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English for Mechanical Engineering in Higher Education Studies The Garnet Education English for Specific Academic Purposes series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009. English for Mechanical Engineering is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of mechanical engineering who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. It provides carefully graded practice and progressions in the key academic skills that all students need, such as listening to lectures and speaking in seminars. It also equips students with the specialist mechanical engineering language they need to participate successfully within a mechanical engineering faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from mechanical engineering lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key mechanical engineering vocabulary that students will need. *Listening: how to understand and take effective notes on extended lectures, including how to follow the argument and identify the speaker's point of view. *Speaking: how to participate effectively in a variety of realistic situations, from seminars to presentations, including how to develop an argument and use stance markers. *Reading: how to understand a wide range of texts, from academic textbooks to Internet articles, including how to analyze complex sentences and identify such things as the writer's stance. *Writing: how to produce coherent and well-structured assignments, including such skills as paraphrasing and the use of the appropriate academic phrases. *Vocabulary: a wide range of activities to develop students' knowledge and use of key vocabulary, both in the field of mechanical engineering and of academic study in general. *Vocabulary and Skills banks: a reference source to provide students with revision of the key words and phrases and skills presented in each unit. *Full transcripts of all listening exercises. The Garnet English for Specific Academic Purposes series covers a range of academic subjects. All titles present the same skills and vocabulary points. Teachers can therefore deal with a range of ESAP courses at the same time, knowing that each subject title will focus on the same key skills and follow the same structure. Key Features * Systematic approach to developing academic skills through relevant content. * Focus on receptive skills (reading and listening) to activate productive skills (writing and speaking) in subject area. * Eight-page units combine language and academic skills teaching. * Vocabulary and academic skills bank in each unit for reference and revision. * Audio CDs for further self-study or homework. * Ideal coursework for EAP teachers.

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Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering Course Book Take-Off has been designed for non-native speakers of English who are studying Engineering NVQ Level 2 and above. The aeronautical context is particularly aimed at technicians and engineers who are going on to work in the aeronautics industry. Take-Off is an ESP course for intermediate-level students. Unlike many ESP courses, it teaches genuine transferable skills and is ideal for students who need to further their technical training in English. The focus is on skills development, using relevant contexts, with grammar taking a strong supporting role. Reading and listening development is dealt with in the context of understanding instructions and information in technical manuals. Students develop the speaking skills of asking for and giving factual information, and the writing skills necessary to complete workplace documentation, such as accident reports and safety assessments. Take-Off uses a communicative methodology, with graded tasks that are careful scaffolded to involve and motivate the students, providing them with a clear sense of achievement. The wide variety of texts and task types will appeal to a broad range of ages and nationalities. There are also comprehensive word lists and a glossary of terms for student reference. A bank of tests are provided online. Please contact us if you have purchased the book and would like access to these tests. Key Features * Practical skills developed for dealing with oral and written instructions and documentation * Task-based approach ensures achievable lesson outcomes * Variety of texts and tasks on a wide range of aeronautical topics * Two review sections to consolidate skills and vocabulary knowledge * Glossary and electrical appendix * Audio CDs for further self-study and homework Accompanying Workbook, Teacher's Book and Interactive Media Book also available.

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English for the Energy Industries: Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals English for the Energy Industries is a foundation English course for employees in the oil, gas and petrochemicals industries. It is aimed at pre-and low-intermediate level students who have a basic grasp of English, but who need to use technical and semi-technical vocabulary within specific functional language applicable to the workplace. It provides approximately 140 hours of listening, speaking, reading, writing and language practice activities. English for the Energy Industries focuses on high-frequency lexis and structures used in the work environment, such as the language of safety, instructions, descriptions of equipment, processes and systems. English for the Energy Industries develops the four language skills in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts: *Reading: uses authentic texts that energy industry technicians will use in everyday life, such as instruction manuals. *Speaking and listening: communicative pairwork tasks practise real-life communication situations, such as describing and giving information about equipment and jobs, giving instructions and warnings and discussing workplace problems. *Writing: tasks motivate students by developing knowledge of useful language for different text types, such as accident report forms and written notes and instructions. A comprehensive Glossary provides clear explanations of approximately 160 key terms in common use in the energy industries. Key Features * Essential expressions and language used in the industry * Constant recycling of high-frequency technical terms and vocabulary * Real-life listening and reading texts * A communicative approach to oral accuracy and fluency * Over 140 hours of skills practice activities * A glossary of over 160 key terms

