Book of the month
August:
Achieve IELTS Grammar and Vocabulary
Author: Caroline Cushen, Louis Harrison and Susan HutchisonPublisher: Marshall Cavendish
Category: Examinations
ISBN: 9780462098975
Website: www.mcelt.com/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=49728
Review
Achieve IELTS provides students is perfect for students who wish to practice the grammar and vocabulary necessary for success at IELTS. The book begins with a diagnostic grammar test so students can discover and then target their problem areas.
Notes
The first half of the book is devoted to grammar and gives students practice from the relatively simple (e.g. present continuous) through to the more complex (e.g. relative clauses) structures required at IELTS
The second half of the book concentrates on vocabulary and covers topics such as food, health, sports and work.
The book is very clearly laid out and would make an excellent supplement to any IELTS class or individual student.
May:
New Inside Out Advanced
Author: Ceri Jones, Tania Bastow and Jon HirdPublisher: Macmillan
Category: Coursebooks
ISBN: 9780230009271
Website: www.macmillanenglish.com/insideout/html/New_pages/New_insideout_Home.htm
Review
This is a general English course book for adults and young adults. Combining stimulating content with comprehensive grammar, vocabulary and skills work. The course is mapped to the Common European Framework LEVEL C1.
Notes
A special end of unit focus on vocabulary and writing. A 'Useful phrases' at the end of each unit. Four consolidation reviews included. Includes workbook, class audio CD-Rom, DVD and teacher's book. A digital version of the Student's Book is also available.
April:
Ready for IELTS
Author: Sam McCarterPublisher: Macmillan
Category: Examinations
ISBN: 9780230732186
Website: www.macmillanenglish.com/Course.aspx?id=45576
Review
Ready for IELTS is designed for students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System test. All four parts of the exam are systematically developed and practised in each unit, while in-depth exam training is given in the form of regular help boxes. The course is mapped to the Common European Framework LEVEL B2/ C1.
Notes
Also available: CD-Rom with key, teacher's book with photocopiable tests, student workbook with key and audio CD.