IELTS: The Complete Guide to Academic Reading takes you step by step, from a basic understanding of the IELTS exam to a point where you have the necessary skills and confidence to take the exam.
You will be introduced to twelve questions types commonly used in the IELTS exam:
Short answers
Sentence completion
Summary completion
Multiple choice
Table Completion
Labelling Flow Charts
Matching
Paragraph Selection
True, False, Not Given
Yes, No, Not Given
Headings
Diagrams
Phil Biggerton has been teaching English in Europe and Asia since 1992 and in this time has taught Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Saudi Arabian, Nepalese, Iranian, Polish, French, German, Turkish, Russian, Kazakh, and Spanish students. In the last 10 years he has specialised in IELTS and for the last three years he has taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pre-sessional courses at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He also trained as an IELTS examiner and has worked for the British Council in Taipei, Taiwan as an examiner.
He has responsible for teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking examination techniques for the IELTS test and preparing new IELTS practice material. In addition, he has also prepared and conducted placement for new students and helped to train new IELTS teachers.
Part 1 Listening
Form Filling
Table Completion
Sentence Completion
Outline Completion
Summary Completion
Short Answers
Multiple Choice
True or False
Matching
Map Labelling
Part 2 Reading
Multiple Choice
True / False / Not Given (Yes / No / Not Given)
Summary
Headings
Matching
Short Answers
Flow Chart / Diagram / Table Completion
Sentence Completion
Part 3 Writing
Writing Task 1
Writing Task 2
Part 4 Speaking
Stage One
Stage Two
Stage Three
Audio Scripts
Answer Key & Model Answers
Do you find certain accents difficult to understand?
Do you get nervous before conference calls in English?
Would you like help understanding voicemails?
Collins English for Business: Listening will help you to understand what people are saying in English – however they say it. All the recordings on the CD feature real people talking about their life and work. You can choose to work on the units that are most relevant to you, or work through the whole book for a full course in business listening.
Twenty 4-page units feature authentic recordings of native and non-native speakers with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary
The real language of business English taken from the COBUILD corpus
Recordings feature interviews, face-to-face meetings, socialising, conference calls and voicemails
Topics include working in English globally, cross-cultural negotiation and planning a business trip
Suitable for self-study, classroom use and in-company language courses
Suitable for self-study, classroom use and in-company language courses.
Recommended for business people and university or college students.
Collins English For Business Reading
Do you find some business documents hard to understand?
Are you under pressure to process information quickly?
Do you need to read a wide variety of texts?
Collins English for Business: Reading will help you to develop your reading skills such as reading for general understanding, reading for detail, and learning to understand the true meaning behind the message. You can choose to work on the sections and units that are most relevant to you, or work through the whole book for a full course in business reading.
- Twenty 4-page units cover a variety of texts such as emails, schedules, business blogs, fi nancial reports, business cards and company websites
- Reference section includes advice on how to improve your reading speed
- The real language of business English taken from the COBUILD corpus
Suitable for self-study, classroom use and in-company language courses.
Recommended for business people and university or college students.
Chapter 1: Ten Mock Tests
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
Test 7
Test 8
Test 9
Test 10
Chapter 2: Audio Scripts
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
Test 7
Test 8
Test 9
Test 10
Chapter 3: Answer Key
Appendix 1: Band Scores Based on The Raw Scores
Appendix 2: Sample Answer Sheet
31 High-Scoring Formulas To Answer The IELTS Speaking Questions
Collins COBUILD Key Words for Cambridge English: First and First for Schools will help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency in preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) and First for Schools exams.
- hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations
- a thematic word list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the exams
- words are organized alphabetically and are clearly labelled according to topic
- full-sentence definitions in simple language and a clear and easy-to-use format
More than a dictionary, this unique reference tool provides all the vocabulary support needed by students preparing for both First (FCE) and First for Schools. It is ideal for self-study, and can be used alongside your existing coursebook and Collins Practice Tests for Cambridge English: First to make sure you are ready for the exam.
You can trust Collins COBUILD
Learners of English may find the IELTS Speaking test very challenging as it is a one-to-one interaction between a candidate and an examiner. In addition, the three parts in the test require the candidate to use a range of different speaking skills.
Understanding learners’ difficulties, I have tried to work out user-friendly materials to facilitate English learning, especially helping English learners to improve their speaking skill more rapidly and effectively.
Our practical step-by-step guide to test practice as well as important skills presented and explained will certainly meet your expectations and bring success to your coming IELTS test.
