English Dictionaries

Series: Cambridge Learner's Dictionary (4th Edition)

Level: B1+ Intermediate

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Cambridge Team
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 The Cambridge Learner's Dictionary is the best route to success in English. This new edition updates the existing content and contains new features to make learning English even easier.

The new edition has been revised and fully updated throughout and includes many new words (e.g. phone-hacking, cloud computing, rare earth, toxic debt) with more than 35,000 definitions in clear, simple English. English Profile levels mark the essential vocabulary that students need to know at CEF B1-B2 levels, see www.englishprofile.org for more information. Mini-collocation panels help students to produce more natural English. Common mistakes are highlighted based on the Cambridge English Corpus.

The accompanying CD-ROM includes a 'record yourself' feature for pronunciation practice and spoken pronunciations of every word in both British and American English.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary

Level: B1+ Intermediate to C1 Advanced

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Cambridge Team
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: American English

 
 The Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary defines the vocabulary students need to succeed in high school and beyond.

The hardcover edition is ideal for classroom adoptions. Its entries include more than 2,000 key vocabulary items from the content areas of math, the arts, chemistry, earth science, physics, American and world history, social studies, language arts, and other disciplines, as well as the more general vocabulary used in academic writing and speech, such as "analyze," "derive," and "subsequent." The dictionary also provides full coverage of the everyday words and phrases students need to know. It is based on extensive Corpus research and developed with the needs of English learners in mind.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (4th Edition)

Level: B1+ Intermediate to C1 Advanced

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Cambridge Team
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 A fully updated edition of the best-selling Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

This paperback edition is ideal for advanced (C1-C2) learners of English and contains up-to-date vocabulary, including words from the areas of technology, media, language, society, and lifestyle, plus important words for academic study. With over 140,000 words, phrases, meanings, and examples, hundreds of pictures and illustrations, clear definitions and a new 'Focus on Writing' section, the dictionary is perfect as a reference tool and as a study companion. Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus and correlated to English Vocabulary Profile, it is also ideal for exam preparation. The CD-ROM contains the complete dictionary and recordings in British and American English.
 
 
 
 

 

A small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English.

Using a learner's dictionary for the first time can be daunting, but the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary makes that first step easier for learners with short definitions that are easy to understand, and lots of example sentences to put the language into context. Mapped to a ground-breaking research programme, English Profile, this brand new edition of the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary now clearly marks essential vocabulary that students need to know at A1-B1 levels and helps students successfully prioritise learning.

Ideal for KET, PET and Starters, Movers and Flyers Tests preparation.

 

 

 

 

Series: Cambridge Phrasal Verbs Dictionary 

Level: B1+ Intermediate to C1 Advanced

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Cambridge Team
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 The new edition of the Cambridge Phrasal Verbs Dictionary covers around 6,000 phrasal verbs current in British, American and Australian English. Clear explanations and guidance help learners master this difficult yet essential aspect of the English language.

• Fully updated with new phrasal verbs, e.g. cosy up to, copy in, sex up
• Clear advice on grammar and usage
• Thousands of example sentences show phrasal verbs in typical contexts
• Most common phrasal verbs highlighted so students know which to learn
• A thematic section shows phrasal verbs in topic groups for vocabulary expansion
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Cambridge Business English Dictionary

Level: B1+ Intermediate to C1 Advanced

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Cambridge Team
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 The Cambridge Business English Dictionary is ideal for business English students, business studies students and anyone using English in their work. Informed by the unique Cambridge English Corpus, the dictionary has over 35,000 words, phrases, and meanings, and includes business-specific vocabulary such as 'quantitative easing', 'crowdsourcing' and 'black knight'. It also includes help with how to use English naturally in business situations like meetings, conference calls, and emails.

A mobile application is also available and sold separately.
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Cambridge Pronouncing Dictionary

Level: B2 Upper Intermediate

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Michelle Stanbury
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: International English

 
 The 18th edition of Daniel Jones's classic work is the definitive guide to contemporary English pronunciation.

