Compass Publishing English Language Teaching Catalog
2009
Level
Kindergarten
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
Upper-intermediate
Pre-advanced
Advanced
Upper-advanced
Super Easy Reading 3 Super Easy Reading 2 Super Easy Reading 1
P. 11
Very Easy Reading 1
Very Easy Reading 2
Very Easy Reading 3
P. 13
New
Reading for Speed and Fluency 1
Reading for Speed and Fluency 2
Reading for Speed and Fluency 3
Reading for Speed and Fluency 4
P. 21
Reading Time 1
Reading Time 2
Reading Time 3
P. 14
New
Real Easy Reading 1
Real Easy Reading 2
Real Easy Reading 3
P. 15
New Edition
Reading Starter
New Edition
Reading Starter
Reading Starter
New Edition
P. 16
1
2
3 School Subject Readings 1
School Subject Readings 2
School Subject Readings 3
P. 18
New
More School Subject Readings 1
More School Subject Readings 2
More School Subject Readings 3
Reading Builder 1
Reading Builder 2
Reading Builder 3
P. 20
New
P. 22
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension 1
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension 2
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension 3
P. 23
Reading Challenge 1
Reading Challenge 2
Reading Challenge 3
Compass Publishing Reading Series Level Chart
Reading Success 1
Reading Success 2
Reading Success 3
Reading Success 4
Reading Success 5
Reading Success 6
P. 17
P. 19
New
New
P. 24
with Note-Taking
Reading Formula
P. 25
2nd Edition
College Reading Workshop
P. 26
Reading for the Real World Intro
Reading for the Real World 1
Reading for the Real World 2
Reading for the Real World 3
Issues Now In the News
P. 10
Famous Korean Folktales 1
Famous Korean Folktales 2
Famous Korean Folktales 3
New
P. 28
Second Edition
New
P. 8
Level 1
Compass Classic Readers Series
Level 2
Compass Classic Readers Series
Level 3
Level 4
Compass Classic Readers Series
Compass Classic Readers Series
Level 5
Level 6
Compass Classic Readers Series
Compass Classic Readers Series
New
P. 27
Extensive Reading for Acdemic Success A, B, C, D
Upper-advanced
Advanced
Pre-advanced
Upper-intermediate
Intermediate
Pre-intermediate
Level
P. 41
Step by Step TOEIC® Bridge 3A - 3B
Step by Step TOEIC® Bridge 2A - 2B
Step by Step TOEIC® Bridge 1A - 1B
P. 42
Very Easy TOEIC® Second Edition
P. 43
Third Edition
Starter TOEIC®
P. 44
Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test
P. 45
TOEIC® Analyst Second Edition
P. 46
Target TOEIC® Second Edition
New
P. 48
Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT 3 Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT 2 Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT 1
New
P. 49
Beginning
Building Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
Compass Publishing Test Prep Series Level Chart
New
P. 49
Intermediate
Developing Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
P. 49
Four Practice Tests
Sharpening Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
P. 50
New
Advanced
Mastering Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
Contents Alphabet/Phonics Children Sounds Fun! Children The Alphabet Party Songs Children Songbirds Course Books Children English Chest Readers Children/Secondary Compass Classic Readers Series Secondary/Adult Famous Korean Folktales Reading Children Super Easy Reading Children Very Easy Reading Children Very Easy Reading Second Edition Children Reading Time Children Real Easy Reading Children/Secondary Reading Starter New Edition Children/Secondary Reading Success Children/Secondary School Subject Readings Children/Secondary More School Subject Readings Secondary/Adult Reading Builder Secondary/Adult Reading for Speed and Fluency Secondary/Adult Short Articles for Reading Comprehension Secondary/Adult Reading Challenge Secondary/Adult Reading Formula with Note-Taking Secondary/Adult College Reading Workshop 2nd Edition Adult Reading for the Real World Adult Extensive Reading for Academic Success Reading & Listening Adult Issues Now in the News Second Edition Grammar Children Easy English Grammar Children/Secondary Active English Grammar Writing Children/Secondary Writing Starter Children/Secondary Essay Writing for Beginners Listening Children Listening Success Children/Secondary Listening Starter Children/Secondary Listening Practice through Dictation Secondary/Adult Developing Listening Skills Idioms Secondary/Adult Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories Conversation/ESP Secondary/Adult Everyday English for Young People Secondary/Adult Everyday Survival English Secondary/Adult English for Everyday Activities Secondary/Adult Essential Functions for Conversation Adult The English You Need for the Office Adult The English You Need for Business Adult Communicating in Business English Adult Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals Adult English for Restaurant Workers Second Edition Adult Talk About Travel Second Edition Teacher’s Resource Adult Teaching English to Young Learners Test Prep Introduction to the TOEIC ® Secondary/Adult Step by Step TOEIC® Bridge Adult Very Easy TOEIC® Second Edition Adult Starter TOEIC® Third Edition Adult Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test Adult TOEIC® Analyst Second Edition Adult Target TOEIC® Second Edition Introduction to the TOEFL® iBT Secondary Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Adult Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Second Edition Sharpening Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Four Practice Tests Adult How To Order
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Sounds Fun! Phonics for Children
Level --- Elementary Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-4) Teacher’s Guide Writing for Fun! Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-932222-69-2 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-932222-70-8
Sounds Fun! is a four level phonics series developed for elementary EFL/ESL learners. Beginning with a systematic presentation of the alphabet, Sounds Fun! progresses through the sounds of individual letters, vowel combinations, and consonant blends. The full-color illustrations and wide variety of activities in each unit provide hours of fun. A companion handwriting workbook guides students through the first stages of learning the alphabet and provides additional practice. An integrated step-by-step Teacher’s Guide includes lesson plans, ideas and games for each unit, full transcripts, answer keys and sample conversations.
Student’s Book 4 with Audio CDs (2) 978-1-932222-72-2
Features • Activities to build listening, speaking, and writing skills • Engaging stories at the end of each unit reviews sounds, letters, and words • Review tests for each level • Illustrated glossary of key vocabulary • Detachable flash card pages for games and review
Teacher’s Guide 978-1-59966-084-4
Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-932222-71-5
Writing for Fun! 978-1-932222-80-7
Title
Units
Pages
Sounds Fun! 1
9 + 3 Reviews + 1 Test
128
Sounds Fun! 2
10 + 2 Reviews + 1 Test
128
10 + 2 Reviews + 1 Test
128
10 + 2 Reviews + 1 Test
128
Sounds Fun! 3 Sounds Fun! 4
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The Alphabet Party
Level --- Elementary Student’s Book with Audio Tape Student’s Book with Audio Tape 978-89-8446-129-1
Through an original story about animals going to a party, children learn the letters of the English alphabet. With the introduction of each new letter, four vocabulary words beginning with the letter are taught. Children also enjoy trying to guess which word appears under the flap on each new letter page. The story-line approach is engaging and motivating and is ideal for use in class or at home. Features • Full illustrations for every letter and word introduced • Fold out pages include a letter of the alphabet and illustration of one of the characters • Review after every four letters
Sample pages from The Alphabet Party Lively illustrations introduce new vocabulary beginning with a relevant phonetic sound Delightful full color illustrations and charming stories make it fun to learn
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Songbirds
Level --- Elementary Song Book (1-6) Audio CD (1-6) Audio Tape (1-6) Audio CD set Audio Tape set
This comprehensive collection of 150 children’s songs is conveniently organized by theme into six books. Available separately or as a set, these songbooks and audio recordings contain familiar classroom songs, nursery rhymes, folk songs, sing-a-longs, and Christmas carols. Songs not only make learning fun, they also create a comfortable and colorful atmosphere that encourages children to freely express themselves. Whether at home or in the classroom, Songbirds provides hours of music and fun! Features • Themes include: Nature, Animals, People and Places, Games, Schools and Friends, and Christmas Carols • Simplified lyrics for effective learning • Modern versions of old favorites • Illustrations accompany each song
Song Book 1 978-89-8446-086-7
Audio Tape 2 978-89-8446-122-2
Audio CD 4 978-89-8446-095-9
Song Book 6 978-89-8446-091-1
Audio CD 1 978-89-8446-092-8
Song Book 3 978-89-8446-088-1
Audio Tape 4 978-89-8446-124-6
Audio CD 6 978-89-8446-097-3
Audio Tape 1 978-89-8446-121-5
Audio CD 3 978-89-8446-094-2
Song Book 5 978-89-8446-090-4
Audio Tape 6 978-89-8446-126-0
Song Book 2 978-89-8446-087-4
Audio Tape 3 978-89-8446-123-9
Audio CD 5 978-89-8446-096-6
Audio CD Set 978-89-8446-127-7
Audio CD 2 978-89-8446-093-5
Song Book 4 978-89-8446-089-8
Audio Tape 5 978-89-8446-125-3
Audio Tape Set 978-89-8446-128-4
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English Chest
Level --- Pre-intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-6) Workbook Book with Audio CD (1-6)
Captivating and challenging, English Chest is a children’s curriculum designed specifically for young EFL students. This six-level comprehensive language program is a fresh and interesting way for beginner students to study English. Throughout the series, students will advance from simple phrases to complex sentences with ease and comfort. As the name suggests, English Chest is a treasure-trove for teachers and students alike. Each lesson of English Chest includes conversations, stories, language builders, songs, games, and activities specifically developed to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The wide variety of exercises guarantees that students of all learning styles will find entertainment and satisfaction. Features • Engaging games, group activities, and songs • Reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities • Full-color illustrations and photographs • Accompanying audio recordings • Teacher’s guides with answer keys and teaching tips • Workbooks
Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-384-5
Student’s Book 4 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-387-6
Workbook 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-390-6
Workbook 4 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-393-7
Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-385-2
Student’s Book 5 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-388-3
Workbook 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-391-3
Workbook 5 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-394-4
Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-386-9
Student’s Book 6 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-389-0
Workbook 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-392-0
Workbook 6 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-395-1
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New!
