Advanced Expert updated exam Dec 2008

Bell, Jan
Gower, Roger

Available for FCE and CAE exam preparation and is suitable for adults and young adults. The course material is ideal for those
looking for more challenging or mature texts. Thorough exam training is provided while continuing to develop students’ lan-
guage awareness. Teachers will find the course a comprehensive and flexible resource package consisting of Coursebook,
Teacher’s Resource Book, Teacher’s Audio Pack and Students’ Resource Book.

• Special focus on key exam areas such as writing and speaking development
• Self-contained lessons on double-page spreads for easier lesson planning
• Short units, paired in modules by theme, ensure coverage of a wide range of topics
• Comprehensive reference material includes Writing, Functions and Grammar reference
• Photocopiable tests and communicative activities in the Teacher’s Resource Book Consolidation and extension activities
and exam practice in the Students’ Resource Book

CB 978-1405880794 $29.95
TRB 978-1405848381 $31.95
Student’s Resource Book w/Key & CD 978-1405880817 $16.95
Teacher’s Audio CD Pack 978-1405848329 $79.95

CAE Practice Tests

Harrison, Mark
Kerr, Rosalie

Five complete Practice Tests for the revised CAE exam, by authors with in-depth experience of the exam. Users can be certain
that the presentation and contents accurately replicate the real test papers.

Photocopiable answer sheets give students valuable practice in transferring their answers as in the actual exam. The ‘With an-
swers’ edition contains detailed information about the marking scheme, and sample students’ compositions.

SB w/Key 0-19-453393-X $30.95

CASS 0-19-453395-6 $63.00

Objective CAE
O’Dell, Felicity
Broadhead, Annie

This course contains 30 short units which take a fresh approach to a wide variety of topics, and examine re-
lated genres useful for the exam. Authentic language examples illustrate a wide range of real English usage
and a ‘Grammar Folder’ appendix provides further examples and explanations. The course is written by ex-
perienced examiners who have an in-depth knowledge of the CAE exam, and contains material informed by
the Cambridge Learner Corpus which highlights typical mistakes made by CAE candidates.

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 Advanced Listening and Advanced Masterclass CAE
Speaking Capel, Annette
Gude, Kathy Aspinall, Tricia

Advanced Masterclass CAE give special

• Each of the free-standing units gives
emphasis and support to the tasks that stu-
teaching and practice for all the skills and
dents find particularly difficult. It uses
task-types covered by the exam.
authentic materials and tasks relevant to ‘real life’ situations.
• The topic areas are approached from innovative angles
and use interesting and unusual texts as prompt materials.
Features:
• Each unit focuses on four key areas: exams skills (e.g.
• Exam Factfile with detailed information on each Paper
picking up cues, collaborating); language skills (e.g. writ-
• Writing Resource Pack
ing notes while listening, awareness of intonation); topic
areas (e.g. food, politics, education); and notional and • Vocabulary Resource for reinforcement and extension
functional areas (e.g. collaborating, speculating, predict- • Further Practice and consolidation in the Workbook
ing). • Photocopiable Unit Tests and three Progress Tests in
• There is a bank of exam-style activities and useful hints the Teacher’s Book
for each paper.
• A full answer key is provided. SB 0-19-453427-8 $41.50
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• The course has been written with the invaluable insight of
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an experienced teacher and examiner.

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English
Jones, Leo

New Cambridge Advanced English places

Advanced Writing with English in Use a strong emphasis on vocabulary, colloca-
Cory, Hugh tion and idiom. It includes CAE exam-style
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non-exam candidates. This is a third edition, differing from
• The course offers a comprehensive study of writing tech- the second edition by only one minor change in a reading
niques and full training for the CAE exam. passage. It can be used with the second edition Teacher's
• There is an innovative combination of English in Use and book and audio components.
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• Students are offered a meaningful programme of writing CASS 0-521-62940-3 $66.95
development. This is organized into three parts: writing
sub-skills (cohesive devices, punctuation, and register);
types of writing (descriptions, narratives, opinions); and
exam type tasks (letters, reports, articles and leaflets).
• Authentic, humorous material helps to make the course
enjoyable and interesting.
• A Task Bank includes practice activities, model composi-
tions, and detailed information about the format and mark-
ing criteria of both papers. A full answer key is provided.

