Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Cardiovascular English


This book is the fourth manual of a series of medical English books aimed at medical specialists. It is an introduction to cardiological English and intends to help all those who need to use professional English but do not speak it on a day-to-day basis. The multiplicity of cardiological tests and therapeutical procedures demands a sound knowledge of cardiovascular English and can be extremely demanding for non-native English speaking cardiologists, cardiology residents, nurses, and medical students.


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Monday, November 9, 2009

Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction: 500 + Essential Words and Phrases for Communicating with Spanish-Speakers


Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!

Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to working on commercial and residential job sites, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.

Space the wall studs sixteen inches apart. Clave los montantes a una distancia de dieciséis pulgadas. (KLAH-beh lohs mohn-TAHN-tess ah oo-nah dee-STAHN-s'yah deh d'yeh-see-SACE pool-GAH-thahs)

Put up the walls. Pare las paredes. (PAH-reh lahs-pah-REH-thess)

Use the bulldozer. Use la niveladora. (OO-seh lah nee-bell-ah-THOR-ah)

Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries • interviewing potential employees • discussing pay rate and taxes • giving instructions • terminating an employee • establishing work hours • explaining safety and emergency procedures • praising good work
With Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction, you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more comfortable, productive environment at your worksite.


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English in Everyday Situations


This 96 page resource book offers teachers a wealth of activities based on reading and listening realia (authentic or simulated-authentic) and will be vital for teachers presenting 'Background to Britain' information. 'Timesavers for Real!' offers activities which aid integrated skills development (with a focus on reading, listening and vocabulary) and revises specific structures in an enjoyable and meaningful way. Examples of activities include: Shopping at the CD Megastore (Music types - likes and dislikes); TV listings (matching programmes to people profiles); Maps of Britain and Local Towns (jigsaw pair work). The book is accompanied by an audio component. Intermediate level.


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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Quick Solutions to Common Errors in English


Designed to help resolve most common English language problems and queries, this book has an accessible reference format with examples and explanations of mistakes regarding sentence construction, spelling, punctuation and grammar.


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Thursday, October 29, 2009

French Grammar Workout: 140 Speed Tests to Boost Your Fluency



McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide


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Italian Grammar Made Easy


Review
Clear, authoritative and easy to use, Italian Grammar Made Easy is the ultimate tool to get to grips with the language!
(Giustificativo Pubblicato Sul Bollettino Del Cir )

Italian Grammar Made Easy explains both English and Italian grammar through straightforward, everyday language. It provides numberous examples and drilling activities. It would be highly suited to those beginning to learn Italian and who find grammar difficult to understand.
(Theresa Oliver, Tuttitalia )


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