The Teacher’s Book contains step-by-step teaching notes arranged around reduced-size Students’ Book pages. A detailed introduction includes a Teaching Techniques section covering Repetition and choral practice, Questioning patterns, Pairwork, Groupwork and Oral correction. Course features and procedures are clearly explained. The Test Master Multi-ROM contains the material from the Test Book in electronic format, plus the Test Book audio material.

All the computers in the world today make up a living being. They have a “digital nervous system.” Bill Gates, in this fascinating book, explains business in the twenty-first century. Information is the new business tool, and it can travel at the speed of thought.

Features: *Beautifully illustrated vocabulary tips, presentations that captivate learners *Values lesson incorporated into each unit *A complete assessment programme that includes testing tips and techniques as well as test generator software *Little Books (Starter — 3), Magazines (4 — 6), and Content Readers (1 — 6) with Teacher's Manuals motivate readers *Interleaved Teacher's Edition includes step-by-step lessons and a wealth of teaching options *Workbooks, large format Posters and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar *Phonics and Writing handbooks in Levels 1 — 3; Grammar Handbooks in Levels 4 — 6 *The Teacher's Resource Book provides pedagogical information for the teacher and many reproducible activities for students *CD-ROMs and a Companion Website provide variety and additional ideas and activities.

Features: *Beautifully illustrated vocabulary tips, presentations that captivate learners *Values lesson incorporated into each unit *A complete assessment programme that includes testing tips and techniques as well as test generator software *Little Books (Starter — 3), Magazines (4 — 6), and Content Readers (1 — 6) with Teacher's Manuals motivate readers *Interleaved Teacher's Edition includes step-by-step lessons and a wealth of teaching options *Workbooks, large format Posters and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar *Phonics and Writing handbooks in Levels 1 — 3; Grammar Handbooks in Levels 4 — 6 *The Teacher's Resource Book provides pedagogical information for the teacher and many reproducible activities for students *CD-ROMs and a Companion Website provide variety and additional ideas and activities.

Contemporary / American English (Available June 2008) Memoirs of a Geisha is one of the great stories of our time. We follow Sayuri's life: her early years in a small fishing village and as a geisha in Gion. And throughout her struggle, we know of her secret love for the only man who ever showed her any kindness — a man who seems to be out of her reach.

Contemporary / British English (Available June 2008) It is the summer of 1956, and the ageing butler of Darlington Hall takes a rare holiday. But it is a journey that will also take him deep into his past. The Remains of the Day is a remarkable story: a man's exploration of his own life, and his heart-breaking attempt to make sense of it.

Test Book The Test Book contains one test for each unit of the Students' Book testing the grammar, vocabulary and communicative material in the Students' Book input lessons. The Test Book also has six skills tests (reading, writing and listening) and six speaking tests. A useful introduction contains guidance on testing techniques, an explanation of the various types of test used in the Upbeat course, an overview of the marking system and grids for recording results. A placement test at the beginning of the Test Book is designed to indicate the level of the class before starting to teach. *Placement test *12 two-page photocopiable tests *Skills Tests (Reading, Writing and Listening) every two units *6 Speaking tests *Tests offered in A and B versions to discourage cheating.

A train journey from Turkey to France is dalayed by thick snow. So when a passenger on the train is found murdered in his bed, it is the perfect opportunity for Agatha Christie's famous detective, Hercule Poirot, to prove his ability and solve the crime using the power of his brain.

Provides step-by-step instructions for each activity with integrated key and audioscripts for easy reference. It also offers alternative ways of presenting some tasks and many extra activities which can be given to students who finish their work early or can provide additional practice to all students.

Provides step-by-step instructions for each activity with integrated key and audioscripts for easy reference. It also offers alternative ways of presenting some tasks and many extra activities which can be given to students who finish their work early or can provide additional practice to all students.

Lord Cutler Beckett thinks that pirates are very bad for business. He wants to take command of the oceans. The Pirate Lords, of course, have other ideas. But can they fight him and win — together? They need the help of Captain Jack Sparrow, but he and his ship are at the bottom of the ocean. Is this the end for the Pirates of the Caribbean?

