English for Academic Study: Pronunciation. This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study. Pronunciation will help you develop the pronunciation skills you need to communicate clearly and effectively in an academic environment. The units are based on the following topics: Vowel sounds 1, word stress and weak forms; Vowel sounds 2, word stress patterns; Consonant sounds 1, sentence stress; Consonant sounds 2, word stress on two-syllable words; Diphthongs 1, sounds in connected speech; Consonant clusters 1, tone units 1; Diphthongs 2, tone units 2; Consonant clusters 2, intonation 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. This book can be used in conjunction with the following books in the English for Academic Study (EAS) series, also published by Garnet Education: EAS: Reading, EAS: Writing, EAS: Extended Writing & Research Skills, EAS: Speaking, EAS: Vocabulary and EAS: Listening.

English for Academic Study: Vocabulary. This fully updated 2012 edition of English for Academic Study: Vocabulary will help you expand and develop the vocabulary skills you need to participate effectively and confidently in all academic situations. The units are based on the following topics: Multi-meaning words; Word classes — nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs; Word families and word parts; Collocations; Word grammar Each unit introduces you to key academic words and illustrates how to use information in a dictionary to gain a more effective and appropriate use of vocabulary. This book is intended for self-study outside the classroom and includes a complete answer key and an achievement test so that you can monitor your progress. EAS: Vocabulary 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 the topics covered in the units. Visit the dedicated English for Academic This book can be used in conjunction with the following books in the English for Academic Study (EAS) series, also published by Garnet Education: EAS: Reading & Writing Source Book, EAS: Reading, EAS: Writing, EAS: Extended Writing & Research Skills, EAS: Speaking, EAS: Listening and EAS: Pronunciation.

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A new four-level academic course, designed to prepare students for entry into English-medium study.

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A new four-level academic course, designed to prepare students for entry into English-medium study.

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A new four-level academic course, designed to prepare students for entry into English-medium study.

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A new four-level academic course, designed to prepare students for entry into English-medium study.

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