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Kevin McCallister je o něco starší. To však neznamená, že se mu budou neuvěřitelné příhody vyhýbat. Právě naopak. Dramaticku schodou okolností sedí Kevin těsně před vánoci v nesprávném letadle. Zbytek rodiny míří na Floridu a Kevin se ocitá sám uprostřed New Yorku. A jako by nestačilo, že je sám v cizím městě, prchají z vězení dva zločinci, které už Kevin dobře zná...

Published 2017. Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace. For business professionals looking to advance their careers through improving their English, Business Result Second Edition is a practical Business English course that focuses on real, relevant communication skills they can immediately use in the workplace. The easy-to-use, flexible and adaptable materials with comprehensive support and guidance from the Teacher's Book allow teachers to tailor their lessons to the needs of their students with minimum effort. With new Online Practice providing automatically-marked practice activities for self-study, video and audio to download or stream, and progress tracking for students and teachers.

Engaging tasks with captivating National Geographic content are fully integrated into each unit, accompanied by a review section and grammar reference with practice activities. This six-level series, available in both British and American English, transforms English learning into an exploration of our world. By utilizing National Geographic materials, it inspires learners to care for the planet, celebrates human achievement, and explores diversity, making the learning experience a captivating journey filled with stunning images, articles, and videos. A practical competency-based syllabus supports the development of grammar, vocabulary, functions, pronunciation, and skills through communicative tasks. Real-life lessons prepare learners to use language effectively. The included National Geographic video enhances lessons, while a carefully designed critical thinking syllabus encourages deeper text comprehension. Vocabulary is introduced thematically, with a focus on key words and word building. The Student's Book comes with a DVD and an interactive version featuring integrated audio and video. A Workbook with an Audio CD provides further practice, while MyLife Online Resources consolidate the content with new activities in vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, and pronunciation. The MyELT platform allows teachers to monitor student progress. The Teacher's Book includes detailed notes, photocopiable activities, and tools for

Each level of Practical Grammar has 100 units, divided into modules of five units. Each module examines a particular area of grammar. The grammar is set in short, everyday conversations or texts, showing the language in natural situations which students will find engaging and can relate to. Students then examine the form, meaning and use of the language before practicing it in a variety of activity types. A Review section concludes each module and regular tests check students' progress. * Tips: highlight common errors and characteristics of English Grammar * Regular review and progress tests: give students the opportunity to check their learning

It's the holidays and Kevin doesn't want to go on his family vacation to Florida. Amid the chaos and confusion of the airport, he accidentally boards the wrong plane and ends up alone (again!) in New York City. Kevin goes sightseeing, checks into a hotel, and enjoys limo rides, all courtesy of his dad's credit card. But then he makes a shocking discovery- the burglars who tried to rob his house last year are back, and this time they plan to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve! Can Kevin stop them and save Christmas with the help of some new friends? Charmingly illustrated by Kim Smith, this sweet and funny adaptation will delight fans of the Home Alone franchise, young and old alike.

Additional writing and reading materials available on the Business Result Teacher's Site

Responsible for marketing of the Famous Grouse for 15 years, the author is in a unique position to record the decline of the malt distillery and also to look at the remaining distilleries and explain why they survive today. The story is one of politics, taxation, social history, location, supply and demand, and sheer perseverance on the part of some. Full of photos of distilleries old and new, and with a wealth of new information on distillery, this is the story of the processes involved in the manufacture of Scotland's biggest single export.

A two-level foundation course in business English. 100 hours of teaching material, supported by a further 100 hours of self-study materials on CD-ROM, on audio CD, in the Student's Book and Workbook, and on the iBusiness Focus/i a href="/http://www.elt/global/products/businessfocus/" website/a.

Spotlight on FCE equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the exam format and essential grammar and vocabulary. It enhances speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills necessary for success. The book complements the My FCE online course, providing over 40 hours of extra test preparation.

Life is an exciting new six-level adult series that turns learning English into an exploration of the world we live in by drawing on National Geographic content such as images, articles and videos. Student's Book contains: engaging tasks with fascinating NG content ; review at end of each unit ; grammar reference with practice activities. CEF: A1-C1.

