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Contains: Student's Book + 2 Audio CDs

A coursebook for agriculture professionals who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. It offers career-specific vocabulary and contexts. Each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Topics include: soil preparation, seeding methods, farm equipment, livestock and organic farming.

This title is organized into three sections ("books") at different levels of difficulty.

Included Features

• A variety of realistic reading passages
• Career-specific dialogues
• 45 reading and listening comprehension checks
• Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases
• Guided speaking and writing exercises
• Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Level: Elementary – Low Intermediate / CEF A1-B1 / Landbrugsskoler

Contains: Student's Book + 2 Audio CDs + Teacher's Book.

The Teacher's Book ontains full answer key and audio scripts.

Completely revised edition.
Level: IV courses; opgaveskrivning — HG/HH

The ideal companion for any teacher interested in the use of technology in the language classroom, Blended Learning provides a practical overview of the technology currently available. It combines basic information for the technological novice with sophisticated ideas for using technology in the classroom. Teachers are offered practical ideas and suggestions for ways to use technology to enhance and support students’ learning. The authors also examine the implications of the use of technology for language teaching methodology in general. Authors: Pete Sharma & Barney Barrett
Level: Linjefag/Inspiration for any English teacher

Contents: Blended Learning — The Web: Using authentic materials — ELT Materials — Electronic dictionaries — Office Software — Interactive whiteboards — Portable devices — Computer-mediated communication — Creating and using your own resources — A brief look at the future — Appendix 1: Teacher's Resource Bank — Appendix 2: Getting started on the Web

A short course (40-60 hours) for engineers who need to use English in the workplace. Cambridge English for Engineering develops the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of engineering professionals, enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively with colleagues and customers. The ten standalone units cover topics common to all kinds of engineering — especially civil, electrical and mechanical — such as procedures and precautions; monitoring and control; and engineering design. Authentic activities — from describing technical problems and suggesting solutions to working with drawings — make the course relevant and motivating. The course is also suitable for self-study.
Level: Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate courses for engineers/IV Courses/Language Schools

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Ideal for self-study or for in-company one-to-one or group teaching, Energy English is an essential resource for improving communication in English within the gas and electricity industries.

• 24 topic based units aimed primarily at building relevant vocabulary but also containing listening, grammar, reading and pronunciation exercises.
• 12 business communication skills units covering key speaking and writing tasks
• A grammar reference section with practice exercises
• Student Book is packaged with an MP3 CD

The Teacher's Book contains notes on how to use Energy English for in-company/in class teaching and training. It includes 40 activity worksheets for use in the classroom. There are also picture glossaries, wordlists, audioscripts and an answer key.

The audio for class use on ordinary CDs.

Contains: Student's Book + 2 Audio CDs

A coursebook for engineering professionals who want to improve their English communication skills in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Topics include: tools, materials, numbers, engineering concepts, converting measurements and career options.

This title is organized into three sections ("books") at different levels of difficulty.

Included Features

• A variety of realistic reading passages
• Career-specific dialogues
• 45 reading and listening comprehension checks
• Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases
• Guided speaking and writing exercises
• Complete glossary of terms and phrases

Level: Elementary – Low Intermediate / CEF A1-B1 / Sprogskoler

Contains: Student's Book + 2 Audio CDs + Teacher's Book.

The Teacher's Book ontains full answer key and audio scripts.

32 pages of exercises (+ a Glossary) aimed at younger students (can be used with adults). UK English. A4.
The right person in the right job; Bridging the gap; Did you read the instructions?; Gadgets etc.
Level: C-D

To download a Teacher's Notes/Answer Key in PDF-format, please click HERE!

A title in the Pearson Longman Vocational English series:

Contains topics that reflect the latest developments in construction. Clearly defined language and function objectives (backed up by on-the-page language boxes). Provides the specialist vocabulary that students need in their working lives. Online support for teachers.

• CD-ROM: contains the course book audio in MP3 format and interactive glossaries.

Level: Elementary+ / CEF Level A1-A2 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Online downloadable teacher's resources: Teaching notes (lots of help for teachers with no professional knowledge), editable tests, audio glossaries etc. CLICK HERE (coming in 2012)

A title in the Pearson Longman Vocational English series:

Contains topics that reflect the latest developments in construction. Clearly defined language and function objectives (backed up by on-the-page language boxes). Provides the specialist vocabulary that students need in their working lives. Online support for teachers.