Compass Classic Readers Series
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
The Emperor’s New Clothes
LEVEL 3
The Arabian Nights by Scheherazade Robin Hood by Howard Pyle Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett White Fang by Jack London Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson King Solomon’s Mines by Henry Rider Haggard The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Frankenstein by Mary Shelley A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
by Hans Christian Andersen
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Favorite Asian Folk Tales by Various Authors The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Favorite Fables by Aesop The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 6
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Tales of Mystery & Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Shakespeare’s Tragedies by William Shakespeare Shakespeare’s Comedies by William Shakespeare A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde More Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, père The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy Classic American Short Stories by Various Authors Classic British Short Stories by Various Authors The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
LEVELS HEADWORDS
1 400
2 600
3 800
4 1000
5 1200
6 1500
At each level, only the stated number of headwords per title and their variants are used. In this way, vocabulary is controlled while students have the opportunity, through reading different titles in the series, to increase their vocabulary.
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Level --- Pre-intermediate to Pre-advanced Compass Classic Readers series provides beginning and intermediate English language learners six levels of accessible adaptations of some of the best known classics of English literature. Pre-reading and post reading discussion questions, a glossary of key vocabulary words, and a short scripted playlet for additional classroom practice is included with each title. Features • Workbook includes additional reading activities • Teacher’s guide includes a short test for each reader
Student Book
▶
Preview questions
▶
Review questions
MP3 CD
▶
Playlet
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Famous Korean Folktales
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book (1-3) Student’s Book 1 978-1-59966-097-4 Student’s Book 2 978-1-59966-098-1 Student’s Book 3 978-1-59966-099-8
In the Famous Korean Folktales series, readers will enjoy simplified versions of traditional Korean folktales passed down through the ages. A three book series, stories the stories will engage student’s while providing reading practice. Accompanied by unique Korean-drawn illustrations, each story includes content and themes that students of English from any culture can relate to. Concise definitions for key vocabulary helps students understand the vocabulary in context of the stories. Features • Free downloadable supplemental audio recordings | Contents |
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Book 1 - People
Book 2 - Animals
Book 3 - Legends
The Two Step-Sisters The Two Brothers The Sacrifice of Sim Cheong The Legend of Hong Kil-dong The Two Ghosts Translation
The Man Who Became a Cow The Tiger and the Persimmon Blue Frog The Sea Turtle and the Hare The Woodcutter and the Bird Translation
Tangun Ko Ju Mong Haenim and Dalnim Why the Sea is Salty The Herder and the Weaver Translation
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BestSeller
Super Easy Reading
Level --- Elementary Student’s Book (1-3) Audio Tape (1-3) Audio CD (1-2) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-87-6 Audio Tape 1 978-1-932222-90-6 Audio CD 1 978-1-59966-108-7 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-88-3 Audio Tape 2 978-1-932222-91-3
Super Easy Reading is a three book series that introduces very young students to reading in English. Through controlled and graded stories, students learn high frequency vocabulary, as well as develop and improve reading fluency and sight-word recognition. Features • Full-color illustrations provide contextual support for the beginning reader • Multi-skill approach to stimulate student interest • Mini picture dictionary featured in each unit • Repeated recycling of vocabulary to reinforce sight-word recognition • Audio CD promotes development of listening and pronunciation skills • Free downloadable supplemental material, include review pages and a test bank
Audio CD 2 978-1-59966-109-4
Student’s Book 3 978-1-932222-89-0 Audio Tape 3 978-1-932222-92-0
Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Super Easy Reading 1
20
88
30
Super Easy Reading 2
20
88
40
Super Easy Reading 3
20
88
50
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BestSeller
Very Easy Reading
Level --- Elementary Student’s Book (1-3) Audio Tape (1-3) Workbook with Audio Tape (1-3) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-19-7 Audio Tape 1 978-1-932222-22-7 Workbook 1 with Audio Tape 978-1-932222-63-0 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-20-3 Audio Tape 2 978-1-932222-23-4 Workbook 2 with Audio Tape 978-1-932222-64-7 Student’s Book 3 978-1-932222-21-0 Audio Tape 3 978-1-932222-24-1
Very Easy Reading is a three-level reading course for the young beginning reader. As students progress through cabulary in a natural context, and develop a variety of reading comprehension skills. New vocabulary and structures are presented in a controlled manner, making each reading accessible and enjoyable to beginning readers of English. Features • Vocabulary comprehension and recognition exercises • Fun full-color illustrations to aid in understanding • Reading comprehension questions building skimming, scanning and inference skills • Additional listening and pronunciation practice with the accompanying audio program • Workbook available for further reinforcement of vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension
Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Very Easy Reading 1
30
64
40
Very Easy Reading 2
30
64
55
Very Easy Reading 3
30
64
65
Workbook 3 with Audio Tape 978-1-932222-65-4
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Very Easy Reading Second Edition
Level --- Elementary Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-4) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD (1EA) 978-1-59966-380-7 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD (1EA) 978-1-59966-381-4 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD (1EA) 978-1-59966-382-1 Student’s Book 4 with Audio CD (1EA) 978-1-59966-383-8
Very Easy Reading Second Edition is a four-level reading course adapted from Compass’ original best-selling series but now including additional activities to consolidate students’ literacy skills through basic listening, speaking, and writing activities related to the topic of each unit. In the Very Easy Reading Second Edition series, students are exposed to new vocabulary and structures in a controlled manner, making all of the activities in each unit very accessible and enjoyable to the new reader. Features • Pre-reading questions and new vocabulary introduction before each reading • Fun full-color photos and illustrations to aid in understanding • Reading comprehension questions to build skimming, scanning, and inference skills • Repeated recycling of vocabulary to aid in sight-word recognition • A mind map activity to support recall and visualization of the reading • Comprehension and recognition exercises to reinforce target vocabulary • Additional listening/pronunciation practice with the accompanying audio recording • Writing activities in each unit to facilitate cognitive coordination
Title
Units Pages Average Word Count
Very Easy Reading Second Edition 1
20
88
40
Very Easy Reading Second Edition 2
20
88
50
Very Easy Reading Second Edition 3
20
88
55
Very Easy Reading Second Edition 4
20
88
65
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New!
