BBC Learning English: Words in the News 2010: News
BBC Learning English is a BBC service aimed at helping English learners improve their skills. Words in the News series presents current events in the news to help do this. This part focuses on news items that took place in 2010 only. The news items are accompanied by audio recordings of both the news report and target vocabulary. Excellent reading, listening and vocabulary practice.
It's true that a powerful vocabulary will pave the way to success! To measure verbal skills, most standardized or placement tests include a vocabulary section. In addition, civil service, health care, or job placement exams evaluate a candidate's verbal aptitude with a vocabulary test.
Vocabulary Practice and Tests Grade 12 - SB and Answer Key
Understanding new words and their uses includes exercises in Multimeaning and Word Analysis. In the Multimeaning exercise, students compare sentences that use different meanings of the same word. In Word Analysis, students identify a word’s meaning by using prefixes, suffixes, and word origins.
A multi-level series for adults and young adults who want to use American English both accurately and fluently. Grammar and vocabulary are taught and explained thoroughly, and all four language skills are developed systematically. 14 units following a logical, step-by-step syllabus, integrated skills work with thorough practice, warm-up 'Starter' sections at the start of each unit, high-usage 'Everyday English' sections at the end of each unit, Grammar Spots, Grammar Reference, Tapescripts, and Word List.
Password Readers is a collection of original and classic fictional titles that have been adapted to fit the needs of English language learners. The series provides a functional and accessible didactic apparatus which facilitates learner autonomy. Each reader is made up of brief six-page chapters, in which the flow of the story alternates with activities which reinforce vocabulary and reading skills. After each reading, there is a non-fictional text related to the main topic. Each reader is packaged with a fully dramatized Audio CD.
