Michael Swam Boeken

The Good Grammar Book teaches all the grammar needed for speaking and writing in English. It explains the rules, shows how the language works, and gives plenty of practice. It can be used either with the coursebook in class or as extra practice at home. Explanations are clear, simple, and above all easy to remember. Real examples show how rules work and how to avoid common mistakes. Colour diagrams and illustrations help students understand difficult grammar points. Practice activities show how to use the grammar correctly. Grammar and vocabulary are practised together in special exercises. Tests at the beginning of each section show learners what they need to practise. Tests at the end of each section show progress.

This advanced level reading skills and comprehension course teaches in a systematic and progressive way the reading techniques all students of English need to master. It covers subjects such as how to read a text, guessing unknown words, special forms of English (telegrams and newspaper headlines) and also provides practice in summary writing. Texts cover a wide range of topics, chosen for their intrinsic interest and as useful material for comprehension practice and the development of reading skills. Special texts are included for use as progress tests or for examination practice.

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.

Practical English Usage is a major new reference guide for intermediate and advanced students of English (of all nationalities) and their teachers. It contains short clear articles on all the grammatical problems which regularly cause difficulty to foreign learners. In addition, it deals with selected points of vocabulary, idiom, style, pronunciation and spelling. The main differences between British and American usage are also dealt with. Each entry contains an explanation of a problem, examples of correct usage, and - when this is useful - examples of typical mistakes. Special features of this book include: - simple and practical presentation - alphabetical arrangement of numbered entries - detailed index and cross-reference system - distinction between formal and informal usage A hardback edition is also available.

This comprehension course is designed to equip advanced students with the reading skills they need for comprehension of written English of all kinds. The course provides a systematic and progressive approach to advanced reading skills, covering topics such as how to read a text, guessing unknown words, understanding complicated sentences, extracting main ideas and perception of the effective use of English. Texts cover a wide range of topics, chosen for their intrinsic interest and as useful material for comprehension practice and the development of reading skills. Special texts are included for use as progress tests or for examination practice.

This cassette set is part of a three-level course for beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate levels, which offers a balanced coverage of all the necessary language skills.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

An alphabetical guide to the most common problems of grammar and vocabulary.

This updated edition is a practical reference guide which compares the relevant features of a student's own language with English, helping teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have. Learner English has chapters focusing on major problems of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and other errors as well as new chapters covering Korean, Malay/Indonesian and Polish language backgrounds.

Combining rich illustrations and authentic exercises, How English Works makes the learning and practising of grammar both a pleasure and a challenge. The author's imaginative and wholly original approach to the presentation and organisation of their text offers students a lively, purposeful package to give them a confident command of English forms and their uses. Designed for students working on their own, but also ideal for use in class, How English Works covers all the key elements in the standard EFL grammar syllabus, and many other topics which are often ignored.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language study: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language study: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure1/4ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types1/4ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.

Explains what grammar is, why languages have to have it, and how different languages exploit it. This book includes an introduction on the theoretical and pedagogical approaches to grammatical description, the notion of 'universal grammar', the role of grammar in establishing social and educational norms, and the grammar of International English.

370 short entries, arranged alphabetically, explaining problem points of grammar and vocabulary. Simple explanations, written as far as possible in ordinary everyday English. Numerous examples of correct usage and common mistakes. Descriptions of formal and informal language. A full index and cross-references between entries to help students find information quickly and easily. British and American usage contrasted. Also available in Pocket format.

"These are diagnostic tests, not grading tests or attainment tests ... best used for syllabus planning : to check learners' strengths and weaknesses in particular linguistic areas, so as to show what still needs to be taught"--P. vii.

Comprehensive course divided into 20 units, each focusing on a different grammar point. With glossary of grammar points, various exercises, illustrations, examples, and answers. Suitable for self-study, building vocabulary, and developing grammar skills.

Based on the highly successful Good Grammar Book, this resource helps students learn and practice essential grammar for speaking and writing in English. It features short, clear explanations that are easy to remember, along with real examples demonstrating grammar in context. Engaging practice activities include Internet exercises, Grammar in a text, and Grammar and Vocabulary, complemented by colorful illustrations and cartoons. Exercises are organized into two difficulty levels: 'Level 1' for basic grammar and 'Level 2' for more advanced concepts. Each section begins with a lively presentation page introducing the grammar point, followed by concise explanations enhanced with color for clarity. Students practice each grammar point through activities before progressing to the next. The resource includes 'Do-it-Yourself' exercises that allow students to apply grammar to personal contexts, as well as 'More practice pages' with revision tests at the end of each section. By the end, students will be well-prepared to advance to the Intermediate level.

