Prepare students for the IELTS exam as well as future academic study. With its focus on academic skills, this updated version of Focus on IELTS equips students for both the IELTS examination, and the tools that they need for academic life.
This provides: detailed information about the IELTS exam ; guided practice for all four skills in each of the ten modules ; language input for speaking and writing ; hints anbd tips to help with special areas of difficulty ; language review at the end of each module, focussing on key academic language ; five self-check progress tests recycling key language and skills in new contexts ; guidance on assessing your writing ; ideas for speaking and writing about the topics in reading and listening texts ; tips on how to improve your performance in all four skills ; and detailed answer key and tapescripts.
Academic English is an EAP Course Book & Syllabus, including IELTS Practice sections. It combines a comprehensive syllabus and reliable teaching resources, work book exercises, and complete resource lists, making it the primary text for EAP teachers and students alike, both as a study guide for students, and a source book for teachers. This course book has been designed for the International Student wishing to study Academic English and seeking to achieve a level that will gain Direct Entry into a college or university of choice in a Western country like Australia, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America. It is also designed for students who wish to bring their level of English up to an acceptable International Standard, but not necessarily wishing to go overseas for further study. The lesson structure has been designed by a team of professional IELTS and Academic English teachers, and is enhanced by a set of published resources readily available in most countries of the world.
"With its increased focus on academic skills, this updated version of Focus on IELTS not only prepares your students for the IELTS examination but also equips them with the tools that they need for success once they enter academic life. ... [Includes]: New Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning training helps students become more analytical and therefore more effective as learners ; New Academic Vocabulary sections systematically build up students’ knowledge of the all-important Academic Word List ; New Academic Style sections focus on key aspects of academic English, and develop students’ ability to achieve the appropriate formal style ; The Key Language Bank provides a reference tool and extra practice activities to help students build their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar ; An expanded Writing Practice Bank provides model answers and additional writing practice for both Tasks 1 and 2 ; Error Hit Lists help students eliminate common errors from their work ; Additional exam practice is available with the interactive iTests on the CD-ROM." - back cover.
National Geographic Reading and Vocabulary Focus is an all-new, four-level reading series that provides the essential reading skills and vocabulary development for maximum academic readiness. Readings grounded in rich National Geographic content tap into learners' curiosity about the world, naturally encouraging inquiry and opportunities to synthesize information. - A comprehensive, three-part vocabulary development program builds student confidence as learners encounter new or unfamiliar words in academic texts: - Academic Vocabulary sections develop the language that students will encounter in academic readings. - Multiword Vocabulary sections identify words that are commonly grouped together and then prompt learners to work with them in different contexts for enhanced comprehension. - Topic Vocabulary is presented as a reading preview strategy to enhance learner comprehension of the text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Target Band 7: IELTS Academic Module - How to Maximize Your Score (Fourth Edition) was published in March 2021. This excellent self-study book for intense Academic IELTS preparation in a few weeks is designed to help students achieve their best personal score. All the tips, techniques, strategies and advice are focused on maximizing students' score by increasing their task-solving speed and efficiency, and preventing typical mistakes. 'Target Band 7' is loved by teachers as well as students. New! Covers paper-based and computer-delivered IELTS.
"This Student's Book with answers contains separate sections focussing on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking ; 8 official practice tests from Cambridge English ; DVD-ROM with MP3 files and speaking test videos."--Publisher.
Achieve IELTS is written by experienced IELTS teachers and examiners and offers a unique approach to preparing students for the IELTS examination. It is a two-level, student-centred course that not only prepares students for the test but also for academic life after IELTS. This popular IELTS preparation course has been completely revised.