This new and fully updated edition contains over 230,000 pronunciations of words, names and phrases. In addition, it includes lively essays on aspects of pronunciation by leading experts in the field, a phonetics and phonology glossary and notes explaining the relationship between spellings and sounds.

The accompanying CD-ROM includes exercises, pronunciation practice and phonetic search facility for comparing sounds.

 

Series: Longman Basic English Dictionary
Author: Pearson Longman Team
Publisher: Pearson ELT

Category: Dictionaries
Language: British English

Level: A2 Elementary

 
  Longman Basic English Dictionary contains 12000 words and phrases. Definitions are simple using only basic words. Thousands of authentic examples show how words are used. Sixteen pages of colour illustrations. Thirteen pages of exercises to practice using the dictionary.

 

 

 

 

Series: Longman Wordwise Dictionary (2nd Edition)
Author: Pearson Longman Team
Publisher: Pearson ELT

Category: Dictionaries
Language: British English

Level: A2 Elementary

 
  Did you know that just 2000 words make up 80% of English that is used? The Longman WordWise Dictionary helps students reach intermediate level by focussing on these 2000 key words - now with the new Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM, providing extensive interactive practice to help students learn and remember essential words and structures more effectively. 

The smart way to build vocabulary
Did you know that just 2000 words make up 80% of English that is used? The Longman WordWise Dictionary helps students reach intermediate level by focussing on these 2000 key words - now with the new Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM, providing extensive interactive practice to help students learn and remember essential words and structures more effectively.

With 38,000 words, phrases and examples, the Longman WordWise Dictionary is recommended for pre-intermediate students who need to learn key words in English.

What's new? 
- NEW Thesaurus boxes help students expand their vocabulary.
- NEW Word Choice boxes explain the differences between commonly confused words, such as library and bookshop.
- NEW Usage, grammar, spelling and pronunciation notes gives students all the information they need to avoid making common mistakes.
- NEW 16-page picture dictionary and over 500 full colour pictures throughout the dictionary help students learn and remember key vocabulary.
- NEW Life-long Learning Booklet teaches students the study skills they need to get the most out of their dictionary and improve their vocabulary.
- Now in full colour.

NEW - Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM:
- Helps students learn and remember words effectively.
- Interactive exercises focus on core meanings and structures, vocabulary building, word choice, spelling and pronunciation.
- Students can memorize key words in a fun and lively way with the Memory Games.
- Picture dictionary helps students understand key vocabulary.
- Includes the full contents of the Longman WordWise Dictionary.
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Longman Collocations Dictionary & Thesaurus with Online Access
Author: Pearson Longman Team
Publisher: Pearson ELT

Category: Dictionaries
Language: British English

Level: B1+ Intermediate to C1 Advanced

 
  British English • CEF B2-C2 • Intermediate - Advanced level students

70,000 Collocations Help Increase Spoken and Written Fluency 

  This unique new learning tool combines a collocations dictionary with a thesaurus ensuring learners choose the correct word and collocation every time. It also includes the brand-new Academic Collocations List - the most frequent 2500 collocations used in academic English. 

Get the full contents of this print dictionary online plus additional collocations, synonyms and interactive practice.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Level: B1 Pre-Intermediate

 
  The Longman Photo Dictionary makes learning over 3,500 words easy.
  • 1,000 colour photographs help students learn the words in context.
  • 3,500 words in topic areas such as Food, Housing, Clothes for everyday life, as well as Computers, Jobs, Sports and Animals.
  • Conversation Activities on each page for practice in class.
  • Writing Activities help students learn vocabulary in an enjoyable way and help them use words in full sentences.
  • 3 Audio CDs with all the words pronounced.

 

 

 

 

 

The authoritative guide to over 225,000 pronunciations in both British and American English has been updated in a new edition - now complete with the brand new Longman Pronunciation Coach CD-ROM which gives students lots of practical help to improve their own pronunciation.

The new third edition of the Longman Pronunciation Dictionary gives students detailed guidance on over 225,000 pronunciations. Fully revised for 2008, it includes new words such as iTunes, Skype and Tikrit. This new edition also includes the brand new Longman Pronunciation Coach CD-ROM which gives students practical help to improve their own pronunciation.