• CD-ROM: contains the course book audio in MP3 format and interactive glossaries.

Level: Students who have completed Level 1 / Pre-Intermediate / CEF Level A2-B1 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Online downloadable teacher's resources: Teaching notes (lots of help for teachers with no professional knowledge), editable tests, audio glossaries etc. CLICK HERE (coming in 2012)

A title in the Pearson Longman Vocational English series:

Contains topics that reflect the latest developments in IT. Offers a strong grammar syllabus and the essential vocabulary that students will need in their working lives. (Level 2 will appear in 2012)

• CD-ROM: contains the course book audio in MP3 format and interactive glossaries.

Level: Elementary+ / CEF Level A1-A2 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Online downloadable Teacher's Book: With teaching notes (lots of help for teachers with no professional knowledge), editable tests, audio glossaries etc. CLICK HERE

A title in the Pearson Longman Vocational English series:

Contains topics that reflect the latest developments in the oil industry. Offers a strong grammar syllabus and the essential vocabulary that students will need in their working lives. (Level 2 will appear in 2012)

• CD-ROM: contains the course book audio in MP3 format and interactive glossaries.

Level: Elementary+ / CEF Level A1-A2 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Online downloadable Teacher's Book: With teaching notes (lots of help for teachers with no professional knowledge), editable tests, audio glossaries etc. CLICK HERE

This book develops the specialist language and spoken language skills needed by professionals working in technical fields.
• Essential vocabulary and phrases are presented through realistic dialogues or texts
• Helpful language notes highlight and reinforce the key language points
• A variety of enjoyable practice exercises consolidate language at the end of each unit
• A glossary section with space for translation into students own language
• Recordings of all the dialogues on CD provide useful speaking models
Level: C/B; Intermediate IV Kurser/Language school courses

How to Teach English with Technology is the most up-to-date practical guide for teachers who wish to use new technology in the classroom. It looks at current applications but also helps you prepare for the future. Authors: Nicky Hockly and Gavin Dudeney. (192 pages) Level: Linjefag/All practising language teachers

Contents: Technology in the Classroom — Word processors in the classroom — Using websites — Internet-based project work — How to use email — How to use chat — Blogs, wikis and podcats — Online reference tools — Technology-based courseware — Producing electronic materials — e-learning: online teaching and learning — Preparing for the future — Task File — Glossary.

The book includes:

• a CD-ROM with video tutorials about how to use Webquests, Skype, Blogger, RSS, Second Life etc.

• information on how to set up internet-based project work

• instructions on how to use blogs, wikis, and podcasts etc.

• a guide to producing your own electronic materials

33 pages of exercises (+ a Glossary) aimed at younger students (can be used with adults). UK English. A4.
Research on the Internet; Desktop publishing; Re-viewing websites; E-commerce; Careers in IT etc.
Level: C-D

To download a Teacher's Notes/Answer Key in PDF-format, please click HERE!

44 pages of photocopiable exercises for students working in manufacturing. US English. A4.
Level: Elementary

2006 revised edition with new, updated material reflecting changes in areas such as new technologies, technical specifications and working practices. This course is for advanced learners specializing in computing and information technology, or for professionals working in a range of IT sectors.

• Revises and practises grammar and functions appropriate to the needs of IT specialists.
• 25 units: Computer Architecture, Multimedia, Networks, Webpage Creator, Computing Support, Data Security etc. 
• Each unit contains work on a mix of language skills.
• Every fifth unit focuses specifically on developing listening skills through authentic interviews with IT professionals. 
• Authentic texts taken from newspapers, textbooks, computing magazines, internet newsgroups, web pages, manuals etc..
• Longer, specialized reading texts which are intentionally challenging for IT professionals.
• Detailed, updated glossary of current computing terms and abbreviations.
• Teacher's Guide provides detailed background information for non-specialist teachers.

Level: A/Sprogskoler/Kurser for ikke-dansktalende elever på et højt niveau/Forretningsfolk som arbejder i engelsktalende omgivelser.

Includes a full introduction to the topic in each unit for teachers who are not IT specialists. It provides teaching objectives, teaching notes and answer key, listening script and photocopiable progress tests.

Dialogues, interviews, discussions and listening tasks.

