The Practice of English Language Teaching has been the reference of choice for tens of thousands of teachers of English since it was first published in 1983.

We're living in a technological age, with septuagenarians on the net, students glued to mobiles, five-year olds able to programme the class video more effectively than their teacher and communication by fax and e-mail ubiquitous, a fact which John Seely has taken into account in The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking .

Seely's book is intensely practical, concerned with the effective use of speech and writing in day-to-day business and academic life. Not only does Seely cover everything from the best way to write a job application to giving a presentation or chairing a meeting, but he also embraces modern technology, including in his opening section, Communicating in Everyday Life, simple guidelines for setting out faxes and e-mails. Rather than lamenting the widespread use of technology, Seely celebrates it, seeing in e-mails a return to the ancient tradition of communication by letter--it's just that ISDN lines and modems are faster than a runner and wax tablet, coach and horses or postman and bike.

His chapters on the English language, its development, grammar, vocabulary and spelling are a very handy reference source for A/S and A2 Level (the old A Level) English Language students--and their teachers! And, for those students beyond A2 Level, grappling with unwieldy arts dissertations or a plethora of lab results, Seely offers practical advice on how to go about planning, researching, writing, drafting and revising reports, papers and essays. There is no longer any excuse for not meeting a coursework or business report deadline. -- Amanda Cameron

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language.

Cambridge IELTS 8 contains four authentic IELTS papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing excellent exam practice.

Revised edition of this popular beginner's classroom text now including 2 CDs with each copy. Foundations Languages courses are tailor-made for HE students on IWLPs, with lively exercises and integrated pairwork and groupwork opportunities plus a comprehensive self-study section. The course fits neatly into the 20-24 week teaching year.

This volume is designed to encourage early language learning and word recognition in Spanish, while keeping children entertained. The illustrations are presented in everyday scenes so that each object is easily identifiable.

A fully updated version of the world's best-selling grammar title.

This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Spanish grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills.

The 2nd edition of this popular beginner's classroom text now includes 2 CDs with each copy. Foundations Languages are tailor-made for HE students on IWLPs, with lively exercises and integrated pairwork and groupwork opportunities plus a comprehensive self-study section. The course fits neatly into the 20-24 week teaching year.

This Revision Guide includes clear, accessible notes on all the grammar and vocabulary students will need for Higher level GCSE German, backed up with plenty of useful examples. There's also a page of revision summary questions for every topic, and a handy German-English dictionary at the back. Suitable for all exam boards.

Designed to accompany and complement the dictionary and grammar in the widely acclaimed Collins Easy Learning range, and now including a free verb wheel, Collins Easy Learning French Verbs offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to French verbs.

Combines good psychology with effective exam performance. This title provides exam-focused coverage of various concepts, studies and terms. It features full colour, highly illustrated, magazine-style double-page spreads which are student-friendly. It offers examiner advice throughout. It contains host of accompanying support materials.

A picture book of first words that makes picture to word recognition fun. It is a delight for very young children to share with an adult, looking at and talking about the pictures, or to pore over on their own. Each scene is designed to help readers learn, revise or enrich their vocabulary quickly and enjoyably.

Collins Easy Learning ABC Age 3-5 helps children learn the alphabet and develop their early years literacy skills, through lots of fun activities.

With Collins Gem Easy Learning Spanish phrasebook you will sound and speak like a native. It's ideal for practicing pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. The Easy Learning Spanish Gem will give you the right word at the right time -- every time.

Advanced Grammar in Use Second edition is a fully updated version of the highly successful grammar title.

A course for 'busy' students who want to learn natural spoken Japanese. This series is prepared by a working group of experienced Japanese language instructors who reviewed and tested the material in a classroom environment.

This new dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of essential Italian and English, and extra help with Italian and English verbs and pronunciation, all in a compact and affordable format.