Need help with pronunciation? The Longman Pronunciation Dictionary:
- Helps students with over 225,000 pronunciations in both British and American English using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Helps students with intonation by showing the stress patterns of thousands of compounds and idioms.
- Features user-friendly graphs showing the preferred pronunciations of British and American speakers, based on extensive research by Professor Wells.

NEW: now with the Longman Pronunciation Coach CD-ROM
 

 

- Students can listen to the pronunciation of all entries in British and American English, then record and check their own pronunciation.
- Self Study Lab - Students can learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and practise their pronunciation with thousands of interactive exercises and feedback from Professor Wells.
- Teachers' Resource Centre provides you with downloadable exercises for use in class.

 

 

 

Series: Macmillan Essential Dictionary

Level: B1-B2 / Intermediate

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Micheal Rundell
Publisher: Macmillan Education
Language: British English

 

  The Macmillan Essential Dictionary is an essential reference for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak English accurately.

 


Comprehensive
- Two-colour dictionary for intermediate learners - over 45,000 headwords, phrases and phrasal verbs, with 36,000 examples showing how words are used. 
- Special emphasis on contemporary vocabulary, such as computer language, new senses and colloquial language. 

Easy to use
- Clear, simple definitions using just over 2,300 of the most common words. 
- Menus in entries with five or more senses guide users straight to the meaning they want. 
- The 3,500 most important words to learn are highlighted in red and graded for frequency of use, to build students' awareness while learning vocabulary. 

Essential
- 24-page Language Study section on key areas such as pronunciation, collocation and wordbuilding helps learners to improve their English. 
- Over 700 illustrations throughout aid understanding. 
- Frequent colour Help Boxes contain grammar, vocabulary and usage notes. 

The CD-ROM contains not only the complete text of the Macmillan Essential Dictionary, but also offers a host of additional activities, including pronunciation practice and advanced search options.

Listen to correct English
- Hear the pronunciation of all the words in both British and American English at the click of a button. 
- Record, play back and improve your own pronunciation. 
- Practise difficult words with the unique Sound Search. 

Find the word more quickly
- Get to the meaning you want - instantly - by pointing at any word you see while writing documents, emails or while surfing the Internet. 
- Check your spelling immediately by clicking on the word you have written. 

Learn with the interactive features
- Improve and test your English while having fun with the activities and games on the CD-ROM. 
- Build your vocabulary with illustrations, photographs, animations and sound effects.

 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Macmillan Essential Dictionary

Level: B1-B2 / Intermediate

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Micheal Rundell
Publisher: Macmillan Education
Language: American English

 

  The Macmillan Essential Dictionary is an essential reference for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak American English accurately.

 

This is a two-colour dictionary and CD-ROM for intermediate learners. The 3500 most important words to learn are higlighted in red and graded for frequency of use. "Menus" in entries with five or more senses guide the reader to the meaning wanted. There is a 24-page "language study" section on key areas such as pronunciation and collocation and wordbuilding help learners improve their English.

 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Macmillan Essential Dictionary  

Level: C1 Advanced

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Micheal Rundell
Publisher: Macmillan Education
Language: British English

 

  The Macmillan Essential Dictionary is an essential reference for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak American English accurately.

 

This is a two-colour dictionary and CD-ROM for intermediate learners. The 3500 most important words to learn are higlighted in red and graded for frequency of use. "Menus" in entries with five or more senses guide the reader to the meaning wanted. There is a 24-page "language study" section on key areas such as pronunciation and collocation and wordbuilding help learners improve their English.

 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Macmillan Essential Dictionary  

Level: A2 Elementary

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Dilys Brown
Publisher: Macmillan Education
Language: British English

 

 

  A picture dictionary is ideal for introducing young chldren to books at a very early stage in their education. Children can "read" picture dictionaries without knowing how to read or write any words at all - either in their own language or English. Children can also compare their experience of the world with the wider world illustrated in the dictionary. This illustrated dictionary contains almost 600 words chosen for their high frequency value and their appeal to young learners of English. The dictionary is split into two sections: an alphabetical wordlist containing almost all the words included in the dictionary; and theme pages, which introduce related words in context. More then two-thirds of the words listed in the dictionary are also illustrated in the theme pages. The book also includes detailed teaching notes and suggestions for practice activities, including tasks for children who have already begun to master the skills of reading and writing.
 
