Educational: Modern (non-native or second) languages: Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation

Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Irish dictionaries for everyday language use.This grammar of Irish offers learners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to help with Irish exam revision.For all those learning Irish at school, work or home this book provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.All the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains hundreds of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Collins Easy Learning Irish Grammar explains the essential points of Irish grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of examples of real Irish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem French to English and English to French dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know whether you are on the go, at home, or in the office.All the latest French and English words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small French dictionary, plus notes about life in French-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect when you''re eating out.A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes make this Collins French Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE French.For more on French language usage, the Collins French Essential Dictionary (9780008270728) or the French Pocket Dictionary (9780008183622) are available for purchase.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem German to English and English to German dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know whether you are on the go, at home, or in the office.All the latest German and English words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small German dictionary, plus notes about life in German-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect when you''re eating out.A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes make this Collins German Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE German.For more on German language usage, the Collins German Essential Dictionary (9780008270742) or the German Pocket Dictionary (9780008183639) are available for purchase.

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Book SynopsisThis brilliant CGP Workbook is perfect for helping primary pupils with English as an Additional Language to learn English. It’s tailor-made for children who are ‘New to English’ (DfE English proficiency level ‘A’). It’s packed full of all the crucial vocabulary EAL pupils need to master - colours, transport, days of the week and much more — as well as activities to develop their understanding of the grammar of English. Each topic provides opportunities to practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing — just follow the QR codes throughout the book to access the free Online Audio tracks. - The English language support in this book makes it appropriate for many primary pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). - If you’re teaching English outside of the UK, this book is equivalent to CEFR Level A1, and can be used with all learners of English aged 6-11. For EAL pupils who aren’t completely new to English, don’t miss our EAL Book 2 (9781789088007) (for pupils working towards DfE level ‘B: Early Acquisition’) and EAL Book 3 (9781789088014) (for pupils working towards DfE level ‘C: Developing Competence’).

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Book SynopsisThis engaging and delightfully illustrated word book helps children boost their vocabulary and develop their speaking skills. A thousand really useful everyday words, carefully matched with detailed and amusing pictures, provide lots to spot and talk about. There are also QR codes to scan so you can listen to all the words.

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Book SynopsisCreate capable, independent linguists with hours of ready-made activities that embed the essential French grammar knowledge needed for exam success.Tailored to the Edexcel International GCSE French specification, this Grammar Workbook will enable you to:- Support students throughout the course with this end-to-end learning resource that works alongside the Student Book and can be used flexibly for classwork and homework- Build students' knowledge and confidence with clear explanations of key grammar points, detailed verb tables for easy reference and a wide range of engaging activities- Save valuable preparation and marking time with ready-made, self-contained exercises that don't need photocopying and have the full answers provided online- Stretch and challenge students to achieve their best grade while ensuring the progression required for further study

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for revising Spanish Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Spanish with hundreds of practical exercises.Designed for all those learning Spanish at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full.Explains the essential points of Spanish grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of exercises help you to practise each grammar point.Thousands of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need

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Book SynopsisThe clear layout of this dictionary makes it easy to use, and its handy format and durability make...

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning.Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page.With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a daunting task. Aimed at learners, this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear and accessible way.The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical, the compound words it can form, its history, and more. There is a practice grid on every page, showing how the character is written, with space for you to practise writing the character for yourself.It is generally agreed that learners of Chinese need a working knowledge of about 100 characters in order to make themselves at all understood and to travel in China, so Easy Learning Chinese Characters is a great place to start.

