Product Description Swearing is an everyday part of the language of most speakers of modern English. This corpus informed account of swearing describes swearing and also outlines its social function, with a particular focus on the relationship between swearing and abuse. A major theme of the book is the extension and application of corpus linguistics in the context of relevant analytical and theoretical models from linguistics, psychology and sociology. In examining swearing from this angle the author is able to examine in detail the social functions of swearing with a view to developing a corpus based explanatory account of swearing in English. Read more...

This workbook is designed to help learners of English to improve their knowledge and understanding of core medical terminology. Includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test and build specialist English vocabulary. The combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home- and class-based study. Read more...

Check Your Vocabulary workbooks are aimed at learners of English who want to build vocabulary in a specific area. Check Your Vocabulary for Life in Britain is a new title in the range which focuses on the everyday English vocabulary required for would-be British citizens and people for whom English is a second language who want to live, study and work in Britain. Like all titles in the Check Your Vocabulary range, Check Your Vocabulary for Life in Britain will comprise quizzes, word games and puzzles that help teach and build vocabulary in a stimulating way. Read more...

This workbook features a range of activities to help students learn and revise non-technical English vocabulary, essential for the study of any subject at a UK university. Self-study exercises and practical classroom activities are included, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. Containing a range of word games, crosswords, quizzes and exercises, this workbook will help build vocabulary confidence in a fun, memorable way. Read more...

This workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core legal terminology. Includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test English vocabulary, and a combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home- and class-based study. Read more...

This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build English vocabulary, and covers topics such as recruitment and selection, contracts, payment systems, dismissals and industrial relations. It has been written both for students who are studying towards professional exams, and for those involved in business and management. The material covers general and topic-specific vocabulary, as well as grammar and use of English, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Read more...

This workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core computing terminology. Self-study exercises and practical classroom activities are included, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. It uses a variety of engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises and group games, which make learning easy and fun! Nonnative English speakers will improve their knowledge and understanding of core computing technology with this workbook that includes self-study exercises and practical classroom activities, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. A variety of productive and engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises, and group games make learning, revising, and testing English easy and fun. The format is simple to use, with clear instructions and an answer key, and this fully updated edition gives readers the latest necessary terminology in a fast-paced industry. About the Author Jon Marks is the author of English language workbooks including Check Your English Vocabulary for Banking and Finance. He is a TEFL teacher and a freelance writer and translator. Read more...

Product Description The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary doesn't just help you find words quickly and understand them easily. It gives the vital support which advanced students need, especially with the essential skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Key Features, In the book: * 170,000 words, phrases and examples * New words: all the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, jus, 9/11, clickable) so that your English stays up-to-date * Colour headwords: so that you can find the word you are looking for quickly * Idiom Finder: making idioms so much easier to find * 200 'Common Learner Error' notes show how to avoid common mistakes * 25,000 collocations show the way words work together in English * Colour pictures: 16 full page colour pictures that explain groups of words visually. On the CD-ROM: * Sound: recordings in British and American English for all words, plus practice tools to help improve pronunciation * UNIQUE! Smart Thesaurus helps you choose the right word - fast! * QUICKfind looks up words for you while you are working or reading on screen * UNIQUE! SUPERwrite gives on screen help with grammar, spelling and collocation when you are writing. * Hundreds of interactive exercises can be printed for classroom use or done on-screen * Copy and paste lets you use any part of the dictionary in your own documents Book Description The ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Also available as book with CD-RO Read more...

This workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core business terminology. Self-study exercises and practical exercises for classroom use are included, making it easy to test your classroom knowledge at home. It uses a variety of engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises and group games, which make learning easy and fun! Read more...