A new title in the popular In Use series from Cambridge University Press — explanations on the left-hand pages, a range of practice exercises on the right-hand pages.

A book for students or professionals needing to improve their computer/internet vocabulary.

40 units cover a wide range of topics including: word processing; financial software; databases; multimedia applications; email; web design; Internet security etc.

Can be used as a self-study reference and practice book, for classroom work and one-to-one lessons.

Language Reference Section

Learner-friendly Answer Key

“Over to You” tasks put students' new skills into practice

Level: Intermediate to Advanced/A-B/Language Schools/In-house courses

A new title in the popular In Use series from Cambridge University Press — explanations on the left-hand pages, a range of practice exercises on the right-hand pages.

Suitable for students of engineering and the further education of working engineers

45 units covering Design; Material Technology; Manufacturing and Assembly; Fluids; Electricity etc.

Uses authentic texts and real companies to present up-to-date language and terminology

Can be used as a self-study reference and practice book, for classroom work and one-to-one lessons

Language Reference Section

Learner-friendly Answer Key

“Over to You” tasks put students' new skills into practice

Level: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate/B-A/Language Schools/In-House courses/Adgangskurser

The Science Vocabulary Practice Book and CD-ROM helps students to learn scientific vocabulary. It is both an easy-to-use reference tool with clear glossaries — and a practice book with activities that practise the vocabulary in context. Topics covered include: Living organisms; Heredity; Photosynthesis; Nutrition; Health and Safety; Digestion in humans; Temperature, thermometers and heat transfer; Energy sources and pollution; Electricity and magnetism; Chemicals, Metals and plastics; Light and sight; Solar system.
Level: A+/Self-Study/Preparation for students planning to study scientific subjects in higher education in English/Language Schools/In-House courses

Key Features

28 key science areas

Topic wordlists with easy-to-understand definitions that use a restricted defining vocabulary

Contextual sentences show students how and when to use appropriate terminology

Exercises practice the vocabulary in context at word, sentence and text level

Diagrams that help students understand and practise key terms

CD-ROM:

Animations and interactive games bring topics to life

Fully searchable vocabulary lists

Hear the pronunciation of any word with just one click

Create personalised topic wordlists that can be saved and edited

Word mapping tool for each topic helps students learn via word association

Diagram Bank includes all illustrations with and without labels

Edition without answer key for classroom use:

The Science Vocabulary Practice Book and CD-ROM helps students to learn scientific vocabulary. It is both an easy-to-use reference tool with clear glossaries — and a practice book with activities that practise the vocabulary in context. Topics covered include: Living organisms; Heredity; Photosynthesis; Nutrition; Health and Safety; Digestion in humans; Temperature, thermometers and heat transfer; Energy sources and pollution; Electricity and magnetism; Chemicals, Metals and plastics; Light and sight; Solar system.
Level: A+/Preparation for students planning to study scientific subjects in higher education in English/Language Schools/In-House courses

Key Features

28 key science areas

Topic wordlists with easy-to-understand definitions that use a restricted defining vocabulary

Contextual sentences show students how and when to use appropriate terminology

Exercises practice the vocabulary in context at word, sentence and text level

Diagrams that help students understand and practise key terms

CD-ROM:

Animations and interactive games bring topics to life

Fully searchable vocabulary lists

Hear the pronunciation of any word with just one click

Create personalised topic wordlists that can be saved and edited

Word mapping tool for each topic helps students learn via word association

Diagram Bank includes all illustrations with and without labels

For classroom use, self-study or as a teacher’s resource — reference and practice for learners of technical English at intermediate level+. 30 units cover key technical vocabulary drawn from professional activities; company profiles etc. 20 units review core grammar in technical contexts. Contents include: Vocabulary units such as: Research and development; Information tech-nology; Logistics; Health and safety; Engineering; Pharmaceutical; Construction; Agro-industry etc. Grammar units such as: Past tenses; Conditionals; Active vs passive; Obligation and requirements; Cause and effect; Contrasting ideas etc. Answer key; Glossary (1500 technical terms).
Level: As a textbook: C/B. A resource for many levels.

Technical English is a four-level course for students in technical education, and for company employees in training at work. It covers the core language and skills that students need to communicate successfully in all technical and industrial specialisations.