Contents:
The alphabet.
- Theme pages: numbers and dates, colours and clothes, at school, descriptions, jobs; family, at home, playtime, in the country, at the seaside, in the town, at the supermarket, at the hospital, at the airport, happy birthday!, animals, teaching notes, wordlist.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Macmillan Essential Dictionary  

Level: B1+ Intermediate

Category: Dictionaries
Author: Micheal Rundell
Publisher: Macmillan Education
Language: British English

 

 

  The Macmillan School Dictionary is a two-colour dictionary for intermediate-level students whose curriculum subjects are taught through the medium of English. Strong curriculum content with special emphasis on school subject vocabulary and subject-specific words highlighted throughout. The School Dictionary word selection is based on the 200 million-word World English Corpus and supplemented with words taken from curriculum coursebooks. KEY FEATURES Helpful reference section containing information on the periodic table, irregular verbs, pronunciation, geographical names and nationalities, and expressions using numbers Information on grammar patterns, collocations, phrases and phrasal verbs Clear layout and clear, simple definitions using a restricted defining vocabulary Information on spelling with inflections for irregular and semi-regular verbs, adjectives and nouns Special help boxes on word families, synonym sets and vocabulary building.
 
 
 
 

English Grammar

Series: Essential Grammar in Use (4th Edition)

Level: A2 Elementary

Category: Grammar
Author: Raymond Murphy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Essential Grammar in Use Fourth edition is a self-study reference and practice book for elementary-level learners (A1-B1), used by millions of people around the world. With clear examples and easy-to-follow exercises, it is perfect for independent study, covering all the areas of grammar you will need at this level. This edition includes an eBook which has the same grammar explanations and exercises found in the printed book, plus other great features. You can listen to all of the example sentences from the book, record your answers to exercises, highlight text, bookmark pages and add your own personal notes.
 
 
 
 

Series: Grammar in Use (4th Edition)

Level: B1+ Intermediate

Category: Grammar
Author: Raymond Murphy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  English Grammar in Use Fourth edition is an updated version of the world's best-selling grammar title. It has a fresh, appealing new design and clear layout, with revised and updated examples, but retains all the key features of clarity and accessibility that have made the book popular with millions of learners and teachers around the world. The CD-ROM contains lots of additional practice exercises to consolidate learning, ideal for self-study but also suitable for reinforcement work in the classroom. An online version and book without answers are available separately.
 
 
 
 

Series: Grammar in Use (3rd Edition)

Level: C1 Advanced

Category: Grammar
Author: Martin Hewings
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. This third edition, with answers and CD-ROM, is ideal for self-study. The book contains 100 units of grammar reference and practice materials, with illustrations in full colour and a user-friendly layout. It is ideal for learners preparing for the Cambridge Advanced, Proficiency or IELTS examinations, and is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus, which ensures the language is authentic and up-to-date. The CD-ROM includes 200 interactive exercises to reinforce the language learned in the book, plus customised tests and audio recordings to accompany the main exercises. Versions without answers and without the CD-ROM are available to purchase separately.
 
 
 
 

Series: MyGrammarLab

Category: Grammar

Publisher: Pearson Education

 
  Think all grammar courses are the same think again? 

MyGrammarLab is a 3 level series that takes students from elementary to advanced level grammar through a unique blend of online, book and mobile resources. 

At each level, learners have access to a variety of materials. 

Online: 
• A grammar tutor supports learning through explanations of key grammar points with short 1 - 2 minute video presentations. 
• Diagnostic tests ensure students know which grammar points need attention. 
• Progress and exit tests demonstrate student progress. 
• Immediate feedback and automatic grading enriches the learning process. 
• Complete downloadable audio programme to support pronunciation and the practice of spoken grammar. 
• Exams practice for Cambridge English Key (KET), Preliminary (PET), First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) exams. 