Reading Time
Level --- Elementary Student’s Books with Audio CD (1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-144-5 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-145-2 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-146-9
Reading Time is a three-level reading series designed for young, beginner to low intermediate readers. Each book in the series contains fiction and non-fiction passages and is accompanied by a variety of exercises designed to practice all four language skills. Each unit includes comprehension and vocabulary questions to enhance reading skills, and a thematically-related dialog to practice listening comprehension. By carefully controlling the progression of grammar, vocabulary, and passage length, the Reading Time series provides students with an engaging and fun means to improve their fluency in English. Features • Full-color illustrations and photographs • Development of reading comprehension skills through question types focusing on facts, details and inference • Free Audio CD includes all reading passes and listening exercises • Progressive exercises to promote fluency in English • Teacher’s guides with answer keys and teaching tips
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Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading Time 1
20
88
70
Reading Time 2
20
88
74
Reading Time 3
20
88
78
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Real Easy Reading
Level --- Elementary to Pre-intermediate Student’s Book (1-3) Audio Tape (1-3) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-53-1 Audio Tape 1 978-1-932222-56-2 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-54-8 Audio Tape 2 978-1-932222-57-9 Student’s Book 3 978-1-932222-55-5 Audio Tape 3 978-1-932222-58-6
The fun and informative non-fiction passages of Real Easy Reading allow students to naturally acquire vocabulary relevant to nature, culture, science, and other topics of interest. Controlled introduction of vocabulary and structures over this three-level reading course make real world contexts accessible to beginning readers of all ages. The wide variety of reading exercises, with their accompanying full-color illustrations, ensures that readers will acquire active reading comprehension skills. Features • Pre-reading activities designed to actively engage readers • Wide range of reading comprehension activities, including mind mapping, diagramming, categorizing, and sequencing • Vocabulary comprehension and recognition exercises • Fun full-color photographs and illustrations to support the beginning reader • Accompanying audio recording for listening and pronunciation extension activities
Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Real Easy Reading 1 30 + 6 Reviews
76
60
Real Easy Reading 2 30 + 6 Reviews
76
70
Real Easy Reading 3 30 + 6 Reviews
76
80
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Reading Starter New Edition
Level --- Pre-intermediate Student’s Book (1-3) Audio Tape (1-3) Student’s Book 1 978-1-59966-039-4 Audio Tape 1 978-1-59966-044-8 Student’s Book 2 978-1-59966-040-0 Audio Tape 2 978-1-59966-045-5 Student’s Book 3 978-1-59966-041-7 Audio Tape 3 978-1-59966-046-2
Reading Starter New Edition is a three-book reading series designed to engage and maintain the interest of young learners. Each book contains a variety of reading forms including fictional stories, letters, diary entries, charts and graphs, newspaper articles, and more. In addition, each reading passage is accompanied by a variety of exercises designed to practice all four language skills. Each unit includes comprehension and vocabulary questions to enhance reading skills, a thematically-related dialog to practice listening comprehension, a guided dialog for speaking practice, and question prompts to help students write about their own experiences related to each unit’s topic. By carefully controlling the progression of grammar, vocabulary, and passage length in each book, the Reading Starter New Edition series provides students an engaging and fun means to improve their fluency in English. Features • Reading comprehension questions include: main idea, facts and details, inference, pronoun and vocabulary reference • New vocabulary introduced through synonyms, illustrations, and photos • Reinforcement of comprehension and writing skills through completion of summary • Provides practice for TOEFL® iBT • Free Audio CD includes all reading passes and listening exercises • Free downloadable supplemental material, including a test bank
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Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading Starter New Edition 1
20
128
60
Reading Starter New Edition 2
20
128
90
Reading Starter New Edition 3
20
128
120
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Reading Success
Level --- Pre-intermediate to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book (1-6) Audio Tape (1-6) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-00-5 Audio Tape 1 978-1-932222-09-8 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-01-2 Audio Tape 2 978-1-932222-10-4 Student’s Book 3 978-1-932222-02-9 Audio Tape 3 978-1-932222-11-1 Student’s Book 4 978-1-932222-03-6 Audio Tape 4 978-1-932222-12-8 Student’s Book 5 978-1-932222-04-3 Audio Tape 5 978-1-932222-13-5 Student’s Book 6 978-1-932222-05-0 Audio Tape 6 978-1-932222-14-2
Reading Success is a six-book series of short reading passages designed to help middle school students develop reading fluency in English. Each book in the series contains a variety of reading genres to give students to a range of texts. Each reading is accompanied by vocabulary review exercises, multiple-choice reading comprehension questions, and a model summary of the passage in which students fill in blanks with key vocabulary. Features • Texts from a variety of genres including stories, diaries, letters, dialogs, speeches, advertisements, charts, and graphs • Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises to help students develop reading fluency • Model summary passages for further practice of key vocabulary and writing English words • Audio recordings of the reading passages
Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading Success 1
40
88
150
Reading Success 2
40
88
220
Reading Success 3
40
88
270
Reading Success 4
40
88
310
Reading Success 5
40
88
330
Reading Success 6
40
88
360
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New!
School Subject Readings
Level --- Pre-intermediate to Intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-377-7 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-378-4 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-379-1
This three-level reading series captivates the interest of elementary learners through a range of educational forms. From fictional stories to non-fictional articles, School Subject Readings covers topics, such as literature, culture, health, social studies, history and science. The wide variety of vocabulary and the accompanying comprehension activities allow students to become fully engaged in practicing all four language skills. Furthermore, the natural progression of vocabulary and passage length in each book is designed to activate a greater learning capability and bridge the gap between beginner and elementary learners. With each level of School Subject Readings, students gain more knowledge and insight of the English language, as well as the world around them. Features • Full-color photographs • Key vocabulary accompanied by definitions • Texts from a wide variety of genres and topics that are relevant to elementary learners • Reading, writing, and vocabulary activities to aid in overall comprehension • Summary exercises that reinforce writing and comprehension skills • Pre-reading questions designed to actively engage the student
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Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
School Subject Readings 1
20
88
90
School Subject Readings 2
20
88
110
School Subject Readings 3
20
88
130
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More School Subject Readings
Level --- Intermediate to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD(1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-374-6 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-375-3 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-376-0
More School Subject Readings is a three-book series designed to engage and assist intermediate to upper-intermediate students who are developing their reading fluency in English. This series is designed to incorporate the important features of a North American textbook. Each book contains diverse reading forms including fictional and non-fictional stories, journals, diary entries, autobiographies and more. In addition, students will learn from a broad scope of genres such as language arts, science, history, travel, geography, fantasy, art history, and social studies. This range of reading material will aid students in learning essential comprehension strategies and skills. Through the gradual progression of grammar, vocabulary, and passage length in each book, More School Subject Readings series ensures that students will acquire active reading comprehension skills necessary for their future. Features • Pre-reading questions designed to actively engage readers • Key vocabulary accompanied by definitions • Reading passages throughout each level that get progressively longer and more difficult • Reading and vocabulary comprehension questions which include puzzles, categorizing and sequencing exercises • Unit summaries that reinforce comprehension and writing skills • Full-color photographs that help students relate to the content
Title
Units Pages Average Word Count
More School Subject Readings 1
10
88
200
More School Subject Readings 2
10
88
215
More School Subject Readings 3
10
88
230
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Reading Builder
Level --- Intermediate to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-012-7 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-013-4 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-014-1
This three-level reading series engages the interest of learners through a variety of reading forms including fictional stories, letters, articles, advertisements, and more. In addition, each reading passage is accompanied by a variety of exercises practicing all four language skills. Exercises include comprehension and vocabulary questions to enhance reading skills, topic related question prompts to help students write about their own experiences, thematically related dialogs to give students guided speaking practice, and note-taking and completion exercises for listening comprehension. Features • Full-color illustrations and photographs • Activities for reading, listening, speaking, and writing • Pre-reading activities introduce students to the theme of the main passage, key vocabulary and activates background knowledge • Accompanying audio recording for listening activities • Free downloadable supplemental material
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Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading Builder 1
20
128
200
Reading Builder 2
20
128
225
Reading Builder 3
20
128
250
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Reading for Speed and Fluency
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Advanced Student’s Book (1-4) Student’s Book 1 978-1-59966-100-1 Student’s Book 2 978-1-59966-101-8 Student’s Book 3 978-1-59966-102-5 Student’s Book 4 978-1-59966-103-2
Research suggests that 250 words per minute is the target reading speed for fluent second language reading. Reading for Speed and Fluency is a four-book series specifically targeted at developing reading speed and fluency. Ideal for individual or classroom use, the passages are thematically arranged to enable learners to progress through texts within a specific grouping to build on content and vocabulary. Vocabulary is strictly controlled to provide learners practice in reading at an accelerated pace without interference from unfamiliar vocabulary. Features • Preview activities provide exposure to vocabulary and content • Multiple-choice questions enable students to self-monitor comprehension • Progress charts allow students to graphically record their personal reading speed development • Reading passages throughout each level are of similar length and difficulty • Photos help students relate to the content • Free downloadable supplemental audio recordings
Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading for Speed and Fluency 1
40
120
300
Reading for Speed and Fluency 2
40
120
300
Reading for Speed and Fluency 3
40
120
400
Reading for Speed and Fluency 4
40
120
400
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Short Articles for Reading Comprehension
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-163-6 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-164-3 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-165-0
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension is a three-level reading course intended for upper-intermediate to advanced students learning to read English. The non-fiction passages found throughout this series present students with a wide range of informative articles that will help transition students from a learning-to-read stage to a reading-to-learn stage of language development. Features • Non-fiction passages developed with controlled readability • Full-color photos accompanying each passage • Multiple reading comprehension and vocabulary reinforcement activities in each unit • Listening and speaking activities based on the content of reading passages • Grammar and vocabulary usage exercises • Audio CDs included
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Title
Units Pages Average Word Count
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension 1 20
130
200
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension 2
20
130
250
Short Articles for Reading Comprehension 3
20
130
300
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Reading Challenge
