Derek Strange

The aim of the series is to develop confidence and fluency in each of the four major language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It provides both skills training and language practice within a clear structural and lexical framework. At each level, the four skills More... are covered in two books which can be used in parallel or separately: Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking. Each unit in Reading and Writing requires students toread and understand a text before producing their own written work. In Listening and Speaking learners listen to a recorded text and produce related oral work. Within each book there is a systematic development of sub-skills such as reading for gist and for detail, writing drafts, listening for gist, negotiating, and usingcontext to guess meaning. The 'spiral' syllabus introduces sub-skills, practises them thoroughly, then recycles and develops them throughout the series. The grammatical syllabus is clearly set out along with the skills syllabus. The controlled language base allows teachers to fit the material easily around the syllabus of any main coursebook. The series is specifically designed to appeal to teenagers, with topics of interest to the age-group and eye-catching, full-colour artwork

The aim of the series is to develop confidence and fluency in each of the four major language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It provides both skills training and language practice within a clear structural and lexical framework. At each level, the four skills More... are covered in two books which can be used in parallel or separately: Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking. Each unit in Reading and Writing requires students toread and understand a text before producing their own written work. In Listening and Speaking learners listen to a recorded text and produce related oral work. Within each book there is a systematic development of sub-skills such as reading for gist and for detail, writing drafts, listening for gist, negotiating, and usingcontext to guess meaning. The 'spiral' syllabus introduces sub-skills, practises them thoroughly, then recycles and develops them throughout the series. The grammatical syllabus is clearly set out along with the skills syllabus. The controlled language base allows teachers to fit the material easily around the syllabus of any main coursebook. The series is specifically designed to appeal to teenagers, with topics of interest to the age-group and eye-catching, full-colour artwork.

This three-level series for young teenagers approaches the four skills as two receptive/productive pairs: Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking. Each book develops confidence and fluency in the two related skills, and provides systematic development of relevant sub-skills.

It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through each book, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles, which are all used to practise language in an enjoyable way. It gives children a thorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading and writing

Stimulating activities within a graded syllabus. Key features It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through each book, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles, which are all used to practise language in an enjoyable way. Chatterbox 1 Pupil's Book It gives children a thorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading and writing 15 units which present and review new words, grammar structures, and functions in clear contexts a complete comic-strip adventure story running throughout the book songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles .

Stimulating activities within a graded syllabus. Key features It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through each book, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles, which are all used to practise language in an enjoyable way. It gives children a thorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading and writing

Including picture dictionary and exercises, this illustrated readercontains stories based on the syllabus and word lists for the successful"English Today" series. Levels 1-3 use picture glosses at the foot of the pageto help with the meanings of words.

Part of a series of six reading comprehension books designed to supplement any beginner's course passage is followed by motivating exercises which not only check comprehension but also consolidate gr

It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through each book, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles, which are all used to practise language in an enjoyable way. It gives children a thorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading and writing

It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through each book, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, games, and puzzles, which are all used to practise language in an enjoyable way. It gives children a thorough grounding in listening, speaking, reading and writing

Part of a series of six reading comprehension books designed to supplement any beginner's course passage is followed by motivating exercises which not only check comprehension

A girl sees a quiet good-looking boy on the boat to Spain. She loves his shy smile and she wants to see him again. The boy wants to be with her too, but there are problems. Can the boy and the girl g

Elementary. For Teenagers. Double Take is a three-level supplementary skills series written especially for teenage learners. At each level, the four major language skills are studied in two books: Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking. Each unit of Reading and Writing requires students to read and understand a text before producing their own written work. Double Take: • develops confidence and fluency in the four major language skills • provides clear, systematic development of sub-skills such as reading for detail, listening for gist and using context to guess meaning • contains topics that will interest and motivate teenage learners • is carefully graded at three levels from beginner upwards • can be used with all main coursebooks At each level there is a detailed Teacher´s Book covering both Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking which contains a full introduction, thorough lesson notes, answer keys and tapescripts.

English level: Beginner to Intermediate A multi-syllabus, briskly-moving course for teenagers. Key features Pacesetter is a four-level course for teenagers with a communicative approach. New language is presented in contexts relevant to teenagers and in ways which actively involve students in the learning process. Grammar is the starting point of the syllabus. The problem-solving approach to grammar helps students to work out for themselves the meaning and use of structures. Practice activities help students use the grammar in everyday situations. Motivating topics draw on students' own experiences and develop their interest in the world around them. Integrated skills work presents students with a variety of activities that develop their confidence and fluency in speaking, reading, writing and listening. The variety of texts, discussions and dialogues is supported by practical tasks that help students to use and understand the new language. A systematic vocabulary syllabus combined with learning-to-learn skills encourage students to develop their own strategies for remembering new words. A lively photo-story in the first two levels presents informal language and a cultural reference as it follows the everyday lives of a group of British teenagers. The two upper levels contain a series of free-standing short stories which develop extensive reading skills. Practical 'Learn to learn' features help students to develop their study skills, record new vocabulary and organize their language learning. You can start the course either with Pacesetter Starter, which is for beginners, or Pacesetter Elementary, which is suitable for those who have achieved a basic level of English. A helpful review section at the end of each unit summarizes the main learning points and provides a reference for revision work. Three consolidation units in each level revise key grammar points, vocabulary and dialogues through controlled and freer activities. The projects at the end of these units provide an opportunity for students to produce more substantial and personal pieces of work.

Donna meets Mark on a boat to Spain. She likes him and he likes her, but then Mark sees Donna dancing with his brother Dave. Is Donna in love with Mark and, if so, why is she dancing with Dave? "Penguin Readers" is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. "Penguin Readers" are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from "Easystarts" with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: "Contemporary", "Classics" or "Originals". At the end of each book there is a section of enjoyable exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing.Some titles in the series are available with an accompanying audio cassette, or in a book and cassette pack. Additionally, selected titles have free accompanying "Penguin Readers Factsheets" which provide stimulating exercise material for students, as well as suggestions for teachers on how to exploit the Readers in class.

This pre-intermediate teacher's book is part of a four-level course that takes teenage students of English as a foreign language intermediate level. Its features include: a clearly signposted grammar syllabus; integrated skills work; photostories; and consolidation units.

Pacesetter is a four-level course for teenagers with a communicative approach. New language is presented in contexts relevant to teenagers and in ways which actively involve students in the learning process. Grammar is the starting point of the syllabus. The problem-solving approach to grammar helps students to work out for themselves the meaning and use of structures. Practice activities help students use the grammar in everyday situations. Motivating topics draw on students' own experiences and develop their interest in the world around them. Integrated skills work presents students with a variety of activities that develop their confidence and fluency in speaking, reading, writing and listening. The variety of texts, discussions and dialogues is supported by practical tasks that help students to use and understand the new language. A systematic vocabulary syllabus combined with learning-to-learn skills encourage students to develop their own strategies for remembering new words