Young Kim
If you want to understand everything you read in English, you need to practise reading different kinds of texts. With Collins Reading (A2) you will learn how to get the information you need from every text you read.
Includes both authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles:
Twenty units with a clear design in full colour.
Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific reading skills.
Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary.
Answer key
Collins Reading (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge KET preparation. Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2).
The English for Life series uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language and is updated every month.
If you want to get better at writing in English you need to practise writing different kinds of texts. Collins Writing (A2) presents 20 styles of writing for everyday situations, to help you choose the right style of writing and the right words and phrases.
Improve your writing for:
Collins Writing (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge ESOL KET exam preparation. Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2).
Twenty units with a clear design in full colour
Authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles
Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific writing skills, such as sentence structure and punctuation
Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary
Answer key
The English for Life series uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language and is updated every month.
Work On Your Grammar A1 - Elementary
Collins Work on your Grammar – Elementary (A1) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Elementary level (CEF level A1).
This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.
The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar – Elementary (A1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout and simple illustrations make sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Grammar – Elementary (A1) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers.
- Focuses on the grammar required at Elementary level (CEF level A1)
- Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercises
- Authentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins Corpus
- Includes line drawings which illustrate key concepts
- Clear structure and presentation of language
- Plenty of room to write in
- Full answer key included
- Ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom
Collins Work on your Grammar – Pre-Intermediate (A2) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Pre-Intermediate level (CEF level A2).
This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.
The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar – Pre-Intermediate (A2) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout and simple illustrations make sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Grammar – Pre-Intermediate (A2) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers.
Focuses on the grammar required at Pre-Intermediate level (CEF level A2)
Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercises
Authentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins Corpus
Includes line drawings which illustrate key concepts
Clear structure and presentation of language
Plenty of room to write in
Full answer key included
Ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom
Collins Work on your Grammar – Advanced (C1) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Advanced level (CEF level C1).
This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.
The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar – Advanced (C1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout makes sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Grammar – Advanced (C1) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers.
Focuses on the grammar required at Advanced level (CEF level C1)
Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercises
Authentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins Corpus
Clear structure and presentation of language
Plenty of room to write in
Full answer key included
Ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom
Listening and Speaking:
Each of the sixteen units starts with a list of words that help to develop your vocabulary range around a particular topic. Vocabulary-building exercises also help you to remember these words and typical IELTS exam questions are given so that you can practice them. Listening exercises help develop your skills.
- is packed with typical IELTS exam questions and sample answers.
- highlights mistakes that students commonly make.
- gives useful tips to maximize your score.
- comes with over an hour of listening exercises to help develop your skills, and also has recorded speaking samples.
- has a complete answer key and all the listening transcripts.
- has been specifically designed for East Asian students.
Phil Biggerton has been teaching English in Europe and Asia since 1992 and in this time has taught Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Saudi Arabian, Nepalese, Iranian, Polish, French, German, Turkish, Russian, Kazakh, and Spanish students. In the last 10 years he has specialised in IELTS and for the last three years he has taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pre-sessional courses at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He also trained as an IELTS examiner and has worked for the British Council in Taipei, Taiwan as an examiner.
He has responsible for teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking examination techniques for the IELTS test and preparing new IELTS practice material. In addition, he has also prepared and conducted placement for new students and helped to train new IELTS teachers.
Shortcut to IELTS is a two-book series that can be used as classroom textbooks or for self-study. It is the result of a combined experience of over 60 years of teaching in countries such as Taiwan, China, Japan, the Philippines, and Mongolia. Learn how to achieve a target Grade 7.0 score. Ideal for students with Grade 5.0 and above.
Reading and Writing:
As you work through this book, you are introduced to important IELTS reading skills like scanning, skimming, looking for key words and how to fully understand the question instructions. Tips for answering typical reading style questions are given along with many exercises to practice. Task 1 writing skills are based on the mistakes that many students make and this book helps you to avoid. You are taken from a basic understanding of Task 2 writing questions to a completed essay that will impress the examiner. Learn how to complete the writing tasks efficiently so that you do not run out of time.
Phil Biggerton has been teaching English in Europe and Asia since 1992 and in this time has taught Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Saudi Arabian, Nepalese, Iranian, Polish, French, German, Turkish, Russian, Kazakh, and Spanish students. In the last 10 years he has specialised in IELTS and for the last three years he has taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pre-sessional courses at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He also trained as an IELTS examiner and has worked for the British Council in Taipei, Taiwan as an examiner.
He has responsible for teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking examination techniques for the IELTS test and preparing new IELTS practice material. In addition, he has also prepared and conducted placement for new students and helped to train new IELTS teachers.
