTS 3 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material.
This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, including practice in the updated Speaking test (June 2001 syllabus), plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The CDs contain material for the listening paper in the same timed format as the exam.

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 2  

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Cambridge University Press; with answers edition (Mar 2000) | PDF + MP3 | English | 174 pages | ISBN: 0521775310 | 28.3 MB

This collection of practice material for the International English Language Testing system (IELTS) has been specially prepared for publication by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. It provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material. Cambridge IELTS 2 contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The cassettes contain material for the listening paper in the same timed format as the exam.

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1  

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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1

Cambridge University Press; Student edition (Aug 1995) | PDF + MP3 | English | 158 pages | ISBN: 0521497671 | 14.9 MB
Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS I contains four complete practice tests for the Academic module of the International English Language Testing System examination, plus extra Reading and Writing papers for the General Training module. Written by experienced IELTS examiners, one based in Britain and one based in Australia. The Student's Book contains an introduction to the different modules of the exam together with an explanation of the different IELTS question types and how to approach them. The inclusion of annotated keys and tapescripts for each test makes the book ideal for the purposes of self-study students. The cassettes contain listening material carefully chosen to reflect.

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14 Agustus 2009

How to Teach English  

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Jeremy Harmer, "How to Teach English"
Longman Publishing Group | 1997-01 | ISBN: 0582297966 | 208 pages | PDF | 21,6 MB

The How to... series is a new collection of straightforward, user-friendly teacher development books designed for use by a broad range of teachers and trainers. These titles offer practical introductory information within a clear theoretical framework. This straightforward, highly readable handbook is an essential introduction to the theory and practice of teaching English. It examines a variety of teaching methods based on the author's extensive experience in the classroom and with teachers in training. The book offers ideas on lesson planning and textbook use that can be put into practice immediately.-- Explains and gives examples of current teaching methods including the Engage-Study-Activate model-- Contains a basic introductory grammar guide-- Offers practicaThis is an introduction to the teaching of English. Its emphasis is on practical issues and it is appropriate for self-study and for use with classes of trainee teachers. A variety of teaching methods are examined.

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Oxford Grammar  

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Sidney Greenbaum "Oxford English Grammar"
Oxford University Press (1996-03-28) | ISBN 0198612508 | 672 Pages | PDF |11.4 Mb

Written by one of the world's leading grammarians, The Oxford English Grammar is a completely new book which combines an authoritative review of and topic reference for English grammar.
Opening with an outline of national, regional, and social variation in English, the book details descriptive and prescriptive approaches, and attitudes to English amongst both native and non-native speakers. This is followed by an account of the development of grammar, and a review of modern approaches to this complex subject. The central section of the book is a presentation of current English grammar at sentence, clause, phrase, and word level; with the last chapters covering grammar in relation to discourse, word-formation, lexis, pronunciation and intonation, punctuation, and spelling. A full index is provided, and examples of usage are drawn from a wide range of sources, including use of the new International Corpus of English at University College London. Written in a readable and absorbing style, The Oxford English Grammar is an essential reference for English-speakers around the world.

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An Introduction to English Grammar  

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Sidney Greenbaum, Gerald Nelson “An Introduction to English Grammar, Longman Grammar, Syntax and Phonology, Second Edition"
Pearson ESL | 2002-01-01 | ISBN: 0582437415 | 328 pages | PDF | 1,4 MB

English Language and its usage have become extremely emotive issues in recent years. Recurring discussions in the media have highlighted a growing demand for a return to the study of language after decades of neglect.
An Introduction to English Grammar is one of several successful grammars on the linguistics list with the first edition selling extremely well. The book is an introductory descriptive survey, intended for students, teachers and general readers which offers coverage of grammatical topics with sections on spelling, punctuation and exercises.
Clear and concise, this much needed second edition will be of immense value to students who have little or no experience of studying English grammar.

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The Least You Should Know about English  

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Theresa F. Glazier , Paige Wilson, Teresa Ferster Glazier “The Least You Should Know about English"
Harcourt (June 1999) | ISBN: 0155080318 | 307 pages | PDF | 13,5 Mb

The Least You Should Know about English offers an unbeat and comprehensive study of how to express your ideas well, because, regardless of where you see yourself headed in life, the ability to communiate correctly and effectively will make a significant contribution to your professional and personal success. The book continues its rich traditions of providing assistance to students who need to review basic English skill and who may profit from a simplified approach. The first five parts of the book cover the essentials of spelling, sentence structure,, and punctuation. Part 6 offers meaningful templates for building effective paragraphs and multi-paragraph compositions.
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An Introduction to English Syntax  

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Jim Miller, «An Introduction to English Syntax»
Edinburgh University Press | ISBN 0748612548 | PDF | 0.7 MB | 224 Pages

An Introduction to English Syntax discusses the central concepts of syntax which are applied in a wide range of university courses, in business, in teaching and in speech therapy. The book deals with traditional concepts which have been greatly refined and extended over the past thirty years: what nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are and how they can be recognized; what a subordinate clause is and how different types of subordinate clauses can be recognized; what subjects and objects are. The book draws out the connections between syntax and meaning; in particular, two chapters focus on topics such as tense, mood and voice which are central to the use of language and are of major importance in second language learning.