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Progressive Skills in English 1: Workbook Do you need English in your studies? Then you need the Progressive Skills in English Course. The course builds the skills required for lectures, tutorials, reading research and written assignments in English. Now with fantastic, extensive online resources Listening skills include: * waiting for definitions * recognizing time signposts * predicting the next word from context * understanding location Speaking skills include: * organizing a talk * choosing the tense * taking turns * checking sounds in a dictionary * giving a scientific explanation * introducing a talk Reading skills include: * preparing to read * recognizing advice * dealing with new words * finding and using topic sentences * transferring information to a table Writing skills include: * organizing information into paragraphs * gathering and recording information * using chronological markers * referring to tables and figures, free student resources to practise, and improve on your skills. Resources include practice activities for: vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening and speaking. Did you know? The Skills in English Course is still available in separate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing courses. Accompanying Progressive Skills in English 1 Course Book and Teacher's Book also available.

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Access EAP: Foundations is based on real student life and prepares students for the tasks that they will face while doing an English-medium higher education degree. Each unit follows the progress of three students in their first year at university as they have discussions, listen to lectures, read texts, work on assignments and make choices about how to study. Students will develop the language they need to meet the expectations of their lecturers, comparing ideas, explaining cause-effect relationships, interpreting data, writing assignments and e-mails and joining in discussions. The book has ten units, each divided into five lessons. The first lesson usually introduces an aspect of university life. Listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks are linked together around each theme, while other tasks develop the ability to think critically and to study effectively. Key words that are useful for academic study are listed by the texts in which they are presented, and regular tasks help understanding, support learning and practise using these key words. Students will learn the important language and grammar patterns needed for understanding and producing academic texts. They will also discover essential aspects of academic style, such as moving from general to specific information and from what is familiar to what is new.

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Have you studied English at school? Do you need to improve your competence in English? Then you need Building Skills. This course will help you improve your competence in the skills of English for college or university study. In Book 1: Listening skills include: - predicting what comes next - understanding spoken spellings and definitions - following instructions - identifying names - identifying important words Speaking skills include: - asking about meaning and pronunciation - checking sounds in a dictionary - giving personal information - expressing likes and dislikes - requesting, accepting and rejecting help Reading skills include: - predicting content from illustrations, subheadings and topic sentences - word attack skills - locating information - transferring information Writing skills include: - ordering information - referring - describing habits and routines, location and places

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Have you studied English at school? Do you need to improve your competence in English? Then you need Building Skills. This course will help you improve your competence in the skills of English for college or university study.

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English Skills for University: Level 1A Teacher's Book This course will help you to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and give you the confidence to begin your university studies in English. You will learn how to: * speak with good intonation and stress, and clear pronunciation; * use key spelling and grammar rules; * give confident and interesting presentations; * develop your vocabulary (and knowledge) within 10 useful subject areas; * predict and identify key information in texts; * write accurately, using a wide range of common sentence patterns; * listen for the important points in a conversation, talk or lecture Accompanying combined Coursebook and Workbook also available.

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Fast Track to Reading is an accelerated reading programme designed for adult learners of English who are not readily able to read the Roman alphabet. It can be used for students who cannot read at all and for students who cannot cope with reading at speed. It is designed for adult learners of English who already have a concept of reading: those who can read and write in a linear phonetic language such as Arabic or Farsi, and those who are conversant with pictographic languages such as Mandarin or Cantonese. However, it can also be used with students who have yet to gain a concept of reading. Fast Track to Reading can be used before starting a course where reading is an integral element, or as a reading element in parallel with a simple starter-level course. In mixed ability classes where only some students are unfamiliar with the English alphabet, the programme can be used for self-study outside class.

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Fast Track to Reading is an accelerated reading programme designed for adult learners of English who are not readily able to read the Roman alphabet. It can be used for students who cannot read at all and for students who cannot cope with reading at speed. It is designed for adult learners of English who already have a concept of reading: those who can read and write in a linear phonetic language such as Arabic or Farsi, and those who are conversant with pictographic languages such as Mandarin or Cantonese. However, it can also be used with students who have yet to gain a concept of reading. Fast Track to Reading can be used before starting a course where reading is an integral element, or as a reading element in parallel with a simple starter-level course. In mixed ability classes where only some students are unfamiliar with the English alphabet, the programme can be used for self-study outside class.