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Book SynopsisThis student-led vocabulary book is ideal for any English-speaking student of GCSE French. One of four books written for the CCEA specification, it also covers the AQA, WJEC and Edexcel courses, as the word lists are virtually identical.As well as the core vocabulary, this book includes:• pronunciation guides, allowing students to practise alone and improve their listening skills.• tick-boxes for every word, helping students to track their learning.• helpful aide-mémoires (memory aids), helping students absorb vocabulary in an entertaining way.• pre-set consolidation exercises at the end of each section, that can be attempted without teacher guidance. These allow students to check their level of understanding independently.With this book, teachers can hand vocabulary learning over to their students, giving the teacher more time in the classroom to focus on the challenging grammar. The series can be used independently by students from Year 8 onwards, building over five years to GCSE success. This is particularly useful for schools that need to use remote learning from time to time. Contents: Introduction1: Les pièces dans la maison (Rooms in the house)2: Le jardin (The garden) (Not on the CCEA core vocabulary list)3: Dans ma maison (In my house)4: La salle de bains (The bathroom) (Not on the CCEA core vocabulary list)5: Les tâches ménagères (Household jobs)6: Mon village, ma ville et ma région (My village, my town and my region)7: Les directions (Directions)8: Les déplacements (Getting around)9: En voiture et en train (By car and by train)10: La météo (The weather)11: L’environnement (The environment)12: Les espèces menacées (Endangered species)13: Les problèmes sociaux (Social problems)14: La santé et le mode de vie – première partie (Health and lifestyle – first part)15: La santé et le mode de vie – deuxième partie (Health and lifestyle – second part)16: La nourriture et les boissons (Food and drink)17: La viande et le poisson (Meat and fish)18: Chez l’épicier (At the grocer’s)19: Les fruits (Fruits)20: Les boissons (Drinks)21: Les repas et les plats (Meals and dishes)22: La boulangerie/la pâtisserie (Bakery/Cake shop)23: Des bonbons, des chips et de la glace (Sweets, crisps and ice-cream)24: Au restaurant (At the restaurant)25: Le corps (The body)26: Les parties de la figure (Parts of the face)27: Les maladies, les conditions et les médicaments (Illnesses, conditions and medicines)28: Les pays, les endroits (Countries, places)29: Les langues et les nationalités (Languages and nationalities)30: Les vacances (Holidays)31: La mer, l’eau douce (The sea and fresh water) (Not on the CCEA core vocabulary list)

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Book SynopsisThis student-led vocabulary book is ideal for any English-speaking student of GCSE French. One of four books written for the CCEA specification, it also covers the AQA, WJEC and Edexcel courses, as the word lists are virtually identical.As well as the core vocabulary, this book includes:• pronunciation guides, allowing students to practise alone and improve their listening skills.• tick-boxes for every word, helping students to track their learning.• helpful aide-mémoires (memory aids), helping students absorb vocabulary in an entertaining way.With this book, teachers can hand vocabulary learning over to their students, giving the teacher more time in the classroom to focus on the challenging grammar. The series can be used independently by students from Year 8 onwards, building over five years to GCSE success. This is particularly useful for schools that need to use remote learning from time to time. Contents: Introduction1: Les verbes les plus importants (The most important verbs) – alphabetically ordered by French2: La colle française (les connecteurs) (French glue – the connectors)

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Book SynopsisArabic Without Tears is a colourful, lively series designed to teach Arabic to younger learners. This third volume builds upon the reading skills taught in the first two books of the series by introducing the child to a wide range of useful common nouns, grouped according to theme. These include: household objects, people and relationships, items of clothing and stationery, fruit and vegetables, colours and parts of the body. Sentence structures are kept short and simple and include basic questions such as ‘What is this?’, ‘Who is this?’and ‘What colour is it?’, together with suitable responses, as well as ways of expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. The singular attached possessive pronouns are taught, as are the demonstrative pronouns ‘This’ and ‘That’. Written exercises include extensive copying practice to help the child to memorise new words while improving their handwriting, as well as question-based tasks that require the child to provide a suitable answer. Some classroom games and activities are also suggested to help pupils learn the two-hundred-word vocabulary introduced in this book.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of German. Perfect for German exams revision.Designed for all those learning German at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout, with new German spellings included throughout. Key grammatical points are highlighted as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.This book also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Explains the essential points of German grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

