If you want to succeed here you must be able to handle the English sense of humour So proclaims George Mikes' timeless exploration of this curious phenomenon Whether it's understatement self-deprecation or plain cruelty the three elements he identifies as essential to our sense of humour being witty here is a way of life Perfectly placed as an adopted Englishman himself Mikes delivers his shrewd advice
- helpfully divided into ' Theory' & ' Practice'
- with a comic precision that does his chosen country proud Drawing on a trove of examples from our rich comic canon from Orwell (Every joke is a tiny revolution) to Oscar Wilde this is the essential handbook for natives & foreigners alike Mrs Kennedy I don't think Mr Churchill that I have told you anything about my grandchildren Winston Churchill For which madam I am infinitely grateful

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1 O praise ye the Lord!2 Abide with me 3 Sun of my soul thou saviour dear 4 Hail gladdening light 5 Praise to the holiest in the height 6 Praise my soul the king of heaven!7 O strength & stay 8 O Jesus I have promised 9 Alleluia! Alleluia! hearts to heaven & voices raise 10 Christ is our cornerstone 11 Nearer my God to thee 12 Crown him with many crowns 13 When the morning gilds the skies 14 At the name of Jesus 15 O Perfect love 16 The day thou gavest Lord is ended 17 The Church&s one foundation 18 Lord her watch thy church is keeping 19 Angel voices ever singing 20 Jerusalem the golden 21 Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour ...

Improve your understanding of idioms in English Explanations & practice of English idioms written for advanced-level (C1 to C2) learners of English Perfect for both self-study & classroom activities Learn idioms in context with lots of different topics including ' Learning' ' Formal writing' & ' Telling stories' Be confident about what you are learning thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken & written & get better at studying by yourself with study tips follow-up tasks & an easy to use answer key ...

Improve your understanding of idioms in English Explanations & practice of English idioms written for intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of English Perfect for both self-study & classroom activities Learn idioms in context with lots of different topics including ' Clothes' ' Music & theatre' & ' Work' Be confident about what you are learning thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken & written & get better at studying by yourself with study tips follow-up tasks & an easy to use answer key ...

This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over Engaging content & a strong focus on grammar & vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers & students Popular course features have been refreshed with new content including the imaginative reading & listening topics ' Culture in Mind' & ' Everyday English' sections New for the second edition is a DVD-ROM with the Level 1 Student's Book containing games extra exercises & videos featuring the photostories' characters as well as a ' Videoke' record-yourself function There is a full ' Vocabulary bank' at the back of the book which expands upon lexical sets learned in the units ...

This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over Engaging content & a strong focus on grammar & vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers & students Popular course features have been refreshed with new content including the imaginative reading & listening topics ' Culture in Mind' & ' Everyday English' sections New for the second edition is a DVD-ROM with the Level 2 Student's Book containing games extra exercises & videos featuring the photostories' characters as well as a ' Videoke' record-yourself function There is a full ' Vocabulary bank' at the back of the book which expands upon lexical sets learned in the units ...

This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over Engaging content & a strong focus on grammar & vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers & students Popular course features have been refreshed with new content including the imaginative reading & listening topics ' Culture in Mind' & ' Everyday English' sections New for the second edition is a DVD-ROM with the Level 4 Student's Book containing games extra exercises & videos featuring the photostories' characters as well as a ' Videoke' record-yourself function There is a full ' Vocabulary bank' at the back of the book which expands upon lexical sets learned in the units ...

This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over Engaging content & a strong focus on grammar & vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers & students Popular course features have been refreshed with new content including the imaginative reading & listening topics ' Culture in Mind' & ' Everyday English' sections New for the second edition is a DVD-ROM with the Starter Level Student's Book containing games extra exercises & videos featuring the photostories' characters as well as a ' Videoke' record-yourself function There is a full ' Vocabulary bank' at the back of the book which expands upon lexical sets learned in the units ...

For students studying the new Language A Language & Literature syllabus for the IB Diploma Written by an experienced practising IB English teacher this new title is an in-depth & accessible guide for Standard & Higher Level students of the new Language A Language & Literature syllabus for the IB Diploma This lively well structured coursebook is available in both print & e-book formats &

Includes:: key concepts in studying language & literature; text extracts from World literature (in English & in translation); international media & language sources; a wide variety of activities to build skills; materials for exam preparation; guidance on assessment; Theory of Knowledge links; & Extended essay opportunities

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When it's time to get serious about success it's time to get York Notes To achieve top grades in English Language & Literature you need to be confident in your reading skills With everything you need right at hand & suitable for all exam boards & abilities this York Notes Revision & Exam Practice guide will help you to master the core skills write brilliant responses & face your exams with confidence Learn & revise every essential skill
- Use each of the dedicated sections to learn & revise key reading skills from interpreting & analysing to commenting on & comparing texts & how to apply them in the exam With key definitions examples from typical Language & Literature tasks regular tests & ' Top tips' for improvement you will feel confident you have covered all bases Stay focused & aim high
- Use the mix of short & longer tasks to practise your skills & vary your revision The targeted ' Aiming high' tips will to help you to perfect your techniques & write the very best answers you can Check your progress
- Use the regular ' Apply your skills' tasks & ' Progress check' bullets to monitor what you have achieved Use the full answer key provided to assess your improvement Feel ready for the exam
- Regular quick tests & longer exam-style tasks with sample answers show the level to aim for



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