Speakout is a new general English course that helps adult learners gain confidence in all skill areas using authentic materials from the BBC. With its wide range of support material, it meets the diverse needs of learners in a variety of teaching situations and helps to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. Speakout has been developed in association with BBC Worldwide and BBC Learning English.
It is now the standard and most popular introduction to Old English language and literature. The fifth edition has been revised and corrected to take into account suggestions from teachers and students. The two most important new features are a substantial introduction to Old English metre (Appendix C of Part One) and the addition of Ælfric′s account of Edmund King and Martyr to the prose texts of Part Two.
Robert Jeffcoate provides many practical ideas for developing a repertoire of skills. He illustrates his suggestions with detailed examples of classroom practice and with many quotations from pupil's own work.
The Law (In Plain English) for Small Business, 2nd Ed
Starting a small business is easy. Doing it right is not. Every decision you make today directly impacts your future success. Careful planning is crucial for identifying your goals and creating a path to achievement. Understanding the many legal obligations as well as legal protections available to you is key. The Law (In Plain English) for Small Business is your one-stop guide for making the right decision every time. It covers the topics that concern you the most and provides clear and accurate explanations of the laws affecting your small business.
Brief articles in English with Spanish translations of the vocabulary and questions to test comprehension permit Spanish-speakers learning English to practice their reading skills and learn more about the United States and its culture.
The introduction, instructions and tests are in Spanish.
