Monday, April 8, 2013

Flash on English for Mechanics, Electronics & Technical Assistance

Flash on English for Mechanics, Electronics & Technical Assistance is suitable for students who are involved in vocational and technical education.
Pre-intermediate / Intermediate CEFR A2 / B1

12 short and manageable units offer thorough vocabulary development, skills practice in realistic contexts, and frequent opportunities for discussion.

Topics covered:

• Materials
• Technical drawing
• Machine tools
• Electric circuits
• How energy is produced
• Main electronic inventions
• Telecommunications and networks
• Computer technology
• Automation and robotics
• Technical assistance
• Health and safety at work


Components
• Coursebook (48pp full colour)
• Mp3 files
• Answer Keys

EAP English for Academic Study - Pronunciation New Edition (Study Book)

Each unit explores a key aspect of English pronunciation, for example, the pronunciation of individual sounds, syllables and word stress patterns. The written and listening texts, which focus on key academic vocabulary, will allow you to practise your pronunciation so that you can be understood with ease.
EAS: Pronunciation includes unit summaries to give you a quick overview of what you have covered, and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Each unit also has weblinks offering additional information and activities, relating to both pronunciation skills and the topics covered in the units.

Contents
i. Introduction
p. Phonemic alphabet
1. Vowel sounds 1, word stress and weak forms
2. Vowel sounds 2, word stress patterns
3. Consonant sounds 1, sentence stress
4. Consonant sounds 2, word stress on two-syllable words
5. Diphthongs 1, sounds in connected speech
6. Consonant clusters 1, tone units 1
7. Diphthongs 2, tone units 2
8. Consonant clusters 2, intonation
g. Glossary
t. Transcripts
a. Answer key

Business English: Management


The course is modern both in terms of its up-to-date vocabulary and subjects (multiculturalism, equality of rights). Mastering the content of the course – fast and effective thanks to the SuperMemo method – allows the learner to communicate freely in business situations.

Contents:

Texts and dialogues – engaging texts and lively dialogues that present business vocabulary and expressions in context.
Glossaries – about 300 new business English words and expressions.
Exercises – varied exercises of increasing complexity for active acquisition of new vocabulary.
Exam practice – preparation for BEC and BULATS exams.
Language trivia – linguistic and cultural commentaries.
Dictionary – concise dictionary with all vocabulary in the course.


Flash on English for Cooking, Catering & Reception

Flash on English for Cooking, Catering & Reception focuses on specialist language and communication skills needed for a career in the catering industry.
Pre-intermediate / Intermediate CEFR A2 / B1

Organised in 11 short units, it deals with a range of customer-facing situations to help students build confidence and fluency.
Topics covered:
• The restaurant staff
• Clothes and personal hygiene
• The kitchen area
• Food and cooking methods
• Preparing a menu
• Serving techniques
• International cooking
• At the bar
• At reception
• Problems and complaints
 Components
• Coursebook (48pp full colour)
• Mp3 files
• Answer Keys

English B1 Hotel and Restaurant (With Keys)

You can use this mock examination in three ways:
you can take it as if it were a real examination
you can use all of it or parts of it to practise
you can read it to find out about the examination in general














English for Business (BOOK & CD, TEACHER'S RESOURCE BOOK)

The Professional English series is designed for both pre-work students and those already working.
 
English for Business provides students with the language and life skills necessary to pursue business-related career goals. Through language pratice based in real world situations, this intergrated skills approach builds confidence and motivates students towards successful careers. Students can pratice English language skills in the following business-oriented scenarios: Resume-buiding, Interview skills, Sales and marketing, Finance, Global concerns in the workplace.
 
The English for Business Teacher's Resource Book offers detailed teaching notes with clear objectives supported by the following tools: complete answer keys for all exercises in the student book, two-page photocopiable tests for all units with optional listening, speaking, and testing guidelines, additional photocopiable activity pages for further practice of lesson objectives, photocopiable reading and writing resource pages.

Bricks Reading with Reading Skills 1 (Grade 3 - 4)

 Reading with Reading Skills is a three-leveled reading course that enables learners to build their critical reading and comprehension skills. It is designed for pre-intermediate to intermediate learners who want to be successful readers.

The theme selections are based on a cross-curricular approach, which exposes learners to various subject areas. Two stories in each unit share a theme. Each story selection builds on content vocabulary and skills introduced in the selection. Reading two different stories with a shared theme helps learners explore the theme area in a creative and interesting way.