Book: 
• Concise, contextualised explanations and topic based modules focus on both written and spoken grammar. 
• Information on the pronunciation of grammar items, and on common errors and how to avoid making them. 

Mobile: 
• Download exercises to your mobile phone for practice anytime, anywhere. 
• Create exercises from a bank of practice questions to target specific areas of study.
 
 
 
 

Series: MyGrammarLab

Level: A2 Elementary

Category: Grammar
Author: Diane Hall
Publisher: Pearson Education
Language: British English

 
  Something new has come that will change the way your students learn, practice and remember grammar. Step 1: take the diagnostic test Step 2: study the grammar in the book and online Step 3: do more practice online Step 4: take the progress test Step 5: need more practice? Go online and do the mobile exercises Step 6: take the exit test to see how much you have learnt With its learning hints and tips, immediate feedback, automatic grading, and grammar tutor videos, this course is ideal for self-study, as well as a grammar reference and practice companion to your English language course. MyGrammarLab Elementary provides grammar practice for the KET exam.
 
 
 
 

Series: MyGrammarLab

Level: B1+ Intermediate

Category: Grammar
Author: Mark Foley & Diane Hall
Publisher: Pearson Education
Language: British English

 
 
   Something new has come that will change the way your students learn, practice and remember grammar. Step 1: take the diagnostic test Step 2: study the grammar in the book and online Step 3: do more practice online Step 4: take the progress test Step 5: need more practice? Go online and do the mobile exercises Step 6: take the exit test to see how much you have learnt With its learning hints and tips, immediate feedback, automatic grading, and grammar tutor videos, this course is ideal for self-study, as well as a grammar reference and practice companion to your English language course. MyGrammarLab Intermediate provides grammar practice for the PET and FCE exams.
 
 
 
 

Series: MyGrammarLab

Level: C1 Advanced

Category: Grammar
Author: Mark Foley & Diane Hall
Publisher: Pearson Education
Language: British English

 
 
Something new has come that will change the way your students learn, practice and remember grammar. Step 1: take the diagnostic test Step 2: study the grammar in the book and online Step 3: do more practice online Step 4: take the progress test Step 5: need more practice? Go online and do the mobile exercises Step 6: take the exit test to see how much you have learnt With its learning hints and tips, immediate feedback, automatic grading, and grammar tutor videos, this course is ideal for self-study, as well as a grammar reference and practice companion to your English language course. MyGrammarLab Advanced provides practice for the CAE and IELTS exams.
 
  Think all grammar courses are the same think again? 

MyGrammarLab is a 3 level series that takes students from elementary to advanced level grammar through a unique blend of online, book and mobile resources. 

At each level, learners have access to a variety of materials. 

Online: 
• A grammar tutor supports learning through explanations of key grammar points with short 1 - 2 minute video presentations. 
• Diagnostic tests ensure students know which grammar points need attention. 
• Progress and exit tests demonstrate student progress. 
• Immediate feedback and automatic grading enriches the learning process. 
• Complete downloadable audio programme to support pronunciation and the practice of spoken grammar. 
• Exams practice for Cambridge English Key (KET), Preliminary (PET), First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) exams. 

Book: 
• Concise, contextualised explanations and topic based modules focus on both written and spoken grammar. 
• Information on the pronunciation of grammar items, and on common errors and how to avoid making them. 

