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Take the hard work out of lesson preparation with this unique collection of photocopiable activities. Written by an experienced ESOL teacher, for ESOL teachers this photocopiable resource book is ideal for UK Skills for Life exams, ESOL for Work exams, Government Citizenship tests, and General ESOL courses. Each of the activities is free-standing, and comprehensive teacher's notes give a clear indication of any preparation required, as well as suggestions for differentiation. There are also self-study exercises linked to every activity, which are perfect for use as ready-made homework tasks. This book is suitable for Entry Level 2 students.

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE MYENGLISHLAB- for Expert IELTS band 5 Students' Book with Online Audio AND MyEnglishLab - please purchase ISBN 9781292190587 

  Coursebook

The Expert series provides rigorous exam training for high-achieving students while developing language awareness and communication skills. Expert IELTS is an intensive course for students preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Expert IELTS trains students in all parts of the IELTS test, improving their scores and building language proficiency. It helps students stay focused to get the IELTS band score they need to achieve their goals, whether it's to get a better job, get on to a university course or for visa requirements.

Ten topic-based modules, divided into test training and test practice, boost students’ confidence and help them get the band score they need quickly and efficiently.

Task analysis and Assess and Improve sections help students identify what they have learnt and where they need to improve, engaging them in learning and motivating them as they progress.

Expert Speaking section with two practice test videos and activities featuring real IELTS students helps students understand what to expect in the  speaking test and how to be successful.

Expert Writing with test tasks, model answers and key language provides essential preparation for the writing paper.

Grammar reference gives students a more in depth look at the grammar covered.

Test strategies provide students with guidance on how to tackle each test task type.  

Coursebook

The Expert series provides rigorous exam training for high-achieving students while developing language awareness and communication skills. Expert IELTS is an intensive course for students preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Expert IELTS trains students in all parts of the IELTS test, improving their scores and building language proficiency. It helps students stay focused to get the IELTS band score they need to achieve their goals, whether it's to get a better job, get on to a university course or for visa requirements.

Ten topic-based modules, divided into test training and test practice, boost students’ confidence and help them get the band score they need quickly and efficiently.

Task analysis and Assess and Improve sections help students identify what they have learnt and where they need to improve, engaging them in learning and motivating them as they progress.

Expert Speaking section with two practice test videos and activities featuring real IELTS students helps students understand what to expect in the  speaking test and how to be successful.

Expert Writing with test tasks, model answers and key language provides essential preparation for the writing paper.

Grammar reference gives students a more in depth look at the grammar covered.

Test strategies provide students with guidance on how to tackle each test task type.

The Speaking and Vocabulary Book contains:

Practice and extension of the Student Book vocabulary for each unit Extra speaking tasks focusing on the big questions of the unit, allowing students to explore the topics in more depth through pair work Extra work on speaking strategies covered in the Student Book

The Teacher's Book contains:

Teaching notes with additional classroom ideas, including for mixed ability classes and fast finishers Exam information, including differences between Student’s Book activities and those in the exam Advice on teaching for exams, flipping the classroom, developing students as independent learners, teaching with projects and teaching with readers Advice on what makes a solid answer, a good answer and what acing an answer looks like Photocopiable audio scripts and videoscripts Workbook answer key

On the Pearson English Portal - access code in the Teacher’s Book

Access to the Online Practice area is via the Pearson English Portal  - the access code is in the Teacher’s Book Assign tasks to the whole class, groups or individual students Automatic marking to save time View how individual students and the whole class are progressing overall and by skill

 

 

The Practice Tests Plus series provides authentic practice for the Cambridge English Preliminary exam,  including complete tests with guidance and useful tips which maximise learners’ chances of excelling.

