Sharpen your English language skills through readings about its speakers' daily lives and culture Better Reading English offers you entertaining, "real world" texts to help you understand and learn more English vocabulary and phrases. Each chapter features articles that cover a specific topic, such as cuisine, music, sports, film and theater, art, the family, today's lifestyle, or politics and history. Along the way, you will find instruction and exercises to help develop improved reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary. The articles become gradually more difficult as you proceed through the book to keep you challenged and engaged. Better Reading English is an easy, engaging way to boost your language skills and learn more about the language and its speakers as you go.
Sharpen your language skills while you send your knowledge of American culture The more you read in English, the greater your knowledge of the language and of the culture of its native speakers. The short articles in Better Reading English reflect real-life, contemporary issues and situations that will help you understand more about American English and the people who speak it daily. Each chapter features articles that cover a specific topic, with each subsequent piece becoming more challenging as the section progresses. These engaging texts come from everyday sources, so you get a contemporary snapshot of the culture of the American English-speaking world, from the natural world to urban life, and from the early United States to modern technology. The exercises that follow each article will help the development of your language skills, such as: ● Using word formation, cognates, and context to determine meaning ● Understanding idioms and artistic expressions ● Improving your speed in reading English Better Reading English will not only help you improve or revive your language skills, but will also open up the enjoyable and exciting world of reading in English.
The Step Forward Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. The one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit build the essential skills students need in the workplace. The course also features 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need in the real world. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. An access code for the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app comes with the Student Book, allowing students to download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. HIGHLIGHTS � Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment � Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career � Twelve thematic units in the book focus on everyday adult topics, each with six lessons integrating communication, workplace and academic skills, along with language strategies for accuracy and fluency � Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
The Step Forward Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. The one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit build the essential skills students need in the workplace. The course also features 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need in the real world. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. An access code for the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app comes with the Student Book, allowing students to download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. HIGHLIGHTS � Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment � Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career � Twelve thematic units in the book focus on everyday adult topics, each with six lessons integrating communication, workplace and academic skills, along with language strategies for accuracy and fluency � Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
A five level four-skills course that integrates language instruction into meaningful, real-life contexts. conversation, and real-life reading, carefully developing learners' understanding through use of all four skills. •A transparent lesson structure makes the text accessible to learners, while minimizing teacher preparation time. •Strong vocabulary and grammar strands provide learners with the tools they need to master language. •A variety of assessment tools allow teachers and learners to monitor progress. •Interactive CD-ROM PROGRAM! A Stand Alone Level (levels 1-4) Interactive CD-ROM Program that provides extensive practice of vocabulary, grammar and lifeskills through a unique blend of more than 300 activities, games and tests. language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between fairness and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish internal and external dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test fairness can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement. “This book will have an enormous impact on the field of language assessment. Using Rasch analysis models to explore and identify sources of unfairness, the authors make a compelling case for fairness in the design and implementation of language assessment instruments and for justice in the interpretation and use of test results. A real strength of the book is that it guides readers through analytical techniques in an accessible way.” Dan Douglas, Professor Emeritus, Applied Linguistics Program, Iowa State University.
Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing. The Grammar and Beyond Teacher Support Resource Book with CD-ROM, Level 1, provides suggestions for applying the target grammar to all four major skill areas, helping instructors facilitate dynamic and comprehensive grammar classes; an answer key and audio script for the Student's Book; a CD-ROM containing ready-made, easily scored Unit Tests, as well as 33 PowerPoint® presentations to streamline lesson preparation and encourage lively heads-up interaction.
Project Success is a blended-learning digital and print course with a strong focus on workplace skills, career readiness, and 21st century challenges. This unique video-based series engages learners with high-interest video vignettes that represent a "day in the life" of characters in diverse workplace settings that may simulate their own. Integrated skills lessons encourage critical thinking and problem solving woven into the students' English language learning journey.
Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing. The Grammar and Beyond Teacher Support Resource Book with CD-ROM, Level 3, provides suggestions for applying the target grammar to all four major skill areas, helping instructors facilitate dynamic and comprehensive grammar classes; an answer key and audio script for the Student's Book; a CD-ROM containing ready-made, easily scored Unit Tests, as well as 28 PowerPoint® presentations to streamline lesson preparation and encourage lively heads-up interaction.
The accompanying student audio CD includes recorded vocabulary, focused listening, conversations, pronunciation, and reading materials from the book. The workbook includes additional exercises for independent practice, review, or homework for the Introductory Level student book.