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Book SynopsisUnforgettable French, 2nd edition has been completely updated to meet the requirements of the 2014 National Curriculum for England for foreign languages, which stipulate, not only a firm knowledge of grammar, but also the ability to understand and manipulate the language. Unforgettable French uses memory tricks to teach and reinforce major points of grammar, from the basics up to passe compose, le futur proche and le futur simple, to learners of all ages. It may be used: By anyone who wishes to gain confidence in speaking French; As a revision aid, to consolidate the learner's grasp of grammatical points; To complement whatever French scheme you are using; By French teachers to all ages, from primary through to adult. Unforgettable French is full of tried-and-tested memory tricks based on sound and idea associations to help you to engage your memory and remember key grammatical points. Using memory tricks to explain the "tricky" bits facilitates the learning process and what seemed difficult before is suddenly much easier to remember. The memory tricks are presented in a highly visual, page-by-page format, with illustrations and stories, to help you to visualize the language better. The colour coding makes it easy to locate the memory tricks you need, making this an essential reference tool for anyone studying French. This edition contains handy exercises, so that you can check your understanding of each memory trick as you progress through the book.

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Book SynopsisStart speaking English with these 50 simple phrases. Essential English phrases are numbered on each page and the activities and games include lots of extra words. It’s easy to learn English conversation skills and new vocabulary at home with this fun and friendly, action-packed book for children! The activities in this book cover all the important themes including greetings, colours, numbers, family, likes and dislikes. Includes link to free audio by a native speaker.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learningAn up-to-date Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide, all in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in Spanish-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section, this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners.Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the Spanish language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for business.This edition has been updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today''s English and Spanish, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation.A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help you to understand Spanish the perfect complement to the dictionary.Extensive coverage of GCSE words and phrases gives you all the help you need when revising for your exams.The clear, accessible layout gives the text a modern feel, and along with

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Italian. Perfect for Italian exams revision.Designed for all those learning Italian at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.This book also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains over a thousand verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly a

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know whether you are on the go, at home, or in the office.All the latest Spanish and English words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Spanish dictionary, plus notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect when you''re eating out.A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes make this Collins Spanish Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Spanish.For more on Spanish language usage, the Collins Spanish Essential Dictionary (9780008270735) or the Spanish Pocket Dictionary (9780008183653) are available for purchase.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of French. Perfect for French exams revision.Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.This book also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Explains the essential points of French grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of examples of real French illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

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Book SynopsisWritten with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.

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Book SynopsisThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for learner support.Strengthen students' vocabulary skills with hours of ready-made activities which sit alongside the Student Book and Grammar Workbook.- Ensure students have a thorough understanding of the vocabulary for each topic before moving on- Target students' vocabulary learning according to their needs with activities for each level of difficulty in the Student's Book- Engage students using language creatively with varied and fun exercises such as crosswords, codewords, anagrams and many more- Save valuable preparation time and expenses with self-contained exercises which don't need photocopying and have full answers provided online

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Book SynopsisThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for learner support.Progress the ability to use German effectively with comprehensive advice and hours of ready-made activities, all focused on the grammar that's essential for competent, independent linguists.- Create an end-to-end learning resource for Cambridge IGCSE German alongside the Student Book and Vocabulary Workbook- Support throughout the course with clear explanations of key grammar points and a wide range of activities for classwork and homework- Save valuable preparation time and expenses with self-contained exercises which don't need photocopying and have full answers provided online- Stretch and challenge students to achieve their best while ensuring the progression required for further studyAlso available in the seriesStudent Book ISBN: 9781510447561 Vocabulary Workbook ISBN: 9781510448063 Study and Revision Guide ISBN: 9781510448186 Student eTextbook ISBN: 9781510448728 Whiteboard eTextbook ISBN: 9781510448424 Online Teacher Guide ISBN: 9781510448544 Teaching and Learning Resources ISBN: 9781510448377

