Past Simple is a fascinating introduction to British history and culture, designed to improve the language skills of adult learners of English but suitable also for use in sixth-forms and FE colleges in Britain. The authors, both practising teachers, succeed in delivering a wealth of historical facts and improving students’ language and critical thinking skills all in an engaging, entertaining and often humorous way.
Past Simple comprises 22 chapters, 12 on key episodes or periods of British history (such as the First World War), 10 on significant themes (imperialism, the growth of democracy, etc.) that run through the story of these islands.
This book is designed for people who wish to improve their written English. They may be in a job, like a secretary who is required to draft on her own the replies to incoming letters, or evento improve her employer's style. A man may have to prepare sets of instructions for operating a mechanism, or to set out the main points in anawkward insurance problem. Yet others may need to pass an examination in English, andamong these there will be many learners of English as a second language. Some may just want to produce better writing, for the good reason that, for those whose native language itis, the 'subject' is closely bound up with personality.
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Career Paths English: Agriculture is a new educational source for agriculture professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Career Paths English: Agriculture addresses topics including soil preparation, seeding methods, farm equipment, livestock and organic farming.
The Teacher's book contains a full answer key and audio scripts.