ELT 2015 ELT ELT

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1 BLACK CAT ELT 2015

2 Contents EXAMINATIONS Total KET, PET, FIRST, Advanced Pass KET, PET... 4 Key, Preliminary, FIRST Practice Tests... 5 New Pass Trinity LANGUAGE COURSES Impact GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY Fusion Grammar Tour English Grammar Framework SUPPLEMENTARY Going for CLIL ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD British History Seen Through Art LifeLike Viewpoints Cultural Links READERS Earlyreads / Easyreads / Green Apple... 13

3 2 Examinations Total series Black Cat s Total series is made up of four distinct courses to prepare students for Cambridge exams. They are written by experienced Cambridge writers, who have used their extensive knowledge of the exams to write stimulating courses. Each course takes into careful consideration the age, language level and interests of the students, whilst covering the grammar, vocabulary and skills required for the relevant exam. They offer practice in both the paper and computer-based versions of the exams. Each course has a different focus giving students guided practice in the parts of each exam which they typically find more challenging. Series features: Well-organised units each including the following sections: Warmer, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing Teacher-friendly exercises allowing effective classroom management Extensive practice of examstyle tasks Audio CD-ROM with 2 complete computer-based Practice Tests Accompanying Maximiser with additional practice of the more challenging aspects of the exam Total FIRST New Edition For the revised 2015 Exam Annie Broadhead, Ginni Light, Robert Hampton Total FIRST New Edition is a preparation course for the Cambridge English: FIRST exam (B2 Vantage of the Common European Framework of Reference). It has been revised throughout to reflect the new Cambridge English exam specifications for The course is suitable both for in-class use and individual study, and the careful choice and variety of materials make it suitable for the FIRST and FIRST for Schools exams. Total FIRST New Edition focuses on the two aspects of the exam identified as being the most challenging for students Reading and Use of English and Writing. Students learn through exam-style tasks as well as general communicative activities. Use your English to your advantage Each of the sixteen units offers carefully graded exam tasks and strategies for each part of the exam to guide students through every aspect. There is a Grammar page after every unit with at least one targeted exercise. The double pages after each unit help students practise the more complex tasks covered in the exam (multiple-choice cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformation). The Banks at the end of the volume take a closer look at each part of the exam (Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, Speaking), with helpful tips and advice on how to achieve the best possible result. 16 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Trust the teacher Finland s education (0)... c is one of the best in the world why? To a large (1)... it s because its teachers are trusted to do whatever it takes to turn young lives around. For example, Anneli Kalas saw that one of her pupils, a recent immigrant from Kosovo, was (2)... all her attempts to integrate him so she decided to do something quite (3).... The 13-year-old boy received something (4)... different from most other 13-year-olds. Anneli took him (5)... as her private student. When the boy wasn t studying science, geography and maths, he sat next to Anneli s desk at the front of her other classes, taking books from a tall (6)..., slowly reading one, then another, then devouring them by the dozens. By the end of the year, the son of Kosovo war (7)..., had conquered his (8)... country s vowel-rich language and arrived at the realisation that he could, in fact, learn. 0 A category B duty C system D arrangement 1 A amount B extent C range D level 2 A struggling B arguing C disapproving D resisting 3 A intense B ultimate C extreme D severe 4 A entirely B fully C perfectly D thoroughly 5 A off B out C at D on 6 A storey B pile C peak D summit 7 A settler B ancestors C refugees D companions 8 A adopted B legal C faithful D authentic Exam Strategies Read the title so that you understand what the text is going to be about. Read the whole text first to understand the main ideas expressed. Read the sentence where the gap is very carefully as well as the sentences before and after the gap. Think about each option carefully before choosing your answer. 16 topic-based units Reading and Use of English tasks (with tips) after every unit Exam Tips and Exam Strategies lead students step-by-step through the exam tasks and provide practical advice on how to approach them Grammar page after every unit to consolidate grammar structures Extensive Banks on the four parts of the exam, with strategies on how to approach the tasks 120-page Language Maximiser providing further practice for FIRST-level vocabulary and grammar through exam-style tasks 2 FIRST Practice Tests Audio CD-ROM with a computerbased version of the 2 Practice Tests and 2 Speaking videos, including one with on-screen tips and strategies Teacher s Book with additional teaching ideas, answer keys and recording scripts Pack version: Student s Book (192 p.) + Language Maximiser (120 p.) + audio CD ROM + audio CD Teacher s Book (120 p.) + 2 class CDs