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ELTS Target 5.0 addresses the needs of students who are entering IELTS study between Band 3 (extremely limited user) and Band 4 (limited user). The General Training Module of IELTS has been chosen, along with five bridging units to IELTS Academic, as the most suitable for students at this level. Such students might need to raise their IELTS score to: - satisfy criteria set by the institution in which they study - work towards a score of 5.0 - required for many non-academic training courses - lay the foundation for further study of the Academic Module with a view to university entrance. IELTS Target 5.0 acknowledges the very special requirements of such students and focuses on guidance, scaffolding and analysis of typical errors. Model answers are used frequently to provide guidance, and tasks have been devised to focus attention on the content of good and poor model answers. Grammar is dealt with when it is integral to the exam skill, for example, the use of the passive as part of a writing task. Vocabulary has been carefully selected to focus on items that are core to IELTS and essential for use at the level. IELTS Target 5.0 consists of four sections, each containing five core units plus a review unit. Each core unit includes consolidation and mini practice activities. Further complete mock exams are included as supplementary material. Each section comprises 60 hours of teaching, a total of 240 hours.

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The New Skills in English Course prepares students for entry into English-medium study. It is also ideal for students who wish to improve their scores in skill-based examinations for university entry requirements, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Rather than focusing on exam preparation, the New Skills in English Course teaches the necessary skills as part of a systematic programme of language development.

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Take-Off has been designed for non-native speakers of English who are studying Engineering NVQ Level 2 and above. The aeronautical context is particularly aimed at technicians and engineers who are going on to work in the aeronautics industry. Take-Off is an ESP course for intermediate-level students. Unlike many ESP courses, it teaches genuine transferable skills and is ideal for students who need to further their technical training in English. The focus is on skills development, using relevant contexts, with grammar taking a strong supporting role. Reading and listening development is dealt with in the context of understanding instructions and information in technical manuals. Students develop the speaking skills of asking for and giving factual information, and the writing skills necessary to complete workplace documentation, such as accident reports and safety assessments. Take-Off uses a communicative methodology, with graded tasks that are careful scaffolded to involve and motivate the students, providing them with a clear sense of achievement. The wide variety of texts and task types will appeal to a broad range of ages and nationalities. The Take-Off Interactive Course Book is a digital replica of the Course Book, with the following additional features: - Embedded audio for display using data show projector - Easy-to-use tools - highlighter and draw tools, moveable sticky motes, stopwatch and a drag-zoom function - which enable teachers to use Course Book pages to suit individual lessons - Additional interactive activities - A bank of tests are provided online. Please contact us if you have purchased the book and would like access to these tests. Key Features: - Practical skills developed for dealing with oral and written instructions and documentation - Task-based approach ensures achievable lesson outcomes - Variety of texts and tasks on a wide range of aeronautical topics - Two review sections to consolidate skills and vocabulary knowledge - Glossary and electrical appendix - Audio CDs for further self-study and homework

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The Garnet Education English for Specific Academic Purposes series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009. English for ICT Studies is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of ICT who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. It provides carefully graded practice and progressions in the key academic skills that all students need, such as listening to lectures and speaking in seminars. It also equips students with the specialist language they need to participate successfully within a ICT faculty. Extensive listening exercises come from ICT lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key ICT vocabulary that students will need. Listening: how to understand and take effective notes on extended lectures, including how to follow the argument and identify the speaker's point of view. Speaking: how to participate effectively in a variety of realistic situations, from seminars to presentations, including how to develop an argument and use stance markers. Reading: how to understand a wide range of texts, from academic textbooks to Internet articles, including how to analyze complex sentences and identify such things as the writer's stance. Writing: how to produce coherent and well-structured assignments, including such skills as paraphrasing and the use of the appropriate academic phrases. Vocabulary: a wide range of activities to develop students' knowledge and use of key vocabulary, both in the field of ICT and of academic study in general. Vocabulary and Skills banks: a reference source to provide students with revision of the key words and phrases and skills presented in each unit. Full transcripts of all listening exercises. The Garnet English for Specific Academic Purposes series covers a range of academic subjects. All titles present the same skills and vocabulary points. Teachers can therefore deal with a range of ESAP courses at the same time, knowing that each subject title will focus on the same key skills and follow the same structure.