Mobile: 
• Download exercises to your mobile phone for practice anytime, anywhere. 
• Create exercises from a bank of practice questions to target specific areas of study.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Titre: Le Bled anglais - Tout-en-un

Auteur: Brigitte Lallement-Deruelle & Nathalie Pierret-Lallement

Editeur: HACHETTE

 

      

   Le Bled Anglais Tout-en-un s'adresse à tous ceux qui veulent améliorer leur expression écrite et orale, et acquérir une bonne maîtrise de l'anglais : collégiens, lycéens et étudiants, candidats aux concours, adultes en auto-apprentissage... Un outil de référence complet et pratique : toutes les notions de grammaire, clairement expliquées et toujours accompagnées d'exemples traduits ; L'emploi des verbes à tous les temps et les principaux verbes irréguliers ; Plus de 1 200 expressions indispensables, classées par thèmes et traduites, pour communiquer dans toutes les situations de la vie courante ; Un lexique thématique anglais-français/français-anglais de plus de 1 500 mots, avec leur phonétique ; Plus de 300 exercices progressifs et variés, tous corrigés ; Un index complet pour accéder rapidement à l'information recherchée. 
Avec les fichiers audio MP3 à télécharger gratuitement sur le site de l'éditeur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English Pronunciation

Series: English Pronunciation In Use

Level: A2 Elementary

Category: Pronunciation
Author: Jonathan Marks
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work.

Fifty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in a range of accents. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names, and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. A version with CD-ROM is available to purchase separately.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: English Pronunciation In Use

Level: B1+ Intermediate

Category: Pronunciation
Author: Mark Hancock
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  A new edition of our best-selling pronunciation title, now in full colour and with a new section on understanding fast, authentic speech.

 English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Second Edition is a comprehensive reference and practice book for learners of intermediate level and above. It is suitable for use by individual learners or in the classroom.

 The book contains 60 easy-to-use two-page units covering all aspects of pronunciation, including sounds, stress and intonation. A new section 'Understanding Pronunciation in Use' focuses on the skill of understanding pronunciation in fast speech.

 The comprehensive reference section includes a glossary, exercises on using phonemic symbols and information on English as a lingua franca.

 The Audio CDs include models for repetition and slowed down extracts for listening.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: English Pronunciation In Use

Level: C1 Advanced

Category: Pronunciation
Author: Mark Hancock
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
   The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work.

Sixty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in a range of accents. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names, and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. A version with CD-ROM is available to purchase separately.
 
 
 
 
 

 

English Vocabulary

This book presents and practises over 1000 of the most useful and frequent idioms in typical contexts.

This reference and practice book looks at the most colourful and fun area of vocabulary - idioms. This book will appeal to students from intermediate level upwards who want to understand the English really used by native speakers. Over 1,000 of the most useful and frequent idioms which learners are likely to encounter are presented and practised in typical contexts, so that learners using this book will have hundreds of idioms 'at their fingertips'.
Contents: 
Idioms to talk about...:
1- Health
2- Happiness and sadness
3- Anger
4- Knowledge and understanding (1)
5- Knowledge and understanding (2)
6- Success and failure
7- Having problems
8- Dealing with problems
9- Power and authority
10- Structuring and talking about arguments
11- Conversational responses
12- Praise and criticism (1)
13- Praise and criticism (2)
14- Behaviour and attitudes
15- Reacting to what others say
16- Danger 
17- Effort
18- Necessity and desirability
19- Probability and chance
20- Social status
21- Feelings 
22- Human relationships 
23- Size and position
24- Money
25- Work
26- Distance, speed and intensity
27- Communication (1)
28- Communication (2)
29- Life and experience: proverbs
30- Memory
Idioms from the topic area of...:
31- Time (1)
32- Time (2)
33- The elements
34- Colour
35- Games and sport
36- Animals (1) people and their actions
37- Animals (2) events and situations
38- Weapons and war 
39- Food
40- Roads
41- Houses and household objects
42- Nature
43- Boats and sailing
44- Science, technology and machines
Idioms using these key words...:
45- Hand, finger and thumb
46- Foot, heel and toe
47- Legs, arms, shoulders and bones 
48- Head 
49- Face, neck and chest
50- Eyes 
51- Ear, tongue, lips, nose and teeth 
52- Heart 
53- Brain, mind, blood and guts 
54- Back 
55- Long 
56- Line
57- Act, action, activity
58- Good and bad
59- Ground
60- As...as.../like: similes
Key
Index
 
 
 

This book presents and practises over 1000 of the most useful and frequent idioms in typical contexts. 

