Michael Swan è un autore la cui opera si concentra sull'insegnamento della lingua inglese e sui materiali di riferimento. I suoi scritti approfondiscono la grammatica pedagogica, l'influenza della lingua madre sull'acquisizione di una seconda lingua e la connessione cruciale tra la teoria linguistica applicata e la pratica dell'insegnamento in classe. Con una vasta esperienza nell'insegnamento a studenti adulti e lavorando con educatori a livello globale, le pubblicazioni di Swan offrono preziose intuizioni sull'acquisizione della lingua e sulla pedagogia efficace.
Covers all the important elements in the standard EFL grammar syllabus. Includes entry tests to show students what they need to study most; short, learner-friendly grammar presentations followed by examples of correct use, and simple traditional-type exercises to build confidence. There are two editions - with Answers and without.
The Good Grammar Book teaches all the grammar needed for speaking and writing in English. It explains the rules, shows how the language works, and gives plenty of practice. It can be used either with the coursebook in class or as extra practice at home. Explanations are clear, simple, and above all easy to remember. Real examples show how rules work and how to avoid common mistakes. Colour diagrams and illustrations help students understand difficult grammar points. Practice activities show how to use the grammar correctly. Grammar and vocabulary are practised together in special exercises. Tests at the beginning of each section show learners what they need to practise. Tests at the end of each section show progress.
Widely acclaimed by teachers and learners throughout the world, The Cambridge English Course has set new standards in course design. In three levels, from complete beginner to intermediate, it offers: - a thorough and complete course in around 100 hours per level - the original multi-syllabus course structure¼ex high levels of achievement - original, stimulating and varied topics - wide variety of exercise types¼ex exposure to authentic English right from the start - detailed, explicit guidance and support for the teacher - balanced coverage of all language skills Each level consists of a Student's Book, Practice Book (with or without key), Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Cassette Set and Student's Cassette. Split editions of each of the Student's Books in three parts are available for added flexibility.
Michael Swan's Guide to Problems in English
The fourth edition of this widely acclaimed reference book addresses common questions regarding English grammar and vocabulary, providing clear and informed explanations. With over 2 million copies sold globally, it incorporates updated content based on extensive corpus research, making it an essential resource for both teachers and learners seeking to enhance their understanding of the English language.
Practical English Usage is a major new reference guide for intermediate and advanced students of English (of all nationalities) and their teachers. It contains short clear articles on all the grammatical problems which regularly cause difficulty to foreign learners. In addition, it deals with selected points of vocabulary, idiom, style, pronunciation and spelling. The main differences between British and American usage are also dealt with. Each entry contains an explanation of a problem, examples of correct usage, and - when this is useful - examples of typical mistakes. Special features of this book include: - simple and practical presentation - alphabetical arrangement of numbered entries - detailed index and cross-reference system - distinction between formal and informal usage A hardback edition is also available.
Proficiency reading comprehension
This comprehension course is designed to equip advanced students with the reading skills they need for comprehension of written English of all kinds. The course provides a systematic and progressive approach to advanced reading skills, covering topics such as how to read a text, guessing unknown words, understanding complicated sentences, extracting main ideas and perception of the effective use of English. Texts cover a wide range of topics, chosen for their intrinsic interest and as useful material for comprehension practice and the development of reading skills. Special texts are included for use as progress tests or for examination practice.
The New Cambridge English Course is a course teachers and students can rely on to cover the complete range and depth of language and skills needed from beginner to upper-intermediate level. Each level is designed to provide at least 72 hours of class work using the Student's Book, with additional self-study material provided in the Practice Book. The course has a proven multi-syllabus approach which integrates work on all the vital aspects of language grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, skills, notions and functions.
An alphabetical guide to the most common problems of grammar and vocabulary.
This updated edition is a practical reference guide which compares the relevant features of a student's own language with English, helping teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have. Learner English has chapters focusing on major problems of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and other errors as well as new chapters covering Korean, Malay/Indonesian and Polish language backgrounds.
Combining rich illustrations and authentic exercises, How English Works makes the learning and practising of grammar both a pleasure and a challenge. The author's imaginative and wholly original approach to the presentation and organisation of their text offers students a lively, purposeful package to give them a confident command of English forms and their uses. Designed for students working on their own, but also ideal for use in class, How English Works covers all the key elements in the standard EFL grammar syllabus, and many other topics which are often ignored.