Focusing on the creation of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials, this comprehensive reference guide offers 500 innovative ideas designed to assist writers, teachers, and students alike. It serves as a valuable resource for enhancing the development of effective educational content, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in ELT material production.

The Business Result DVD Edition Teacher's Book with Class DVD and Teacher Training DVD provides a complete support package for Business English teachers.

With its communicative syllabus, authentic business material, and expert tips from a leading management school, plus interactive multi-media, Business Result helps students learn the communication skills they need for work quickly and effectively.

With a comprehensive syllabus, interactive multimedia materials, plus expert tips and advice from a leading business school, Business Result helps learners develop the skills they need quickly and effectively.

With its combination of stimulating, informational content and systematic skills work, Language Leader is the ideal course to develop students' analytical and communicative skills.

The Coursebook has 12 units covering factual topics from architecture to literature. After every 3 units there is a review spread which practices the language that has been taught.

Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English. Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich world of Global English.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Tests at the end of each unit provide extra practice and help track student progress. It offers practical tips for teaching business English and covers 15 pedagogical areas across five levels, including social English, needs analysis, and business writing. This resource is ideal for new teachers, in-house training, or familiarizing educators with the Business Result materials.

Provides ideas, tips and advice on how to construct and manage lessons with nothing more than the basics. This book includes advice and stories from teachers and student-teachers about their experiences of teaching around the world.

Life is an exciting new six-level adult series that turns learning English into an exploration of the world we live in by drawing on National Geographic content such as images, articles and videos. Student's Book contains: engaging tasks with fascinating NG content; review at end of each unit; grammar reference with practice activities. CEF: A1-C1.

"I live on the outside. There's something to be said for having nothing." Andie Walsh is pretty and smart. She has her own style and a kind of pride as unique and personal as the way she dresses. But to the rich kids at school, Andie's a nothing - a "zoid". Andie couldn't care less what the richies think. She's happy with her own friends, like devoted, goofy Duckie Dale. Then Blane McDonough - the ultimate richie - enters her life. Never in a million years did Andie dream she'd fall for a guy like Blane. But when they're together, nothing else seems to matter. Until Blane asks her to prom - and his crowd starts pressuring him to dump her. Nobody said love was easy, but does it have to hurt so much?

Teaching notes, ideas, and activities to make lessons more involving and enjoyable 16 unit tests to help monitor students' progress Teacher Training DVD which covers 3 pedagogical Business English themes per level 3 DVD worksheets per level, including activities to go with the Teacher Training DVD

Spotlight on FCE prepares students to be fully aware of how the exam works and how to be ready to pass it. It consolidates and builds on essential areas of grammar and vocabulary. It also develops the speaking, reading, writing and listening skills required to pass. Spotlight on FCE also works well with the new online preparation course My FCE, which offers over 40 hours of additional test preparation.

Across the Misty Midlands of Central Ireland dwells a magical race. Hidden from plain sight these creatures inhabit the bogs and forests evading the human eye and technology to the present day. This tale centres in and around the town land of Ballinalee in Co. Longford where some of these mystical creatures live. The Boglun have inhabited Ireland long before the arrival of the Celts on their shores. Just ask St. Patrick! "If you haven't seen a Boglun yet, you're not looking hard enough".

Exploring themes of uncertainty and crisis, this collection presents spontaneous poetic compositions that juxtapose the city and nature. The poems utilize both determinate and indeterminate symbolism, creating a rich tapestry of language and diction. Through immediacy and varying degrees of objectivity, the work invites readers to reflect on the complexities of life and the environment.

Inspired by iconic poets, this collection blends poetry with prose interludes, capturing raw emotions and unfiltered experiences. The work reflects a gritty, honest perspective on life, exploring themes of struggle, desire, and the relentless nature of existence. Each piece resonates with the influences of Clarke, Bukowski, and Scott-Heron, offering a unique voice that challenges societal norms and embraces the chaos of everyday life.

The book features a comprehensive six-level series designed for young adult and adult English language learners, integrating grammar and vocabulary through captivating National Geographic content. It emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication, encouraging learners to form informed opinions. Enhanced with updated global themes, videos, and photography, it connects learners to diverse cultures. New sections promote personal connections to the material, while refined grammar and memory activities bolster language retention. The improved presentation tools further support classroom engagement.