Level --- Pre-advanced to Advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-932222-48-7 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-932222-51-7 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-932222-61-6
Reading Challenge is a non-fiction reading series covering a wide range of compelling topics, intriguing facts and current events. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are carefully controlled and graded to allow students a comfortable progression from accessible to more challenging readings. Reading and comprehension exercises help students develop test-taking strategies. While Reading Challenge is suitable for both classroom use and self-study, students in a classroom environment will benefit from the additional speaking, listening and writing activities presented in each unit. Features • Non-fiction passages accessible to low-proficiency readers • Vocabulary and reading development exercises • Common idiomatic expressions within each passage • Extension activities to allow further reflection on the topic • Listening, speaking and writing exercises to reinforce students’ acquisition of language structures • Free Audio CD includes all reading passage and listening exercises
Title
Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading Challenge 1
20
128
200
Reading Challenge 2
20
128
300
Reading Challenge 3
20
128
450
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Reading Formula with Note-Taking
Level --- Advanced to Upper-advanced Student’s Book Student’s Book 978-1-59966-360-9
Reading Formula with Note-Taking is a textbook designed to hone students’ reading strategies and note-taking skills. Students will be challenged with content similar in style to that typically found on standardized tests designed to evaluate English proficiency such as academic paragraphs and short passages. Through the tips and exercises presented in Reading Formula with Note-Taking, students will practice strategic reading skills to recognize the organization of information in passages and learn basic note-taking templates useful for outlining key information. Features • More than 80 academic paragraphs and passages for practice • Various passages lengths for practice, ranging from 150 up to 700 words • Reading comprehension questions following each paragraph and passage, including questions targeting main idea, inference, rhetorical purpose, sentence insertion, and summarizing • Answer key for all exercises including underlining guides and note diagrams
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Reading Formula with Note-Taking
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Pages
N/A
220
College Reading Workshop 2nd Edition
Level --- Advanced to Upper-advanced Student’s Book Audio Tapes Answer Key Student’s Book 978-1-932222-49-4 Audio Tapes (2) 978-1-932222-59-3 Answer Key 978-89-8446-423-0
College Reading Workshop 2nd Edition focuses on a wide range of topics related to current world issues. The course develops an understanding of complex issues while improving fluency and comprehension of academic texts. Utilizing a multi-skills approach, each unit includes vocabulary acquisition, grammar recognition and reading comprehension exercises. Features • Real world content to motivate students --- technology, business, politics and culture • Vocabulary exercises to create a foundation for comprehending the readings • Discussion activities to help students practice critical-thinking skills • Supplemental readings with each unit to extend students’ understanding of topics and issues • Annotated readings
Title
College Reading Workshop 2
Units Pages Average Word Count nd
Edition 20
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200
600
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Reading for the Real World
Level --- Advanced to Upper-advanced Student’s Book (Intro-3) Audio Tape (Intro-3) Answer Key (Intro-3) Student’s Book Intro 978-1-932222-78-4 Audio Tapes Intro (3) 978-1-932222-79-1 Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-25-8 Audio Tapes 1 (3) 978-1-932222-37-1 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-26-5 Audio Tapes 2 (3) 978-1-932222-38-8 Student’s Book 3 978-1-932222-27-2 Audio Tapes 3 (3) 978-1-932222-39-5 Answer Key Intro-3 978-89-8446-467-4
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Reading for the Real World, designed for high school and university students, develops reading fluency and critical thinking skills while expanding students’ real world knowledge on a variety of topics. Selected readings, ranging from current developments in science and medicine to social issues in modern society are of particular interest to young-adult readers. Each reading includes reading, speaking, writing and listening activities Features • Readings provide insight into topics and issues beyond the classroom • Supplemental readings explore related issues to the topic • Reading exercises designed to hone comprehension skills • Vocabulary preview, review and alternative word form exercises
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Units
Pages
Average Word Count
Reading for the Real World Intro 12
200
450
Reading for the Real World 1
12
200
550
Reading for the Real World 2
12
200
650
Reading for the Real World 3
12
200
700
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Extensive Reading for Academic Success
Level --- Upper-advanced Student’s Book (A-D) Student’s Book A 978-1-59966-120-9 Student’s Book B 978-1-59966-121-6 Student’s Book C 978-1-59966-122-3 Student’s Book D 978-1-59966-123-0
Extensive Reading for Academic Success is a four-book series that presents academic-style reading passages designed for advanced English language learners. Each book contains 80 passages covering a wide range of topics, divided into broad categories. These categories include diverse aspects of literature and the humanities, world history, science, sociology, linguistics, art, music, information technology, and communications. Each reading passage is approximately 700 words in length and is followed by five comprehension questions which are similar in type to the questions most frequently found on standardized English proficiency tests. Question include general comprehension, inference, paraphrase/sentence simplification, main idea, chart/summary, and detail questions. Features • Academic-style reading passages • Comprehension questions typical of most standardized tests • Free downloadable key vocabulary study list • Free downloadable supplemental audio recordings | Contents | Book C
Book A Section Section Section Section Section
1 English and American Literature 2 Geography 3 Biology 4 Communication 5 Anthropology and Archaeology
1 Modernization 2 Sociology 3 Physics 4 Business 5 Art and Music
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Book B Section Section Section Section Section Section
Section Section Section Section Section
1 Science and Technology 2 Medicine and Healthcare 3 Chemistry 4 Linguistics 5 World History 6 The Humanities
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Section 1 The Classics & World Literature American Literature: 19th and 20th Section 2 Environmental Science Section 3 American History Section 4 Psychology Section 5 Computer Science and Information Technology
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Issues Now in the News Second Edition
Level --- Upper-advanced Student’s Book with MP3 Audio CD Student’s Book with MP3 Audio CD 978-1-59966-361-6
Issues Now in the News Second Edition is a course book designed to improve useful language skills for university-level EFL learners while raising awareness about world issues and current events. Each of the 25 units contains authentic news text from Voice of America, a multimedia broadcasting service funded by the U.S. government. These texts highlight a wide variety of regional and global issues grouped into five themes: International Concerns, World Regions, Life & Trends, Environment & Health, and Culture & Entertainment. Each unit begins by introducing students to background and cultural information relevant to the news story. In addition to reading comprehension activities, new vocabulary, idioms and expressions are reviewed after each text. Finally, each unit ends with thought-provoking questions designed to ignite class discussion. Features • Full-color photographs • Authentic news texts from Voice of America • Vocabulary, idioms, and expressions useful for university-level EFL learners • Exercises to support vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension • Topics for discussion • Free MP3 CD includes all readings
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Pages
Average Word Count
25
168
Issues Now in the News
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Easy English Grammar
Level --- Elementary Student’s Book (1-5) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-73-9 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-74-6 Student’s Book 3 978-1-932222-75-3 Student’s Book 4 978-1-932222-76-0 Student’s Book 5 978-1-932222-77-7
Easy English Grammar is a five book clear and concise grammar reference for elementary school aged learners of English. Blending concrete grammar explanations and exercises with engaging activities help students acquire a solid foundation in the 40 basic, high-frequency structures of English. Communicative picture-based activities support early learners in the first stages of English language development. Features • Creative activities for practicing new grammar points • Fun, full-color illustrations to stimulate learner interest • Two review sections in each level, including board games based on previous lessons • Two comprehensive review tests • Colorful flash cards and fun review games • Word list including all new vocabulary within each book • Free downloadable sample lessons in video format | Contents | Book 1
Book 3
Book 5
Unit 1 Nouns : people/places/things Unit 2 Articles : a/an/the Unit 3 Plural Nouns : -s/-es/-ves Unit 4 Be : am/is/are Review (Units 1-4) Unit 5 Personal Pronouns : I/you/we Unit 6 Demonstrative Pronouns : this/ that Unit 7 There is / There are Unit 8 Imperatives : do/don’t Review (Units 5-8) Test 1 Test 2 Word Check Card Activities
Unit 1 Articles : a/ an/ the Unit 2 Plural Nouns : -s / -es / -ies Unit 3 Some / Any Unit 4 How many / How much Review (Units 1-4) Unit 5 Exclamations : ! Unit 6 Possessives : ‘s / s’ Unit 7 Possessive Adjectives : my / your / our Unit 8 Question Words : who / what / where Review (Units 5-8) Test 1 Test 2 Word Check Card Activities
Unit 1 Countable / Uncountable Nouns Unit 2 Tag Questions : isn’t he? / doesn’t she? Unit 3 Comparative and Superlative : -er / -est Unit 4 Prepositions : above/below/up/ down Review (Units 1-4) Unit 5Helping Verbs : can/may/should Unit 6 Infinitives : to+verb Unit 7 The Future : be going to Unit 8 The Future : will Review (Units 5-8) Test 1 Test 2 Word Check Card Activities
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Active English Grammar
Level --- Elementary to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-6) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-018-9 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-019-6 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-020-2 Student’s Book 4 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-021-9 Student’s Book 5 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-022-6 Student’s Book 6 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-023-3
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The Active English Grammar series provides a thorough and practical understanding of the mechanics of the English language. Through the course of this six-book series, students will advance from the beginner to high-intermediate material. Features • Grammar targets introduced in context, with a variety of text types including dialogs, narratives, letters, and emails • A carefully-controlled progression of activities • Grammar form and function explained in clear, well-organized charts • Listening activities help learners encounter grammar targets in real-life situations, leading to greater comprehension • Each unit includes a review section to consolidate the learners’ grasp on all grammar targets covered in the unit | Contents | Book 1
Book 3
Book 6
Unit 1 Nouns and Basic Pronouns Unit 2 Simple Present Unit 3 Punctuation and Simple Sentences Unit 4 Present Progressive Unit 5 Simple Past Unit 6 Future Unit 7 Pronouns Unit 8 Basic Sentence Structures
Unit 1 Verbs Unit 2 Simple Tenses: Present and Past Unit 3 Progressive Tenses: Present and Past Unit 4 Future Tenses Unit 5 Nouns and Articles Unit 6 Adjectives and Adverbs Unit 7 Comparatives and Superlatives Unit 8 Pronouns Unit 9 Agreement Unit 10 Conjunctions
Unit 1 Sentence Structure Unit 2 Connectors Unit 3 Conditional Sentences and Wishes Unit 4 Noun Clauses Unit 5 Alternate Forms of Conditionals Unit 6 Adverb Clauses Unit 7 Reduced Clauses Unit 8 Emphasis and Inversion Unit 9 Punctuation and Capitalization Unit 10 Idioms and Expressions
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Writing Starter
Level --- Elementary to Intermediate Student’s Book (1-3) Teacher’s Guide (1-3) Student’s Book 1 978-1-59966-037-0 Teacher’s Guide 1 978-1-59966-090-5 Student’s Book 2 978-1-59966-038-7 Teacher’s Guide 2 978-1-59966-091-2 Student’s Book 3 978-1-59966-074-5 Teacher’s Guide 3 978-1-59966-092-9
Writing Starter is a three-book writing series for young, beginner ESL/EFL students. The graded writing passages allow learners to comfortably progress from writing sentences to writing paragraphs. Writing Starter 1 focuses on sentences within the context of a paragraph. Writing Starter 2 teaches students to write basic paragraphs through the development of outlines. Writing Starter 3 focuses on more advanced writing mechanics such as topic sentences, and concluding sentences. Features • Full-color illustrations and photographs • Wide variety of writing topics • Guided and personalized writing tasks • Abundant sample paragraphs • Progressive exercises to promote the natural development of writing • Teacher’s Guides with answers, teaching tips, and supplementary material allow teachers to explore students’ background knowledge and grammar comprehension.
