Countdown to First Certificate bridges the gap between intermediate level and the First Certificate exam. It introduces learners to graded exam format tasks while giving them a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar. Written and designed to appeal to teenagers.
Just Listening and Speaking is organized with 18 units of Listening, each with two authentic or "semi-authentic" passages on the accompanying CD. There are a variety of tasks: gap fill, charts, True/False, matching, as well as comprehension questions, vocabulary work and an occasional follow-up writing task. The answer key is included.
The Mayan Mission: 1,000 Need-to-Know SAT Vocabulary Words. Will Alexa and José solve the Mayan mystery? Will you conquer the SAT? With 1,000 SAT vocabulary words, this book holds the answers! In this suspenseful sequel to The Marino Mission, teens Alexa and José reunite at the ruins of an ancient Mayan temple where they unearth intriguing clues about this ancient civilization. When they uncover a sinister scheme to sell priceless Mayan artifacts to the highest bidder, Alexa and José ....
One-page articles with some questions (and keys). Levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
"TheTopical news items with worksheets for each level for you to use in class. Each worksheet contains vocabulary, speaking and grammar work as well as reading practice."
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"VOCABULARY SIZE, TEXT COVERAGE AND WORD LISTS" is an online article written by Paul Nation and Robert Waring. This article answers the following FAQs by the most authoratative experts on vocabulary.
How much vocabulary does a second language learner need? How many words are there in English? How many words do native speakers know? How many words are needed to do the things a language user needs to do? How much vocabulary and how should it be learned? What vocabulary does a language learner need?
