These 18 fun tunes for violin & piano are ideal for every party time & conjure up a variety of scenes & images to fire the young players imagination. They are also skilfully written for beginners with the shapes of tunes reinforcing basic fingering patterns & with simple matters gently presented. All the pieces are in first position with the fingers in the standard major key pattern & the tunes cleverly exploit scale shapes to provide plenty of practice of this basic but essential finger-work. Some pieces concentrate on E-string or G-string notes; others include pizzicatos simple two-note slurs or basic bow retakes. The easy piano parts provide a colourful & supportive accompaniment in a range of styles & moods & adults & children alike will love the witty cartoons printed alongside some of the pieces. Many of the pieces are perfectly suited to ABRSMs Preparatory Test. ...

This sequel by award-winning author Deborah Ellis tells the story of Parvana travelling alone across a war-ridden Afghanistan in an attempt to find her family. BLDeborah Ellis is the winner of the Governor General's Award in Canada their equivalent to the Carnegie Medal ...

What is Pasos? A best-selling Spanish course for adult learners Pasos 1 is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak read write & understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. What will I learn? Key language structures & communication Pasos 1 introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. authentic reading & listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain & Latin America. Vocabulary & grammar From the outset a realistic range of registers & vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. Clear examples & explanations make the grammar easy to absorb & emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage. Culture & skills for daily life This edition takes account of developments in modern life such as new technology & practical communication. Units begin with a Preparate page of activities & include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincon Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest & each unit ends with an Autoevaluacion self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified & new online resources are a useful addition to this highly successful course. GCSE level material Pasos 1 covers the skills & structures required at GCSE level & equivalent. How will I learn? Balance & variety Balance & variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer activities accompany graded accuracy-based tasks & there is a balance between presentation & practice of new language items & between the study & use of grammar & vocabulary the cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities for revision & consolidation & vocabulary & grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson & in full at the end of the book. Group or independent study Pasos 1 is ideal for group study & is also useful for independent study & revision. What is new in the third edition? Improvements & additions The new edition has improvements & additions based on ideas & feedback from tutors across the country. There is also now simple navigation between the book & CDs with clearly marked references in the Coursebook. Interactive quizzes & exercises Brush up & reinforce your learning at home with fun interactive online quizzes & exercises. Or use them in class with the group. New Speaking & Grammar guides With speaking becoming ever more important in today's accreditations the Pasos 1 range now offers a new 2-CD Speaking & Listening pack. There is also a new dedicated Practical Grammar reference & practice book. It contains clear accessible grammar explanations with examples & extension in both Spanish & English. Where does the Coursebook fit within the Pasos 1 Range? Pasos 1 Coursebook: The primary text for the Pasos 1 course.

Includes:: 14 thematic lessons & covers the skills & structures required at GCSE level & equivalent. Pasos 1 Audio & Support book pack: Supplementary to the Coursebook. The Audio & Support book pack provides the listening element of the course along with transcripts & answers. It contains:
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises & recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 Audio & Support Book Pack. The Course Pack contains:
- 1 copy of the third edition of the Coursebook
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the






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What is Pasos? A best-selling Spanish course for adult learners Pasos 1 is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak read write & understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. What will I learn? Key language structures & communication Pasos 1 introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. authentic reading & listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain & Latin America. Vocabulary & grammar From the outset a realistic range of registers & vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. Clear examples & explanations make the grammar easy to absorb & emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage. Culture & skills for daily life This edition takes account of developments in modern life such as new technology & practical communication. Units begin with a Preparate page of activities & include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincon Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest & each unit ends with an Autoevaluacion self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified & new online resources are a useful addition to this highly successful course. GCSE level material Pasos 1 covers the skills & structures required at GCSE level & equivalent. How will I learn? Balance & variety Balance & variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer activities accompany graded accuracy-based tasks & there is a balance between presentation & practice of new language items & between the study & use of grammar & vocabulary the cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities for revision & consolidation & vocabulary & grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson & in full at the end of the book. Group or independent study Pasos 1 is ideal for group study & is also useful for independent study & revision. What is new in the third edition? Improvements & additions The new edition has improvements & additions based on ideas & feedback from tutors across the country. There is also now simple navigation between the book & CDs with clearly marked references in the Coursebook. Interactive quizzes & exercises Brush up & reinforce your learning at home with fun interactive online quizzes & exercises. Or use them in class with the group. New Speaking & Grammar guides With speaking becoming ever more important in today's accreditations the Pasos 1 range now offers a new 2-CD Speaking & Listening pack. There is also a new dedicated Practical Grammar reference & practice book. It contains clear accessible grammar explanations with examples & extension in both Spanish & English. Where does the Activity Book fit within the Pasos 1 Range? Pasos 1 Coursebook: The primary text for the Pasos 1 course Pasos 1 Audio & Support book pack: Supplementary to the Coursebook. The Audio & Support book pack provides the listening element of the course along with transcripts & answers. It contains:
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises & recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 Audio & Support Book Pack. The Course Pack contains:
- 1 copy of the third edition of the Coursebook
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises & recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course P




