MARY STEPHENS

Historically, many moms have chosen careers, but that tendency appears to be changing. These women, who are willing to make financial and personal sacrifices in order to be the primary caretakers for their tiny children, are drawn to their home and pastime. Numerous women have returned to being primary caregivers at home, and hobby skills can assist them in overcoming the financial obstacles associated with being a single-income family. Cooking is one hobby that assists the mother at home. While cooking and baking could be considered work, they are intriguing hobbies. One can travel the worlds cuisines or learn to make gourmet delicacies. Baking can provide nutritious whole grain goods at a fraction of the cost of store-bought loaves. Another useful household and pastime skill is stitching on a sewing machine. Numerous homemakers are creating quilts that are works of beauty by recycling discarded fabrics into squares and other shapes and artfully arranging the materials. Other important sewing abilities for stay-at-home moms include mending, altering, and making garments. When women are questioned about their favorite pastimes, stitching frequently ranks first. Some mothers and their spouses take an active role in house remodeling, and hobby carpentry skills come in handy. One-income families can keep their costs of living down by learning to "do it yourself," a term so frequently used that it has been reduced to "diy." The Internet has made it simple to acquire information about repairing and renovating homes, furnishings, and other personal possessions.

Great topics and an up-to-date design keep students interested Clear and attractive double-page spreads make this course accessible and easy to use Each unit covers a key topic area and is packed with related vocabulary Grammar and vocabulary work is clearly relevant to exam tasks Exam strategy boxes provide step-by-step techniques for tackling each task A complete Practice Test provides the opportunity for timed exam practice Comprehensive reference material makes revision easier

Great topics and an up-to-date design keep students interested. Clear and attractive double-page spreads make this course accessible and easy to use. Each unit covers a key topic area and is packed with related vocabulary Grammar and vocabulary work is clearly relevant to exam tasks. Exam strategy boxes provide step-by-step techniques for tackling each task A complete Practice Test provides the opportunity for timed exam practice. Comprehensive reference material makes revision easier.

The Longman Exams Skills series is for students preparing for the First Certificate and Proficiency exams. The books in each set provide through preparation for each of the papers with lots of practi

It's fast, it's focussed, and in one year students are ready to take the FCE exam. Great topics and an up-to-date feel keep students interested while they learn how to tackle each task with confidenc

Mini-dictionaries in the Students' Books *Model answers, photocopiable tests and marking schemes, in the Teacher's Books

Great topics and an up-to-date design keep students interested. Clear and attractive double-page spreads make this course accessible and easy to use. Each unit covers a key topic area and is packed with related vocabulary Grammar and vocabulary work is clearly relevant to exam tasks. Exam strategy boxes provide step-by-step techniques for tackling each task. A complete Practice Test provides the opportunity for timed exam practice Comprehensive reference material makes revision easier.

The pre-FCE course that gives students a solid grounding in the language, skills and task types tested in the exam. In a year students are ready to make the most of their FCE course and go for that 'A' grade. The Language Practice Workbook provides: follow-up homework for the coursebook lessons consolidation of grammar and vocabulary presented in the coursebook graded practice for Paper 3 (Use of English) additional practice for Paper 2 (Writing) a progress check after every four units

Topics that appeal to teenagers and young adults. Recorded model for all speaking tasks present essential Language Practice Workbook wiht follow-up work, inluding further exam-style tasks.

The Longman Exams Skills series is for students preparing for the First Certificate and Proficiency exams. The books in each set provide through preparation for each of the papers with lots of practice based on real exam tasks. Mini-dictionaries in the Students' Books Model answers, photocopiable tests and marking schemes, in the Teacher's Books

Topics that appeal to teenagers and young adults Presentation and practice of Reading, Writing and Listening strategies to build confidence Recorded models for all speaking tasks present essential functions and vocabulary A clear, structured route with lots of vocabulary and grammar practice Language Practice Workbook with follow-up work including further exam-style tasks

Mini-dictionaries in the Students' Books *Model answers, photocopiable tests and marking schemes, in the Teacher's Books

The Teacher's Book contains the teaching notes, answers and tapescripts for the Coursebook *Vary your classes with the extras materials in the photocopiable unit and extra activity ideas *Also includes progress tests to keep track of your Students' performance

Give your teenage and young adult students in their pre-FCE year a flying start. This engaging course gives a solid grounding in all the language and skills tested at First Certificate and gradually introduces exam tasks. Motivate your students with topics like Music, Time Out and The Age Of TV Teach a structured, thorough curriculum with ease - the Coursebook is logically organised and has lots of vocabulary and grammar practice Give your students exam confidence with detailed practice of key reading, writing and listening strategies It's easy to teach speaking using the recorded sample speaking tests