Contemporary / British English One winter's morning in New York State, there is an accident on an icy mountain road. Thirteen-year-old Grace and her much-loved horse, Pilgrim, are very badly hurt. Grace's mother beleives her daughter will only recover if her horse can be saved. Can Pilgrim be nursed back to health? Can the Horse Whisperer work his magic?

Contemporary / British English Gaz and five others decide to form a strippers' group. none of the men have stripped before. Gaz must make sure the local women come to the show, so he tells them that the group will take their clothes off. Will these unlikely strippers dare to go for the 'full monty'? The Full Monty is a very popular and funny British film!

Features of the new edition: Beautifully illustrated vocabulary tips, presentations that captivate learners. Values lesson incorporated into each unit. A complete assessment programme that includes testing tips and techniques as well as test generator software. Little Books (Starter-3), Magazines (4-6) and Content Readers (1-6) with Teacher's Manuels motivate readers. Interleaved Teacher's Edition includes step-by-step lessons and a wealth of teaching options. Workbooks, large format Posters and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar. Phonics and Writing handbooks in Levels 1-3; Grammar handbooks in Levels 4-6. The Teacher's Resource Book provides pedagogical information for the teacher and many reproducible activities for students. CD-ROMs and a Companion Website provide variety and additional ideas and activities.

Writing is one of the central pillars of language learning and of major interest and concern to teachers, students and researchers. This book covers the historical and conceptual background to the field of writing, dealing with current questions relating to both practice and research, and outlines the direction in which the field is moving. In addition to a full discussion of the current applications of research in terms of courses, materials, teaching practices and software, Teaching and Researching: Writing offers practical suggestions for teaching approaches. The practical nature of the volume also extends to research projects with a dedicated chapter setting out a number of do-able, small scale research topics. A number of resources, and learning aids are included: — chapter reviews and overviews — key texts listings after each section — discussions of case studies — compendium of paper and online resources — list of major associations and conferences — glossary of key terms — list of references. The combination of teaching and research analysis and practical information makes this an invaluable resource for practitioners, researchers, students and professionals engaged in language study and teaching.

Pearson Test of English Academic PTE Academic is a new computer-based academic English language test that delivers real-life measures of test-takers' language abilities. Endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), PTE Academic delivers an authentic and accurate measure of academic English language proficiency. For more information on PTE Academic, please visit www.pearsonpte.com The first and only official guide for PTE Academic written by the developers of the test itself. The Official Guide to PTE Academic provides all of the most important information about the test: -Explains the features, format and scoring of PTE Academic, giving test takers a clear idea of what to expect when they take the test -Provides practice with authentic test types and questions -Includes sample answers that are actual student responses from field tests -Improves on test taking strategies -CD-ROM provides additional practice -Covers a range of practical areas such as registering for the PTE Academic test. Practice questions are taken from the PTE Academic item bank and cover all item question types so test-takers can practice using authentic questions found nowhere else. Sample answers are actual student responses from field tests so test-takers can get a clearer idea of how their performance measures up. Scoring rubrics explain the criteria upon which responses are scored. An accompanying CD-ROM gives test-takers extensive practice with more than 200 new items written specifically for the Official Guide.

Academic Connections is a four-level integrated skills course designed for students preparing for academic study as well as for standardized tests such as the TOEFLtest. A systematic, step-by-step approach helps students develop and sharpen their language, academic, and test-taking abilities.

Academic Connections is a four-level integrated skills course designed for students preparing for academic study as well as for standardized tests such as the TOEFLtest. A systematic, step-by-step approach helps students develop and sharpen their language, academic, and test-taking abilities.

Academic Connections is a four-level integrated skills course designed for students preparing for academic study as well as for standardized tests such as the TOEFLtest. A systematic, step-by-step approach helps students develop and sharpen their language, academic, and test-taking abilities.

Academic Connections is a four-level integrated skills course designed for students preparing for academic study as well as for standardized tests such as the TOEFLtest. A systematic, step-by-step approach helps students develop and sharpen their language, academic, and test-taking abilities.