About this series The student is taken through a series of lessons that provide a complete grounding in pronunciation, grammar & vocabulary. The exercises included in each stage aim to provide a practical set of lessons by which the student can progress smoothly to a sound working knowledge of the language. ...

Do you forget things easily? Are you worried that you're losing your mental edge? Don't be! Keep Your Brain Sharp will prove that, in fact, your mature brain is bigger & better than ever, & it will give you hundreds of diverting puzzles, games, tests & exercises to keep it that way. It explodes the myths about old age & mental decline, explains why you get better when you get older & gives you a set of great mental workouts in a brain-boosting bible ideal for you if you think your best intellectual achievements may well lie ahead. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to keep your brain sharp. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt & how to use it. ...

Are you looking for a complete course in Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun & interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher & our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course & online. The course is structured in thematic units & the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself & dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone & talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency & spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

Features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find & learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read & listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak & understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don`t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture & history of Malaysia. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you`ve learnt & how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444101997), as a pack comprising the book & double CD (9781444102000) & as a double CD (9781444102017).

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First published in 1938, Teach Yourself To Fly was not only one of the very first Teach Yourself books to be published but the first to actually change the world. It was used on the eve of the second world war to prepare pilot recruits & conscripts before they were called for service, & as such it was read religiously by thousands of young men, some as young as 17, & directly impacted on the British war effort. This beautiful new printing of the book captures all of the feelings of that extraordinary time
- it`s nostalgic, understated, inspiring & very British indeed, warning young pilots, amongst other things, not to feel `too discouraged` in the event of a crash landing. Technology has changed hugely, but the principles of aviation as they were in the middle of the twentieth century are perfectly summarised in this lovely book. Get hold of the right vehicle, & it really can teach you to fly. What happens when you`re up there, however, is your responsibility. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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Teach Yourself To Live is a self-help classic from a very distant age. Then, as now, the self-help world was dominated by energetic Americans preaching the secrets of limitless achievement. But from the off this delightfully dry, wise & pragmatic book offers something quite different
- a sober, somewhat stern, but ultimately generous guide to living in a world blighted by modernity & taxes. Nostalgic, funny & charming, this book somewhat bad-temperedly insists the reader not get ideas above his or her station
- yet it ends up delivering a bracing, empowering guide to knowing yourself & living well (despite it all). Oliver Burkeman called this book ”a place of stability & solid ground amid the rushing omnibuses”. Full of fascinating & unexpected revelations, Teach Yourself To Live flips self-help on its head & provides a marvellous insight into the way we used to feel about life & how to live it. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.

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Research & writing on secondary education is often a specialised treatment of isolated themes. This reader draws together the most significant work of recent years across a whole range of themes to give students & new teachers an overview of some of the most important issues & challenges that faced secondary teachers in the 1990s. It looks at the central players
- the children & the teachers
- at the classrooms in which they work together; at the curriculum, both implicit & overt; & at the wider community & political context of secondary education. Divided into sections to allow easy access to material of interest, the book covers: * learners * teachers * classrooms * curriculum * schools. Throughout, the reader addresses the crucial issues of effectiveness, quality & achievement & how these will influence the work of the secondary teacher in the coming years.

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The place of English in the secondary curriculum has recently been the subject of intense debate in the general media as well as in education circles. This reader addresses the key issues of that debate in a way that is both accessible & lively. Separate sections cover the historical background to the debate, including the 1993 rewrite of the English Orders, the major teaching areas of speaking, listening, reading & writing, assessment & the contribution of research to classroom practice in English. Over half the chapters are specially commissioned, & look at some of the most controversial issues in the subject, such as the place of grammar & the teaching of Standard English. Novice English teachers will find this book an invaluable introduction to the complexities of their subject. For their more experienced colleagues, it will provide an essential means of keeping up to date with current thinking. ...

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to travel & work? Have you considered teaching English abroad? If you want to combine work with the chance to travel & see new countries, there are plenty of opportunities worldwide to teach English as a foreign language. & this bestselling guide shows you how to do it! With more & more people considering teaching English as a foreign language, this guide offers extensive & essential information for anyone wishing to teach the English language abroad. Packed with detailed information on training as an EFL teacher, you'll find all you need to know inside. Whether you're a trained or untrained teacher, or you're looking for a long or short-term placement this book helps you plan & prepare, don't spend hours trawling through websites, we've done the hard work so you don't have to: Pick the perfect training course anywhere across the globe Get prepared -expert advice from insurance to employers All the contact information you need with country-by-country teaching opportunities Real life accounts from people have been there & done it Expert advice to deal with any unexpected mishaps. Up-to-date directory of more than 380 courses for training as an EFL teacher 1, 150 language school contacts plus useful websites. Teaching English Abroad covers over 90 countries around the world. It gives you all the official information like regulations & working conditions, as well as an up-to-date directory of prospective employers. Make sure you have everything you need at your fingertips when planning & embarking on Teaching English Abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term, short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to find teaching opportunities including:- A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities.- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details.- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language.- Essential advice & tips on how to apply.- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems.- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity. Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert, Susan Griffith, who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term, short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to find teaching opportunities including:- A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities.- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details.- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language.- Essential advice & tips on how to apply.- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems.- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity. Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert, Susan Griffith, who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English abroad. ...