- Thematically arranged by chapter for easy browsing — Words are arranged chronologically within themes to show how the language has changed — Contains word origins, illustrative examples from literature, and an easy-to-use A-Z index — Includes over 10,000 slang words and phrases — By the author of the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang and the Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang Our longstanding love affair with the undignified bits of our language — the unguarded vocabulary of conversation, the quirky slang of in-groups, the colourful outbursts of lexis in extremis — has assured us a continuing tradition of collecting such words together in dictionaries. Rather than using the alphabetical format favoured by most of these, however, the Oxford Dictionary of Slang takes in turn each area of life and each aspect of the world that generates significant amounts of slang, and builds up a picture of how our off-guard speech has changed down the years. There is also a full alphabetical index. Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is the ideal reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language. Including surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox, this fascinating book is sure to provide a stonking good read for all.

- Highly readable. Lively and informed collection of rhyming slang — Arranged in 27 topics, including clothing, food and drink, sex, animals, and illness, to provide a coherent picture of the development and range of rhyming slang as applied to all areas of life — Charts the 150 year history of rhyming slang from its origins in 19th century cockney rhyming slang to modern popney rhyming slang — Full of exquisite detail and hundreds of illustrative examples complete with informed commentary — Written by a highly regarded linguistic, author of the popular Oxford Dictionary of Slang and Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime , Food and Drink , Illness , Money , Sex , and Sport , this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.

A topic-based course with four levels, perfect for maintaining the interest and motivation of young teenagers.

A modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally. Students at Elementary level and above have gaps in their language knowledge and performance which inhibit their progress. The natural English syllabus is based on research into these language gaps and the course brings together current ideas in a stylish, principled, and easy-to-teach set of materials. — Natural English is a syllabus strand which enables students to integrate frequent, natural language into their language framework. — Students learn to use real language naturally, through thinking and rehearsal time, confidence-building practice, and task-centred speaking. — The listening syllabus teaches students how to listen. A slot-in listening booklet features the tapescripts plus decoding and pronunciation exercises. — Teacher's Book lesson plans, a product of the authors' teacher training expertise, talk teachers through the course materials. — Teacher's Book chapters cover teaching principles, techniques, and ideas, plus a selected bibliography. — Humour engages and motivates through cartoons, and the listening and reading material.

A modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally. Students at Elementary level and above have gaps in their language knowledge and performance which inhibit their progress. The natural English syllabus is based on research into these language gaps and the course brings together current ideas in a stylish, principled, and easy-to-teach set of materials. — Natural English is a syllabus strand which enables students to integrate frequent, natural language into their language framework. — Students learn to use real language naturally, through thinking and rehearsal time, confidence-building practice, and task-centred speaking. — The listening syllabus teaches students how to listen. A slot-in listening booklet features the tapescripts plus decoding and pronunciation exercises. — Teacher's Book lesson plans, a product of the authors' teacher training expertise, talk teachers through the course materials. — Teacher's Book chapters cover teaching principles, techniques, and ideas, plus a selected bibliography. — Humour engages and motivates through cartoons, and the listening and reading material.

A three-year project-based course for young learners with a sound grammatical framework.

A series of Workbooks offering practical English lessons for school students preparing for work.

A series of Workbooks offering practical English lessons for school students preparing for work.

A fully revised and updated edition of this popular low-level course. — A topic-centred course that covers key computing functions and develops learners' competence in all four skills. — Graded specialist content combined with key grammar, functional language, and subject-specific lexis. — Simple, authentic texts and diagrams present up-to-date computing content in an accessible way. — Tasks encourage learners to combine their subject knowledge with their growing knowledge of English. — Glossary of current computing terms, abbreviations, and symbols. — Teacher's Book provides full support for the non-specialist, with background information on computing content, and answer key.

• Graduated questions on every spread • Clear diagrams help students understand concepts • Informal, yet informative style engages students' interest • Strong appealing page design and photographs • Topical science is emphasised Colourful, clear, differentiated, and student-friendly, the Student's Book will form the heart of the lesson. Carefully designed textbooks which combine an attractive, motivating approach which will interest all students. It is perfectly in line with the approach and content of the Framework and QCA Scheme of Work. • Differentiated into spreads for All A, Most M, and Some S (more able) — following Scheme of Work guidelines • Each chapter matches a Scheme of Work unit • Attractive and colourful double-page spreads • Lots of examples of topical science are included — as recommended by the Framework • Identifies the yearly teaching objectives covered in each unit and later provides self-assessment on them

A new addition to the Masterclass series providing preparation for the revised Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage examination. BEC Vantage is ideal for pre-service and in-service learners. The course has a practical approach and is suitable for classroom use or self-study.

A new addition to the Masterclass series providing preparation for the revised Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage examination. BEC Vantage is ideal for pre-service and in-service learners. The course has a practical approach and is suitable for classroom use or self-study.

The long-awaited, totally new edition of the Advanced level, providing a real challenge and stimulus for Advanced learners. Workbook — thorough practice consolidates and extends language work introduced in the Student's Book — vocabulary work recycles and extends topics — further work on idioms, phrasal verbs, and collocation — separate listening section in each unit specially planned for self-study — pronunciation strand with recorded exercises — Student's Workbook cassette/audio CD with listening exercises and pronunciation work — tapescripts at the back of the book

A modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally. Workbook — practice of the vocabulary, grammar, and natural English in the Student's Book — 'expand your grammar' and 'expand your vocabulary' practice — 'say it' sections to rehearse language through prompted oral responses — available with or without key

A modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally. Workbook — practice of the vocabulary, grammar, and natural English in the Student's Book — 'expand your grammar' and 'expand your vocabulary' practice — 'say it' sections to rehearse language through prompted oral responses — available with or without key

A modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally. Teacher's Book — lesson plans to support and train teachers — extra teaching tips and ideas — chapters covering teaching methodologies — selected bibliography for further development — photocopiable list of key words and phrases for each unit

This title includes five practice tests for the updated Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET).

The essential reference guide to writing effective business correspondence – now revised and updated. All the information and examples you need for writing business correspondence for study purposes or for work. A practical approach that's ideal for class, the office, or at home. Handbook — hundreds of models for your own writing: emails, letters, faxes, memos, reports, CVs — new for this edition: email correspondence, glossary of business terms, answers to exercises, and improved design

The essential reference guide to writing effective business correspondence – now revised and updated. All the information and examples you need for writing business correspondence for study purposes or for work. A practical approach that's ideal for class, the office, or at home. Workbook — further practice based on realistic situations — suitable for classroom or self-study — Answer key and model letter