English as a Second Language

The Internet is now an integral part of contemporary life, and linguists are increasingly studying its influence on language. In this student-friendly guidebook, leading language authority Professor David Crystal follows on from his landmark bestseller...

All the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary qualification. This new edition of Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary (PET) contains 8 completely new practice tests, based on the revised 2020 exam...

"The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story." David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading.This is the story of four mothers and their daughters -...

Understand what they're saying - however they say itThis completely innovative self-study book (with downloadable audio) is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills. It features real people talking about...

Now in its 4th edition, How Languages are Learned is highly valued for the way it relates language acquisition theory to classroom teaching and learning and draws practical implications from the research for the language classroom. ...

Cambridge English Readers is an award-winning series of original fiction readers for learners of English, offering exciting reading from Starter to Advanced levels. Ronnie Campbell has escaped from prison and Morag Mackenzie has been found murdered...

A selection of more than 50 vocabulary games and activities for classroom use. A selection of more than 50 vocabulary games and activities for classroom use, based on 18 topic-based units. This book enables students to practise key vocabulary in an...

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language...

This handy little book highlights the real mistakes students make in the IELTS test and shows how to avoid them. Suitable for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, it's perfect for students aiming for bands 6.0-7.0. Each unit targets a key...

The CELTA Course is the only CELTA preparation course endorsed by Cambridge ESOL. It provides full coverage of the CELTA syllabus in a ready-to-use course. The CELTA Course is divided into user-friendly sections: * Input sessions (40 units on 'The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983150329Author Charles DickensFormat PaperbackPage Count 222Imprint Study Pubs LLCPublisher Study Pubs LLCWeight(grams) 304g

Have you ever felt frustrated talking to someone? Have you ever been puzzled by the way someone communicates, or struggled to understand what people really mean? Communication issues can be amplified when communicating internationally with people who...

The Oxford Picture Dictionary Third Edition provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners, presenting over 4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts. The newly...

A workbook that introduces the most frequently used phrasal verbs in English and shows you how to use them effectively. Collins Work on your Phrasal Verbs is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of phrasal verbs...

Fully aligned to the latest syllabus (0500) for examination from 2020, and supporting the Complete First Language English Student Book. This Workbook is full of activities designed to tangibly consolidate reading and writing skills and support strong...

The world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Essential Grammar in Use French edition is a self-study reference and practice book for elementary-level learners (A1-B1). The book is simple, easy-to-use and is perfect for independent...

Do you want to sound more like a native speaker of English? You need the key phrases and the conversational tools native speakers use to get their message across. Collins Speaking will help you become a confident and fluent speaker...

A new edition of the dictionary that explains more than 10,000 of the most frequently used idioms in English today. This new edition has hundreds of new idioms and examples taken from our corpus. It also has more notes on the origins of idioms, notes to...

A new edition of the dictionary that explains more than 10,000 of the most frequently used idioms in English today. This new edition has hundreds of new idioms and examples taken from our corpus. It also has more notes on the origins of idioms, notes to...

The monolingual dictionary (American English) is the core component of the Oxford Picture Dictionary Third Edition program, building students' vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills for success in their daily lives. Dictionary...

Real English for life beyond the classroom Reading in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar - it requires an interpretation of tone, context, aims and more. But sometimes the English you can learn from your...

Build confidence for the written and oral assessments with hours of essential grammar practice activities and opportunities to develop writing skills. - Ensure structured language practice through comprehensive coverage of all IB grammar points and...

From an award-winning writer and linguist, a scientific and personal meditation on the phenomenon of language loss and the possibility of renewal.As a child Julie Sedivy left Czechoslovakia for Canada, and English soon took over her life. By early...

For upper intermediate and advanced students only; not for beginners or elementary level. Practical Everyday English is Book 1 in the Everyday English series. It is a self-study book designed to improve the vocabulary of upper intermediate and advanced...

Discover the magic of stories: Read and learn with Disney friends With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy. * Created to be used...

We live in a rapidly changing world. With Own It!, teens develop the confidence and competencies they need to forge their own path in this ever-evolving global landscape. From developing critical and creative thinking skills and social/emotional...

Get Started, Foundations in English provides true beginners with the skills needed for confident communication. Learners build a solid foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and skills needed to achieve everyday communicative tasks like greeting people...

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language...

The words you need to communicate with confidence in business today. Vocabulary explanations and practice for intermediate (B1 to B2) students and professionals looking to improve their knowledge and use of business English. This book is perfect for...

The words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for advanced level (C1 to C2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with over 100 units of easy...

Is your English good, but still not fluent and natural? Advanced Everyday English is book 2 in the Everyday English series (book 1 is Practical Everyday English). This book will teach you advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms with excellent...

Touchstone, together with Viewpoint, is a six-level English program, based on research from the Cambridge English Corpus. Touchstone uses a corpus-informed syllabus ensuring students are learning the language that people really use. Activities include...

40 units of quick exercises with regular test sections for beginner to intermediate students. Grammar in Practice provides grammar practice in a simple and accessible format. Each book has 40 units of quick grammar exercises with regular test sections...

Grammar in Use is the world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. This new edition has been updated and revised to accompany the Fifth edition of English Grammar in Use, the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners. This book...

Recent years have seen rapid growth in the numbers of children being taught foreign languages at younger ages. While course books aimed at young learners are appearing on the market, there is scant theoretical reference in the teacher education...

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language...

Cat is digging a pit, but Duck and Kid want to play too! Cat is digging a pit, but Duck and Kid want to play too! Pink B/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. The...

An authoritative collection of papers which argues for issues of language curriculum development to be made explicit. Issues of language curriculum development underlie all stages in the planning and implementation of language teaching programmes. This...

Discover the magic of stories: Read and learn with Disney friends With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy. * Created to be used...

This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build English vocabulary relevant to the hotel, tourism and catering industries. It has been written both for students studying towards professional exams and for those who want to improve their...