This reference and practice book looks at the most colourful and fun area of English vocabulary - idioms.

This book will appeal to students at advanced level who want to understand and use the English really used by native speakers, and students preparing for higher level exams, such as CAE, CPE and IELTS. Over 1,000 of the most useful and frequent idioms, which learners are likely to encounter are presented and practised in typical contexts, so that learners using this book will have hundreds of idioms 'at their fingertips'.

 

 

 

 

 

This book presents and practises hundreds of collocations in typical contexts and is ideal for intermediate level students and above who want to take their English to the next level.

A good knowledge of collocations (typical word combinations) is essential for fluent and natural-sounding English. Using collocations will improve your style of written and spoken English, and knowledge of collocations is often tested in examinations such as Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS. Learning correct word combinations will also help you avoid common learner errors. English Collocations in Use presents and practises hundreds of collocations in typical contexts. It is ideal for students at good intermediate level and above.
Contents: 
Learning about collocations:
1- What is a collocation?
2- Finding, recording and learning collocations
3- Using your dictionary
4- Types of collocation
5- Register

Grammatical aspects of collocations:
6- Intensifying and quantifying adverbs
7- Everyday verbs 1
8- Everyday verbs 2
9- Everyday verbs 3

Special aspects of collocation:
10- Synonyms and confusable words 1
11- Synonyms and confusable words 2
12- Metaphor

Topics: Travel and the environment:
13- Weather
14- Travel
15- Countryside
16- Towns

Topics: People and relationships:
17- People • character
18- People - physical appearance
19- Family
20- Relationships
21- Feelings and mental states

Topics: Leisure and lifestyle:
22- Houses
23- Eating and drinking
24- Films and books
25- Music
26- Sport
27- Health and illness

Topics: Work and study:
28- Computers and technology
29- Study and learning
30- Work
31- Business
32- Academic writing 1
33- Academic writing 2

Topics: Society and institutions:
34- Laws and punishments
35- Crime
36- News
37- Money
38- War and peace
39- Global problems

Basic concepts:
40- Time
41- Sound
42- Distance and size
43- Light and brightness
44- Texture
45- Taste and smell
46- Number and quantity
47- Movement and speed
48- Change
49- Ways of speaking
50- Ways of walking

Functions:
51- Starting and finishing
52- Talking about success and failure
53- Talking about cause and effect
54- Remembering and sensing
55- Agreeing and disagreeing
56- Talking about beliefs and opinions
57- Deciding and choosing
58- Claiming and denying
59- Liking and disliking
60- Praising and criticising

Answer key

Index
 
 
 

Covers all the most useful collocations (common word combinations) at Advanced level to help make your English more fluent and natural-sounding.

English Collocations in Use Advanced presents and practises hundreds of collocations in typical contexts to help you improve your written and spoken English. It also includes tips on learning strategies and ways to avoid common learner errors. The book is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to make sure that the collocations taught are the most frequent and useful for students at each level.

 

 

 

 

 

This reference and practice book contains 70 attractive two-page units featuring approximately 1,000 phrasal verbs.

English Phrasal Verbs in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for students from good intermediate level onwards. Over 1000 of the most useful and frequent phrasal verbs are clearly explained and practised in typical contexts. The material is designed for self-study, as well as classroom use, and has a student-friendly answer key.

 

 

 

 

 

This reference and practice book contains 60 attractive two-page units featuring approximately 1,000 phrasal verbs.

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.

 

 

 

 

Series: English Vocabulary In Use (2nd Edition)

Level: A2 Elementary

Category: Vocabulary
Author: Micheal McCarthy & Felicity O'Dell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  An updated edition of the best-selling vocabulary practice book. Whether you're studying on your own or in class, English Vocabulary in Use Elementary covers all the words and phrases you need at this level to understand and be understood in English. This edition is fully updated to make the book even more relevant and accessible. This pack contains the new edition of English Vocabulary in Use Elementary with answers and CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes interactive games as well as hundreds of practice exercises, providing further practice for every unit, audio recordings, customisable tests and a built-in dictionary. You can even record your voice and listen back to practise pronunciation.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: English Vocabulary In Use (3rd Edition)

Level: B1 Pre-Intermediate

Category: Vocabulary
Author: Stuart Redman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  A new edition of the best-selling vocabulary practice title.

