This is one of the best TOEFL or TOEIC books I have seen, and the best I have used definitely. There are 30 lessons, and most can be done in 1 hour, or up to 2 if you have a lot of discussion or slow students. It can even be used for advanced students as a brush up and conversation/listening book. The CD's are good and it contains exercises and explanations for listening, reading, identifying photos, etc.

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One of the issues of the series "Real American". "REAL American" - a series of training programs for the American conversational English. "REAL American" is aimed at developing speaking, improved understanding of the language listening and learning interpretation. In this issue "Real American / Frankly Speaking" presents topics related to many different aspects of life in the United States: family, friends, identity, nature, pets, sports, traditions, holidays and weekdays, music, hobbies, etc.

The Linguaphone Institute - English Course for Beginners
Аудиокурс для начинающих
Автор - Prof. A.C.Gimson, University College London
Thanks to Valer !
Others courses from Linguaphone Institute:
Advanced English Course

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Ideas and Issues Threshold
Ideal for young adults (age 16+) in need of motivation for language learning.
Ideas and Issues Threshoeld is a combined Student's Book and Workbook that is ideal for young adults in need of motivation for language learning.

The 20 units provide:

• four skills work to enliven the lower-intermediate class
• dynamic revision for a fresh look at basic language
• topic based on authentic situations which students can identify with
• extra learning-to-learn unit to help students develop their own language acquisition atrategies
• ten units in American Engilsh, ten units in British English
• Key language, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation exercises in context, with a wide range of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities
• emphasis on oral skills

There was a time when IQ was considered the leading determinant of success. In this fascinating book, based on brain and behavioral research, Daniel Goleman argues that our IQ-idolizing view of intelligence is far too narrow. Instead, Goleman makes the case for "emotional intelligence" being the strongest indicator of human success. He defines emotional intelligence in terms of self-awareness, altruism, personal motivation, empathy, and the ability to love and be loved by friends, partners, and family members. People who possess high emotional intelligence are the people who truly succeed in work as well as play, building flourishing careers and lasting, meaningful relationships. Because emotional intelligence isn't fixed at birth, Goleman outlines how adults as well as parents of young children can sow the seeds.