Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS is thematically linked to the Focus on IELTS coursebook. Students learn to integrate key words and phrases in their writing and speaking. It can also be used on its own for self-study, or as a short intensive IELTS course.

It includes: * six complete Practice Tests incorporating the 2005 modifications to the Writing module * additional reading and writing modules for General Training candidates * a full description of the exam * strategy boxes training key sub-skills for each module * sections for assessing your writing and academic vocabulary * annotated answer key, analysing correct and incorrect answers * sample answers to writing tasks * complete audio scripts, with answers marked

FCE Gold Plus corresponds to level B2 of the Common European Framework and helps prepare students for the Cambridge ESOL First Certificate in English examination. The Teacher's Book includes: * full teaching notes with answer key and audio script * photocopiable resources and ideas to supplement the Coursebook * unit and progress tests * OMR answer sheets to create real exam conditions in the classroom

Special Exam Focus sections for each paper and new text-based activities for Paper 1, part 1, and Paper 3, parts 1 and 2 Regular opportunities for reviewing and testing, with additional photocopiable tests in the Teacher's Book Emphasis on personalisation gets students involved and interacting in class Smart, contemporary look and enjoyable texts have instant appeal

FCE Gold Plus corresponds to level B2 of the Common European Framework and helps prepare students for the Cambridge ESOL First Certificate in English examination. The wide range of up-to-date topics make it suitable for students of different ages Extensive writing sections in the coursebook include model answers which support even the weakest students Build your students' confidence with the regular review sections, progress tests, and exam tips and strategies Combine the coursebook with the Exam Maximiser - a unique combination of workbook and exam handbook, which is packed with extra language and skills practice for each exam paper, plus exam strategies and tips. It also includes a CD-ROM with additional grammar & vocabulary activities

Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. FCE Gold Plus corresponds to level B2 of the Common European Framework.

Use it on its own as a short course (up to 40 hours), or alongside your main general English coursebook Appropriate for young adults and adults Thorough coverage of PET grammar syllabus, key topics and vocabulary Packed with exam hints and hot tips 'Language Spot' boxes focus on areas of special difficulty, such as spelling and punctuation

Cambridge English Readers is an exciting new series of original fiction, specially written for learners of English. Graded into six levels – from elementary to advanced – the stories in this series provide easy and enjoyable reading on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes.Ikuko goes to England to study, promising to return to Japan to get married. But in Birmingham, Ikuko not only discovers another way of life but also a great deal about herself. This is a powerful story about a love that is carried across three continents and even time itself …The cassette(s) contains a recording of the full text of the book

It includes: * six complete Practice Tests incorporating the 2005 modifications to the Writing module * additional reading and writing modules for General Training candidates * a full description of the exam * strategy boxes training key sub-skills for each module * sections for assessing your writing and academic vocabulary * annotated answer key, analysing correct and incorrect answers * sample answers to writing tasks * complete audio scripts, with answers marked

This collection combines poetry and short stories which focus on all manner of topics, from mother nature, to heritage and crafts. There are many humorous observations of modern life in general and the challenges presented by the Third Age.

This is a must-have guide to planning for, and decorating, beautiful yet practical rooms for babies and small children. The book begins by looking at sleeping nooks for young babies, in the parents' bedroom. Next are inspirational chapters on decoration, lighting and furniture for unisex nurseries, plus fun and funky ideas for girls' and boys' rooms, and advice on the needs of planning a shared bedroom for a baby and a toddler or for twins. There are also chapters on adapting a bathroom for little ones, creating stimulating and safe eating and play spaces, and devising brilliant storage. The book concludes with useful checklists, a problem-solving Question and Answer section and an invaluable stockist and suppliers list.