Exploring the gritty and darkly humorous aspects of Oslo, this collection of poems and vignettes captures the city's subterranean life. Wacky encounters and unsavory elements emerge as the author delves into the lurid and puerile aspects that lie beneath the surface of the streets and bars. The work offers a rich tapestry of experiences, revealing the weird and wondrous delights that define Oslo's unique character.

Exploring the intersection of health and environmental stewardship, this book questions the relevance of the traditional scientific method in today's context. It challenges the notion of objectivity in scientific experiments and suggests the need for a higher order science that harmonizes spirit, mind, body, and nature. As the world faces pressing ecological issues, the text advocates for a holistic approach to healing that honors both humanity and the Earth, proposing a transformative shift towards a more integrated understanding of health in the transition to the Fifth World.

Exploring the themes of dying, death, grief, and bereavement, this collection offers poignant insights drawn from the author's 13 years as a spiritual care provider in hospice. It presents a blend of gritty honesty and loving spirituality, showcasing various perspectives on the end of life and the emotional journeys that accompany it. Through these tales, readers are invited to reflect on the profound experiences surrounding mortality and the healing power of compassion.

The updated edition of this integrated-skills series enhances English language learning for young adults and adults through captivating National Geographic content. It emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication, encouraging learners to form well-informed opinions. New features include updated global content, engaging video materials, and specially selected photography to boost visual literacy. Additionally, it offers refined grammar support, Memory Booster activities for better retention, and an improved Classroom Presentation Tool, making it a comprehensive resource for educators.

Engaging with content from National Geographic and TED, this resource immerses learners in global perspectives, sparking conversations about topics that matter to them. The blend of rich ideas and real-world contexts motivates students to communicate effectively and explore diverse themes, enhancing their English language skills through meaningful discussions.

Exploring the interplay of magic and realism, this collection features poems that often have twin counterparts, creating a mosaic of reflections and thematic connections. Hughes delves into the complexities of physical, psychological, and ideological boundaries, examining the journeys we undertake within them. The work is enriched by symbolic existential odysseys and anecdotal parables drawn from the poet's experiences as a press photographer, offering a multifaceted perspective on human experience and perception.

"Successful presentations is a video course that teaches you how to plan, structure, and deliver presentations in English at work. On the DVD over two hours of material including: interviews with business professionals, expert advice on giving presentations, extracts from business presentations, expert analysis of those presentations."--Container.

Business Result is a five-level business English course that gives students the communication skills they need for immediate use at work. Business Result helps those who need to communicate better in English at work, by teaching a range of business communication skills. A list of outcomes in every unit shows students the language and skills they will learn. Tips and advice from the Cranfield School of Management introduces an authoritative business perspective, and applies professional theory to real situations.

Business Result helps those who need to communicate better in English at work, by teaching a range of business communication skills. The course features video clips for every unit, including documentary clips, authentic interviews and dramatized scenarios showcasing business communication skills. The Interactive Workbook on the DVD-ROM is also available online. It enables you to offer blended or distance learning courses, and allows you to communicate with your students outside class. The Skills for Business Studies companion can optionally be added to the Business Result package, and provides academic skills practice for Business Studies students.It is also available as a standalone title.

Published 2018. Now in a new edition, National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six level, integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Through stunning Geographical content, video and engaging topics, Life inspires a generation of informed decision makers. With Life learners develop their ability to think critically and communicate effectively in the global community.

This six-level series in British and American English transforms English learning into an exploration of the world. Utilizing National Geographic content, it inspires learners to care for the planet while celebrating human achievement and diversity. The series features engaging images, articles, and videos that captivate learners. A practical competency-based syllabus supports the development of grammar, vocabulary, functions, pronunciation, and skills through communicative tasks. Real-life lessons prepare learners to use language effectively in everyday situations. The included National Geographic video enhances lessons, while a critical thinking syllabus encourages deeper text comprehension. Vocabulary is thematically introduced, with a focus on key words and word-building exercises. The Student's Book, accompanied by a DVD, offers engaging tasks and integrated audio and video. Each unit includes reviews, grammar references, and practice activities. MyLife Online Resources provide additional vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, and pronunciation exercises, complementing the print workbooks. The MyELT platform allows teachers to monitor student progress. The Teacher's Book includes detailed notes, additional activities, and answer keys, alongside photocopiable communication activities and tests. ExamView® simplifies test creation, while the Interactive Whiteboard DVD-ROM offers tools for creating interactive tasks.

