The objective of this book is to lead students of English to free, conversational use of idiomatic expressions. The frequency of idioms in everyday situations can make nonnative students feel at a loss. Their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary may not help in understanding the meaning of an idiom, and definitions and translations may lead to inaccuracies and more confusion. This book is designed to bring students into direct contact with idioms through illustrations.

How English Works: A Grammar Handbook with Readings is designed for classroom use with intermediate and advanced students of English. Such a range of abilities can easily be addressed in a book of this kind: as we teachers know only too well, even advanced students who speak and understand English with apparent ease can still make many errors when they write and can still have surprising gaps in understanding.

This books explores why it is we believe what we believe about language, and why we persist in handing down from generation to generation a rag bag collection of fact and fantasy about language.

An invaluable tool for students preparing to take the NEW SAT exam
More than 3 million SATs were administered in 2002. Beginning in March 2005, the SAT will undergo the most dramatic change in its 76-year history. The total score possible will increase from 1600 to 2400; analogies will be dropped from the format; and, most radical of all, a new SAT essay writing component will be added. SAT reading and writing scores play a crucial role in the college admissions process. The new writing exam places increased emphasis on these skills. SAT 2400! is designed to give students a jump-start on preparing for this critical test. The author, an award-winning English professor, provides students with clear and complete instructions for taking--and acing--the new exam.

The Set Sail! Series focuses on getting young learners to enjoy communicating in English through a wide variety of activities in all four skills. Its pupil-centred approach motivates young learners, thus ensuring a positive experience in the English language classroom.