Grapevine is a three-level course in British English running from complete beginner level to pre-intermediate level. Each level consists of 40 units, each of which takes a double-page spread. It is an extremely comprehensive series, which includes an integrated (but optional) video element, as well as a built-in extensive reading component, a listening development syllabus, tests and a Workbook which goes far beyond the basic exercises associated with Workbooks.
Supplementary exercises allowing students to master their language skills at A-2 level (elementary). Technical information - following pages were skipped; 1 (title), 2 (acknowledgements), 4 (blank). A list of irregular verbs was put at the beginning to refresh students' memory. The archive contains recovery record.
The Economist - 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 (Double Issue)
The Economist is a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores the close links between domestic and international issues, business, politics, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts.
In this video we are going to learn some techniques to improve our reading skills and understanding in just 8 steps. External subtitles were added to make things easier for beginners.
EAP English for Academic Study - Speaking (Course Book + Teacher's Book)
English for academic study: Speaking is designed to help students develop the speaking skills they need to participate effectively in academic seminars and discussions, as well as to help them develop effective presentation skills. Each of the ten units is based on one of the topics listed below; the discussions and presentations that the students take part in during the course are related to the topic of each unit. The written and listening texts are designed to give the students different perspectives on the topics and provide evidence to support their ideas, one of the essential features of academic life.