Whether you're studying on your own or in class, English Vocabulary in Use Pre-intermediate and Intermediate covers all the words and phrases you need at this level to understand and be understood in English. This new edition is fully updated to make the book even more relevant and accessible.

The updated CD-ROM provides hundreds of extra practice activities, an in-built dictionary and interactive games.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: English Vocabulary In Use (3rd Edition)

Level: B2 Upper Intermediate

Category: Vocabulary
Author: Micheal McCarthy & Felicity O'Dell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
  English Vocabulary in Use: Upper-intermediate is the third level of four in the family of best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books, ideal for self-study or classroom use.

English Vocabulary in Use: Upper-intermediate includes 100 units presenting vocabulary in typical contexts appropriate to B2 level. This third edition has been fully revised and updated using the English Profile word lists to ensure coverage of all key words and phrasesappropriate at this level. A common mistakes feature informed by the Cambridge English Corpus also ensures that vocabulary is useful and up-to-date.

The accompanying CD-ROM, with audio, provides hundreds of interesting and enjoyable exercises to further challenge the learner, as well as word lists, tests and dictionary support.
 
 
 

 

Series: English Vocabulary In Use (2nd Edition)

Level: C1 Advanced

Category: Vocabulary
Author: Micheal McCarthy & Felicity O'Dell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 A second edition of the best-selling vocabulary practice book, ideal for self-study or classroom use. 

English Vocabulary in Use Advanced with answers and CD-ROM is the highest level in the family of best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books from Cambridge. Vocabulary is clearly presented and contextualised on left-hand pages, with practice activities on facing right-hand pages.

The book includes 100 units presenting new words in context, showing advanced learners how to use them, and highlighting common mistakes. It is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary is useful, relevant and up-to-date.

The accompanying CD-ROM provides interesting and enjoyable exercises to further challenge the learner, plus games, tests and dictionary support.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Business Vocabulary In Use (2nd Edition)

Level: C1 Advanced

Category: Pronunciation
Author: Bill Mascull
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced Second edition is for students and professionals looking to expand their business vocabulary. 

Bringing learners up to date with the language they need for business today, this book explains words and expressions and also provides practice of using the new language. 

This second edition comes with a CD-ROM which offers practice exercises and games, audio of each word or phrase, tests and a phonemic chart for pronunciation support.

This second edition reflects recent developments in technology, global relations and financial practice and covers a range of topics from Competitive Strategy to Globalisation. It also helps learners develop skills in key areas including Working in international teams.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Business Vocabulary In Use (2nd Edition)

Level: A2 Elementary

Category: Pronunciation
Author: Bill Mascull
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 The essential book for professionals and students looking to expand their business vocabulary.

Bringing learners up to date with the language they need for business today, this book explains words and expressions, provides practice in using the new language, and also reflects recent developments in technology and business practice. 

With vocabulary drawn from the Cambridge International Corpus, a collection of real English compiled from authentic sources, learners can be sure that the language they're learning is up-to-date, relevant and natural. In addition, frequent notes are based on data from the Cambridge Learner Corpus.

This second edition comes with a CD-ROM offering practice exercises and games, audio, tests and a phonemic chart.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Series: Business Vocabulary In Use (2nd Edition)

Level: B1+ Intermediate

Category: Pronunciation
Author: Bill Mascull
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: British English

 
 Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate Second edition is for students and professionals looking to expand their business vocabulary. 

Bringing learners up to date with the language they need for business today, this book explains words and expressions and also provides practice of using the new language. 

This second edition comes with a CD-ROM which offers practice exercises and games, audio of each word or phrase, tests and a phonemic chart for pronunciation support.

This second edition reflects recent developments in technology, global relations and financial practice and covers a range of topics from Finance to Culture at Work. It also helps learners develop skills in key areas including Presentations, Meetings and Negotiations.

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