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go.All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Italian dictionary, plus notes about life in Italy and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out.A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins Italian Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Italian.For more on Italian language usage, the Collins Italian Essential Dictionary (9780008270759) or the Italian Pocket Dictionary (9780008183646) are available for purchase.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English learner''s dictionaries for everyday language learning.Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is designed to help learners of all ages build their vocabulary. This easy-to-use, topic-based book is an invaluable resource for students and teachers, and is ideal for use in the classroom and for home study.Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is a topic-based vocabulary book, covering over 50 topics, from everyday themes such as family, friends, and hobbies, to topics for travel, work, business and study.The words within each theme are listed alphabetically so that they are easy to find. Each word has a definition, written in simple language, and phonetics, to help the user learn how to say the word.An ''Examples'' section has corpus examples from real English showing important collocations, as well as useful phrases and idioms.Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary contains all the vocabulary a learner needs to communicate effectively in English, and isTrade Review.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most widely used texts for 14-16 year old students of Spanish, this course offers solid grounding in the languageIn print for over 30 years, this classic Spanish course has been an effective and enjoyable tool for thousands of students through its motivating and non-patronising approach.The book contains a great variety of exercises the content is broken down into 45 well structured lessons each focussing on specific grammar and vocabulary, with follow up exercises to consolidate learning. Key vocabulary and verbs are also covered in the appendices.

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Book SynopsisWritten by experts in the field, this book explains the principles of effective vocabulary instruction for the modern language classroom. While many language classrooms rely on practices which can be outdated, idiosyncratic or ill-advised, this book overviews the research and background necessary to successfully integrate vocabulary instruction into the curriculum in a systematic way. Starting with the common gaps in vocabulary instruction, Milton and Hopwood demonstrate how students' development of a large, communicative lexicon, with an understanding of word structure and collocations, is an essential component of language instruction.The book addresses goal setting, curriculum design, word selection, how words are learned, learning in and outside of the classroom and more. It also addresses common myths about teaching vocabulary in the United Kingdom and around the world. This comprehensive text fills an important gap in the literature and is ideal for undergraduate and poTable of Contents1. Introduction and background 2. Vocabulary – what is meant by word in teaching words? 3. Why is vocabulary so important in the foreign language curriculum? 4. How vocabulary is learned 5. Vocabulary and attainment – setting vocabulary goals 6. Selecting vocabulary for the curriculum 7. British vocabulary myths 8. Vocabulary in the textbook 9. Vocabulary beyond the textbook 10. Vocabulary learning outside the classroom 11. Curriculum design, implications and dangers in delivery

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Book SynopsisThis student-led vocabulary book is ideal for any English-speaking student of GCSE French. One of four books written for the CCEA specification, it also covers the AQA, WJEC and Edexcel courses, as the word lists are virtually identical.As well as the core vocabulary, this book includes:• pronunciation guides, allowing students to practise alone and improve their listening skills.• tick-boxes for every word, helping students to track their learning.• helpful aide-mémoires (memory aids), helping students absorb vocabulary in an entertaining way.• pre-set consolidation exercises at the end of each section, that can be attempted without teacher guidance. These allow students to check their level of understanding independently.With this book, teachers can hand vocabulary learning over to their students, giving the teacher more time in the classroom to focus on the challenging grammar. The series can be used independently by students from Year 8 onwards, building over five years to GCSE success. This is particularly useful for schools that need to use remote learning from time to time. Contents: Introduction1: Moi-même, ma famille, les relations, les choix (Myself, my family, relationships, choices)2: Décrire les personnes (Describing people)3: Les réseaux sociaux (Social media)4: Les nouvelles technologies (New technologies)5: Les loisirs (Free time and leisure)6: Les passetemps (Hobbies)7: Les animaux (Animals)8: Les achats et les vêtements (Shopping and clothes)9: La bijouterie (The Jewellery shop) (Not on the CCEA core vocabulary list)10: La papetrie (The stationery shop) (Not on the CCEA core vocabulary list)11: La routine quotidienne (Daily routine)12: La routine quotidienne – quelques verbes (Daily routine – some verbs)13: Les coutumes, les fêtes et les célébrations (Customs, festivals and celebrations)

