Краткое описание: For their controversial new book on the differences between the way men and women think. Barbara and Allan Pease traveled around the world, collating the dramatic finding of new research on the brain, investigating evolutionary biology, analyzing psychologist, studying social change and annoying the locals. The result is a sometimes shocking, always illuminating and frequently hilarious look at where the battle line is drawn between the sexes, why it was drawn and how to cross it. Read this book, and understand – at last! – why men never listen, why women can’t read maps and why learning each other’s secrets means you may never have to say sorry again.

Краткое описание: If you already speak some English and now would like to speak more like a native, you’ve found the right book. One of the keys to speaking like a native is the ability to use and understand casual expressions, or idioms. American English is full of idioms. You won’t learn these expressions in a standard textbook. But you will hear them all the time in everyday conversations. You’ll also meet them in books, newspapers, magazines, and TV shows. This book will help you understand and use idioms better. It contains over 300 of today’s most common idioms.

Краткое описание: This book is designed to revise and consolidate grammar points at the level of First Certificate. It also provides practice in key lexical areas.

There are regular consolidation units which include forms of testing commonly used in the First Certificate examination. It can be used as a self-study reference grammar and practice book, or as supplementary material in classes preparing for examinations. If used for classwork, activities can be done individually or co-operatively in pairs or small groups. The grammatical information provided can be used for reference when needed, or worked through systematically

Краткое описание: How to be a Brilliant English Teacher addresses many of the anxieties that English teachers face in the classroom and offers focused and realistic solutions. Packed with practical advice drawn from the author’s extensive experience, it will transform your teaching. The book is anecdotal and readable, and teachers can dip into it for innovative lesson ideas or read it from cover to cover as a short, enjoyable course which uncovers exciting teaching practices and principles. Aspects of teaching English covered include:
• starting with Shakespeare • studying poetry
• learning to plan • living with objectives
• managing behaviour • big and small texts
• drama • differentiation • evaluating your work

Краткое описание: Fun with Grammar is a collection of communicative activities and games designed to supplement grammar lessons and “jazz up” ESL/EFL classes. Expanding upon text exercises and presentations, these games reinforce the grammar the students already know by providing realistic settings in which they may practice their knowledge. Included are types of activities and games to satisfy all teaching styles. Some games are competitive; some, such as activities that involve problem-solving and a sharing of information, are noncompetitive. All activities are interactive, designed to be done in class with other students.

Краткое описание: In every culture there are topics and words that are dangerous. That means that educated people do not talk about these taboo topics and do not use these taboos in polite company.

Are you a new speaker of English? Do you worry about being embarrassed for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time?

Are you curious about the way Americans speak outside of the office or the classroom? Dangerous English 2000! was written to help you!

Краткое описание: Пособие адресовано поступающим в вузы, которым предстоит сдавать экзамен по французскому языку. Авторы обращают внимание на трудности, с которыми могут столкнуться абитуриенты в ходе экзамена, объясняют, как избежать наиболее типичных ошибок. Кроме того, в пособии содержится множество полезной информации и практических рекомендаций, применение которых положительно скажется на результатах экзамена.

Краткое описание: Настоящий разговорник предназначен для туристов, путешествующих по Египту. Он облегчит общение с жителями Египта в разных сферах жизни. Содержит краткую справочную информацию по стране.

Краткое описание: Справочное руководство "A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language" является расширенной и переработанной версией книги из серии справочников по грамматике английского языка, впервые изданной в 1972 году под названием "A Grammar of Contemporary English".
Со времён того издания данная книга является "стандартом" среди справочников, используемых профессиональными филологами.

Краткое описание: Advanced English C.A.E. Grammar Practice
Revised and updated