Updated to reflect the most current TOEFL formats, this book presents more than 1,000 practice questions with explanatory answers designed to prepare students to succeed on both the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) and the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT). A TOEFL practice test with instructions for evaluation is also included. This edition of the manual comes with a set of six audio compact discs that offer practice for the Listening, Speaking, and Integrated Writing Sections. The set of compact discs can also be purchased separately

Pronunciation Games is a teacher"s resource book containing photocopiable pronunciation games for use in the classroom. Each unit contains an enjoyable activity designed to raise learners' awareness of an aspect of English pronunciation. The activities are suitable for use with a wide range of levels and focus on pronunciation points ranging from individual sounds and word stress to sentence stress and intonation. The Teacher's Pages provide clear instructions for conducting each game, background information and suggestions for adapting the games to the needs of particular groups of learners

The Photo Dictionary is a vocabulary and conversation practice book for learners of English, which presents more than 3,000 vocabulary items in over 80 different semantic categories. The colour photographs introduce a wide range of topics, and are used to present groups of words which are linked either contextually (The Dining Room) or thematically (Emotions). For adult learners of English The new Longman Photo Dictionary of American English makes learning 3000 English words easy. The clear and up-to-date color photos help you learn words in context. 1000 color photographs. 3000 words cover all the topics that you need in everyday life, from Housing, Food and Clothes, to Computers, Jobs, and Sports. Conversation Activities on each page for practice in class. Writing activities for extra written practice NEW - 2 audio CDs. Listen to every word pronounced

Old-age income support will be one of the biggest social and economic challenges facing Asia in the 21st century. The growing spotlight on old-age income support is largely due to exceptionally rapid population aging which is fundamently reshaping Asia's demographic profile

ESL students, TOEFL and TOEIC test takers, and all others for whom English is a second language and who want to improve their pronunciation will find this book and compact disc combination especially instructive. The new second edition presents a significantly increased number of exercises, all of them providing practice in every sound that is specific to American-style English. Emphasis is on stress and intonation patterns in conversational English. Recognition of these patterns is essential to fluent speech and listening comprehension. Four compact discs replace the first edition's audiocassettes, and have been increased by 50 minutes in playing time to a total of 5 hours and 20 minutes

This book is an imaginative treasury of the spoken and written word for kids of all ages. It is meant to be a beginning, a starting point on a journey of discovery

The author shares her successful method to minimize your native accent. In the book, she explains exactly how to form the difficult sounds of English and teaches you correct tongue placement. Exercises make this more comfortable and natural for you

This volume presents a collection of poverty and social impact analyses that assess the impact of a range of policy and institutional reforms

While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland