Michael Swan est un auteur dont l'œuvre se concentre sur l'enseignement de l'anglais et les ouvrages de référence. Ses écrits explorent la grammaire pédagogique, l'influence de la langue maternelle sur l'acquisition d'une seconde langue et le lien crucial entre la théorie linguistique appliquée et la pratique de l'enseignement en classe. Fort d'une vaste expérience auprès d'apprenants adultes et de sa collaboration avec des enseignants du monde entier, les publications de Swan offrent des perspectives précieuses sur l'acquisition des langues et la pédagogie efficace.
* Un véritable dictionnaire des réponses aux questions que vous vous posez pour parler et écrire l'anglais * Les problèmes de langue et de grammaire les plus courants * Les difficultés usuelles de vocabulaire * Des articles destinés à faciliter la communication (écrire une lettre, exprimer l'heure et la date...) * 400 exercices (avec corrigé en fin de volumes) * Un index détaillé avec entrées multiples (grammaticales, lexicales, fonctionnelles) en anglais et en français.
Un outil indispensable : L'anglais de A à Z est destiné aux lycéens, aux étudiants de BTS et de DEUG, ainsi qu'aux adultes souhaitant vérifier ou approfondir leurs connaissances en anglais. Il répond aux questions qu'on se pose pour parler et écrire en anglais et permet de résoudre les difficultés usuelles de grammaire et de vocabulaire. Il peut être utilisé comme dictionnaire (pour un usage ponctuel) ou comme grammaire (pour réviser tout un point de grammaire). Nouveau ! Une série de tests en trois niveaux, pour mieux identifier ses lacunes et organiser ses révisions. Un mémento grammatical et des tableaux de synthèse pour éviter les erreurs les plus fréquentes. Et aussi : 400 exercices corrigés. Un index détaillé.
Covers all the important elements in the standard EFL grammar syllabus. Includes entry tests to show students what they need to study most; short, learner-friendly grammar presentations followed by examples of correct use, and simple traditional-type exercises to build confidence. There are two editions - with Answers and without.
The Good Grammar Book teaches all the grammar needed for speaking and writing in English. It explains the rules, shows how the language works, and gives plenty of practice. It can be used either with the coursebook in class or as extra practice at home. Explanations are clear, simple, and above all easy to remember. Real examples show how rules work and how to avoid common mistakes. Colour diagrams and illustrations help students understand difficult grammar points. Practice activities show how to use the grammar correctly. Grammar and vocabulary are practised together in special exercises. Tests at the beginning of each section show learners what they need to practise. Tests at the end of each section show progress.
Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.
Michael Swan's Guide to Problems in English
The fourth edition of this widely acclaimed reference book addresses common questions regarding English grammar and vocabulary, providing clear and informed explanations. With over 2 million copies sold globally, it incorporates updated content based on extensive corpus research, making it an essential resource for both teachers and learners seeking to enhance their understanding of the English language.
Contains over 600 entries, arranged alphabetically, explaining problem points in English: ideal for students who have made a mistake and want to know why it is wrong, or for teachers wanting explanation of a particular point. Covers mainly grammatical points, but includes selected points of vocabulary, idiom, style, pronunciation and spelling.
Proficiency reading comprehension
This comprehension course is designed to equip advanced students with the reading skills they need for comprehension of written English of all kinds. The course provides a systematic and progressive approach to advanced reading skills, covering topics such as how to read a text, guessing unknown words, understanding complicated sentences, extracting main ideas and perception of the effective use of English. Texts cover a wide range of topics, chosen for their intrinsic interest and as useful material for comprehension practice and the development of reading skills. Special texts are included for use as progress tests or for examination practice.
The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.
An alphabetical guide to the most common problems of grammar and vocabulary.
