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How to write? No matter your medium, writing is a learned skill that doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Writing can be an amazing hobby and a necessary skill. From realistic fiction to mysteries to sci-fi to poetry to academic papers, your writing is only limited by your imagination. Keep in mind that writing is a lot more than putting pen to paper: it takes reading, research, thinking, and revising. While not all writing methods work for everyone, there are some things all writers can do to boost their craft and create a comprehensive, engaging piece. Check following How to Write books: How to write An interview: Click here to download   A business letter: Click here to download An essay: Click here to download A biography: Click here to download Your adventure: Click here to download   A fairy tale: Click here to download How to Write a Letter.pdf PDF file, 8.3 MB How_to_write_a_news_article.pdf PDF file, 8.9 MB How_to_Write_a_Thank-You.pdf PDF file, 7.6 MB How to Write an ...

The updated edition of this bestseller will help you develop your students into purposeful thinkers and proficient readers by using classroom strategies that scaffold comprehension. Doug Buehl has completely revised his influential collection of literacy skill-building strategies to bring this edition in line with recent scholarship in the literacy field and today s understandings about reading comprehension. The stronger focus on gradual release of responsibility, metacognition, and what happens before, during, and after reading will allow your students to really own these strategies. Buehl has added new, user-friendly strategies that can be adapted to a variety of ability levels. You ll find a stronger emphasis on the rationale for each and a broader variety of content area classroom examples. The Strategy Indexes that accompany each strategy will assist you in your instructional planning and have been updated to include the strengths of each strategy in terms of instructional focus ...

The practical English grammar guide for perfect writing. Gone are the days when you worry about embarrassing yourself with pesky misplaced modifiers or dreaded double negatives. Next time you have a nagging grammar question, pick up this practical guide and write with clarity and confidence. English Grammar spares you the lessons and cuts right to the answers. Designed for fast reference, this book makes it easy to avoid the most cringe-worthy mistakes in the English language—and maybe even make your grade school grammar teacher proud. Inside English Grammar: English Grammar goofs—Avoid falling into the most common traps with guidelines for incomplete sentences, possessive pronouns with gerunds, dangling modifiers and more. Word mix-ups—Learn the difference between common word misuses like sex vs. gender, its and it’s, whose and who’s, the list goes on… Write with style—Make a good (and grammatically correct) impression with every sentence you pen using these easy writing hacks and sug...

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Intermediate (B1) to Upper-Intermediate(B2) level. Includes CD."Using Collocations for Natural English" helps students improve the way they use the words they already know. Comprising twenty-four units and six review sections, collocations are first presented in simple exercises. Students go on to understand and use the collocations with confidence in a variety of contexts.  "Using Collocations for Natural English" puts an emphasis on learning to use collocations appropriately. Collocations are always presented in typical contexts, and information on formality or informality is included. Exercises include working on a range of text types from tweets to emails, postcards to letters and adverts to newspaper articles. The Links Using Collocations For Natural English - AUDIO.7z 29.4 MB Using Collocations for Natural English.pdf 58.7 MB

1. Check Your English Vocabulary for Academic English 2. Check Your English Vocabulary for Banking and Finance 3. Check Your English Vocabulary for Business and Administration 4. Check Your English Vocabulary for Computing 5. Check Your English Vocabulary for Human Resources 6. Check Your English Vocabulary for Law 7. Check Your English Vocabulary for Leisure,Travel and Tourism 8. Check Your English Vocabulary for Living in the UK 9. Check Your English Vocabulary for Medicine The Links  1_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Academic_E.pdf 2 MB 2_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Banking_an.pdf 2.4 MB 3_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Business_a.pdf 2 MB 4_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Computing.pdf 2.8 MB 5_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Human_Reso.pdf 2.2 MB 6_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Law.pdf 1.9 MB 7_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Leisure_Tr.pdf 2.4 MB 8_Check_Your_English_Vocabulary_for_Living_in.pdf ...