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Book SynopsisThis student-led vocabulary book is ideal for any English-speaking student of GCSE French. One of four books written for the CCEA specification, it also covers the AQA, WJEC and Edexcel courses, as the word lists are virtually identical.As well as the core vocabulary, this book includes:• pronunciation guides, allowing students to practise alone and improve their listening skills.• tick-boxes for every word, helping students to track their learning.• helpful aide-mémoires (memory aids), helping students absorb vocabulary in an entertaining way.• pre-set consolidation exercises at the end of each section, that can be attempted without teacher guidance. These allow students to check their level of understanding independently.With this book, teachers can hand vocabulary learning over to their students, giving the teacher more time in the classroom to focus on the challenging grammar. The series can be used independently by students from Year 8 onwards, building over five years to GCSE success. This is particularly useful for schools that need to use remote learning from time to time. Contents: Introduction1: Mes études (My studies)2: La vie scolaire (School life)3: La salle de classe (The classroom)4: Les activités extra-scolaires (Extra-curricular activities)5: Les emplois à temps partiel (Part-time jobs)6: La gestion de l’argent (Money management)7: Les projets et les métiers (Future plans and professions)8: Adjectifs communs (Common adjectives)9: Comparatifs (Comparatives)10: Les jours de la semaine, les mois et les saisons (Days of the week, months and seasons)11: Descriptions, surtout de couleur (Descriptions, especially of colour)12: Salutations (Greetings)13: Les négations (Negatives)14: Les nombres et les numéros (Cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers)15: Les poids et les distances (Weights and distances)16: Les opinions et les justifications (Opinions and justifications)17: Les prépositions (Prepositions)18: Les pronoms (Pronouns)19: Les pronoms après les prépositions (Pronouns after prepositions)20: Les questions (Questions)21: L’heure, Quelle heure est-il?, Il est huit heures! (Time, Which time is it?, It is eight o’clock!)22: Expressions du temps (Expressions of time)

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Book SynopsisStart speaking French with these 50 simple phrases. Essential French phrases are numbered on each page and the activities and games include lots of extra words plus a pronunciation guide. It’s easy to learn French conversation skills and new vocabulary at home with this fun and friendly, action-packed book for children! The activities in this book cover all the important themes including greetings, colours, numbers, family, likes and dislikes. Includes free link to audio by a native speaker.

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Book SynopsisStart speaking Spanish with these 50 simple phrases. Essential Spanish phrases are numbered on each page and the activities and games include lots of extra words plus a pronunciation guide. It’s easy to learn Spanish conversation skills and new vocabulary at home with this fun and friendly, action-packed book for children! The activities in this book cover all the important themes including greetings, colours, numbers, family, likes and dislikes. Includes link to free audio by a native speaker.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for revising French Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of French with hundreds of practical exercises.Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full.Explains the essential points of French grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of exercises help you to practise each grammar point.Thousands of examples of real French illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quick

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learningAn up-to-date French to English and English to French dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide, all in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in French-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section, this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners.Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the French language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for business.This edition has been updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today''s English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation.A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help you to understand French the perfect complement to the dictionary.Extensive coverage of GCSE words and phrases gives you all the help you need when revising for your exams.The clear, accessible layout gives the text a modern feel, and along with the helpful alphabet tabs, ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS3Subject: SpanishComplete revision and practice covering the KS3 courseThis all-in-one KS3 Spanish study and practice book is your one-stop shop for KS3 Spanish! Excellent value for money, it combines a full revision guide and workbook in one book.Clear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic:quick tests to check understandingend of topic practice questionstopic review questions later in bookmixed practice questions at end of bookfree Q&A flash cards and audio to download online at collins.co.uk/pages/key-stage-3-flashcards-and-audiomore topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questions in the workbook section

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for revising German Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of German with hundreds of practical exercises.Designed for all those learning German at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full.Explains the essential points of German grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of exercises help you to practise each grammar point.Thousands of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quick

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Book Synopsis100+ Fun Ideas for Practising Primary Languages through Drama and Performance provides teachers with effective and creative language learning activities based on drama, dance and performance. The activities are linked to the Foreign Language Programmes of Study in the September 2014 National Curriculum and show how drama, performance and art can be used to achieve substantial progression in all four language learning skills. The 100+ fun ideas are clearly laid out and simple to deliver, providing an invaluable resource to non-specialist and specialist teachers alike.

