Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition describes the effect that word frequency and lexical coverage have on learning and communication in a foreign language. It examines the tools we have for assessing the various facets of vocabulary knowledge, the scores these produce, and the way these are tied to exam and communicative performance.
The book provides systematic development of students' listening and speaking skills. It also offers excellent preparation for the revised Cambridge First Certificate Examination for December 2008 or any other examinations at the same level. The book is divided into two parts: Part A consists of ten complete listening tests. The recordings are based on authentic listening material and make use of various accents and sound effects. Part B consists of ten speaking tests and covers a wide variety of topics such as holidays, entertainment, etc. Each Speaking Test is preceded by a Preparing for the Speaking Test section. In this section, students are familiarised with the essential language (vocabulary, useful expressions, discourse markers, etc) and ideas necessary for the test itself. Students are also trained to organise their speech coherently and to display an appropriate variety of linguistic resources. There are also two additional Speaking Tests at the end of the book to prepare students to meet the requirements of the exam. Class Audio CDs include instructions, pauses and repeats, creating genuine exam conditions.
These two books offer comprehensive presentation and extensive practice of commonly used idioms, phrasal verbs and prepositional phrases at advanced level. The books are suitable both for classroom and self-study use.
Advanced Practice in Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Phrases
This series consists of three practice test books and provides systematic practice and development of students' reading, use of English and writing skills at intermediate and upper-intermediate level. The series offers excellent preparation for the revised Cambridge First Certificate Examination, as well as any other examinations at the same level.