The Links FCE Listening and Speaking Skills 1 SB.pdf 39.8 MB FCE Listening and Speaking Skills 1 TB.pdf 48.6 MB FCE Listening and Speaking 1 (CD 1,2,3,4).rar 130 MB FCE Listening and Speaking 1 (CD 5,6,7).rar 97.1 MB FCE Listening and Speaking 1 (CD 8,9,10).rar 103.2 MB

The Big Book of Pre-K Learning Centers: Activities, Ideas Strategies That Meet the Standards, Build Early Skills Prepare Children for Kindergarten In this treasury of learning center activities, teachers will find delightful ideas and projects that integrate almost every aspect of the curriculum into each center. Fresh and engaging activities develop skills in a variety of areas—blocks, literacy, science, dramatic play, art, and more. Create learning center magic in the classroom each and every day! The Link The big book of pre-K learning centers activities, ideas & stra.pdf 11.7 MB

The basics of business writing from organizing your ideas to creating crystal-clear correspondence. Write and get results like a CEO. Everyone in the business world can benefit from strong writing skills. This comprehensive guide offers a solid foundation in good busines writing. Starting with writing fundamentals such as composition and grammar, and moving on to business letters for every situation-including e-mail-it also offers 29 great tips for enhancing your writing, plus essential writing references. The Link Business Writing Clear and Simple.pdf 2 MB

The series provides drawing, coloring, matching and other creative tasks to help young students learn English. All the activities have been carefully designed to practice English grammar and vocabulary, and to develop important reading and writing skills. The activities are all attractively illustrated. The Activity Books are accompanied by two sets of Language Learning Cards. These are picture, word, letter and number cards designed to practice the vocabulary in the Activity Books. The Links Oxford Activity Book for Children - 1.pdf 4.6 MB Oxford Activity Book for Children - 2.pdf 5.2 MB Oxford Activity Book for Children - 3.pdf 10.6 MB Oxford Activity Book for Children - 4.pdf 11.1 MB Oxford Activity Book for Children - 5.pdf 10.6 MB Oxford Activity Book for Children - 6.pdf 5.4 MB

This book and audio compact disc program instructs students of English as a second language in the elements of grammar, presenting a grammar review that emphasizes speech and correct pronunciation. The compact discs include spoken dictations for each of the book's ten chapters. Students start by writing out what they hear, and then comparing what they have written with the book's printed version. In the process, they begin learning the elements of grammar, staring with the simple present tense of the verb "to be" and progressing to all other tenses and parts of speech. Students gradually learn how to use English words and pronounce them properly in grammatically correct sentences. Following each chapter's introductory sentence, they are given a brief story. A short test at the end of each chapter helps them determine their learning progress. The dictations start out quite simple and become progressively more difficult from one chapter to the next. The...

Teaches children basic letter writing (block print) and turning letters into words: with short dictionary of words at end of book. The Link  Spelling_connections_words_into_language.pdf 24.4 MB

Designed specifically for students at university and on foundation courses, this integrated skills course develops language and real academic skills essential for successful university studies across disciplines. With authentic lectures and seminars, language informed by Cambridge Academic Corpus and the Academic Word List, the course guarantees that students are learning English that is up-to-date and relevant to them. Students are also guided to develop independent learning skills and critical thinking through the 'Study Tips' sections and can further personalise their learning with the 'Focus on your discipline' sections. Extensive audio and video material with authentic Cambridge University lectures, seminars and interviews with university students is available for each level on audio CD and DVD providing invaluable learning and practice material for developing listening, note-taking, discussion and other skills specific to academic context. Key features Helps to de...