By using Practice Tests for the TOEIC Test, you will:
• Feel completely confident about how the TOEIC test works
• Know what to expect on the day of the test
All you need for your ideal TOEIC score:
– Four complete TOEIC tests, including Speaking and Writing papers
– A clear guide to how the TOEIC test works
– A whole section full of useful tips on how to do well in the exam
– A CD (+ transcript) with accurate model Speaking and Listening papers
You can trust Collins COBUILD
If your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You’ll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand.
Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on.
Collins Work on your Accent features:
Thirty-six units on the main consonant and vowel sounds in English
‘What am I doing wrong?’ section looks at the mistakes you are most likely to be making based on your native language
Advice on rhythm, stress and pitch
Videos, illustrations and photos demonstrating the correct positions to produce accurate sounds
A DVD-ROM with video and audio clips providing clear native speaker model pronunciation
Extra practice sections concentrating on the most problematic sounds
CEF level B1-C2
Suitable for self-study and classroom use
Những ai luyện thi toeic luôn đặt câu hỏi làm sao để đạt điểm cao trong phần thi nghe TOEIC? Đây là câu hỏi rất phổ biến của nhiều bạn đang luyện thi toeic. Luyện nghe toeic tốt chính là chiếc chìa khóa giúp bạn thành công khi làm đề thi toeic thật .
Nội dung chính của cuốn sách toeic hướng vào Listening Toeic nhằm giúp bạn tăng trình kỹ năng nghe của mình . Với những bài học từ dễ đến khó, sách luyện thi toeic này đưa ra các kỹ năng và chiến lược để giúp những bạn luyện thi toeic đạt được điểm cao nhất có thể trong phần Listening toeic.
Skills for The TOEIC Test_Listening and Reading (+CD)
Get Ready For IELTS Listening
Collins – Get Ready For IELTS – Listening A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future. Collins – Get Ready for IELTS Listening is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Listening test. Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level. – Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examples – Key IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Listening test provided in each unit – Regular exam tips and information in each unit – “Watch out!” sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Listening test – Four review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Listening test – Complete IELTS Listening practice test, answer keys, audioscripts and audio CD provided – Vocabulary glossary for each unit provided at the back of the book.
Đã bao giờ bạn chợt nghĩ, hầu hết chúng ta đều dành phần lớn thời gian cho công việc, bất kể công việc đó là gì hay không?
Điều này có nghĩa là cuộc sống của chúng ta có ngập tràn niềm vui và mãn nguyện vì những thành tựu đạt được hay chỉ toàn thất vọng, mệt mỏi, buồn chán… tất cả đều phụ thuộc vào thái độ của chúng ta đối với công việc đó.
Cho dù bạn yêu thích công việc của mình đến đâu đi nữa, vẫn có những lúc dường như mọi việc đều diễn ra trái với ý muốn của bạn. Dale Carnegie, tác giả của loạt sách bán chạy nhất, sẽ tiết lộ với bạn bí quyết để làm cho mỗi ngày trong cuộc sống của bạn trở nên thú vị và ý nghĩa hơn. Lời khuyên đã được kiểm nghiệm qua thời gian của Dale Carnegie sẽ giúp bạn:
- Khiến người khác cảm thấy họ quan trọng và vui lòng thực hiện điều bạn muốn.
- Tránh căng thẳng quá mức – tiết kiệm năng lượng của bạn cho những việc quan trọng hơn
- Thuyết phục được mọi người ngay lập tức
- Biến công việc thường ngày thành cơ hội thú vị
- Biết nhận ra những sai lầm chắc chắn sẽ khiến người khác thù ghét bạn và tránh thực hiện chúng
- Mĩm cười cả khi bị phê bình – vì bạn đã làm hết khả năng của mình rồi!
“Vui sống là làm việc” sẽ giúp bạn hình thành hướng tiếp cận mới với cuộc sống và con người, đồng thời đánh thức những tiềm năng mà chính bạn cũng không hề biết là mình đang sở hữu. Hãy bắt đầu phát huy sức mạnh và khả năng thiên bẩm của bạn. Hãy bắt tay vào việc làm phong phú cuộc sống của bạn ngay từ hôm nay!
Mục lục:
Lời nói đầu
Phần 1: Bảy cách sống thanh thản và hạnh phúc
Tự khám phá bản thân và hãy là chính mình. Nhớ rằng bạn là duy nhất trên trái đất này.