 

Key features are:

100% in line with current Cambridge exams requirements, including 2020 exam Exam overview provides detailed information about each paper Guidance activities increase awareness about what each part of the exam is testing and scaffold the students’ experience (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary) Tip strips provide strategies and hints on where to look and what to look for when responding to a question Grammar bank provides language input, support and practice on some key structures for the level (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary) Speaking bank provides useful language and extra practice for each part of the speaking test Writing bank provides model answers, useful language and extra input to support the writing paper Speaking test video allows students to see how the speaking test is carried out Examiner feedback video aims to highlight strengths and areas for improvement About the exam video gives information for the exam

Find out more at english.com/ptp

The Practice Tests Plus series provides authentic practice for the Cambridge English Preliminary exam,  including complete tests with guidance and useful tips which maximise learners’ chances of excelling.

 

Key features are:

100% in line with current Cambridge exams requirements, including 2020 exam Exam overview provides detailed information about each paper Guidance activities increase awareness about what each part of the exam is testing and scaffold the students’ experience (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary) Tip strips provide strategies and hints on where to look and what to look for when responding to a question Grammar bank provides language input, support and practice on some key structures for the level (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary) Speaking bank provides useful language and extra practice for each part of the speaking test Writing bank provides model answers, useful language and extra input to support the writing paper Speaking test video allows students to see how the speaking test is carried out Examiner feedback video aims to highlight strengths and areas for improvement About the exam video gives information for the exam

Find out more at english.com/ptp

The Practice Tests Plus series provides authentic practice for the Cambridge English Preliminary exam,  including complete tests with guidance and useful tips which maximise learners’ chances of excelling.

 

Key features are:

100% in line with current Cambridge exams requirements, including 2020 exam Exam overview provides detailed information about each paper Guidance activities increase awareness about what each part of the exam is testing and scaffold the students’ experience (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary) Tip strips provide strategies and hints on where to look and what to look for when responding to a question Grammar bank provides language input, support and practice on some key structures for the level (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary) Speaking bank provides useful language and extra practice for each part of the speaking test Writing bank provides model answers, useful language and extra input to support the writing paper Speaking test video allows students to see how the speaking test is carried out Examiner feedback video aims to highlight strengths and areas for improvement About the exam video gives information for the exam

Find out more at english.com/ptp

When you purchase this product you will receive your code on-screen and via email. Once you receive your code, follow the instructions provided to activate your eBook and MyEnglishLab access. The eBook  includes ten topic-based modules, task analysis and assess and improve sections, an Expert Speaking section, plus other tools to support and nurture learning.

As an intensive course, Expert IELTS helps teachers support ambitious students preparing for IELTS

Expert IELTS is the newest addition to the Expert series and is for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). It is available in three levels reflecting IELTS bands:

Band 5 (suitable for students from band 4) Band 6 (suitable for students from band 5) Band 7.5 (suitable for students from band 6) MyEnglishLab offers additional benefits such as automated marking and extra support for students, online hints, tips and feedback, helping you to access learning anytime, anywhere. A wide range of interactive practice activities for all four skills, plus Vocabulary and Language development. Video explanations of each part of the paper help expand students’ knowledge of the test. Diagnostic testing and ongoing practice tests plus a mock test, including speaking test video and activities. Follow up classes with 120 test practice activities. Students get instant feedback on correct and incorrect answers Record and playback activities provide students with invaluable speaking practice opportunities. Full essay-writing activities to practise the Writing paper, complete with model answers and the ability to submit to the teacher for grading and feedback

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The Maximiser is a unique combination of workbook and exam handbook, which can be used for immediate follow-up work in class or for homework, intensive exam preparation after completing the Coursebook, or by students preparing for the exam independently.

 

The Maximiser:

recycles and reviews the grammar and vocabulary presented in the Coursebook is packed with further language and skills practice in exam format for each exam paper with exam strategies and guidance contains one complete practice test for timed practice in the run up to the exam accompanied by audio CDs for the Maximiser listening exercises allowing students to practise listening at home 'with Key' edition includes annotated answers and audio script

The two Class CDs contain all the audio for the Students' Book listening activities.