A resource book of grammar games for young students. The Grammar Activity Book is a collection of photocopiable grammar games and activities designed to liven up the English language classroom. 'It is very much a book to pick and choose from, and a handy tool for any teacher of English in search of ideas to spice up those often boring grammar classes.' VVLE Newsletter, Belgium                        The Link 1obee_bob_the_grammar_activity_book_a_resource_book_of_gramma.rar 10.3 MB

Developing Writing is a reading and writing skills text designed for beginning to intermediate learners of English. Each of the twenty chapters in this book is introduced by a reading selection that incorporates the lesson’s model structures, mechanics, and grammar points. Each reading in Developing Writing focuses on some aspect of American or world culture. Each reading passage is followed by composition, vocabulary, and spelling activities. An irregular verb list, grammar rule index, and answer key are also included. Click here to download

Headway Academic Skills can be used independently or alongside a general English course book such as New Headway or New Headway Plus . The course focuses on developing the specific skills required for academic studies and exploring strategies for success in academic learning. It also offers guidance in key study areas and provides plenty of practice to encourage learner independence. The Links Headway Academic Skills 1.pdf 131 KB New Headway Academic Skills 1 Teacher's Guide(1).pdf 51.3 MB New Headway Academic Skills Level 2 Student's Book.pdf 12.5 MB New Headway Academic Skills Level 2 TB.pdf 9.7 MB Headway Academic Skills Listening Speaking.pdf 11.6 MB Headway_Academic_Skills_Reading_Writing.pdf 31.1 MB

The aim of the series is to give students the chance to expand their vocabulary in different areas. Each unit deals with a common Vocabulary topic; the vocabulary is taught through a variety of exercises with lots of illustrations to make them more lively and interesting. Level C1 in this series has been written for students who are planning to take the IELTS/Cambridge Advanced exam. It covers some of the main vocabulary points that advanced candidates will need for the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections of the exam. The 15 units in the book focus on topic-specific vocabulary areas, which may be required in the IELTS or Cambridge English Advanced exam (for example, economy, education, health, etc). Some Exercises focus on general vocabulary items, which can be used in all aspects of the English language. The Links Vocabulary Files C1 41.6 MB Vocabulary Files C1 TB (Password - globalfree) 104 KB

This unique book for advanced students provides extensive guidance and practice in five crucial areas: Grammar Phrasal verbs Vocabulary Word study Writing It can be used to supplement any advanced coursebook, and is particularly suitable for students preparing for the Cambridge CAE and Proficiency (CPE) examinations. Recycling Advanced English, Revised Edition provides: 90 user-friendly units Clear, concise presentation in study boxes A wide variety of challenging exercises Regular consolidation in the recycling units Practice in all task types for Papers 2 & 3 of CAE and CPE Writing models in the Appendix Ideal material for classroom use or self-study The Link Recycling Advanced English 9.6 MB

This motivating course now comprises six levels with the latest additions of Beginner (Pre-A1) and Advanced (C1) levels. The course provides thorough grammar, vocabulary and skills work through content that is interesting for young adults. The combination of clear, easy-to-use printed, digital and online materials and the particular ttention paid to the needs of mixed ability classes and different learning styles make Flash on English readily adaptable to any teaching situation. Key features of this course include: double-page presentations of the target language through a variety of realistic texts; Clear explanation and practice of grammar points in each unit with helpful hint boxes; dedicated sections on culture, CLIL, reading skills and literature. Extensive teaching notes, photocopiable materials and editable tests in digital format are provided in the Teacher's packs. The separate digital book gives the teacher the chance to make learning English more stimulating with "h...

The Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories series makes learning common English idioms fun. Together, the two books in the series provide easy-to-read examples of 600 common English idioms. Each idiom is accompanied by a short definition, two examples of correct usage, and the idiom shown in context within a story. Designed for students of other languages learning English, the Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories series makes learning English idioms fun! The Links Illustrated_Everyday_expressions_with_stories_1.. 60.5 MB Illustrated_Everyday_expressions_1_Audio.zip 47.3 MB Illustrated Everyday Expressions with Stories 2.. 24.2 MB Illustrated_Everyday expressions_2_Audio.zip 170.1 MB

The Links Active methodology.pdf 158 KB Five-Minute Activities a Resource Book of Short Activities.pdf 11.4 MB Keep_Talking.pdf 6.6 MB Learning & Teaching with media.pdf 15.1 MB Second Language Teaching with technology.pdf 5.4 MB Smart-Learning.pdf 3.8 MB Teaching-learning-strategies-for-the-thinking-classroom.pdf 1.9 MB