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The Garnet Education English for Specific Academic Purposes series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009. English for Public Relations is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of public relations who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. It provides carefully graded practice and progressions in the key academic skills that all students need, such as listening to lectures and speaking in seminars. It also equips students with the specialist language they need to participate successfully within a public relations department. Extensive listening exercises come from public relations lectures, and all reading texts are taken from the same field of study. There is also a focus throughout on the key public relations vocabulary that students will need. Listening: how to understand and take effective notes on extended lectures, including how to follow the argument and identify the speaker's point of view. Speaking: how to participate effectively in a variety of realistic situations, from seminars to presentations, including how to develop an argument and use stance markers. Reading: how to understand a wide range of texts, from academic textbooks to Internet articles, including how to analyze complex sentences and identify such things as the writer's stance. Writing: how to produce coherent and well-structured assignments, including such skills as paraphrasing and the use of the appropriate academic phrases. Vocabulary: a wide range of activities to develop students' knowledge and use of key vocabulary, both in the field of public relations and of academic study in general. Vocabulary and Skills banks: a reference source to provide students with revision of the key words and phrases and skills presented in each unit. Full transcripts of all listening exercises. The Garnet English for Specific Academic Purposes series covers a range of academic subjects. All titles present the same skills and vocabulary points. Teachers can therefore deal with a range of ESAP courses at the same time, knowing that each subject title will focus on the same key skills and follow the same structure.

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English Skills for University: Level 1A Combined Course Book and Workbook This combined Course Book and Workbook will help you to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and give you the confidence to begin your university studies in English. You will learn how to: - speak with good intonation and stress, and clear pronunciation; - use key spelling and grammar rules; - give confident and interesting presentations; - develop your vocabulary (and knowledge) within 10 useful subject areas; - predict and identify key information in texts; - write accurately, using a wide range of common sentence patterns; - listen for the important points in a conversation, talk or lecture. Accompanying Teacher's Book also available.

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Gateway is a lively six-level series for children between the ages of six and twelve. It has a clear functional and grammatical syllabus that provides students with a framework within which to learn real-world English. Its gradual progression enables the students to build confidence in the four language skills and fosters thinking and reflection. It combines language and skills training with links to other areas of the curriculum, such as math, science and civic and moral values. Gateway takes students from CEF A1 to an early B1 level. At the higher level of the series, there is an emphasis on writing and ESOL-oriented skills. Key Features: - Lively, student-centered activities; - Puzzles and games; - Songs and chants; - Functional grammar practice; - Texts relevant to the students' lives; - Age-appropriate writing activities.

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How Idioms Work is designed for adult learners of English who, despite a good grasp of English, find idiomatic language in their workplace or university confusing or incomprehensible. This fully photocopiable Resource Book provides clear, literal representations of high-frequency idioms chosen specifically for their lexical value in the world today. Ten eight-page sections comprise activity cards, definitions, reading consolidation (using semi-authentic newspaper articles) and revision activities. It also includes teacher tips and recommendations, 20 suggested activity types, an answer key and templates for devising furhter activity cards. How Idioms Work is ideal for complementing any skills-based lessons, as well as a general filler to add fun and variety to teaching. Each section of photocopiable pages is organized as follows: - a summary of the idioms being covered; - illustrations of the idioms; - written idioms; - definitions of the idioms; - newspaper articles with idioms in use; r- evision exercises and a talking point.

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IELTS Target 5.0 is aimed at students wishing to prepare for the IELTS exam while studying at pre-intermediate level. The main focus of preparation is IELTS General Training, as this is more appropriate for this level of student. Additional bridging material is incorporated later in the course for those students wishing to continue with IELTS Academic. The IELTS General Training section consists of three five-unit sections that take the student from a strong elementary to intermediate level. The earlier units focus on basic skills and basic language, including sentence structure and spelling. The IELTS Academic section consists of five units that prepare students for the academic content of reading passages and the more challenging writing tasks. By the end of the course, students will be working with text and language that is close to that found in the exam. Exam tips are provided throughout the course to familiarize students with the various exam tasks and to provide advice on how to obtain the highest score possible. Each unit consists of five modules: Speaking and Vocabulary: This prepares students for the type of interaction they can expect with the examiner. The vocabulary selected is that most frequently encountered during the speaking exam. Listening: This module is in two parts. The first part engages students in a topic and pre-teaches key vocabulary, before focusing on a key skill or particular IELTS exam technique. The second part practises the skill. Reading: As with the Listening module. Writing: This deals with both parts of the writing exam, each unit focusing on a different writing skill or writing technique. There is a focus on guided writing, with model compositions for all writing tasks. Consolidation and Exam Practice: The first part revises the speaking focus and vocabulary in the first module. The second part practises listening, reading or writing skills under something closer to exam conditions. Each Academic unit consists of Reading and Writing Modules only. The course also includes end-of-section review material, mock tests and an accompanying workbook.

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The New Skills in English Course prepares students for entry into English-medium study. It is also ideal for students who wish to improve their scores in skill-based examinations for university entry requirements, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Rather than focusing on exam preparation, the New Skills in English Course teaches the necessary skills as part of a systematic programme of language development.