A refreshing new grammar course that presents grammar clearly, simply, and completely. It's a series that helps your students learn grammar and remember it. With Online Practice Plus for students.Elements of Success is a new grammar course which helps students learn the real-world grammar they need to read, communicate, and write effectively. Grammar is clearly presented with highly visual charts and explanations, and extensive four-skills practice helps students apply and remember what theylearn.Online Practice Plus takes learning beyond the classroom, with all new practice activities and automatic feedback which not only gives the right answers but explains why the answers are correct.The Elements of Success Level 4 advanced writing syllabus is organized around crucial aspects of academic writing rather than grammatical points, giving students the fundamentals and foundations for academic and professional success.The Online Writing Tutor, exclusive to Elements of Success Level 4, focuses on writing assignments, offering samples, structure, and planning notes, while allowing students to explore the elements of academic essay writing. The Online Writing Tutor also includes tests, progress reports, discussionboards, and further grammar activities, creating a valuable online resource for students.
Grammar and Beyond is a four-level North American grammar course informed by a collection of over one billion words of authentic language, ensuring that students learn grammar the way it is used in real spoken and written English. The series places special emphasis on grammar for writing. CEF: B2-C1.
Project Success is a blended-learning digital and print course with a strong focus on workplace skills, career readiness, and 21st century challenges. This unique video-based series engages learners with high-interest video vignettes that represent a "day in the life" of characters in diverse workplace settings that may simulate their own. Integrated skills lessons encourage critical thinking and problem solving woven into the students' English language learning journey.
English-No Problem! is a theme-based, performance-based series focused on developing critical thinking and cultural awareness and on building language and life skills. Designed for adult and young adult English language learners, the series addresses themes and issues meaningful to adults in the United States.
A clear, consistent, unit sequence includes lessons on vocabulary, life stories, grammar, everyday conversation, and real-life reading, carefully developing learners' understanding through use of all four skills. A transparent lesson structure makes the text accessible to learners, while minimizing teacher preparation time. Strong vocabulary and grammar strands provide learners with the tools they need to master language. A variety of assessment tools allow teachers and learners to monitor progress. Interactive CD-ROM PROGRAM! A Stand Alone Level (levels 1-4) Interactive CD-ROM Program that provides extensive practice of vocabulary, grammar and lifeskills through a unique blend of more than 300 activities, games and tests. New! Step Forward Interactive Sample Tour!
Step Forward is a standards-based, four-skills course that integrates language instruction into real-life contexts. The program ensures learners' mastery of the language related to civics, the workplace, the community, and academics. The new introductory level meets the needs of true beginners through strong visual support, thorough practice of new language items, and gradual introduction of new material.
Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing. The Grammar and Beyond Teacher Support Resource Book with CD-ROM, Level 3, provides suggestions for applying the target grammar to all four major skill areas, helping instructors facilitate dynamic and comprehensive grammar classes; an answer key and audio script for the Student's Book; a CD-ROM containing ready-made, easily scored Unit Tests, as well as 28 PowerPoint® presentations to streamline lesson preparation and encourage lively heads-up interaction.
A five level four-skills course that integrates language instruction into meaningful, real-life contexts. conversation, and real-life reading, carefully developing learners' understanding through use of all four skills. •A transparent lesson structure makes the text accessible to learners, while minimizing teacher preparation time. •Strong vocabulary and grammar strands provide learners with the tools they need to master language. •A variety of assessment tools allow teachers and learners to monitor progress. •Interactive CD-ROM PROGRAM! A Stand Alone Level (levels 1-4) Interactive CD-ROM Program that provides extensive practice of vocabulary, grammar and lifeskills through a unique blend of more than 300 activities, games and tests. language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between fairness and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish internal and external dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test fairness can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement. “This book will have an enormous impact on the field of language assessment. Using Rasch analysis models to explore and identify sources of unfairness, the authors make a compelling case for fairness in the design and implementation of language assessment instruments and for justice in the interpretation and use of test results. A real strength of the book is that it guides readers through analytical techniques in an accessible way.” Dan Douglas, Professor Emeritus, Applied Linguistics Program, Iowa State University.
Grammar and Beyond is a four-level North American grammar course informed by a collection of over one billion words of authentic language, ensuring that students learn grammar the way it is used in real spoken and written English. The series places special emphasis on grammar for writing. CEF: B2-C1.
Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing. The Grammar and Beyond Teacher Support Resource Book with CD-ROM, Level 1, provides suggestions for applying the target grammar to all four major skill areas, helping instructors facilitate dynamic and comprehensive grammar classes; an answer key and audio script for the Student's Book; a CD-ROM containing ready-made, easily scored Unit Tests, as well as 33 PowerPoint® presentations to streamline lesson preparation and encourage lively heads-up interaction.
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