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What is Pasos? A best-selling Spanish course for adult learners Pasos 1 is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak read write & understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. What will I learn? Key language structures & communication Pasos 1 introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. authentic reading & listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain & Latin America. Vocabulary & grammar From the outset a realistic range of registers & vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. Clear examples & explanations make the grammar easy to absorb & emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage. Culture & skills for daily life This edition takes account of developments in modern life such as new technology & practical communication. Units begin with a Preparate page of activities & include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincon Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest & each unit ends with an Autoevaluacion self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified & new online resources are a useful addition to this highly successful course. GCSE level material Pasos 1 covers the skills & structures required at GCSE level & equivalent. How will I learn? Balance & variety Balance & variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer activities accompany graded accuracy-based tasks & there is a balance between presentation & practice of new language items & between the study & use of grammar & vocabulary the cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities for revision & consolidation & vocabulary & grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson & in full at the end of the book. Group or independent study Pasos 1 is ideal for group study & is also useful for independent study & revision. What is new in the third edition? Improvements & additions The new edition has improvements & additions based on ideas & feedback from tutors across the country. There is also now simple navigation between the book & CDs with clearly marked references in the Coursebook. Interactive quizzes & exercises Brush up & reinforce your learning at home with fun interactive online quizzes & exercises. Or use them in class with the group. New Speaking & Grammar guides With speaking becoming ever more important in today's accreditations the Pasos 1 range now offers a new 2-CD Speaking & Listening pack. There is also a new dedicated Practical Grammar reference & practice book. It contains clear accessible grammar explanations with examples & extension in both Spanish & English. Where does the Course Pack fit within the Pasos 1 Range? Pasos 1 Coursebook: The primary text for the Pasos 1 course Pasos 1 Audio & Support book pack: Supplementary to the Coursebook. The Audio & Support book pack provides the listening element of the course along with transcripts & answers. It contains:
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises & recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 Audio & Support Book Pack. The Course Pack contains:
- 1 copy of the third edition of the Coursebook
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises & recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pa




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Pasos 2 Activity Book accompanies the Pasos Spanish course providing stimulating practice material which complements the tasks in the third edition of the Pasos 2 Coursebook for intermediate level. As with the main coursebook it is divided into 14 units 12 of which are subdivided into sections covering or expanding a different linguistic area while the remaining two contain general revision & test material. The range of activities

Includes:: wordsearches crosswords & cultural quizzes along with extra reading comprehension tasks. Vocabulary & verb conjugation exercises are provided & each lesson ends with a Repaso de todo la leccion revision section practising a cluster of language points. The Pasos 2 Activity Book is a valuable resource for learners & teachers alike offering extra practice in class as well as ideas for homework activities. It can be used alongside the third edition coursebook to provide further tasks for faster learners or more intensive practice on a specific area. It can also be used as self-access material by learners who wish to work through the materials independently.

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Pass Cambridge BEC" is a practical course for students who wish to gain a recognised business English qualification. Focusing on relevant international business situations the course has been structured to provide students with a thorough preparation for the Business English Certificates (BEC)." ...

Pass ECDL5 Using Microsoft Office 2007 covers the full ECDL syllabus providing everything learners need in an accessible user-friendly format. * Step-by-step instructions & screenshots guide students through the learning points enabling them to develop all the skills they need to pass the test. * Learning objectives of each module are outlined clearly in an introduction & throughout the book Ask yourself sections help students to check that they have met all the criteria. * Mock tests offer practice & help to build students confidence & are also linked to the syllabus references making it easy for teachers to identify any weaker areas amongst their learners. * A downloadable grid shows how the book matches the syllabus giving peace of mind that students are covering what they need to. ...

For about thirty nail biting minutes players nerves are tested to the limit by the threat of the ticking bomb. In turn players must shout out a word that contains the letters on the card & pass the bomb before it goes off. Even those who boast the largest vocabularies suddenly find their minds go completely blank as the bomb ticks away. Contents: 110 game cards Special game die Electronic bomb Rules. Suitable for ages 12+ & for 2+ players. ...

This complete & fully up-to-date study guide supports those preparing to take the new Life in the United Kingdom citizenship test required for naturalisation or settlement from 2013. It is designed for adults studying on their own especially those who do not have English as a first language or for teachers to use as a textbook for a course on citizenship. This guide contains: official study material with additional information on important topics; illustrations tasks & activities to help you learn & remember facts & figures; timelines to help you remember dates; advice & tips on study skills & how to prepare for your test; a glossary to aid understanding of difficult words & phrases; a section on the test
- covering the types of questions & other information you need to feel more confident; self-assessment exercises & practice tests with answers to help you check your progress; & further sources of useful information on all the main topics in the new handbook. Having to pass a test to stay in the United Kingdom may feel daunting but this guide is packed with practical advice information & activities to make the process easier perhaps even enjoyable.
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