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  • Authors: James Schofield (2014)

  • Do you find it difficult to communicate well on the phone? Do misunderstandings lead to frustration at work? Would you like to be more assertive and better at influencing people? Collins English for Business: Speaking will help you to make yourself understood in business. Model dialogues present key phrases to help you communicate effectively in different situations. You can choose to work on the units that are most relevant to you, or work through the whole book for a full course in business speaking.

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  • Authors: Fiona Aish (2017)

  • Improve your grammar with Collins Grammar for IELTS and get the score you need. - Twenty units cover key areas of grammar for all four IELTS tests - Presentation of grammar is followed by practice exercises and test questions - Practice exam sections at the end of each unit cover the full range of IELTS test papers - Useful grammar tips and exam strategies in every unit - Audio CD contains texts for Listening practice as well as model answers for the Speaking tests - Written by an experienced IELTS tutor

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  • Authors: - (2013)

  • Collins Work on your Grammar – Upper Intermediate (B2) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Upper Intermediate level (CEF level B2). This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.

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  • Authors: Snelling, Rhona (2013)

  • To improve your speaking skills you need to learn how to get your message across in the right way and make sure people understand what you say. With Collins Speaking (A2) you will learn what to say and how to say it, by practising the right words, phrases and pronunciation. Includes practice on: • meeting new people • buying and ordering things • speaking on the phone • apologizing • asking for and giving opinions • making a complaint • agreeing and disagreeing • Twenty units with a clear design in full colour. Recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world. Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific speaking skills. Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, ...

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  • Authors: Pelteret, Cheryl (2013)

  • Collins Speaking B1+ will help you become a confident and fluent speaker of English by choosing the right words, pronunciation and tone. Learn how to start up conversations, keep conversations going and deal with difficult situations.

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  • Authors: Badger, Ian (2015)

  • English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Being able to understand English as it is really spoken will give you the confidence to succeed in any English-speaking environment. Using a wide range of authentic, unscripted recordings of everyday people from around the world, Collins Listening (B2+) will help you to feel confident and prepared for anything. Hear the language people really use when they are speaking CD with over 40 authentic recordings in a wide variety of scenarios Useful tips to increase your understanding of tone, slang and context Units are divided into the following themes: • Lifestyle • Practical advice and information • Atti...

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  • Authors: Badger, Ian (2013)

  • To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That’s why Collins Listening is based entirely on 50 authentic everyday interactions to help you understand what is said to you, whatever the circumstances. From buying a mobile phone to asking for directions, joining a gym to understanding transport announcements, Listening will help you understand what is said to you in real life situations and make sure everything you learn is useful. Twenty 4-page units with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary Authentic recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world Recordings include face-to-face conversations, public announcements, tel...

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  • Authors: Styles, Naomi (2014)

  • Reading in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar – it requires an interpretation of tone, context, aims and more. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Using real life examples and language English for Life: Reading (B2+) will help you to appreciate the finer details of a reading piece and so to get much more out of reading in English. Study the language people really use when they are writing – and why Compare and contrast writing styles in lots of different environments Useful ‘language notes’ to increase your understanding of tone, slang and social context Includes practice of reading in the following contexts: • Correspondence • Products and services • Out and about • Facts • Reading for...

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  • Authors: Brieger, Nick (2014)

  • If you are required to use English at work but feel you need to build up your grammar, Collins new Business Grammar & Practice is the perfect solution. Well-known Business English experts Nick Brieger and Simon Sweeney guide the user through 84 units to explain the structure of the English language. Examples of real usage are followed by a simple but thorough explanation of each grammar point. Then, a range of practice exercises cement your understanding. All of the sample sentences are taken from the COBUILD corpus. This ensures that you don’t learn artificial language – instead you get to grips with the vocabulary and structures that are used in the business world around the globe today.