Title
Writing Starter 1
Units
Pages
16 + 4 Reviews
118
Writing Starter 2
16 + 4 Reviews
118
Writing Starter 3
16 + 4 Reviews
118
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Essay Writing for Beginners
Level --- Intermediate to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book (1-2) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-042-4 Student’s Book 2 978-1-59966-043-1
Essay Writing for Beginners is an interactive guide to essay writing for students preparing to take the TOEFL® iBT test. The two-book series teaches independent and integrated writing techniques. Each book features a four step process to facilitate learning. Features • Full-color illustrations and photographs • Skill-building exercises develop writing • Interesting writing topics equivalent to those found on TOEFL® iBT tests • A wide variety of sample essays • Introduction includes teaching tips and recommended lesson plans • Free Audio CD included in the Essay Writing 1 – Integrated Writing Essay Writing for Beginners 1 – Integrated Writing
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Essay Writing for Beginners 2 – Independent Writing
Step 1
uizzes which introduce the Q necessary skills and help students understand the TOEFL® iBT writing tasks
Quizzes which introduce the necessary skills and help students understand the TOEFL® iBT writing tasks
Step 2
Note-taking, planning, and writing procedures which help students understand how to take notes and begin to formulate a response based on a reading passage and a lecture
Brainstorming and outlining procedures which help students understand the prompt, gather their ideas, and write according to different response style
Step 3
Writing and paraphrasing techniques which guide students to write introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs and lecture
Drafting techniques which guide students to write introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs
Step 4
Guided tests which give students practice at writing their own essays
Guided tests which give students practice at writing their own essays
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Listening Success
Level --- Elementary to Pre-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-5) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-396-8 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-397-5 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-398-2 Student’s Book 4 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-399-9 Student’s Book 5 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-400-2
Listening Success is a five-book series designed to help elementary and early middle school students improve their English listening comprehension. A wide variety of topics are covered, reinforcing grammar concepts in everyday situations as well as familiarizing students with common phrases and expressions. Full-color photos and illustrations accompany the activities for each listening exercise, providing strong visual cues to enhance the learning experience. Multiple dialogs are used within each unit to supply variations on the main theme, and each unit concludes with a test to summarize the main objectives. Features • Natural and lively dialogs in everyday settings • Common expressions and phrases • Full-color photographs and illustrations to aid comprehension • A variety of exercises to support the audio tracks • Tests which allow students to check their progress
Title
Listening Success 1
Units
Pages
12
114
Listening Success 2
12
114
Listening Success 3
12
114
Listening Success 4
12
114
Listening Success 5
12
114
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Listening Starter
Level --- Elementary to Pre-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CDs (1-3) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CDs (2) 978-1-59966-033-2 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CDs (2) 978-1-59966-034-9 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CDs (2) 978-1-59966-071-4
Listening Starter helps young, beginning ESL/EFL learners improve their listening comprehension. The goal of this three book series is to introduce students to everyday highfrequency expressions common to elementary and middle school students. Listening Starter follows a group of characters through everyday situations at home and at school. Multiple dialogs and large full-color illustrations and photos within each unit support learners’ comprehension, while the wide range of activities used throughout the series reinforces newlylearned language elements. In addition, each unit presents target vocabulary as keywords and in phrases and expressions. Features • Simple and accessible language to build a foundation for listening comprehension • Integrated speaking and writing practice • Free downloadable supplemental material • Free Audio CD includes all reading passes and listening exercises
Title
Listening Starter 1
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Units
Pages
12
114
Listening Starter 2
12
114
Listening Starter 3
12
114
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Listening Practice through Dictation
Level --- Pre-intermediate to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD (1-4) Student’s Book 1 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-104-9 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-105-6 Student’s Book 3 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-106-3 Student’s Book 4 with Audio CD 978-1-59966-107-0
Listening Practice through Dictation is a four-book series that presents basic listening transcription activities designed for ESL/EFL learners ranging from beginner to upper intermediate. Each Level contains 40 units divided into eight themes. Each unit is comprised of five exercises based on a single listening text; a dialog, monolog or continuous prose. By focusing learners’ attention on text transcription, Listening Practice through Dictation encourages learners to focus on and improve spelling, vocabulary, sentence structure, and punctuation while providing invaluable exposure to audio-recorded language of native English speakers. The progression of grammar, vocabulary, passage length, and complexity is controlled from one level to the next in order to give learners an effective and rewarding learning experience. Features • Introduction including teaching tips by Mario Rinvolucri • Full-color photos • New words introduced at the beginning of each unit • Listening transcription activities that integrate reading and writing • Audio recording of dictation texts • Complete answer keys and dictation text transcripts structures
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Developing Listening Skills
Level --- Intermediate to Upper-intermediate Student’s Book (1-2) Audio CDs (1-2) Audio Tapes (1-2) Answer Key (1-2) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-28-9 Audio CDs 1 (6) 978-1-932222-30-2 Audio Tapes 1 (6) 978-1-932222-33-3 Answer Key 1 978-1-932222-35-7 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-29-6 Audio CDs 2 (6) 978-1-932222-31-9 Audio Tapes 2 (6) 978-1-932222-34-0
Developing Listening Skills uses topically based listening passages to introduce high-frequency vocabulary and phrases. Suitable for classroom or self-study. Developing Listening Skills leads the student from easy to more difficult listening exercises within a units and over the course of the series. Exercises combine listening with the reading, speaking, and writing. Features • Authentic dialogs • Full-color illustrations to aid comprehension • Supplemental reading passages related to the topic • Listening quizzes for self-progress checks • Real world listening practice, featuring 24 topics related to everyday life and activities • Discussion questions to develop students’ speaking and listening ability
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Units
Pages
Developing Listening Skills 1
12
148
Developing Listening Skills 2
12
148
Answer Key 2 978-1-932222-36-4
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Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories
Level --- Intermediate Student’s Book (1-2) Audio Tapes (1-2) Student’s Book 1 978-1-932222-15-9 Audio Tapes 1 (3) 978-1-932222-45-6 Student’s Book 2 978-1-932222-16-6 Audio Tapes 2 (3) 978-1-932222-46-3
Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories provides a comprehensive and entertaining way for students to learn common English idioms. With easy-to-read definitions and examples of 600 of the most common idioms in English, the lessons will both entertain and enlighten students while presenting idioms in a variety of contexts. Unlike other texts that provide nothing but long lists of idioms Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories presents a fun way to learn English idioms! Features • Short definitions and humorous illustrations of each idiom • Sample sentences showing common idiom usage • Short dialogs incorporating the idioms • Exercises to reinforce and review idioms • Folktales and humorous stories in each unit using the idioms in context
Title
Units Pages Average Word Count
Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories 1 15
128
300
Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories 2 30
192
300
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Everyday English for Young People
Level --- Upper-intermediate Student’s Book with Audio CD Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD Teacher’s Guide Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-062-2 Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CDs (2) 978-1-59966-081-3 Teacher’s Guide 978-1-59966-082-0
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Everyday English for Young People (EEYP) uses a picture process dictionary approach to teach English vocabulary central to the everyday lives of teens. Set in contexts familiar to secondary school students such as video gaming, soccer practice, classroom scenarios, shopping, and instant messaging, the text has a special emphasis on commonly used verbs that teens use to talk about their everyday life in English. Features • Natural and up-to-date English based on research at the University of Michigan with middle and high school students • Cultural notes • Idiom practice • Free Audio CD includes all storylines and can be used for listening and pronunciation practice • Appendices that include useful and relevant information such as metric conversions, common world currencies, and irregular verb tables
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Everyday Survival English
Level --- Pre-intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-932222-47-0
Everyday Survival English provides a fresh and interesting approach to studying the basic vocabulary and expressions necessary for English communication. Using a picture process format, Everyday Survival English features comic strip style visuals and a step-by-step storyline to demonstrate key language for everyday survivial situations or for travelers to English speaking countries. Everyday Survival English is a dynamic classroom resource and an essential aid in home study. Features • 72 situations from daily activities to special events • Authentic language examples with practice in structures and vocabulary • Fun, full-color illustrations to aid comprehension • Appendices cover metric conversions, common world currencies, and UK and U.S. maps • Free Audio CD includes all storylines and can be used for listening and pronunciation practice
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English for Everyday Activities
Level --- Pre-intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-932222-93-7 Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD 978-1-932222-94-4