4 Total KET Amanda Thomas Total KET provides complete preparation for the Key English Test KET (A2 Waystage of the Common European Framework of Reference). Total KET focuses on communication. It provides students with comprehensive practice and guidance for the Listening and Speaking papers of the KET exam. The course is also suitable for preparation for the KET for Schools exam. 15 topic-based units 5 Exam Banks + Exam Tips Illustrated Grammar Bank + Communication Bank Word List of the KET vocabulary covered in the units 96-page Skills & Vocab Maximiser which strengthens students knowledge of vocabulary and communicative language 2 KET Practice Tests CD-ROM with a computer-based version of the 2 Practice Tests Teacher s Book Communication is the key Total PET Felicity O Dell, Rosalie Kerr Total PET is a complete preparation course for the Cambridge ESOL Preliminary English Test PET (B1 Threshold of the Common European Framework of Reference). It is suitable for students of all ages. The focus of Total PET is on vocabulary and the course covers all of the vocabulary recommended for PET on the CESOL word list. It can also be used to prepare students for the PET for Schools exam. 20 topic-based units 5 Exam Banks + Exam Tips Extensive Grammar Bank and Writing Bank Word List of PET vocabulary in the units 112-page Vocabulary Maximiser which revises and extends the vocabulary presented in the Student s Book Tips for learning vocabulary 1 PET Practice Test and 1 PET for Schools Practice Test CD-ROM with a computer-based version of the 2 Practice Tests Teacher s Book Extend your vocabulary and pass the exam Cambridge Total Advanced Ginni Light, Sue Elliott, Robert Hampton Total Advanced is a preparation course for the Cambridge English: Advanced CAE exam (C1 Effective Operational Proficiency of the Common European Framework of Reference). Total Advanced focuses on the most demanding aspect of advanced-level exam preparation vocabulary activation in exam and real-life contexts. 16 topic-based units Exam & Vocabulary pages after every unit Exam Strategies and Language Tips Functional Language sections to enhance advanced communication skills Review page to consolidate vocabulary and grammar Extensive Grammar Bank and Vocabulary Bank Writing Bank 128-page Exam & Vocabulary Maximiser 2 CAE Practice Tests CD-ROM with a computer-based version of the 2 Practice Tests Teacher s Book Activate your vocabulary for great results Pack version: Student s Book (112 p.) + Skills & Vocab Maximiser (96 p.) + audio CD-ROM Teacher s Book (80 p.) + class CD Pack version: Student s Book (128 p.) + Vocabulary Maximiser (112 p.) + audio CD-ROM Teacher s Book (80 p.) + 2 class CDs Pack version: Student s Book (224 p.) + Exam & Vocabulary Maximiser (128 p.) + audio CD-ROM Teacher s Book (144 p.) + 2 class CDs

5 Examinations Pass KET The mini-course for the Cambridge ESOL Key English Test with Practice Test Amanda Thomas 8 short easy-to-use units Grammar Checks and Word banks Exam Skills with exam strategies 1 complete KET Practice Test Authentic KET listening tasks and pronunciation activities on audio CD Strong emphasis on speaking skills Teacher s Book Two computer-based tests on CD-ROM. Pass PET The comprehensive course for the Preliminary English Test David Maule 12 short easy-to-use units Skills, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in each unit PET-style activities Two audio CDs with PET listening tasks and pronunciation activities Workbook with Exam Practice Teacher s Book Answer Key Practice makes perfect with Black Cat s new Practice Tests! Black Cat s series of Practice Tests offers complete Tests in exact exam style which are perfect for exam preparation. Our series offers you practice in all three versions of the exams: the standard version, the computer-based test (CBT) and the for Schools version. They also include useful step-by-step guidelines on how to approach each different task type. Series features: Practice Tests in Cambridge ESOL exam format Exam Focus sections outlining the strategies and skills for each part of the exam CD-ROM with computer-based tests Teacher s Book with answer keys and listening scripts Student s Book with Practice Test (104 p.) + audio CD-ROM Teacher s Book (48 p.) + class audio CD Student s Book (224 p.) + 2 audio CDs Teacher s Book (80 p.) Answer Key (32 p.) Self Study Pack: Student s Book + 2 audio CDs, Answer Key Use our CD-ROMs to practise for the computer-based test 4