Combo Split B is units 7 ee 12.

Spotlight on First is a fully comprehensive course that has been revised to be in line with the new Cambridge English exam specifications for January 2015. It prepares adults and younger learners to excel in the revised exam. An exciting new feature of this revised edition is the Ideas Generator. Test takers need to generate ideas to pass the Speaking and Writing papers of the exam. The Ideas Generator uses National Geographic videos to stimulate students' interest in common exam topics, help them build ideas about these topics and gather the language they need to effectively write or speak about them. After each video lesson students will have a bank of ideas, functional language and vocabulary tied to eight topics that commonly appear in the exam. One of the most difficult parts of the exam for students is the Speaking Test. The Speaking Test videos and worksheets prepare students to deal with this challenge by getting them to engage with simulations of all four parts of the Speaking test.

The Language Leader Elementary coursebook has 12 units covering factual topics from shopping trends to city transport. After every 3 units there is a review spread which practices the language that has been taught.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Now in a new edition, National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Through stunning National Geographic content, video, and engaging topics, Life inspires a generation of informed decision-makers. With Life, learners develop their ability to think critically and communicate effectively in the global community.

Now in a new edition, National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Through stunning National Geographic content, video, and engaging topics, Life inspires a generation of informed decision-makers. With Life, learners develop their ability to think critically and communicate effectively in the global community.

Life is an exciting new six-level adult series that turns learning English into an exploration of the world we live in by drawing on National Geographic content such as images, articles and videos. Student's Book contains: engaging tasks with fascinating NG content; review at end of each unit; grammar reference with practice activities. CEF: A1-C1.

Now in a new edition, National Geographic Learning brings the world to your classroom with Life, a six-level integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Through stunning National Geographic content, video, and engaging topics, Life inspires a generation of informed decision-makers. With Life, learners develop their ability to think critically and communicate effectively in the global community.

"The original concept for the Practical grammar series was David Riley's"--T. p. verso.

With its communicative syllabus, authentic business material, and expert tips from a leading management school, plus interactive multi-media, Business Result helps students learn the communication skills they need for work quickly and effectively.

'Telephone English' is a book to help your learners to become more effective on the phone. Speaking on the telephone is one of the most common types of communication for many of our students. It's also one of the most difficult for them. This resource is designed to help students improve their listening skills. This resource is aimed at pre-intermediate to intermediate level students. Table of contents: * Essentials (answering the phone, making and taking calls, reasons for calls, leaving messages, taking messages, asking the caller to wait, asking for repetition and clarifying, ending the call) * Everyday phone calls (booking hotels and restaurants, booking transport, dealing with telephone problems, recording information and phone menus, leaving voicemail messages) * Telephone skills (sounding friendly and polite, planning a call, telephone manner, small talk, formal and informal) * Phone calls with customers and colleagues (making appointments, inviting people, confirming arrangements, a conference call) * Commercial phone calls (placing an order, solving problems, complaining and handling complaints, selling in the phone) * Student role plays * Listening scripts * Phrase bank * Answer bank

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Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Business Result is a five-level business English course that gives students the communication skills they need for immediate use at work.Business Result helps those who need to communicate better in English at work, by teaching a range of business communication skills.A list of outcomes in every unit shows students the language and skills they will learn. Tips and advice from the Cranfield School of Management introduces an authoritative business perspective, and applies professional theory to real situations.