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English for Everyday Activities helps students learn the skills needed to communicate the step-by-step aspects of daily activities. Using a picture process dictionary format, English for Everyday Activities, presents students with clear and colorful pictorial detail for each activity. It is highly versatile and allows students to progress with ease from ideas to words or from words to ideas. A vibrant classroom resource, it is also suitable for home study and a helpful to more advanced learners. Features • Fun, full color illustrations to aid comprehension • Everyday processes such as waking up, riding a bus, playing CDs, and using an ATM • Naturally spoken vocabulary and structures • Key vocabulary sideboards in every unit • Detailed index for each key term • Appendices cover metric conversions, common world currencies, and irregular verb tables • Free Audio CD contains all captions and dialogs and can be used for listening and pronunciation practice
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Essential Functions for Conversation
Level --- Intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CDs Teacher’s Guide Student’s Book with Audio CDs (3) 978-1-932222-99-9 Teacher’s Guide 978-1-59966-085-1
Presenting simple, basic language patterns and strategies for everyday conversation, Essential Functions for Conversation is a practical and attractive aid to getting students on the road to real conversation. Functionally organized each two page lesson presents the target language on one page and practice on the facing page. English for Everyday Conversation gives students the skills and confidence to speak English often and in a variety of situations. Features • Examples of the most common patterns of English • Extensive practice materials • Clear, direct advice on learning strategies and patterns for English conversation • Three free Audio CDs provide models for pronunciation stress and intonation. • Answer Key
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The English You Need for the Office
Level --- Intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD Teacher’s Guide Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-932222-95-1 Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD 978-1-932222-96-8 Teacher’s Guide 978-1-932222-97-5
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The English You Need for the Office is the first book of a two part series covering the essential vocabulary of the office for general staff. The second book (The English You Need for Business) covers the vocabulary essential for executives and outside the office. The English You Need for the Office introduces vocabulary for talking about daily processes in an office via a lively and flexible presentation. Suitable for in class and for self-study, the text’s picture process format helps students learn the English needed for the office efficiency and effectively. Features • 56 color chapters • Basic vocabulary topics include using a copying machine, sending a fax, making telephone calls and office safety • Key vocabulary sideboards in every unit • Detailed index for every key term with usage notes • Appendices covers conversions, common world currencies, and irregular verb tables • Free Audio CD includes key vocabulary and chapter by chapter conversation practice
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The English You Need for Business
Level --- Intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD Teacher’s Guide Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-059-2 Multi-Skills Activity Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-060-8 Teacher’s Guide 978-1-59966-061-5
The English You Need for Business is the second book of a two part series covering essential business executive vocabulary including verbs. It follows on from The English You Need for the Office for general office staff. The extensive verb practice enables students to move from basic to more complex expressions With the picture process format, The English You Need for Business helps students speak and write more clearly about events in a business environment. Features • 46 color chapters • Vocabulary topics such as making a presentation, following up after a sales visit, and having a business lunch • Key vocabulary sideboards in every unit • Detailed index for key terms and usage notes • Appendices cover metric conversions, common world currencies, and irregular verb tables • Free Audio CD includes key vocabulary and chapter by chapter conversation practice
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Communicating in Business English
Level --- Intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Teacher’s Guide Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-932222-17-3 Teacher’s Guide 978-1-59966-083-7
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Communicating in Business English focuses on functional English needed to communicate within various business environments. It presents vocabulary and language patterns related to common business situations. Topics covered in the book include: making and receiving business calls, giving presentations, participating in meetings, socializing with business contacts, negotiating deals, and writing business letters or documents. Features • Key vocabulary lists for each lesson • Sample language structures for common sentences and phrases • Cross-cultural tips and golden rules for effective communication • Dialogs illustrating vocabulary usage in context • Exercises for vocabulary comprehension and reinforcement • Free Audio CD for listening exercises • Answer Key
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Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals
Level --- Intermediate to Advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-075-2
Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals helps future workers in the hotel and restaurant fields develop the English vocabulary needed to interact with customers and colleagues. With vivid pictures and clear captions, Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals presents essential language structures for such common functions as welcoming a guest, bringing luggage to a room, taking a meal order, and finding medical care for a guest. Using the popular picture-process format, Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals presents essential language in a clear and practical format. The characters and situations in Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals coordinate with the award-winning software package, Hospitality English, from DynEd International. Features • Vibrant full-color illustrations • Vocabulary for more than 60 essential hospitality functions • In-depth “Culture and Language” notes • Special sections about good practices for hospitality professionals • Natural, idiomatic English • Free Audio CD includes dialogs from each chapter
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English for Restaurant Workers Second Edition
Level --- Intermediate to Advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-150-6
English for Restaurant Workers Second Edition (ERW) is designed for trainee waiters and waitresses, and for trainers in the restaurant and catering industry. This post-elementary course has been specially developed using a novel picture based format. English for Restaurant Workers Second Edition (ERW) is an invaluable resource for the trainer and trainee in restaurant work as it gives both the language and the basic skills needed for this work. Features • The English vocabulary needed in this field of work • Important job-specific verbs and nouns • How restaurant tasks are done in a step-by-step picture process format • Common phrases, terms, and expressions that recur constantly in restaurant work • A basic reference to aspects of restaurant work, such as: the equipment used, cooking methods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, different meats and vegetables, etc. • Exercises that are interesting, fun to do, and tests the user’s understanding and knowledge of “restaurant” English • Free Audio CD includes dialogs from each chapter
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Talk About Travel Second Edition
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Advanced Student’s Book with Audio CD Student’s Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-401-9
Talk About Travel Second Edition is a workbook designed for university students who are interested in majoring in tourism and hospitality. Each unit builds upon itself and lays a groundwork for what to do and expect from an international trip in a meaningful and task-oriented way. Students will learn: how to fill out important travel documents, how to book flights and hotels, have a guide for getting through customs, how to find services offered upon arrival at a destination, learn ways of getting around, find out who to ask for information, and learn what to do for entertainment in various cities. Features • 24 colorful units, plus additional online units • New vocabulary in each unit to handle any situation in tourism • Useful reading passages illustrating how to use key vocabulary • Realistic audio dialogs using idioms and natural English • Exercises are helpful and useful, focusing on practical communication between customers and those in tourism • Authentic documents, brochures, and flyers from real situations • Helpful tips in each unit about how to enjoy traveling • Each unit is task-based, communicative, and addresses reading, writing, listening, speaking, and problem solving skills.
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Teaching English to Young Learners
Level --- Advanced Teacher Development Book with Audio CD Trainer’s Handbook Teacher Development Book with Audio CD 978-1-59966-096-7 Trainer’s Handbook 978-1-59966-029-5
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) consists of a teacher development book and a training handbook for the teacher trainers. Through lively, colorful pictures to present essential vocabulary for classroom management as well as professional terminology, the TEYL series is an invaluable tool for both novice and experienced teachers. Practical methodology and skills needed for teaching children are featured through twenty topics that can be explored and reviewed in any order. Realistic classroom scenarios and picture stories bring the methodology to life. The practice activities further improve language proficiency by focusing attention on specific points within each module. Features • Reflection techniques to encourage teacher development • Scripts and answer keys • Step-by-step suggestions for leading teacher training workshops • Background discussions to help focus sessions • Free Audio CD includes dialogs from each chapter
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Compass TOEIC® Series
Introduction to the TOEIC® and the TOEIC® Bridge The Test of English for International Communications (TOEIC®) measures the English listening and reading skills of non-native speakers working in international environments. There are a total of 200 questions (100 questions each for Reading and Listening section) on the TOEIC® test, and the test lasts about 2 hours. Many corporations and organizations require a TOEIC® score as part of an application for employment or study. TOEIC® Bridge, a shorter and easier version of the TOEIC®, is aimed at elementary to intermediate learners. Used primarily by test takers as an indication of areas for improvement of their English level for work, travel, and other purposes. Compass TOEIC® series The Compass TOEIC® series includes test preparation books designed to develop and refine the skills necessary for achieving a high score in TOEIC®. From first time TOEIC® test takers to students advancing from TOEIC® Bridge, to advanced level students can all find a suitable book among the Compass TOEIC® series. Whether you need to focus on your grammar, vocabulary, become more familiar with the questions types, or practice a full, test, there is a book available. Very Easy TOEIC® focuses on the most important grammar points for TOEIC®. Starter TOEIC® focuses on the most important grammar points for TOEIC® and includes higher level passages and listening exercises. Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test focuses on refining skills and provides practice in key language and grammar points. TOEIC® Analyst focuses on question types, strategies for answering, and avoiding common mistakes in TOEIC®. Target TOEIC® has six practice tests to help students determine their readiness for the real test.
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Step by Step TOEIC® Bridge
Level --- Elementary to Upper-intermediate Student’s Books - Listening with Audio Tapes (1A-3B) - Grammar (1A-3B) - Reading (1A-3B) Answer Key (1A-3B)
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Step by Step TOEIC® Bridge develops listening, grammar, and reading skills in English along with test-taking strategies relevant to the TOEIC® Bridge Test. Written for elementary to intermediate level students, this series provides an accessible and engaging way to begin the TOEIC® journey. Features • Authentic language and materials • Thematically organized, graded units within each series follow a three-step format: (1) Warm-up, (2) Exercise, and (3) Test. • Graded tasks for better acquisition of vocabulary and structure • Presentation and reinforcement of test-taking strategies • Mini practice tests for review and self-evaluation in each book • Over 2100 target vocabulary words taught
Student’s Book 1A Listening with Audio Tapes (2EA) 978-89-8446-295-3 Student’s Book 1A Grammar 978-89-8446-477-3 Student’s Book 1A Reading 978-89-8446-297-7 Answer Key 1A 978-89-8446-314-1
Student’s Book 2B Listening with Audio Tapes (2EA) 978-89-8446-343-1 Student’s Book 2B Grammar 978-89-8446-480-3 Student’s Book 2B Reading 978-89-8446-345-5 Answer Key 2B 978-89-8446-351-6
Student’s Book 1B Listening with Audio Tapes (2EA) 978-89-8446-307-3 Student’s Book 1B Grammar 978-89-8446-478-0 Student’s Book 1B Reading 978-89-8446-309-7 Answer Key 1B 978-89-8446-315-8
Student’s Book 3A Listening with Audio Tapes (2EA) 978-89-8446-354-7 Student’s Book 3A Grammar 978-89-8446-481-0 Student’s Book 3A Reading 978-89-8446-356-1 Answer Key 3A 978-89-8446-360-8
Student’s Book 2A Listening with Audio Tapes (2EA) 978-89-8446-320-2 Student’s Book 2A Grammar 978-89-8446-479-7 Student’s Book 2A Reading 978-89-8446-322-6 Answer Key 2A 978-89-8446-350-9
Student’s Book 3B Listening with Audio Tapes (2EA) 978-89-8446-363-9 Student’s Book 3B Grammar 978-89-8446-482-7 Student’s Book 3B Reading 978-89-8446-365-3 Answer Key 3B 978-89-8446-361-5
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Very Easy TOEIC® Second Edition
Level --- Intermediate to Upper-intermediate Very Easy TOEIC® Second Edition is an introduction to the TOEIC®. Each of the 12 units focuses on practice of one of the main grammatical points tested in TOEIC®. Mini test at the end of each unit provides reinforcement of the key grammar points and practice for each TOEIC® question type. A full practice test is also available. Very Easy TOEIC® Second Edition is accessible to lower level students and provides an excellent foundation for the new TOEIC® format.
Student’s Book Audio CDs Audio Tapes Student’s Book with Audio CDs Student’s Book 978-1-59966-024-0 Audio CDs (2) 978-1-59966-026-4 Audio Tapes (2) 978-1-59966-025-7 Student’s Book with Audio CDs (2) 978-1-59966-027-1
Features • Clear and precise grammar explanations • Thematic units with integrated grammar practice • Exercise section that distinguishes between commonly confused words • Answer key and tape scripts for all mini tests and the full-length test • Audio recordings of the Listening sections for each mini test and full-length test | Contents | At A Glance Preface Introduction Unit 1 Present Tense Unit 2 Past Tense Unit 3 Gerund / Infinitives Unit 4 Subject-Verb Agreement Unit 5 Auxiliaries Unit 6 Relative Pronouns
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Unit 7 Nouns / Pronouns Unit 8 Adjectives / Adverbs Unit 9 Comparisons Unit 10 Conjunctions Unit 11 Modifiers Unit 12 Negation Practice Test Support Tape Script Answer Key
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Starter TOEIC® Third Edition
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book Audio CDs Student’s Book with Audio CDs Student’s Book 978-1-59966-030-1 Audio CDs (3) 978-1-59966-032-5 Audio Tapes (2) 978-1-59966-031-8 Student’s Book with Audio CDs (3) 978-1-59966-077-6
Starter TOEIC® Third Edition is designed for beginning-level students of English who need to start preparation for the TOEIC®. In the first chapter students are introduced to the twelve most important grammar targets on the TOEIC®. The second chapter provides twelve mini tests, each reinforcing a grammar target through a variety of contexts. The final chapter contains a fulllength practice test designed to challenge, but not frustrate, beginning-level students. Starter TOEIC® Third Edition provides an excellent foundation for students starting preparation for the TOEIC®. Features • Tips for taking each section of the test • Thematic units with integrated grammar practice • Mini practice test in each unit • One full-length practice test • Answer key and tape scripts for all mini tests and the full-length test • Audio recording of the listening sections for each mini test and the full-length test | Contents | Chapter 1: Grammar Practice Unit 01 Auxiliary Verbs Unit 02 Tenses Unit 03 Infinitives and Gerunds Unit 04 Participles and Participle Clauses Unit 05 Negation and Parallel Structure Unit 06 Comparisons Unit 07 Agreement Unit 08 Relative Clauses Unit 09 Modification and World Order Unit 10 Indefinite Pronouns Unit 11 Voice Unit 12 Conjunctions and Prepositions Exercise Hints Chapter 2: Listening & Reading Practice Unit 01 (Grammar Focus: Auxiliary Verbs)
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Unit 02 (Grammar Focus: Tenses) Unit 03 (Grammar Focus: Infinitives and Gerunds) Unit 04 (Grammar Focus: Participles and Participle Clauses) Unit 05 (Grammar Focus: Negation and Parallel Structure) Unit 06 (Grammar Focus: Comparisons) Unit 07 (Grammar Focus: Agreement) Unit 08 (Grammar Focus: Relative Clauses) Unit 09 (Grammar Focus: Modification and World Order) Unit 10 (Grammar Focus: Indefinite Pronouns) Unit 11 (Grammar Focus: Voice) Unit 12 (Grammar Focus: Conjunctions and Prepositions) Chapter 3: Practice Test Chapter 4: Support
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Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Advanced Student’s Book Audio CDs Audio Tapes Student’s Book with Audio CDs Student’s Book 978-1-59966-086-8 Audio CDs (3) 978-1-59966-088-2 Audio Tapes (3) 978-1-59966-087-5 Student’s Book with Audio CDs (3) 978-1-59966-089-9
Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test is for intermediate-level students of English who need to refine their skills in preparation for the TOEIC® test. The short practice test in each unit follows the same style and format as the actual TOEIC® test, but with simplified vocabulary and structure. The goal of Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test is to familiarize students with the TOEIC® test using language appropriate to their level. Each unit focuses on different grammar points that most commonly appear in the actual TOEIC® test. One full practice test is also provided. Developing Skills for the TOEIC® Test is accessible to intermediate level students and provides an excellent foundation for the new TOEIC® test format. Features • Thematic units with accompanying grammar explanation appendices • 14 mini practice tests and 1 complete practice test • Full answer key and Transcripts for all practice tests • Answer explanations for Incomplete Sentences and Incomplete Texts sections • Audio recordings of the practice listening sections available | Contents | Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit
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Gerunds / Infinitives Auxiliary Verbs Subject-Verb Agreement Verb Form and Tenses Participle Forms Comparatives and Superlatives Negation Pronouns and Determiners Noun and Articles
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Unit 10 Relative Clauses Unit 11 Conjunctions and Prepositions Unit 12 Conditionals Unit 13 Other Possible Questions Unit 14 Review Practice Test Transcript and Answer Key Appendix Answer Sheet
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TOEIC® Analyst Second Edition
Level --- Pre-advanced to Advanced Student’s Book Audio CDs Audio Tapes Student’s Book with Audio CDs Student’s Book 978-1-59966-056-1 Audio CDs (3) 978-1-59966-058-5 Audio Tapes (3) 978-1-59966-057-8 Student’s Book with Audio CDs (3) 978-1-59966-078-3
TOEIC® Analyst Second Edition prepares students for the TOEIC® test through an analysis of common TOEIC® question types and strategies for approaching each type of question. Containing more than 700 questions in total, TOEIC® Analyst Second Edition provides students practice in the techniques for quickly recognizing test tasks and avoiding common mistakes. Features • Tips for analyzing various question types • Practice tests at the end of each section focus on specific listening or reading skills • Two complete practice tests simulating the actual TOEIC® test • Audio recording of 300 practice questions including picture descriptions, questions and responses, short conversations, and short talks • Transcripts and answer key included | Contents | The TOEIC Listening Section Part 1: Picture Description Type 1 Location Questions Type 2 Action Questions Type 3 Situation Questions Type 4 Similar-Sounding Word Questions Sample Test Part 2: Questions and Responses Type 1 Who Questions Type 2 When Questions Type 3 Where Questions Type 4 What Questions Type 5 How Questions Type 6 Why Questions Type 7 Yes/No Questions Type 8 Choice Questions Type 9 Statements Sample Test Part 3: Short Conversations Type 1 Who Questions Type 2 When Questions
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Type 3 Where Questions Type 4 What Questions Type 5 How Questions Type 6 Why Questions Type 7 Which Questions Sample Test Part 4: Short Talks Type 1 Main Idea Questions Type 2 Fact and Detail Questions Type 3 Inference Questions Type 4 Cause and Effect Questions Sample Test The TOEIC Reading Section Part 1: Incomplete Sentences Type 1 Vocabulary Questions Type 2 Grammar Questions Sample Test Part 6: Incomplete Texts Theme 1 Banking and Finance Theme 2 Marketing Theme 3 Hospitality Theme 4 Office
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Theme 5 Shopping Theme 6 Transportation Theme 7 Health Theme 8 Telephone Theme 9 Travel Theme 10 Mail Theme 11 Insurance Theme 12 Meetings Sample Test Part 7: Reading Comprehension Type 1 Main Idea Questions Type 2 Fact and Detail Questions Type 3 Inference Questions Type 4 Cause and Effect Questions Sample Test Practice Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Transcripts and Answer Key Transcripts Answer Key
Target TOEIC® Second Edition
Level --- Pre-advanced to Upper-advanced Student’s Book Audio CDs Audio Tapes Student’s Book with Audio CDs
Target TOEIC® Second Edition provides thorough preparation for the TOEIC® test. This new edition has been updated to incorporate changes recently made to the TOEIC® test. Following the length and format of the actual TOEIC® test, all exercises and practice tests include the same directions found on the actual TOEIC® test.