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Essay Writing for English Tests  

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Gabi Duigu, “Essay Writing for English Tests”
Academic English Press | 2002-05 | ISBN: 0957899610 | 72 pages | PDF | 6,05 MB

Essay Writing for English Tests helps students address all the stages of essay writing. It is written for students sitting the IELTS examination and other tests such as TOEFL.
Topics covered include finding the right ideas, organising ideas and using the right language. Explanations are given of the principles of essay writing. Models and examples are included.


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The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation  

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Jane Straus “The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes "
Jossey-Bass | 2007-12-14 | ISBN: 0470222689 | 176 pages | PDF | 1,3 Mb

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is filled with easy-to-understand rules,real-world examples, dozens of reproducible exercises, and pre- and post-tests.This handy workbook is ideal for teachers, students in middle school through college, ESL students, homeschoolers, and professionals. Valuable for anyone who takes tests or writes reports, letters, Web pages, e-mails, or blogs, The Blue Book offers instant answers to everyday English usage questions.




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Grammar Express  

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Marjorie Fuchs, Margaret Bonner “Grammar Express: For Self-Study and Classroom Use (Student Book with Answer Key)"
Pearson ESL; 1st edition (February 27, 2001) | ISBN: 0201520737 | 415 pages | PDF | 27,5 Mb

Grammar Express is an intermediate & high-intermediate text that features four-page units that present and practice key grammar points. The text's concise, easy-to-follow format is organized into 76 thematic units featuring:
A cartoon or piece of realia presenting the target grammar in a meaningful context to raise student interest and involvement.
Clear grammar charts presenting the target grammar in all its forms.
Quick, self-access activities allowing students to discover the target grammar and manipulate its forms before they start studying its uses.
Concise grammar explanations and multiple examples focusing on the meaning and uses of the target grammar.
Two full pages of controlled practice exercises, including fill-ins, matching, multiple choice, and writing/editing skill builders.
In addition, the text features:
Fifteen SelfTests (one at the end of each part) offering additional opportunities for review and practice.
A complete Answer Key to all self-check activities, practice exercises, and SelfTests.

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English Idioms: Exercises on Idioms  

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Jennifer Seidl "English Idioms: Exercises on Idioms"
Oxford University Press (February 9, 1989) | ISBN 0194327728 | 96 Pages | PDF | 1.1 Mb

Major new edition: fully-revised and up-to-date coverage of all the essential vocabulary of everyday life. Over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations: extensive coverage. Special treatment of key words: frequently-used words, which are the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout and usage notes to help users deal with them correctly. A-Z of cultural information: to help students further their understanding of the German-speaking world. Short grammar and glossary of grammatical terms: to aid effective communication Additional features: Model letters; a list of phonetic symbols used for German words; guide to German pronunciation; German irregular verbs; games to develop dictionary skills.

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Grammar for Everyone: Practical Tools for Learning and Teaching Grammar  

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Grammar for Everyone: Practical Tools for Learning and Teaching Grammar
Publisher: Australian Council for Educational Research | 2007-12-19 | 224 pages | ISBN: 0864314787 | 1.3 MB

Our national language, and the culture from which it has formed, is the rightful inheritance of all English-speaking people. It deserves to be taught with knowledge and respect. English is now spoken, also, by more than 500 million people around the world. They need the opportunity to learn to speak and write it confidently, and correctly. Grammar provides a language to talk about language. As a mechanic needs naming words for the parts of an engine, so a student needs naming words for the components of speech and writing. This practical book provides all who learn or teach Grammar with these skills in a clear step-by-step process. It provides teachers with an armoury of learning strategies to use at all levels. Grammar should be fun to teach and fun to learn.

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English Phrasal Verbs in Use: Advanced  

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Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell “English Phrasal Verbs in Use: Advanced"
Cambridge University Press | 2007-05-14 | ISBN: 0521684188 | 188 pages | PDF | 5,15 MB.

This new level of English Phrasal Verbs in Use is specifically designed for advanced level students looking to improve their knowledge of this often difficult area of the English language. The book includes many phrasal verbs useful to students preparing for the Cambridge CAE, CPE and IELTS examinations.
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