Collins Reading. B1+. Intermediate Osborn Anna

Develop key reading skills and become more confident when reading in English • If you want to understand everything you read in English, you need to practise reading different kinds of texts. With Collins Reading (A2) you will learn how to get the information you need from every text you read • Includes both authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles • signs and labels • timetables and tickets • advertisements • newspapers and magazines • brochures • social networking sites • blogs • Twenty units with a clear design in full colour • Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific reading skills • Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary • Answer key • Collins Reading (A2) is part of the English for Life series

This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system • Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoon? Do you envy the experts’ ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Collins Gem Antique Marks is for you • Packed with thousands of clear illustrations, the book shows hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain. Complete with a history of hallmarks and how to read them, Collins Gem Antique Marks is absolutely indispensable

If your reading is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Reading for IELTS can help • Don't let one skill hold you back • Collins Reading for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 – 5.5 who are aiming for band score 6 or higher on the IELTS test (CEF level B1 and above) • This major new edition has been thoroughly updated and improved to make it even easier to use. Now in full colour, the book has a new layout and a series of brand new features to help students feel fully prepared for their IELTS exam • ·Enhanced answer keys with further explanations of why answers are right or wrong, or ambiguous • ·‘Watch out!’ boxes that highlight common IELTS mistakes • ·A revision checklist at the end of each section to remind students what they should do for each particular part of the exam • What is IELTS? • The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most common test used by universities for foreign students to prove their language level

The 4th edition of the Collins Cobuild Intermediate Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format • Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of updated examples, taken from the 4.5 billion word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts • This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students at this level need to learn and provides help with grammar and usage. Additional information is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their fluency and confidence in using English

To understand all the documents you come across at work you need to practise reading different kinds of text • This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine their reading skills in English. It provides practice reading the kinds of texts that business people come into contact with at work every day, using authentic examples from real business situations. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies • The twenty 4-page units focus on a wide variety of texts, which are useful as a quick-reference guide or for more in depth study and practice • Section 1: Emails • Section 2: Business documents such as agendas, CVs, job descriptions and annual reports • Section 3: Marketing and advertising, including company websites, brochures and social media such as Twitter • Section 4: Business media, for example reading newspaper reports, financial news and business blogs • Each unit contains practice activities and exercises; key vocabulary and phrases and grammar tips, with notes on American English variants • Includes helpful advice on different reading styles, such as reading for gist and reading for detail • Reference section with advice on how to improve your reading speed, and tips to help you choose the best reading method to find the information you need • Also focuses on useful skills not covered in traditional reading courses, such as ‘reading between the lines’ or understanding the true meaning behind the message • Includes an answer key, making it ideal for self-study • Powered by COBUILD – using the real language of business English • Collins English for Business is an innovative series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English – wherever you are in the world

Real English for life beyond the classroom • Reading in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar – it requires an interpretation of tone, context, aims and more. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Using real life examples and language English for Life: Reading (B2+) will help you to appreciate the finer details of a reading piece and so to get much more out of reading in English • > Study the language people really use when they are writing – and why • > Compare and contrast writing styles in lots of different environments • > Useful ‘language notes’ to increase your understanding of tone, slang and social context • Includes practice of reading in the following contexts • Correspondence • Products and services • Out and about • Facts • Reading for pleasure • About the series • What is it? Collins’ innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack

Give your child the support they need in English • These new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Flyers (also known as Young Learners English: Flyers) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and parents. By working through the practice tests, children will feel ready for what they need to do on the day of the test, and will also have fun whilst they are learning • The book includes • 3 full practice tests with a colourful and clear design to motivate and encourage young learners, and prepare them for what they will see in the real test • Audio is available online with recordings by young native English speakers • The Teacher’s Guide and a Parent’s Guide are available online, and are full of information and support for anyone preparing their child for their first Cambridge English test

These new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Starters (also known as Young Learners English: Starters) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and parents. By working through the practice tests, children will feel ready for what they need to do on the day of the test, and will also have fun whilst they are learning. Для доступа к аудиоматериалам необходимо на сайте издательства https://collins.co.uk/pages/elt-elt-audio-resources найти в списке Collins English for Exams нужный учебник и загрузить аудиофайлы. Необходимо ввести код с определенной страницы учебника, которая указана под ссылкой на скачивание

These new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Movers (also known as Young Learners English: Movers) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and parents. By working through the practice tests, children will feel ready for what they need to do on the day of the test, and will also have fun whilst they are learning. Для доступа к аудиоматериалам необходимо на сайте издательства https://collins.co.uk/pages/elt-elt-audio-resources найти в списке Collins English for Exams нужный учебник и загрузить аудиофайлы. Необходимо ввести код с определенной страницы учебника, которая указана под ссылкой на скачивание

Ladybird Grammar Workbooks help young learners aged 4+ to understand and practice the basics of English grammar. The six levels of the Grammar Activity Books are carefully graded and mapped against the CEFR (pre-A1 to A2+), and help children prepare for Cambridge English: Young Learners exams • Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series features structured language progression that will help children develop their reading and writing skills • This Level 4 Grammar Workbook helps to practise using the past continuous tense, the present perfect tense, simple phrasal verbs and more

Focus 2. Workbook - Рабочая тетрадь серии "Focus 2nd Edition" • Новый пятиуровневый курс английского языка для старшеклассников 14-17 лет (8-11 классы), учащихся специализированных школ, гимназий, лицеев, обеспечивающий надежную подготовку к выпускному экзамену ЕГЭ, а также к международным экзаменам Pearson Tests of English PTE General, Cambridge English KET, PET, FCE. Охватывает уровни A2-С1 • Один из лучших результативных курсов для сильных мотивированных подростков • Каждый уровень рассчитан на 4-5 уроков в неделю, 90-120 академических часов в год • Во втором издании обновлен дизайн пособий, добавлены новые тексты, современная лексика, видео BBC • Курс очень наполненный грамматически и лексически • Современный мотивирующий контент сочетается с интенсивным изучением языка

Focus 1. Workbook - Рабочая тетрадь серии "Focus 2nd Edition" • Новый пятиуровневый курс английского языка для старшеклассников 14-17 лет (8-11 классы), учащихся специализированных школ, гимназий, лицеев, обеспечивающий надежную подготовку к выпускному экзамену ЕГЭ, а также к международным экзаменам Pearson Tests of English PTE General, Cambridge English KET, PET, FCE. Охватывает уровни A2-С1 • Один из лучших результативных курсов для сильных мотивированных подростков • Каждый уровень рассчитан на 4-5 уроков в неделю, 90-120 академических часов в год • Во втором издании обновлен дизайн пособий, добавлены новые тексты, современная лексика, видео BBC • Курс очень наполненный грамматически и лексически • Современный мотивирующий контент сочетается с интенсивным изучением языка