The senior executives of more than fifty of Canada's most successful private companies invite readers behind the closed doors of their enterprises to share critical lessons in achieving business excellence. In Power of the Best, authors Peter Brown and John Hughes delve into ten themes that are essential to business success, illustrated by front-line examples from repeat winners of the Canada's Best Managed Companies award. Readers learn how businesses from an array of industries and regions have excelled in meeting the specific management challenges and opportunities of technology, sustainability, branding and marketing, mergers and acquisition, funding growth, succession planning, leadership, globalization, attracting and retaining talent, and productivity. Senior executives explain in their own words how these issues are being met and leveraged to their advantage, providing insights not only into their own businesses but also into the strategies that entrepreneurs and executives in enterprises large and small need to master, regardless of their specific product or service. Peter Brown is the national leader for Growth Enterprises at Deloitte. Pubisher's note

This book is the advanced level of the six-level adult series, Life, that turns learning English into an exploration of the world we live in. Drawing on National Geographic content, Life transforms the learning experience into a journey with images, articles and videos.

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Aspire is a new three level upper secondary course packed full of National Geographic content including images and video. With Aspire students will: Discover the world through fascinating content from National Geographic ; Learn the language and grammar they need to communicate within the classroom and in the real world ; Engage with the world though real-life Case Study sections which take students beyond the classroom.

BEC is an internationally recognised business qualification that demonstrates an ability to use English in professional contexts. As a University of Cambridge ESOL examination, international companies use it as a suitable entry requirement by academic institutions and for recruitment. Success with BEC provides complete preparation for the BEC exams, but is also an ideal focus for in-company training courses and for business people and students wishing to improve their English and job prospects. The course covers the three levels of the exam: BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher.

Aspire is an exciting new three level upper secondary course packed full of National Geographic content including images and video. With Aspire students will:

This title features short Coursebooks, highly focused on exam skills and techniques, paper by paper, task by task. Each level can be used independently, or in combination, fora variety of course lengths. It caters for mixed levels and abilities, and supports self-study. Each coursebook has a complete IELTS Practice Test, written by experienced examiners. Each IELTS Express Student's Book is an ideal choice for short preparation courses of 30-40 hours, and can easily be extended for courses up to 90 hours.

Practical Grammar is a three-level British Grammar course for self study or use in the classroom. The series takes students through key aspects of English grammar from Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels.

BEC is an internationally recognised business qualification that demonstrates an ability to use English in professional contexts. As a University of Cambridge ESOL examination, international companies use it as a suitable entry requirement by academic institutions and for recruitment. Success with BEC provides complete preparation for the BEC exams, but is also an ideal focus for in-company training courses and for business people and students wishing to improve their English and job prospects. The course covers the three levels of the exam: BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher.

The Split Editions of Life offer 6 units of the Student's Book and 6 units of the Workbook together with all 12 videos from the Student's Book on one DVD as well as the complete Workbook Audio CD. This book includes units 1-6.

ETpedia Exams offers both new and experienced teachers the support you need to help prepare your students for a wide range of English exams while ensuring their general levels of English do not suffer in the process. It covers basic exam skills, with section on grammar, reading, listening, speaking and more. It looks at the main exams at a glance, and offers advice on writing your own exams. It also includes a useful appendix with photocopiable materials. ETpedia Exams is divided into 50 units of 10 tips, making it easy-to-use and accessible, whether you want to dip in as needed or are looking for more comprehensive plans.

Basato sulla sceneggiatura di John Hughes. Kris Kringle comes to Macy's, replacing a drunken Santa and turning a little girl's cynicism into dreams fulfilled.

Swami Lakshmanjoo war die unbestrittene Autorität der ältesten tantrischen Traditionslinie. Zu seinen Füßen saßen alle großen Lehrer der östlichen Weisheitstradition, die später selbst einflussreiche spirituelle Persönlichkeiten wurden.John Hughes veröffentlicht in diesem kleinen Juwel erstmals jene wahrhaft „esoterischen Lehren“, die der Swami nur seinem engsten Schülerkreis anvertraute. Damit liegt auch im Westen ein authentischer Zugang zu jener geheimnisvollen Überlieferung vor, die im Verborgenen die gesamte asiatische Spiritualität maßgeblich geprägt hat.Ein Meisterschlüssel zum Tantra, der sich vor allem jenen erschließen wird, die dieses Buch mit dem Herzen zu lesen vermögen!

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