Focussing on the most common errors in English this book is the easiest way to improve your everyday language skills Using simple explanations & corpus examples it uses a thematic approach to steer learners away from the most common pitfalls in English This invaluable guide is suitable for learners of English wishing to improve their accuracy & avoid the most basic mistakes The book offers help with Spelling & Punctuation & covers the major parts of speech in depth It offers clear guidance on word choice & confusable words A comprehensive exercise section also reinforces the key points for each thematic section What's more its clear thematic layout makes information easy to find & understand Suitable for learners of English with a pre-intermediate to intermediate level of English (A2-B2) but who want to improve their accuracy by overcoming the most common mistakes made by non-native speakers of English ...

Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies & is the most comprehensive & authoritative DIY manual ever produced For novices DIY enthusiasts or professionals this essential book continues to be the most in-depth up-to-date & user-friendly DIY book on the market covering everything from decorating & repairs to electricity plumbing & much more This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the info & thousands of new photographs & illustrations to make sure you get your job done quickly & safely There have been many changes to regulations in recent years particularly in electricity (the new Part P legislation & changes to cable colours)
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The definitive easy-to-follow guide to plumbing & heating repairs in your home An extension of the international bestselling Collins Complete DIY Manual this br&-new edition is packed with user-friendly photos & is fully updated with the latest information about tools products & regulations Whether repairing a leaking tap or installing a new shower Collins Complete Plumbing & Heating is the indispensable tool to help you get the job done well
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This grammar of Irish offers learners a clear & 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 & conjugations & 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 ...

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 & write Chinese is a daunting task Aimed at learners this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear & accessible way The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical the compound words it can form its history & 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 & to travel in China so Easy Learning Chinese Characters is a great place to start ...

Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home school or in the office the Collins Paperback Thesaurus & the Collins Paperback English Dictionary are the perfect reference books for everyday use Attractively packaged in a flexible slipcase this is the ideal box set to take your language use & knowledge further Based on Collins 45-billion-word database of today's English & covering a vast range of words & alternatives as well as a huge choice of opposites You will find all the words & definitions you need with comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day What's more the helpful language notes throughout both books help you to choose the right word for your purpose & clear accessible layout ensures users can find the language they need when they need it ...

All the words you need every day the perfect reference book to broaden your knowledge of English & is ideal for everyday use at home in the office or at school in a durable format Drawn from Collins' 45-billion-word database of today's English Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives & opposites the user needs The book is designed for ease of use with thumb tabs on every page & all entry words highlighted in bold This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible ...

This new edition is an indispensable guide to the English language Part of the Collins Gem range
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All the words you need every day the perfect reference book to broaden your knowledge of English & is ideal for everyday use at home in the office or at school Drawn from Collins' 45-billion-word database of today's English Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives & opposites the user needs The book is designed for ease of use with thumb tabs on every page & all entry words highlighted in bold This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible ...

50000 newly added entries & over 700000 words meanings & phrases Now updated to show recent biographical & place name changes
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