Name: English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers By Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)
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English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers Summary

English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers by Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)

English Vocabulary in Use is a vocabulary book for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English, primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, but can also be used for classroom work. Firmly based on current learning theory, its emphasis is on the practical needs of the learner. It aims not only to present and explain words but to demonstrate how to use them and how to work out rules for using them. Vocabulary is explained and presented on left-hand pages with a wealth of innovative follow-up activities opposite. * 100 units, covering approximately 3,000 new vocabulary items * offers learners the opportunity to consolidate and expand existing vocabulary * promotes invaluable learning techniques * gives study tips and suggests follow-up tasks * contains a comprehensive key with additional helpful comments * includes a detailed index and phonetic transcription

English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers Reviews

'One clear reason why English Vocabulary in Use will succeed is apparent in its coverage. The authors offer plenty of lexical breadth to their intended audience of upper intermediate and advanced learners ... Like puzzle or crossword books are for many a train traveller, the English Vocabulary in Use formula is potentially addictive to the industrious, independently studying learner of English. The book will certainly do much to feed learners' prodigious appetites for lexis as it offers both an engaging work of reference and a cornucopia of lively vocabulary practice. It is set to become a standard work among learners the world over.' VATME Newsletter no. 58, 1995
'CUP are right: there is still room for a good vocabulary book at advanced level. And indeed, a self-study book seems most appropriate at this level: students at advanced level usually have different needs, and in this way valuable class time is gained to focus on other skills ... there is not just attention for the meaning of the words, but also for collocation and patterning - just the ticket for advanced learners ... This book does not only look good, it stands up to closer inspection. The concept is very good indeed, the coverage looks ok.' VLE Newsletter, 1994
'The day [English Vocabulary in Use ] landed on my desk I was in need of inspiration for ways of extending ... students who seemed to have reached a plateau. In it, I found lots of ideas to use in vocabulary extension ... [and] ... lots of suggestions to help the students organise their vocabulary books.' Peter Clyburn, Faculty of Language, Southbank Institute of TAFE, Newsletter 2
'I am sure English Vocabulary in Use will be welcomed by teachers and students. I found much of value in it and recommend it as a source of classwork, individual study or homework tasks. Definitely worth a look!' ATESOL ACT No 2, 1995

Introductory unit; Part I. Introduction: 1. Learning vocabulary; 2. Learning vocabulary - aids to learning; 3. Organising a vocabulary notebook; 4. The names of English language words; 5. Using your dictionary; 6. Revising vocabulary; 7. Formal and informal words; Part II. Word Formation: 8. Suffixes; 9. Prefixes; 10. Roots; 11. Abstract nouns; 12. Compound adjectives; 13. Compound nouns - combinations of two nouns; 14. Compound nouns - combinations of verb + preposition; 15. Words with interesting origins - people and places; 16. Words with interesting origins - from other languages; 17. Onomatopoeic words - words that sound like their meaning; 18. Words commonly mispronounced; 19. Homonyms - words pronounced and/or spelt the same; Part III. Connecting and Linking: 20. Time; 21. Condition; 22. Cause, reason, purpose and result; 23. Concession and contrast; 24. Addition; 25. Text referring words; Part IV. Countables and Uncountables: 26. Uncountable words; 27. Words that only occur in the plural; 28. Countable and uncountable with different meanings; 29. Collective nouns; 30. Making uncountable words countable; Part V. Topics: 31. Countries, nationalities and languages; 32. The weather; 33. Describing people - appearance; 34. Describing people - character and personality; 35. Relationships; 36. At home; 37. Everyday problems; 38. Global problems; 39. Education; 40. Work; 41. Sport; 42. The arts; 43. Food; 44. The environment; 45. Towns; 46. The natural world; 47. Clothes; 48. Health and medicine; 49. Travel; 50. Holidays; 51. Numbers and shapes; 52. Science and technology; 53. The press and media; 54. Politics and public institutions; 55. Crime; 56. Money - buying, selling and paying; Part V. Notional Concepts: 57. Number, quantity, degree and intensity; 58. Time; 59. Distances and dimensions; 60. Obligation, need, possibility and probability; 61. Sound and light; 62. Possession, giving and lending; 63. Movement and speed; 64. Texture, brightness, weight and density; 65. Success, failure and difficulty; 66. Containers and contents; Part VI. Feelings and Actions: 67. Belief and opinion; 68. Pleasant and unpleasant feelings; 69. Like, dislike and desire; 70. Speaking; 71. The six senses; 72. What your body does; 73. What animals do; Part VII. Fixed Expressions: 74. Idioms and fixed expressions - general; 75. Everyday expressions; 76. Similes; 77. Binomials; 78. Idioms describing people; 79. Idioms describing feelings or mood; 80. Idioms connected with problematic situations; 81. Idioms connected with praise and criticism; 82. Idioms connected with using language; 83. Idioms - miscellaneous; 84. Proverbs; Part VIII. Phrasal Verbs: 85. Expressions with do and make; 86. Expressions with bring and take; 87. Expressions with get; 88. Expressions with set and put; 89. Expressions with come and go; 90. Expressions with look; 91. Miscellaneous expressions; Part IX. Varieties: 92. Headline English; 93. US English; 94. Other Englishes; 95. Slang; 96. The language of notices; 97. Words and gender; 98. Abbreviations; 99. New words in English; 100. Discourse markers and exclamations; Key; List of phonetic symbols; Index.

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GOR001333655

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9780521423960

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0521423961

Title

English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers by Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)

Author

Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)

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Used - Very Good

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Cambridge University Press

Year published

19940811

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302

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English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)

English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers by Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)

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English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers Summary

English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate With answers by Michael McCarthy (University of Nottingham)

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