Bốn thói quen làm việc hiệu quả giúp ngăn chặn mệt mỏi và lo lắng
Nguyên nhân khiến bạn mệt mỏi và cách khắc phục
Làm thế nào để xua tan sự buồn chán – nguyên nhân gây mệt mỏi, lo lắng và bực tức?
Bạn có đánh đổi những gì đang có để nhận lấy một triệu đô là?
Nhớ rằng không ai đá một con chó đã chết
Hãy làm theo cách này - sự chỉ trích sẽ không làm tổn thương bạn
Phần 2: Các kỹ năng cơ bản trong giao tiếp và ứng xử
“Nếu muốn lấy mật thì đừng phá tổ ong”
Bí quyết quan trọng trong giao tiếp và ứng xử
“Ai làm được điều này sẽ có tất cả. Ai không làm được tất phải sống cô độc”
Làm theo điều này, bạn sẽ được hoanh nghênh ở bất kỳ đâu
Làm thế nào để người khác thích bạn ngay tức thì?
Phần 3: Cách hướng người khác nghĩ như bạn
Tránh cách gây thù oán như thế nào?
“Mật ngọt chết ruồi”
Bí quyết của Socrates
Cách để có được sự hợp tác
Hãy gợi lên những động cơ cao thượng trong lòng người khác
Phần 4: Cách thay đổi người khác mà không làm họ phật lòng hay tức giận
Chỉ trích như thế nào để không gây thù oán?
Hãy tự nhận lỗi trước
Không ai thích bị ra lệnh
Giữ thể diện cho người khác
Phần kết
Mời bạn đón đọc.
Tiếng Anh Dành Cho Người Đi Du Lịch Nước Ngoài
Bạn muốn khám phá những miền đất mới, muốn đặt chân đến những đất nước xa lạ để tìm hiểu về phong cảnh và những tập quán của họ. Song, bạn vẫn đang e ngại vấn đề rào cản ngôn ngữ. Bây giờ thì bạn hoàn toàn không cần phải lo lắng hay băn khoăn về vấn đề này nữa.
Cuốn sách Tiếng Anh Dành Cho Người Đi Du Lịch Nước Ngoài được biên soạn dưới hình thức là những đoạn hội thoại. Cuốn sách sẽ cung cấp cho bạn rất nhiều tình huống thực tế bạn có thể gặp phải trong quá trình đi du lịch, bởi thế nó không chỉ cung cấp cho bạn kiến thức về ngôn ngữ mà còn cho ban biết trước khá nhiều kinh nghiệm thực tế khi đi du lịch nước ngoài nếu bạn lần đầu tiên đặt chân đến một đất nước khác.
Không những vậy, trong CD đi kèm cuốn sách còn có phần thu âm của người nước ngoài đối với tất cả các hội thoại giúp bạn rèn luyện khả năng nghe cũng như phát âm thực tế một cách nhanh chóng và hiệu quả.
Improve your score and feel completely confident about what to expect when you take the IELTS exam.
All you need to reach the IELTS score you’re aiming for:
Four complete Academic IELTS tests PLUS two General Training Reading and Writing papers
A clear guide to each part of the IELTS exam
A section on strategies for doing well in the exam
An MP3 CD and audio script for the Speaking and Listening papers
Answers for all papers, including model answers for the Speaking and Writing papers
Một trong những "đối thủ" đáng gờm của bộ New Longman Real TOEIC là bộ sách Economy TOEIC , Economy TOEIC LC 1000 Volume 2 là một thành viên của bộ Economy. Sách này tuyển tập 1000 câu hỏi phần Listening trong 10 bài đọc theo dạng đề thi TOEIC + Transcript + Đáp án, giúp bạn luyện tập và đạt kết quả cao trong kỳ thi TOEIC.
Nhiều người sẽ tự hỏi,điểm gì khác biệt giữa Longman và Economy. Khi học hai bộ sách này,có người cho rằng Economy hơn về các từ kinh tế. Thực ra hai bộ sách không có sự khác biệt, đều tuyển tập các đề thi giúp bạn luyện tập.TOEIC thường ra các chủ đề liên quan đến cuộc sống hàng ngày, công việc, vui chơi, giải trí, du lịch... tất nhiên đều liên quan tới kinh tế như công việc công ty, giao dich ngân hàng...
Học Tiếng Anh Theo Đĩa Hình dạng hộp gồm 1 quyển sách Một Buổi Phỏng Vấn Tuyển Dụng Điển Hình và 1 đĩa VCD.
Sách kỹ năng sống, Sách nuôi dạy con, Sách tiểu sử hồi ký, Sách nữ công gia chánh, Sách học tiếng hàn, Sách thiếu nhi