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 First Certificate Expert updated exam Dec 2008
Bell, Jan
Gower, Roger

First Certificate Expert is a flexible teaching programme which provides thorough preparation for the Cambridge
First Certificate examination while continuing to develop students’ language awareness and communicative skills.
In addition to the Coursebook, the complete package includes photocopiable classroom activities and texts in the Teacher’s
Resource Book, and a wealth of practice and extension material in the Student’s Resource Book (accompanied by a compli-
mentary audio CD set and available with and without Key). The Teacher’s Cassette/CD pack contains all the listening material
from the Coursebook, Student’s and Teacher’s Resource Book.

Twenty-four short units, linked in twelve theme-based modules, ensure coverage of a wide range of topics for the exam.

All lessons are on self-contained double page spreads, and can be taught in any order, making the course flexible and easy to
use.

The first unit in each module focuses on Reading, Language development and Writing, and there is topic-linked vocabulary,
Use of English and Listening work in the accompanying Student’s Resource Book.

The second until focuses on Listening, Speaking, Use of English and related Language development, with topic-linked lan-
guage work and Reading in the Student’s Resource Book.

Unit-linked photocopiable activities in the Teacher’s Resource Book provide communicative classroom practice of grammar
and vocabulary, plus role-play, discussion and debates.

Module Reviews and regular Exam practice sections offer the opportunity to revise language and test exam skills.

Comprehensive reference material includes: Exam information, Grammar, Writing and Functions reference.

Student Resource Book 978-1405848459 $16.95

Coursebook 978-1405880824 $29.95

TRB 978-1405848473 $31.95

Teacher’s Audio Audio CD Pack 978-1405848404 $79.95

New First Certificate Gold New First Certificate Gold Exam Maxi-
Acklam, Richard miser
Newbrook, Jacky Burgess, Sally
Wilson, Judith
A unique combination of Workbook and Exam Handbook, the
• Enjoyable topics and material keep students engaged and Exam Maximiser also features entirely new content. Thor-
interested ough exam training and language practice run parallel with
• Thorough exam training with guidance on all task types practical tips, strategies and learner training to build students’
ensures exam success confidence. Includes a practice test for timed exam practice.
• Systematic skills development with plenty of support and
reference sections Exam Maximiser
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strategies and learner training

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 Complete First Certificate Updated Objective First Certificate 2nd Ed.
Guy Brook-Hart Annette Capel

Updated edition of Objective First Cer-

Complete First Certificate is a new course for the
tificate for the December 2008 exam
2008 revised FCE exam. Informed by the Cam-
syllabus. This popular First Certificate
bridge Learner Corpus and providing a complete
course has been updated to prepare students for the new
FCE exam paper specially prepared for publication by Cambridge
examination syllabus to be introduced from December
ESOL, it is the most authentic exam preparation course available.
2008. A clear organisation and fresh approach have
Complete First Certificate combines the very best in contemporary
already made it a popular route to success at FCE in
classroom practice with first-hand knowledge of the challenges stu-
many countries throughout the world: thirty short units
dents face. There are exercises to help students avoid repeating the
provide thorough training in exam skills, solid language
typical mistakes that real FCE candidates make, as revealed by the
development, and lively class discussion. A wide vari-
Cambridge Learner Corpus. This topic-based course covers every
ety of texts and recordings on stimulating topics engage
part of the FCE exam in detail, ensuring that students are fully
learners' interest. The course is written by experienced
equipped to tackle each part of every paper. In addition, the accom-
authors who have an in-depth knowledge of the FCE
panying free CD-ROM enables students to focus on their own par-
exam, and understand the needs of both students and
ticular areas of difficulty and work at their own pace. There is a Stu-
teachers alike.
dent's Book with answers and CD-ROM edition so students can
study on their own or in class. The Teacher's Book offers plenty of
SB 978-0521-700634
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WKBK w/ans 978-0521-700672
copiable resources such as tests and activities.
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Class Audio CD 978-0521-698306
Workbook w/Audio CD 978-0521-698320