In order to read effectively in English, advanced learners need to develop a range of skills. Effective Reading provides a wide variety of interesting, up-to-date reading material with challenging and motivating exercises which develop the relevant skills. All the texts are authentic and come from many different sources including contemporary British and American novels, newspapers, magazines and advertising. Each unit contains one or two reading passages, four or five skills exercises, and suggestions for further work. The Teacher's Book gives useful background information on the texts, answers to exercises and more ideas for follow-up work.

* Un véritable dictionnaire des réponses aux questions que vous vous posez pour parler et écrire l'anglais * Les problèmes de langue et de grammaire les plus courants * Les difficultés usuelles de vocabulaire * Des articles destinés à faciliter la communication (écrire une lettre, exprimer l'heure et la date...) * 400 exercices (avec corrigé en fin de volumes) * Un index détaillé avec entrées multiples (grammaticales, lexicales, fonctionnelles) en anglais et en français.

Three-level diagnostic tests to pinpoint the problems students need to work on to become expert in English grammar and usage.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language study: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English.

What happens when children co-operate with invaders from the stars? What does a modern little girl do when a wolf eats her grandmother? Who is the terrible 'pigman'? Can marriage survive middle age? These are some of the questions dealt with in the eleven stories in this collection. The stories, by important modern authors, have been specially selected for advanced students of English. They are not simplified, but vocabulary explanations and notes are provided in order to help comprehension.

The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English.

The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English.

Contains eighteen academic and pedagogical articles and seven satirical pieces. Brings Michael Swan's best known and most widely cited articles together in a single book for the first time. This creates a unique and valuable resource both for people already familiar with these articles and for those discovering them through this collection. Articles were all originally published in leading journals such as Applied Linguistics and the English Language Teaching Journal All articles are published in their original form, but each one has an introduction by the author written specifically for this book, giving readers a historical and personal perspective on the topics discussed. Suitable for a wide audience, including teacher trainers, practising and trainee teachers, as well as academics and researchers.

This is part of a three-level course for beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate levels, which offers a balanced coverage of all the necessary language skills. The course features a wide variety of topics and exercise types, and exposure to authentic English right from the start.

The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English.

This is part of a three-level course for beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate levels, which offers a balanced coverage of all the necessary language skills.

The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English.

English tests to find out what you know and don't know about tenses, articles, prepositions, sentence structure, spoken grammar, politeness, word problems and more. There are three levels of tests: upper intermediate, advanced and expert.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language study: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self- study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi- syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language study: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.show more

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

Takes learners to lower intermediate level. Work covered in Student's Book 2A can be completed in 36 hours and is supported and extended by exercises in the Practice Book

In order to read effectively in English, advanced learners need to develop a range of skills. Effective Reading provides a wide variety of interesting, up-to-date reading material with challenging and motivating exercises which develop the relevant skills. All the texts are authentic and come from many different sources including contemporary British and American novels, newspapers, magazines and advertising. Each unit contains one or two reading passages, four or five skills exercises, and suggestions for further work. The Teacher's Book gives useful background information on the texts, answers to exercises and more ideas for follow-up work.

A grammar practice series, taking students from elementary to advanced. Updated to include interactive e-books with the print books, as well as downloadable tests.

A course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book.

The New Cambridge English Course is a four-level course for learners of English. Level 3 takes learners from pre-intermediate up to a good intermediate level. It can be used with learners who have studied level 1 and 2 of the course, or as an independent intermediate course.

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.

This is part of a three-level course for beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate levels, which offers a balanced coverage of all the necessary language skills. The course includes a wide variety of exercise types; and exposure to authentic English right from the start.

The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.

Each section opens with a lively presentation page which introduces the point of grammar. Grammar explanations are short, clear and easy to remember. Colour is used to highlight grammatical contrasts. Each grammar explanation is followed immediately by an activity, so that students can practise before moving on to the next explanation. Engaging practice activities include internet exercises which enable students to see how language is used in real life, and personalisation activities allow students to use the grammar to talk about themselves. The interactive e-books allow students to do all the exercises on a tablet or computer, both online and offline. Recordings of texts provide added listening practice

This cassette is part of a three-level Cambridge English course which offers a balanced coverage of all the language skills. The course includes support and guidance material for the teacher, a variety of exercises and real-language practice.

Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.