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Book SynopsisGiochiamo Tutti Insieme contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games that are a fun way to practise speaking and listening to Italian. Playing games is an ideal way to learn a foreign language as children become more confident speakers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. They will practise speaking and listening without realizing it!Table of ContentsAll the games involve speaking, and most can be adapted to practise alternative language. See individual game descriptions for ideas. Introduction Games involving speech and action Buongiorno ball game - introductions Colour relay - colours Slap down numbers - numbers Calling all animals - animals Games particularly involving writing/spelling Domino months - months Write back - numbers Rhyming pairs - familiar words Spelling snake - any language Sort yourself out - familiar words Silly sentences - familiar words Games involving cards/boards and speech/writing Wacky meals - food House designers - rooms Super sporty week - sports/days Weather reporters - weather Triple time - time The best/worst day ever at school - school subjects/time Like it or not - likes and dislikes A tour of Italy - transport/places in Italy Quiz corners - any language Rock, paper, scissors - any language

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Book SynopsisWir Spielen Zusammen contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games that are a fun way to practise speaking and listening to German. Playing games is an ideal way to learn a foreign language as children become more confident speakers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. They will practise speaking and listening without realizing it!Table of ContentsAll the games involve speaking, and most can be adapted to practise alternative language. See individual game descriptions for ideas. Language focus Page Introduction Games involving speech and action Guten Tag ball game - introductions Colour relay - colours Slap down numbers - numbers Calling all animals - animals Games particularly involving writing/spelling Domino months - months Write back - numbers Rhyming pairs - familiar words Spelling snake - any language Sort yourself out - familiar words Silly animals - animals and colours Games involving cards/boards and speech/writing Wacky meals - food House designers - rooms Super sporty week - sports/days Weather reporters - weather Triple time - time The best/worst day ever at school - school subjects/time Like it or not - likes and dislikes A tour of Germany - transport/places in Germany Quiz corners - any language Rock, paper, scissors - any language

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Book Synopsis100+ Fun Ideas for Practising Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in the Primary Classroom contains 137 fun activities for developing oracy and literacy skills. The tried and tested activities in this book can be used to with almost any language. Sue Cave, the author, has chosen these particular ideas due to the enthusiastic responses she has received from young learners and the positive impact the games and activities have had on the learning of another language. The inherent rationale behind each activity is that it is enjoyable, interactive and allows for as many children as possible at one time to communicate. With activities ranging from 'Clap if true' and 'Draw a monster' to 'Find Mr X' and 'Puppet mind reading', you will never be stuck for ideas.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Flashcards Oracy: 1. Listen and show 2. Card sequencing 3. Point to a card 4. Clap if true 5. Splat! 6. Say and show 7. Picture bingo 8. Strange voices 9. Numbered cards 10. Guess the card 11. Card above the head 12. Slow reveal 13. Quick flash 14. Snap! 15. Which is missing? 16. Mime a card 17. Ask for a card 18. Which card do you have? Literacy: 19. Match the word to the image 20. Pairs 21. Order the words 22. Make a sentence 23. Join up the words 24. Dictionary order 25. Read and show 26. Word bingo 27. Word sequence 28. Verbal dominoes 29. Words in a bag 30. Spot the phoneme Puppets and soft toys Oracy: 31. Model puppets 32. Puppet fun 33. Puppet mind-reading 34. Reveal the pet 35. Pass the animal 36. Hunt the bear 37. Hands under the table 38. Puppet story-telling Literacy: 39. Puppet display Realia Oracy: 40. Props in songs 41. Build a pile 42. Which colour? 43. Sort by category 44. Pick and show 45. Dressing up 46. Please and thank you 47. Feel in the bag 48. Yes or no? 49. What's in the bag? 50. Pardon? 51. On the phone 52. Buying and selling 53. Creative role-playing Literacy: 54. Writing labels 55. Favourite foods Balls, beanbags and dice Oracy: 56. Add up the dice 57. Snakes and ladders 58. Throw and say 59. Secret die 60. Throw and mime 61. Pass and answer 62. Lip-reading 63. Balls everywhere 64. Musical ball 65. Grab the beanbag Literacy: 66. Roll and construct a sentence Get up and move Oracy: 67. Stand up, sit down 68. Simon says 69. Don't do it! 70. Quick draw 71. Odds and evens 72. Fruit salad 73. Grab the card 74. Catch me if you can 75. Left, right, straight on 76. Twister(R) 77. Stand up and say 78. Higher or lower 79. What am I thinking of? 80. Eleven 81. Secret signal 82. Mime 83. Hello, goodbye 84. Chinese whispers 85. Draw with a finger 86. Mexican wave 87. Picture dictation 88. Circles 89. What's the time, Mr Wolf? 90. Find Mr X 91. Find your partner 92. Find your group 93. Find someone who... 94. Cock-a-doodle-do 95. Question chain 96. Mastermind 97. Who is speaking? Literacy: 98. Human sequence 99. Human sentence 100. Hangman 101. Write with a finger 102. Running dictation 103. Treasure hunt 104. Scavenger hunt Interactive whiteboard Oracy: 105. What is it? 106. Noughts and crosses 107. Find the sweets 108. Kim's game Literacy: 109. Click, drag and match 110. Construct a sentence 111. Fill in the blanks 112. Jumbled paragraph 113. Picture lyrics Creativity and imagination Oracy: 114. Listen and clap 115. Actions 116. Musical accompaniment 117. Clapping games 118. Happy birthday 119. Story-telling 120. Counting-in rhymes 121. Fashion show 122. Weather forecast 123. Recipes 124. Video presentation Literacy: 125. Photos and captions 126. Horrible sandwich 127. Ideal timetable 128. Likes and dislikes 129. Birthday chart 130. Menus 131. Fortune teller 132. Draw a monster 133. Wanted! 134. Poetry 135. Letter to a pen friend 136. Speech bubbles 137. Treasure map

