English Collocations in Use Advanced
By O'Dell/McCarthy
Advanced
A good knowledge of collocations (typical word combinations) is essential for fluent and natural-sounding English, and knowledge of collocations is often tested in advanced level examinations such as Cambridge CAE, CPE and IELTS. English Collocations in Use Advanced presents and practises hundreds of collocations in typical contexts to help you improve your written and spoken English. It also includes tips on learning strategies and ways to avoid common learner errors. The book is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to make sure that the collocations taught are the most frequent and useful for students at each level. Key Features 60 easy-to-use two-page units: collocations are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages. Presents and explains over 1,500 word combinations in typical contexts using tables, charts, short texts and dialogues. Contains a comprehensive answer key and full index for easy reference. Includes tips on learning strategies and ways to avoid common mistakes. Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the most frequent and useful collocations are presented Reviews “Recommended.” Pete Sharma, EL Gazette “...an excellent choice for students preparing high-level exams and for teachers wanting a little orientation in the search for appropriate collocations to present to their higher-level students, be it for exam preparation, Business, or general English classes.” Nicholas Whitley, www.tefl.net
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
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Language: | English |
ISBN10: | 9780521707800 |
Format: | False |
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