Every student needs top class reading writing listening & speaking skills to succeed at an academic level Skillful focuses on each of these skills to give presentation instant practice & complete immersion in that area of language It offers students the opportunity to develop language skills by presenting them with ideas from today's world while building critical thinking skills that are vital for academic success The course takes a skills-based approach with each unit distinguishing between & global & close skills The nature of each unit encourages students to think about the world around them creating exciting & engaging learning material The skills boxes that appear throughout the books signal the topic focus to the teacher while providing the students with relevant tips words & phrases The study skills focus develops this further providing students with practical guidance & support & building confidence for independent learning throughout their university career Key features a comprehensive digital component including a page-faithful Digibook & Skillful practice area with interactive activities & video material each unit provides opportunities to engage critically with issues by the texts & to consider concepts beyond the superficial meaning to develop skills such as evaluating & synthesising information systematic development of practical study skills through realistic case studies & material from Stella Cottrell author of the bestselling title The Study Skills Handbook flexible approach using each product as distinct individuals or together to create an integrated package of Skillful Listening & Speaking & Reading & Writing Student's Books ...

Exam Board Non-Specific Level KS1 Subject English First Teaching September 2015 First Exam June 2017 The Skills Builders Year 2 Pupil Book

Includes:: 40 units of full colour activities to help children gain a firm understanding of grammar punctuation spelling & vocabulary The worked examples ensure children understand the concepts before moving onto fun activities to consolidate their skills Investigative exercises at the end of each unit provide fun challenges for children to apply their knowledge

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Each book contains two units of work that embed the Grammar for Writing pedagogy through activities based on fiction & non-fiction texts with themes such as ' Spy fiction' ' News writing' & ' Dystopia' Writer's workshop features teach grammar in a contextualised way always focusing on effects achieved so students have a wider range of techniques with which to craft creative effective texts This is not just another grammar course Accelerate progress in writing with this new solution based on a proven-to-work pedagogy improving writing performance for a clear route to KS4 success ...

Before the packed stadiums Before he became a huge star Jamie Johnson had to learn from the best Jamie is the top player at his school but there's something missing from his game He needs that bit of extra flair He wants that touch of magic Can the once-in-a-lifetime chance to train on the beaches of Brazil give Jamie the skills he needs to become a legend? ...

As interest & training in counselling children & young people continues to grow it is essential that counsellors are equipped with the skills to work with this client group In this book Lorraine Sherman draws on her years of experience in the field to provide a practical resource for qualified & trainee counsellors providing them with the necessary skills to ensure best practice with children & young people Distinguishing between working with young children & with adolescents skills covered include- establishing a therapeutic relationship- assessing a young client- contracting- counselling practice- understanding & maintaining confidentiality & disclosure Using case studies & examples to help demonstrate skills in action this is essential reading for anyone planning to become or already engaged in the helping professions with young people ...

This bestselling classic has guided thousands of students & practitioners step-by-step through the skills & theory of the person-centred approach Fully updated this Third Edition

Includes:: numerous new exercises & case studies a thoroughly-revised chapter on recent debates & developments as well as two important new chapters on Politics Prejudice Power & Privilege Client Perception It remains an essential introduction for those beginning their training as well as more experienced practitioners keen to expand their range

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Skills-based Caring equips carers with the skills & knowledge needed to support those suffering from an eating disorder & to help them to break free from the traps that prevent recovery Through a coordinated approach it offers detailed techniques & strategies which aim to improve professionals' & carers' ability to build continuity of support for their loved ones Using evidence-based research & personal experience the authors advise the reader on a number of difficult areas in caring for someone with an eating disorder This new & updated edition is essential reading for both professionals & families involved in the care & support of anyone with an eating disorder ...

We must find him or the train can't start! All aboard as Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat stars in the third picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins & T S Eliot's Old Possum's cats set on the Night Mail train where Skimble won't let anything go wrong To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo The Tiger Who Came to Tea & Spot ...

Includes: 2 Contact Lenses (1 pair) Multi Purposes Solution (60 ML) Lens Case Create a truly striking effect with these
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When the decomposed body of a young woman is found near railway tracks just outside Bristol one morning all indications are that she's committed suicide That's how the police want it too; all neatly squared & tidied away But DI Jack Caffery is not so sure He is on the trail of someone predatory someone who hides in the shadows & can slip into houses unseen & for the first time in a very long time he feels scared Police Diver Flea Marley is working alongside Caffery With the traumas of her past safely behind her she's beginning to wonder whether their relationship could go beyond the professional But then she finds something that changes everything Not only is it far too close to home for comfort
- it's so horrifying that she knows that nothing will ever be the same again & this time no one
- not even Caffery
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