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Book SynopsisGem i Gloi contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games that are a fun way to practise speaking and listening to Welsh. Playing games is an ideal way to learn a foreign language as children become more confident speakers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. They will practise speaking and listening without realizing it!

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Book SynopsisFrench Festivals and Traditions, KS2 is an invaluable and time-saving resource for Key Stage 2 teachers, providing intercultural ideas for every month of the year. Analysis grids that show where and how the Intercultural Strand of the Framework for Modern Languages is covered, both by objective and year group. Festivals and traditions range from Mardi Gras (Carnival Day) and La rentree (new school year) to Role models for children and Symbols of France. Ideas vary from making cards and writing poems, to playing games and cooking traditional recipes. The activities contained in this book are especially designed for KS2. If you are a KS3 (Years 7-9; 11-14 year olds) teacher please order the KS3 version which contains more age-appropriate activities (9781905780808).

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Book SynopsisLoto Francais is a proven way of reinforcing the use of the French language. These attractive, easy-to-use photocopiable lotto boards provide a stimulating and meaningful way to develop reading, listening and speaking skills when teaching. The unique call sheets enable you to follow the game closely and to select which team you want to win. Topics covered include numbers, food, clothing, animals, classroom items and Christmas.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to play; Different ways of playing/ideas; NUMBERS 1-12: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; NUMBERS 1-60: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; ANIMALS: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; FOOD: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; CLASSROOM OBJECTS: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; CLOTHES: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; CHRISTMAS: Call sheet; Picture only boards; Pictures and words boards; Words only boards; Blank template boards; List of vocabulary used in games.

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Book SynopsisBonne Idee is an invaluable time-saving resource for primary school French teachers that will help you to cover many of the objectives of the Framework for Modern Foreign Languages. Designed with the non-specialist in mind, Bonne Idee provides key vocabulary, word and picture matching cards, activity sheets and puzzle pages for 20 popular primary school topics. Use the suggestions given or develop your own games with these flexible sheets. French has never been this easy - just choose your game, copy the sheets and play! Sentence building sheets for each topic provide top tips for extending the vocabulary. Use them and soon your pupils will be happily conversing in French with confidence.

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