Student’s Book 978-1-59966-068-4
Features • Six practice tests simulating the actual TOEIC®, including all recent modifications • Recordings of both British and American accents, as per the style of the newer versions of the TOEIC® test • Longer listening sections and reading passages • Complete transcripts and answer key • Answer sheets for each test following the TOEIC® format • Complete audio recordings of the listening sections
Audio CDs (6) 978-1-59966-070-7 Audio Tapes (3) 978-1-59966-069-1 Student’s Book with Audio CDs (6) 978-1-59966-079-0
| Contents | Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 3 Practice Test 4 Practice Test 5 Practice Test 6 Transcripts & Answer Key Answer Sheets
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Compass TOEFL® Series
Introduction to the TOEFL® iBT The Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM (TOEFL®) measures the test takers’ ability to use and understand English in all four skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing in academic settings. The majority of academic institutions in the United States require a TOEFL® score for non-native speakers of English applying for admittance. The Internet based test (iBT) is the most current version administered by ETS and will in time completely replace the previous paper and computer based format. The iBT focuses on integrated skills and is taken on a computer connected to a secure Internet site. Compass TOEFL® iBT series The Compass TOEFL® test preparation series develops and refines skills necessary for achieving the maximum score on the TOEFL® iBT. Available in combined editions and split editions by skill and level, the Compass series provides students multiple opportunities to learn and practice their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as familiarize themselves with the question types found on the TOEFL® iBT.
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Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
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preparation material for reading, Building Skills for the TOEFL® iBT listening, speaking, Intermediate and writing sections. Developing Skills for the TOEFL® iBT •Three, (70-90) level-appropriate, Advanced Mastering Skills for the TOEFL® iBT TOEFL® practice tests (100-120)
Sharpening Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
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Beginning (40-60)
Advanced (100-120)
Four full TOEFL® iBT practice tests
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Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
Level --- Upper-intermediate to Pre-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CDs (1-3) Student’s Book 1 Reading 978-1-59966-153-7 Student’s Book 1 Listening with Audio CDs 978-1-59966-151-3 Student’s Book 1 Speaking with Audio CD 978-1-59966-152-0 Student’s Book 1 Writing with Audio CD 978-1-59966-154-4 Student’s Book 2 Reading 978-1-59966-157-5 Student’s Book 2 Listening with Audio CDs 978-1-59966-155-1 Student’s Book 2 Speaking with Audio CD 978-1-59966-156-8 Student’s Book 2 Writing with Audio CD 978-1-59966-158-2 Student’s Book 3 Reading 978-1-59966-161-2 Student’s Book 3 Listening with Audio CDs 978-1-59966-159-9 Student’s Book 3 Speaking with Audio CD 978-1-59966-160-5
Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT is a 3-level, 12-book test preparation series designed for beginning-level students of the TOEFL® iBT. Each level consists of four books: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Over the course of the series, students build on their current vocabulary to include common TOEFL® and academic vocabulary. Students new to the test are also introduced to level-appropriate passages, lectures, conversations, and questions found on the TOEFL® iBT. Basic Skills for the TOEFL® iBT enables students to build on both their language skills and their knowledge. The topics are interesting and easily accessible to students. In addition, the themes cover the most frequent topics featured in the TOEFL® iBT. Students accumulate vocabulary through repeated exposure over the course of the series. The series targets 1,300 TOEFL® -related words, including all 570 words found on the Academic Word List used by TESOL. Features of the series • Focused practice of each TOEFL® iBT question type • Controlled note-taking activities • Graded vocabulary acquisition • Transcripts for all listening exercises and integrated tasks • Full answer key including sample responses for spoken and written sections • Complete audio recordings of the listening and integrated sections • Sample lesson plans
Student’s Book 3 Writing with Audio CD 978-1-59966-162-9
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Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Second Edition
Level --- Pre-advanced to Upper-advanced Student’s Books MP3 CDs Building Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Second Edition Reading Listening with MP3 CD Speaking with MP3 CD Writing with MP3 CD Combined Book Combined MP3 CDs
978-1-59966-348-7 978-1-59966-349-4 978-1-59966-350-0 978-1-59966-351-7 978-1-59966-362-3 978-1-59966-365-4
Developing Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Second Edition Reading Listening with MP3 CD Speaking with MP3 CD Writing with MP3 CD Combined Book Combined MP3 CDs
978-1-59966-352-4 978-1-59966-353-1 978-1-59966-354-8 978-1-59966-355-5 978-1-59966-363-0 978-1-59966-366-1
Mastering Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Second Edition Reading Listening with MP3 CD Speaking with MP3 CD Writing with MP3 CD Combined Book Combined MP3 CDs
978-1-59966-356-2 978-1-59966-357-9 978-1-59966-358-6 978-1-59966-359-3 978-1-59966-364-7 978-1-59966-367-8
Building/Developing/Mastering Skills for the TOEFL® iBT Second Edition is part of a three-level test-preparation series designed to prepare learners of English for the TOEFL® iBT. In this graded test preparation course, learners will be able to familiarize themselves with question types found on the TOEFL® iBT while covering a variety of disciplines. In addition, learners can practice their skills in all four test areas: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Each book provides comprehensive coverage of the designated skill and offers learners extensive practice. Features • Examples of and tips for various question types found on the TOEFL® iBT • Focused practice of each question type • Guided note-taking activities • Annotated reading/listening passages to support vocabulary development • Graded practice to support systematic development of test skills • Authentic practice test modeled after the TOEFL® iBT format • Audio recording including over 100 sample conversations and lectures • Free online sample test: www.compasspub.com/toeflibt
Skills for the TOEFL® iBT First Editions Are Still Available!
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Sharpening Skills for the TOEFL® iBT
Level --- Advanced to Upper-advanced Student’s Book with Audio CDs Student’s Book 1 with Audio CDs (4) 978-1-59966-028-8 Student’s Book 2 with Audio CDs (4) 978-1-59966-035-6
Sharpening Skills for the TOEFL® iBT includes four comprehensive practice tests. Each of the tests includes reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections simulating the TOEFL® iBT test to increase students’ familiarity and confidence. Features • Four full-length practice tests in the TOEFL® iBT format • Includes a sample of all question types encountered on the TOEFL® iBT test • Complete transcripts of the practice listening, speaking, and writing sections • Full answer key for reading and listening sections • Model speaking and writing answers • Free Audio CDs includes authentic university-level lectures and realistic campus-related conversations | Contents | Introduction Practice Test 1 - Reading / Practice Test 2 - Reading / Practice Test 3 - Reading / Practice Test 4 - Reading / Transcripts Answer Key Scoring Conversion Tables
Listening Listening Listening Listening
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