This essential guide to English will ensure you''re speaking the same language in no time.

Get started with the ultimate self-study course that is easy to use and quick to learn. This beginner''s book guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults learning English as a foreign language.

From introducing yourself and talking about your life and interests to expanding your vocabulary and understanding grammar rules, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to the English language. A range of listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are presented in a simple, fluid format with an attractive visual style and accessible text. As you grow in confidence, you''ll soon be moving through the levels to reach advanced English.

This book is part of DK''s best-selling <English for Everyone< series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams (including TOEFL and IELTS), work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying <English For Everyone< website and Android/iOS apps bringing vital experience of spoken English, there has never been a better time to learn the world''s second most popular language.

Autorentext

Gill Johnson is an experienced English-language teacher, author, teacher trainer, and conference speaker. She currently runs a large modern languages department at an international school in Sussex, UK, and spends her holidays training teachers worldwide.

Rachel Harding has a background in English-language teaching and is now a full-time author of English-language learning materials. She has written for major English language publishers including Oxford University Press.

Victoria Boobyer is a freelance writer, presenter, and teacher trainer with a background in English-language teaching and teacher management. She has a keen interest in the use of graded readers and the sound pedagogical use of technology in teaching.

Tim Bowen has taught English and trained teachers in more than 30 countries worldwide. He is the coauthor of works on pronunciation teaching and language teaching methodology, and author of numerous books for English-language teachers. He is currently a freelance materials writer, editor, and translator. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Professor Susan Barduhn is an experienced English-language teacher, teacher trainer, and author, who has contributed to numerous publications. In addition to directing English-language courses in at least four different continents, she has been President of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, and an adviser to the British Council and the US State Department. She is currently a Professor at the School of International Training in Vermont.

Klappentext

Level 1 of a "complete self-study English-language course that combines easy-to-use visual learning with ... grammar explanations, practice exercises, and free audio. This new edition includes a grammar reference section and full transcripts of the listening comprehension exercises"--Back cover.

Zusammenfassung
Our Course Book (Level 1) is a great reference guide to introduce English for beginners including key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary.

Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Book uses visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Practice Book (Level 1). From introducing yourself and talking about your home, city, and hobbies to expanding your vocabulary and understanding grammar rules, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to learning English.

Whether you are looking for ESL teaching materials, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Course Books provide:

• Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations

• Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).

• Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching

• Sentence formation guides: Visual breakdowns of English grammar, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences

• Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book

• Personalized learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their own prompts and translations where needed to help customize English language learning
  The English for Everyone Level 1 resources cover the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including:

• CEFR: A1

• TOEFL (test paper): 0-250

• TOEFL (computer-based test): 0-30

• TOEFL (online test): 0-10

• IELTS: 0-2.5

• TOEIC: 0-200
  English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a second or foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.