6 Key Practice Tests Five Practice Tests for Cambridge English: Key (KET) Rosanna Depin, Catherine Witherby Key Practice Tests provides exam practice at A2 Waystage of the CEFR. Five complete Practice Tests Range of for Schools tasks Detailed Exam Focus with extracts from tasks and guided strategies on how to approach them Tips on important Exam Skills Fully-illustrated Picture Dictionary divided into the KET word list topics Two computer-based tests on MP3-ROM Teacher s book with answer keys and recording scripts for the listening tests Preliminary Practice Tests Six Practice Tests for Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) Rosanna Depin, Catherine Witherby Preliminary Practice Tests provides exam practice at B1 Threshold of the CEFR. Six complete Practice Tests A double page Exam Focus before each test with strategies & tips for the different parts of the exam Topic-based Vocabulary Bank with exercises to practise and consolidate PET-level vocabulary Full-colour visual material for the speaking test Two computer-based tests on CD-ROM Teacher s book with answer keys and recording scripts for the listening tests Cambridge FIRST Practice Tests For the revised 2015 Exam Nine Practice Tests for Cambridge English: FIRST Sharon Ashton, Rachel Harding FIRST Practice Tests provides exam practice at B2 Vantage of the CEFR. Nine complete Practice Tests Range of For Schools tasks Exam Focus with two complete Practice Tests annotated with step-by-step strategies for guided learning Tips on important Exam Skills Three computer-based tests on MP3-ROM 2 Speaking videos, including one with on-screen tips and strategies Teacher s book with answer keys and recording scripts for the listening tests Student s Book (144 p.) + 1 MP3-ROM Teacher s Book downloadable from Student s Book (160 p.) + 1 audio CD + 1 audio CD-ROM Teacher s Book downloadable from Student s Book (216 p.) + 1 MP3-ROM Teacher s Book downloadable from 5

7 New Pass Trinity Five course books for communicative learning from levels A1-C1 of the CEFR. Examinations The ONLY complete series for Trinity exam preparation has just got even better! New Pass Trinity is a series of course books updated for the Trinity syllabus. They are enjoyable and easy to follow for both students and teachers. These short course books provide essential practice in the English language and help to build students communication skills, whether they want to take a Trinity exam or not. This complete series consists of five course books, which cover grades 1-10 of the Trinity College exams. Each title covers two grades of the speaking exam (GESE) and a level of the written exam (ISE), when relevant. New Pass Trinity presents and gives practice in the topic areas, grammar structures, functional language and necessary exam skills, as required by the Trinity syllabus. Series features: Topic-based units providing context Clearly-labelled division of units Complete coverage of the Trinity College syllabus Clear information about the content and format of the exam Grammar Focus in each unit Pronunciation tasks incorporated into units Trinity Takeaways with useful examiner/candidate language for the exam Review Sections to revise grammar and vocabulary Audio CD with comprehension and pronunciation exercises Teacher s Book features: Comprehensive answer key and recording scripts Exercise-by-exercise teacher s notes to get the most out of the book Guidance for teachers on specific skills according to the requirements of the exam New Pass Trinity 1-2 CEFR A1 Stuart Cochrane New Pass Trinity 1-2 is ideal for learning the basics of English by means of communication and interaction. It is suitable for 8-12 year-olds and above. 10 topic-based units, each divided into 2 selfcontained lessons Communication Tasks for guided speaking practice Exam Corner with exam-style questions Wide selection of listen and repeat exercises on the audio CD Pronunciation Pal to establish the basics of good pronunciation List and recording of key A1-level vocabulary in the Word File Teacher s Book with detailed lesson procedures Student s Book (64 p.) + audio CD Teacher s Book (48 p.) New Pass Trinity 3-4 & ISE 0 CEFR A2 Stuart Cochrane New Pass Trinity 3-4 & ISE 0 provides enjoyable and stimulating material, enabling students to communicate in English with confidence. It is suitable for yearolds and above. 12 topic-based units Initial Diagnostic Test Exam Corner with exam-style questions and advice Writing File with information and practice in the different writing styles, in easy to manage sections List and recording of key A2-level vocabulary in the Word File Sample Topic Form and Portfolio Feedback Form Teacher s Book with detailed lesson procedures Student s Book (80 p.) + audio CD Teacher s Book (48 p.)

8 New Pass Trinity 5-6 & ISE I CEFR B1 Laura Clyde, Ray Parker New Pass Trinity 5-6 & ISE I is a comprehensive B1-level course book and includes a wealth of preparation material for the popular ISE I exam. It is suitable for 14 year-olds and above. 8 topic-based units Initial Diagnostic Test Exam Expert with useful exam advice and practice exercises Portfolio tasks from past exams to help prepare for the written Portfolio Extended Writing File with detailed information and practice in the different writing styles Sample Topic Form and Portfolio Feedback Form Teacher s Book with guidance on how to approach different task types with students New Pass Trinity 7-8 & ISE II CEFR B2 Laura Clyde, Shannon West New Pass Trinity 7-8 & ISE II provides a complete range of B2 level material, including interesting articles, focussed exercises and detailed exam-practice tasks. It is suitable for 16 year-olds and above. 12 topic-based units Initial Diagnostic Test Exam Expert with useful exam advice and practice exercises Portfolio tasks from past exams to help prepare for the written Portfolio Advice and practice for the Interactive Task Comprehensive Writing File with detailed information and practice in the different writing styles Sample Topic Form and Portfolio Feedback Form Teacher s Book with guidance on how to approach different task types with students New Pass Trinity 9-10 Trinity CEFR B2/C1 Tricia Hansen New Pass Trinity 9-10 provides extensive practice in all four language skills through the varied and thought-provoking topics of these grades. It is suitable for young adults and above. 12 topic-based units Coverage of Grade 10 List A and List B subject areas Exam Expert with useful exam advice and practice exercises Advice and practice for the Interactive Task and the Listening Task Teacher s Book with additional Interactive and Listening Tasks Student s Book (96 p.) + audio CD Teacher s Book (48 p.) Student s Book (112 p.) + audio CD Teacher s Book (48 p.) Student s Book (96 p.) + audio CD Teacher s Book (48 p.)

9 Language courses Impact Clare Kennedy, Clare Maxwell Bring your classroom to life with Impact: Black Cat s brand new multi-level English language course. It is modern, with fresh contents and provides a full range of digital components. Organised in five levels (from CEFR A1 to B2) aimed at young teenagers and above Clear and simple structure, making it accessible and enjoyable for both teachers and students Emphasis on the four language skills to learn to communicate effectively in the English-speaking world Featuring extracts from Black Cat s awardwinning graded readers A wealth of valuable resources for teachers to help use the course to its full potential Student s Book with fully-interactive Digital Book Learn vocabulary, grammar and functional language grouped into topic-based units Hear and practise the pronunciation of words and phrases Improve language skills in real-life contexts Consolidate communication skills with the Skills Banks Connect to the world of the digital generation Check progress regularly with Grammar Roundups Encourage lateral thinking with CLIL Introduce new ways of learning vocabulary with songs and DVD episodes 8 Which is the right level for you? Title CEFR level Cambridge ESOL Trinity College Impact 1 A1 towards KET Grades 1-2 Impact 2 A1-A2 KET Grades 2-4 Impact 3 A2-B1 towards PET Grades 4-5 Impact 4 B1 PET Grade 6 Impact 5 B1-B2 FCE Grades 6-9

10 Language courses Workbook (+ audio CD) Complement the Student s Book with related exercises on grammar, vocabulary and functional language Consult the clear, detailed grammar reference Tailor the choice of Revision or Extension exercises according to each student s ability Build confidence in communication with further skills practice Provide practice exercises for exam preparation Consolidate vocabulary with the Vocabulary Bank Teacher s Resources Teacher s Book: Teacher s Book with teacher s notes, answer keys and recording scripts for all of the course 2 class CDs Teacher s Resource Pack: Teacher s Resource Book with a complete selection of photocopiable grammar, vocabulary and skills tests Test audio CD DVD Test CD-ROM Extra web activities Many more activities online as free downloads Course components: Impact 1 Student s Book 1 + Digital Book 1 (128 p.) Workbook 1 + Audio CD (144 p.) Teacher s Book Class CDs Teacher s Resource Pack 1 + Test audio CD + Test CD + DVD Impact 2 Student s Book 2 + Digital Book 2 (128 p.) Workbook 2 + Audio CD (144 p.) Teacher s Book Class CDs Teacher s Resource Pack 2 + Test audio CD + Test CD + DVD Impact 3 Student s Book 3 + Digital Book 3 (128 p.) Workbook 3 + Audio CD (144 p.) Teacher s Book Class CDs Teacher s Resource Pack 3 + Test audio CD + Test CD + DVD Impact 4 Student s Book 4 + Digital Book 4 (128 p.) Workbook 4 + Audio CD (144 p.) Teacher s Book Class CDs Teacher s Resource Pack 4 + Test audio CD + Test CD + DVD Impact 5 Student s Book 5 + Digital Book 5 (144 p.) Workbook 5 + Audio CD (144 p.) Teacher s Resource Book Class CDs+ Test audio CD + Test CD + DVD Editions also available for Egypt and Turkey. 9

