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12 complete practice tests that provide extensive practice in the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE).



The Student’s book contains: 

- an introduction with information about the ECPE providing a detailed description of each section of the examination

- 12 complete tests

- sample answers to the Writing tasks

- glossary with definitions and examples

- sample answer sheets. 

This basic grammar of Modern Greek is the result of many years of teaching adult students how to understand and speak the Greek language. It is aimed at non-Greek students who, though they may have no linguistic training, need to know how to put parts of the language together so that they may understand what they hear or read as well as make themselves understood when they speak or write Greek.
We all use grammar, whatever language we write or speak. But is only when we learn a new language, as a "foreign" language, that we become fully aware of rules and forms, and of the ways words function in a sentence; and as we gradually progress to more advanced levels of communication, we need to understand more complex forms of structures in order to express ourselves more clearly. It is at this point that we realize the importance of learning grammar, both its forms and their uses.
Modern Greek is a language with clear grammatical forms and a structure based on these forms. In helping students to get to grips with these forms and structures, I have tried to keep this book as simple as possible. I have avoided too much technical terminology or too many references to phonetic rules and exceptions to rules. My book does, however, attempt to cover all those features of Greek grammar necessary to helping a learner understand the morphology and usage of the language. Through the simple explanations and sets of examples provided, it should be easy for learners to grasp how to apply the grammatical structures. [...]

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins hasadapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have beencarefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at thecorrect level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level4 is equivalent to CEF level B2 with a word count of 20,000 - 26,000 words. Each book includes:* Full reading of the adapted version available for free online* Helpful notes on characters* Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot* A glossary of the more difficult words An advertisement in the local newspaper announces that there is going to be a murder this evening at Little Paddocks - but this is news even to the people who live at Little Paddocks! Interested villagers and friends appear that evening - perhaps it's a game, they thinkThe lights go out, there is silence, and then a gun is fired... It seems this was no game. Someone really has been murdered!

"Amazing English" is an exciting new three-level course especially researched and written for young learners. Each level is of a manageable length and can be completed in one academic year.
Key features of Amazing English 1 Student's Book:
-an introductory unit reviewing key language from primary classes, as well as introducing the main characters in the exciting ongoing story, "The Amazing Kids"
-unit openers that activate theme-related vocabulary from Cambridge YLE Starters
-theme-related units, including lessons about amazing people, places and things, as well as special skills-building lessons that actively develop students' listening, speaking and writing skills
-regular reviews that reinforce language presented within the unit and that finish with a theme-related video and a catchy song
-theme-related CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and Culture sections that encourage students to engage in pair or group work while focussing on other subjects such as maths or geography in English, or while exploring a particular aspect of life
-beautifully-illustrated episodes of the exciting ongoing story, "The Amazing Kids", that not only capture students' imagination and motivate them to read in English, but also reinforce the themes and language presented in the student's book
-values and "Now take it home!" features that ensure students connect their learning to the real world.

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents:Harriet Tubman, the slave who helped hundreds of other slaves to escapeEmmeline Pankhurst who wanted women to be able to voteMaria Montessori, the doctor who found a new way to teach childrenHelen Keller, the deaf and blind woman who became a famous teacherEva Peron, the actress who helped poor and sick people in ArgentinaNancy Wake, the Second World War spy BRITISH ENGLISHWord count: 7,001Headword count: 665 Each book includes a full recording of each story online. PLUS: visit www.collinselt.com/readers for videos, teacher resources and self-study materials. This book is Level 1 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 1 is equivalent to CEF level A2. About the Amazing People series:A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each character's life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. Created in association with The Amazing People Club. About Collins ELT Readers:Collins ELT Readers are divided into four levels:Level 1 - elementary (A2)Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 - intermediate (B1)Level 4 - upper intermediate (B2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

Stage 7 has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Put your trust in a market-leading approach that has been used by teachers for over 10 years.

Written by experienced author John Reynolds, Cambridge Checkpoint Lower Secondary English offers full coverage of the new Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861).

- Boost confidence and test understanding: Questions within the chapters will help consolidate learning, directing learners to pause and think about what they've read, written or discussed whilst exam-style questions will help develop confidence in preparation for Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint.

- Develop key concepts and skills: Information on the key skills such as grammar, punctuation, parts of speech and their functions, vocabulary and spelling is provided with linked exercises to practise these skills.

- Engage learners and extend understanding: Cultivate a love of reading with diverse and wide-ranging texts to inspire learners on their reading journey, with carefully chosen discussion and reflection points for each topic.

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 - 30,000 words. Each book includes:* Full reading of the adapted version available for free online* Helpful notes on characters* Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot* A glossary of the more difficult words* Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readers The plot:Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious light in the school Sports Pavilion. Among the tennis racquets and lacrosse sticks, they find the body of the unpopular games mistress - shot through the heart. Schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much, and begins to worry that she might be the next victim. Can detective Hercule Poirot find the killer before the 'cat' strikes again? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 - elementary (A2)Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 - intermediate (B1)Level 4 - upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 - upper-intermediate+(B2+)Level 6 - advanced (C1)Level 7 - advanced + (C2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.