Look at a desert, and what do you see? Nothing much — just a hot, flat, dry place, with lots of sand, and no animals or people. But look again. There are deserts with mountains, and deserts with snow. There are millions of people — some live in towns, and some move across the desert all the time. There are plants that live for hundreds of years, and animals that can sleep for months under the ground, When you look closely, the desert is a wonderful place, full of exciting things...

Look at a desert, and what do you see? Nothing much — just a hot, flat, dry place, with lots of sand, and no animals or people. But look again. There are deserts with mountains, and deserts with snow. There are millions of people — some live in towns, and some move across the desert all the time. There are plants that live for hundreds of years, and animals that can sleep for months under the ground, When you look closely, the desert is a wonderful place, full of exciting things...

This completely revised International Express, with 100% new material, meets all the practical language needs of adult professional learners. The series retains the popular student-centred approach and strong communicative focus, while adding a range of new features. The Student's Book and Workbook are now combined, and every unit is supported by stunning new video footage, bringing the outside world into the classroom.

This completely revised International Express, with 100% new material, meets all the practical language needs of adult professional learners. The series retains the popular student-centred approach and strong communicative focus, while adding a range of new features. The Student's Book and Workbook are now combined, and every unit is supported by stunning new video footage, bringing the outside world into the classroom.

In Alfred Noyes's thrilling poem, charged with drama and tension, we ride with the highwayman and recoil from the terrible fate that befalls him and his sweetheart Bess, the landlord's daughter. The vivid imagery of the writing is matched by Charles Keeping's haunting illustrations which won him the Kate Greenaway Medal. This new edition features rescanned artwork to capture the breath-taking detail of Keeping's illustrations and a striking new cover.

At a time when children around the world are increasingly required to learn a second language in the primary classroom, Second Language Learning in the Early School Years: Trends and Contexts provides a much-needed overview of current themes and research on child second language learning. This book provides a detailed exploration of L2 language learning in the early years, examining past and present research evidence on bilingualism, second language, and foreign language learning in childhood, and providing a broad overview of research findings across a range of different contexts. The discussion focuses on learning contexts that intersect with educational provision in the early school years and a comparison of L2 outcomes across those contexts. Murphy discusses current trends towards a younger starting age for foreign language learning. She evaluates to what extent 'younger is better' in L2 learning in the early school years, and what other variables may contribute to successful child L2 outcomes. Reviewing the research, Second Language Learning in the Early School Years: Trends and Contexts argues that young children can learn multiple languages without adverse effect on their overall language development in any of their languages. This book is part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics Series, a series of titles providing thorough yet accessible coverage of controversial topics related to language use. The goal of the series is to influence the quality of language education through publishing and disseminating relevant scholarship and research.

International Express combines general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize.

International Express combines general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize.

International Express combines general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize.

International Express combines general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize.

International Express combines general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize. International Express is a course for adult professional learners who need English for work, and for communication in out-of-work functional contexts, such as travel or socializing. The balance of general and business English is suitable for those who need to interact in a variety of situations both in and out of the workplace. The NEW video footage on the Student's DVD-ROM and Teacher's DVD brings the outside world into the classroom, and provides additional speaking and listening practice.

International Express is a course for adult professional learners who need English for work, and for communication in out-of-work functional contexts, such as travel or socializing. The balance of general and business English is suitable for those who need to interact in a variety of situations both in and out of the workplace. The NEW video footage on the Student's DVD-ROM and Teacher's DVD brings the outside world into the classroom, and provides additional speaking and listening practice.

International Express combines general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize. International Express is a course for adult professional learners who need English for work, and for communication in out-of-work functional contexts, such as travel or socializing. The balance of general and business English is suitable for those who need to interact in a variety of situations both in and out of the workplace. The NEW video footage on the Student's DVD-ROM and Teacher's DVD brings the outside world into the classroom, and provides additional speaking and listening practice.

The first ever 4th edition from the world's most trusted course — New Headway Upper-Intermediate, completely rewritten and packed with new material.

The first ever 4th edition from the world's most trusted course — New Headway Upper-Intermediate, completely rewritten and packed with new material.

The first ever 4th edition from the world's most trusted course — New Headway Upper-Intermediate, completely rewritten and packed with new material.

The first ever 4th edition from the world's most trusted course — New Headway Upper-Intermediate, completely rewritten and packed with new material.

Expanding vital core grammar in exploratory language focus sections, this title includes texts from a variety of sources that aim to provide the rich vocabulary input that learners need at this level.

The first ever 4th edition from the world's most trusted course — New Headway Pre Intermediate, completely rewritten and packed with new material.