11 Grammar & Vocabulary Fusion A reference and practice book in vocabulary and grammar Derek Sellen Level A2-B1 and beyond. Fusion offers an integrated approach to learning vocabulary and grammar. 60 units Theory pages explain the vocabulary and grammar in context Exercises focus on all four skills, and practise the vocabulary in context Supplementary KET-, PET- and FCEstyle reading and listening exercises Audio CD-ROM with recordings of the listening exercises and a monolingual dictionary for pronunciation Separate answer key with additional tests Book (160 p.) + audio CD/CD-ROM Answer key and Tests (48 p.) Grammar Tour A reference and practice grammar for elementary to intermediate students Derek Sellen Level A1 CEFR to intermediate and beyond B two-page units focusing on one area of grammar Introductory section of 17 units, which covers the basics of English grammar More than 1,000 exercises presented in a range of realistic text-types Coverage of Cambridge ESOL PET Syllabus 21 revision sections including KET- and PET-style questions Grammar Check with answer key CD-ROM with exercises Separate answer key with additional open exercises Book (384 p.) + CD-ROM Answer key (40 p.) English Grammar Framework English Grammar Framework is a series of reference and practice books for learners at elementary to intermediate level. Series features: Clear and simple grammar explanations Lively colour illustrations to provide a context for the language Practice exercises including controlled and open exercises A range of text types: dialogues, s, stories etc. Opportunities for both written and oral practice Supplementary exercises at the end of each volume Vocabulary suggested by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Detailed appendices Index Audio CD-ROM with recordings of the dialogues and exercises for pronunciation and intonation practice, plus a wide range of interactive exercises focusing on vocabulary, pronunciation and listening For B1 and B2 levels downloadable free from our website: Mp3 files of the recordings of the dialogues in the supplementary section answer key to the supplementary exercises. English Grammar Framework A2 Jennifer Gascoigne 52 units Cambridge KET (Key) Trinity College Grades 1-5 City & Guilds Preliminary and Access Book (128 p.) + audio CD-ROM Answer key (16 p.) English Grammar Framework B1 Jennifer Gascoigne, Gillian Hammond 65 units Cambridge PET (Preliminary) Trinity College Grades 5-6 City & Guilds Achiever Book (160 p.) + audio CD-ROM Answer key (16 p.) downloadable from our website English Grammar Framework B2 Jennifer Gascoigne 52 units Cambridge FCE (First) Trinity College Grades 7-8 City & Guilds Communicator Book (128 p.) + audio CD-ROM Answer key (16 p.)

12 Cross curriculum / Supplementary Going for CLIL Cross-curricular texts and activities Gina D. B. Clemen Going for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) is designed for young teenagers at elementary level (CEFR A1-A2). Offering a selection of cross-curricular texts and activities, Going for CLIL is divided into three graded sections (A1, A1-A2, A2). Each section presents a wide choice of texts taken from three academic subjects: Geography History Science 18 full-colour units Activities including extensive comprehension work to aid understanding Glossary section Audio CD with the recording of the texts and some additional listening activities British History Seen Through Art pre-intermediate Gina D. B. Clemen, Laura Stagno British History Seen Through Art relates the significant events of British History with a detailed commentary on the most important works of art of the period, which are beautifully presented in full colour. Cross-curricular approach PET-style exercises Exit test Audio CD containing a recording of the text and the listening activities LifeLike Multicultural experiences in the English-speaking world intermediate Graeme Thomson, Silvia Maglioni LifeLike offers a new approach to learning about the cultures of the English-speaking world. Together with material such as articles, websites, songs, maps, geographical data, LifeLike employs a range of short passages of fiction, essay and autobiography. LifeLike is subdivided into 8 topic areas connected to aspects of everyday life: home, education, work, food, travel, leisure & sport, fashion & shopping, music & the arts. LifeLike is accompanied by an audio CD-ROM, featuring both the audio recording and an interactive CD-ROM with 8 short film clips and interactive activities. Book (96 p.) + audio CD Answer key downloadable from our website Book (128 p.) + audio CD Answer key downloadable from our website Book (144 p.) + audio CD-ROM Teacher s Book (56 p.)

