«Reading Explorer» is a four-level reading series which uses carefully adapted National Geographic text, images and video to develop reading and vocabulary skills for learners of English. Stunning real-world content supported by stunning visuals develops learners' understanding of the wider world in which they live. Reading passages introduce a variety of text types, develop visual literacy, and incorporate graphic organizers, to help learners become better readers in English. Reading Comprehension activities include question types commonly found on high-stakes international exams. Vocabulary Practice activities build awareness of high-frequency vocabulary items and provide additional mini-passages for reading practice. Vocabulary Builder boxes highlight common collocations, affixes, and usage to develop learner independence. Video Activities include step-by-step activities for additional comprehension and vocabulary practice while motivating students to learn more about a topic. Review Units recycle vocabulary and reading skills through a vocabulary review and a magazine-like spotlight on UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Student CD-ROM contains all 12 video clips, 24 reading passages and 48 vocabulary activities with additional self-scoring exercises.»

Tae Hyun buys a mirror for his wife as a present. No one in his family has ever seen a mirror before. When the family members look in the mirror, they don't recognize themselves. Will they figure out that they are looking at their own reflection?

Cu Chulainn is the greatest hero and warrior of Irish legend. But he was not always a warrior. Once he was an unknown boy. How did this boy become a legend?

Creating Conversation in Class, part of the Professional Perspectives series, provides a fresh, imaginative approach that guarantees full student participation in classroom conversation. The student-centered activities: — stimulate immediate interest — provoke genuine interaction — build learner confidence Varied teaching strategies and clear instructions create a framework that can be used flexibly and effectively with learners, both adult and secondary, from elementary level onwards.

«Innovations» is a new five-level general English course for classes looking for new material with a fresh approach. Based on a language-rich, lexical/grammatical syllabus, it starts from the kinds of natural conversations that learners want to have.»

«A must-read for every language teaching professional, «Teaching Language: From Grammar to Grammaring» explores the regular, predictable elements of language as well as the potential creativity of its underlying system. By combining a wide range of viewpoints with her own personal experiences and studies, Diane Larsen-Freeman challenges the static descriptive ideas of grammar, based on rules, and promotes the more fluid and dynamic notions of reason-driven grammaring, which she defines as «the ability to use grammar structures accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately». The reader is left not with an encyclopedic set of definitions, but rather with a deeper understanding of the organic nature of language and its acquisition, and a honed set of tools with which to approach language in language teaching.»

The Emperor gives a seed to each gardener in the village, telling the gardeners that the person who grows the most beautiful plant will become the next Emperor. Young Cheng cares for his seed, but no plant grows. How can Cheng win the contest?

Katy decides she wants no more men in her life. But she changes her mind when she meets Leon. Unfortunately, her best friend Belinda has the same idea...

A painting by Vincent van Gogh worth millions is about to be sold at auction. The entire world is watching. But so is The Ghost, a hugely successful art thief feared by everyone.

«Spoken English is now recognized as having its own «grammar» which is not covered in traditional language practice material. Using recent corpus research into spoken English «A Handbook of Spoken Grammar» teaches learners to speak more naturally, through the patterns that native speakers use when speaking English. «A Handbook of Spoken Grammar» is written for students from intermediate level and above looking to develop natural fluency in their speaking skills. «A Handbook of Spoken Grammar» is divided into 20 units, each dealing with a spoken grammar strategy to equip students with greater native — like linguistic techniques. Written for class or self-study use, each spoken grammar strategy is identified in context using conversational examples on the audio CD and short written transcripts. Each strategy is then explained in full before students go on to complete a range of thorough practice activities. Key features: helps students of intermediate level and above speak more naturally; based on recent corpus research; designed for class or self-study; perfect as a supplementary resource for spoken English exams; and includes free audio CD.»

From the multi-award-winning Delta Teacher Development Series Film in Action convincingly places the moving image at the centre of the 21st century language learning agenda. This ground-breaking book shows how teachers can benefit enormously from the emergence of video distribution sites and the proliferation of mobile devices. The book invites teachers to experiment with film, and provides: insights into how learners can engage with film; it includes over 100 activities for teachers to bring film into the language class; and it also includes steps for teachers and learners to create their own moving images. We are living in an age of visual information and Film in Action takes on the challenge of the digital revolution to show teachers the educational benefits of not just watching but also creating moving images. Film in Action contains three distinctive parts, which focus in turn on theory, practice and development: Part A introduces the many different aspects of film: how it can inspire, while exposing learners to a wide range of authentic language, improving comprehension, intercultural understanding and visual literacy. Part B contains over 100 activities — from an exploratory look at film itself — across two chapters which move from responding actively to film to actively producing film. The activities are clearly and simply set out, mixing highly original ideas with reassuringly 'classical' procedures. Part C goes beyond the classroom into the wider school environment and into a world dominated by visual information, by looking at innovative ways to integrate moving images through longer, more complex projects.

«Interesting, topical and up-to-date, «Close-Up» is a new two-level B1/B1+ course which makes English come alive through spectacular National Geographic photography and facts carefully selected to appeal to the inquisitive minds of young teenagers. Thematically-based, «Close-Up» provides a plethora of interesting and diverse reading texts guaranteed to appeal to this age-group, while providing the springboard for the development of language skills required to communicate effectively about the world around us.»

The Fast Track Classics series enables students to experience the pleasure of reading well-known classic novels. These shortened classic novels cater for every taste whether it is the delightful story of Little Women, the gripping adventure of Kidnapped, the compelling and poignant Phantom of the Opera, or the dark and mysterious drama of Jane Eyre. Each book is a manageable size, with short chapters and helpful illustrations. The introduction gives a synopsis of the plot and a short biography of the author. Carefully designed with lexical structures and vocabulary to match the ability of the student, Fast Track Classics still convey the essence of these powerful stories and lose none of their characterisation.

Two scientists are travelling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous, because they have hot, melted rock inside. But they also offer important information. Will the scientists make it safely to the volcano? What will they learn?

Happy Trails is a brand-new, two-level primary course which contains National Geographic photography and content enabling students to learn about our world while learning English. The book follows the adventures of Ty a panda, Leo a leopard and Mia a meerkat as they explore the world and send video updates to their friend Trek.

The Fast Track Classics series enables students to experience the pleasure of reading well-known classic novels. These shortened classic novels cater for every taste whether it is the delightful story of Little Women, the gripping adventure of Kidnapped, the compelling and poignant Phantom of the Opera, or the dark and mysterious drama of Jane Eyre. Each book is a manageable size, with short chapters and helpful illustrations. The introduction gives a synopsis of the plot and a short biography of the author. Carefully designed with lexical structures and vocabulary to match the ability of the student, Fast Track Classics still convey the essence of these powerful stories and lose none of their characterisation.