• Technical concepts are clearly presented using motivating texts and clear illustrations.
• Topics reflect the latest developments in technology and are relevant to students’ needs.
• The course uses core language common to a range of specialisations.
• Grammar is regularly practised and there is a comprehensive Grammar summary section.
• The Companion Website will be publishing specialist modules for particular industries.
• Reference section: Abbreviations, Numbers, Telephone Phrases, Forms and email conventions
• Also: Extra Material and Audio script.

Level 1: For students with a basic knowledge of general English who need an Elementary course in Technical English — CEF Level A1 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Level 1 Units: Check-up; Movement; Flow; Materials; Specifications; Reporting; Troubleshooting; Safety; Cause and effect; Checking and confirming etc.

Sample Unit

Specialist Modules will be made available via the Technical English companion website: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/technicalenglish/.
The following modules (each with 12 units) have so far been released for Level 1: Petroleum and Automotive Industries.
To view them please CLICK HERE!

Duration: 59 mins

Technical English is a four-level course for students in technical education, and for company employees in training at work. It covers the core language and skills that students need to communicate successfully in all technical and industrial specialisations.

• Technical concepts are clearly presented using motivating texts and clear illustrations.
• Topics reflect the latest developments in technology and are relevant to students’ needs.
• The course uses core language common to a range of specialisations.
• Grammar is regularly practised and there is a comprehensive Grammar summary section.
• The Companion Website will be publishing specialist modules for particular industries.
• Reference section: Abbreviations, Numbers, Telephone Phrases, Forms and email conventions
• Also: Extra Material and Audio script.

Level 2: For students with an Elementary knowledge of general English (or have completed Level 1) who need a Pre-Intermediate course in Technical English — CEF Level A2 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Level 2 Units: Action; Work; Comparison; Processes; Descriptions; Procedures; Services; Energy; Measurement; Forces; Design; Innovation etc.

Sample Unit

Specialist Modules will be made available via the Technical English companion website: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/technicalenglish/.
The following modules (each with 12 units) have so far been released for Level 2: Petroleum and Automotive Industries
To view them please CLICK HERE!

Duration: 52 mins

Technical English is a four-level course for students in technical education, and for company employees in training at work. It covers the core language and skills that students need to communicate successfully in all technical and industrial specialisations.

• Technical concepts are clearly presented using motivating texts and clear illustrations.
• Topics reflect the latest developments in technology and are relevant to students’ needs.
• The course uses core language common to a range of specialisations.
• Grammar is regularly practised and there is a comprehensive Grammar summary section.
• The Companion Website will be publishing specialist modules for particular industries.
• Reference section: Abbreviations, Numbers, Telephone Phrases, Forms and email conventions
• Also: Extra Material and Audio script.

Level: For students with an Pre-Intermediate knowledge of general English (or have completed Level 2) who need an Intermediate course in Technical English — CEF Level B1 to B2 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

Contents

Sample Unit

Teacher’s Notes

Level 3 Unit subjects: Safety equipment, telecoms, Terms used in a CV, Control and warning systems, Civil engineering, Environment etc.

Specialist Modules will be made available via the Technical English companion website: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/technicalenglish/.

Technical English is a four-level course for students in technical education, and for company employees in training at work. It covers the core language and skills that students need to communicate successfully in all technical and industrial specialisations.

• Technical concepts are clearly presented using motivating texts and clear illustrations.
• Topics reflect the latest developments in technology and are relevant to students’ needs.
• The course uses core language common to a range of specialisations.
• Grammar is regularly practised and there is a comprehensive Grammar summary section.
• The Companion Website will be publishing specialist modules for particular industries.
• Reference section: Abbreviations, Numbers, Telephone Phrases, Forms and email conventions
• Also: Extra Material and Audio script.

Level: For students with an Intermediate knowledge of general English (or have completed Level 3) who need an Upper-Intermediate course in Technical English — CEF Level B2 to C1 / Language Schools / In-House Courses / Erhvervsuddannelser

 Contents

 Sample Unit

Level 4 Unit subjects: Oil and gas drilling, Laser technology, Iron and steel making, Civil engineering, Smart phones, Touch screens, Health and safety, Sensor technology, Earthquake proofing, Agricultural engineering etc.

Specialist Modules will be made available via the Technical English companion website: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/technicalenglish/.

44 pages of photocopiable exercises for teenage or adult students learning technical English. US English. A4.
Level: Elementary