13 English-speaking world Viewpoints Language Art Society Literature Ann Farley, Betty Walters Viewpoints takes us on a tour through the culture of the English-speaking world, inspired by the words of some of the most important writers. The volume is divided into ten units, based on texts by Shelley, Dickens, Wilde, Joyce, Carroll, Poe, Twain, Hawthorne, Fitzgerald, Salinger, in order to deal with the key aspects of English-speaking countries and cultures. Language&Education: how the English language has changed, how it has spread in the world and the British and American education systems Media&Society: work, young people and the media, in the English-speaking world Environment: the most important ecological issues, pollution and ecological politics Science&Technology: science, research and the history of industry and technology Art: traditional painting and avant-garde art, architecture, photography, films and music And much more: Travel (tourist attractions, landscapes, national parks), Food (traditional food and eating habits, food and festivities), Homes (typical homes, the life in the countryside and in the city), Leisure (free time activities and sports). At the end of the book, a Map and Fact File section (the UK, the USA, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India) enhances the volume with a global view of the English-speaking world. 10 units made up of 6 double-page sections, 4 sections are dedicated to cultural studies and 2 sections to literature and art a range of activities practicing the four skills the student s book is accompanied by a DVD featuring the digital book, extra material in pdf, audio files and videos Cultural Links An exploration of the English-speaking world Philippa Bowen, Margherita Cumino Cultural Links explores and discovers the English-speaking world and offers links through the British Isles across North America, India, Australia, New Zealand and more. Cultural Links consists of 7 topics (files), dealing with the differences and similarities of the countries which are part of the Englishspeaking World. 7 Files to discover the English-speaking World Language: how much has the English language changed? How does English manage to create and keep a common link among far-off countries and people of the world? Identity: what does English national identity mean to English-speaking countries in an ever increasing multi-ethnic and multicultural world? Countries and Places: geographical, socioeconomical and cultural passport of Englishspeaking countries Flashback: the main historical events of English-speaking countries, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression to the difficult Irish Question and many more People and Lifestyle: contemporary issues such as family and how it is changing, fashion, sport, social networking Education: traditional and contemporary British Education, characteristics of north- American schools, school programmes like Erasmus and much more Institutions: an overview of the Englishspeaking World institutions, interactions with the European Union. each File consists of two parts: Facts and figures deals with the topic and allows the student to learn about the topic itself. Global view focuses on teenage issues and challenges the students to think about themselves and the world around them Word bank for lexical practice each File is accompanied by activities on the four skills Student s Book (168 p.) + DVD Teacher s Book (128 p.) + class audio CD Book (144 p.) Teacher s Book (64 p.) + class audio CD

14 Readers Black cat publishes several series of readers offering a wide selection of material for learners of different ages, needs and interests, from learners at school to adults and business people. EARLYREADS TARGET AGE: 4-11 LEVELS: A1 GREEN APPLE TARGET AGE: 7-14 LEVELS: A1-A2/B1 READING & TRAINING TARGET AGE: 12 Upwards LEVELS: A2-C1 Black Cat readers use the distinctive expansive reading approach, which helps expand students learning in all kinds of directions and in all kinds of ways. The activities, dossiers and introductions are full of information, and students can explore links with many other subject areas including history, geography, science, culture and films. In addition, the language activities provide practice in all four skills, vocabulary and grammar, and many of the activities are in the format of internationally recognized examination boards. As well as the content there is the artwork, dramatised recordings and CD-ROMs, which help to create reading material that is both educational and entertaining. More than 200 titles available! To find out all our products visit us at 13

15 The greatest writers in English can be great teachers of English, too! Masterpieces of English and American literature, carefully graded over a range of levels, are great ways for learners to acquire and practise English and at the same time to become acquainted with the cultural icons of the English-speaking world. Each version of a work by a major author is accompanied by a dramatized audio recording, fascinating cultural and historical background in the dossier sections, and a host of language activities practising all four skills, many of them in the format of internationally recognized exams. So, why not let the likes of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen teach the language, too? After all, they already teach us about life Geoffrey Chaucer 1600 William Shakespeare 1719 Daniel Defoe 1813 Jane Austen 1818 Mary Shelley beginning of English Literature 14

16 1837 Charles Dickens 1847 Emily Brontë 1851 Herman Melville 1865 Lewis Carroll 1876 Mark Twain 1888 Oscar Wilde 1911 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 15

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