First Certificate Masterclass

Haines, Simon
Cambridge Grammar for First Certificate Stewart, Barbara
Second Edition
Louise Hashemi • Over 50% new material and all new design and
artwork.
• Exam-format activities relating to all five Cam-
bridge FCE papers.
Cambridge Grammar for First Certificate Second edition provides • A greater emphasis on vocabulary for Cambridge
complete coverage of the grammar needed for the Cambridge FCE FCE.
exam, and develops listening skills at the same time. It includes the • Detailed Do's and Don'ts on how to approach exam
full range of FCE exam tasks from the Reading, Writing, Listening, tasks. Guided extracts from Paper 5 interviews.
and Use of English papers, and contains helpful grammar explana-
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First Certificate Practice Tests 1 and

2
Harrison, Mark
Kerr, Rosalie

Two sets of five complete Practice Tests, written by

authors closely involved in the development of the
exam.

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IELTS
Focus on IELTS IELTS Preparation and Practice
O’Connell, Sue Sahanaya, Wendy
Pejovic, Vladimir
• Skills work is integrated throughout the Lindeck, Jeremy
course Nicklin, Michael
• Additional support provided by Lan- Read, Peggy
guage, Functions, Grammar and/or Writing Stewart, Richard
Banks
• Thorough coverage of grammar with plenty of practice • The series is a complete training course for students
intending to sit the IELTS (International English Lan-
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ules and the General Modules. Practice tests are pro-
vided, together with step-by-step descriptions and
models of how to answer test questions. It includes
IELTS Practice Tests Plus useful tips.
Jakeman, Vanessa • There is an Answer Key and transcripts of all listening
McDowell, Clare tasks.
• The contributing authors are accredited IELTS exam-
• Features a variety of stimulating texts and lively visual iners.
material • The material is suitable for use in class and for self-
• Provides an overview of all task formats and what they test study.
• Answers students’ top 20 questions about each exam Of-
fers practical tips and guidance on how to approach each Reading & Writing—Academic
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CB w/Key & CD 0-582-51457-6 $35.95 Reading & Writing—General

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Listening & Speaking

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On Course for IELTS

Conway, D.
Shireffs, B.

A 120-hour integrated skills coursebook that takes students from IELTS 5 to IELTS 6.

• Topic-based coursebook featuring integrated skills work and a 'communicative' approach that will sustain
student interest over a full-time extended course.
• Extensively tested by IELTS teachers with IELTS candidates.
• The programme assumes no prior IELTS teaching experience.

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 New Insights into IELTS Cambridge IELTS
Jakeman, Vanessa Jakeman, Vanessa
McDowell, Clare McDowell, Clare

Insight into IELTS prepares candidates for the Each title contains four complete practice tests for the
International English Language Testing System, IELTS Academic module, plus extra Reading and
known as IELTS. The book is arranged by pa- Writing papers for the General Training module. The
per, so that teachers, or students working alone, books also include a comprehensive section of answers
can choose exactly which part of the exam they want to focus on. and tapescripts making them suitable for self-study.
• Provides an overview and advice on each IELTS paper to pre- Books 3 and 4 are each available packaged together
pare candidates for the different parts of the exam. with their audio CDs in self-study packs.
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likely to meet in an English-speaking environment. BOOK 1
• Contains thirteen pages of supplementary activities for extra SB 0-521-49767-1 $21.95
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• Includes an answer key which means the course can be used at
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BOOK 3
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Cambridge Grammar for IELTS CASS 0-521-01335-6 $53.30
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Self-Study Pack 0-521-01337-2 $60.95
Cambridge Grammar for IELTS provides com-
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contains helpful grammar explanations and a
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SB w/ Answers & Audio CD 978-0-521-60462-8 * Instant IELTS

Brook-Hart, Guy

Step Up to IELTS This photocopiable resource is packed

Jakeman, Vanessa with a range of ready-to-use IELTS
McDowell, Clare exam practice activities. The lively dis-
This course covers essential exam skills and lan- cussions and role plays that accompany
guage for IELTS in approximately 60 hours’ teach- them turn each IELTS task-type into a stimulating les-
ing time, and familiarises students quickly with the son. The book is organised by paper type, giving
exam. The course covers both the Academic and teachers a flexible resource that they can tailor to their
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