Overview

IGCSE English as a Second Language contains material specifically related to the examination offered by University of Cambridge International Examinations and aims to help students improve their answers and overall grade. Its clear explanations and extensive use of examples also make it extremely useful for students preparing for other advanced exams, such as First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and IGCSE First Language English.

Full Product Details

Author:   Alison Digger ,  Alison Abd-Rabbou
Publisher:   Hachette Learning
Imprint:   Hodder Education
Dimensions:   Width: 21.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.745kg
ISBN:  

9780340928066

ISBN 10:   0340928069
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   27 July 2007
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 16 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  ELT/ESL ,  Secondary ,  ELT General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

: Introduction : Exam overview : How to use the book : 1 Improving your informal writing : 1.1 Different kinds of English : 1.2 Letters to friends: register : 1.3 Letters to friends: Basics : 2 Producing informal writing : 2.1 Friendly letters: descriptive : 2.2 Friendly letters: Advice : 2.3 Friendly letters: Narrative : 2.4 Friendly letters: Descriptive/narrative : 3 Improving your formal writing : 3.1 Basics : 3.2 Suggestions : 3.3 Opinions : 3.4 Views and arguments : 4 Producing formal writing : 4.1 Compositions : 4.2 Semi-formal letters : 4.3 School magazine articles : 4.4 Book review : 4.5 Summary writing : 5 Writing reference : 5.1 Register reference : 5.2 Grammar points : 5.3 Essential prepositions : 5.4 Word partners : 5.5 Confused phrases : 5.6 Spelling tips : 5.7 Problem spellings : 6 Examination hints : 6.1 Planning : 6.2 Reading : 6.3 Listening : 6.4 Speaking : Database of topic-related vocabulary and ideas : Answers to exercises : Index

Reviews

A complete textbook for all language skills. With sample examination questions after each skill, the book would even help teachers in assessing students after each skill taught... I highly recommend it. * Mrs L Shana, Rainbow Secondary School, Botswana *

A complete textbook for all language skills. With sample examination questions after each skill, the book would even help teachers in assessing students after each skill taught... I highly recommend it. -- Mrs L Shana, Rainbow Secondary School, Botswana 20100624

""A complete textbook for all language skills. With sample examination questions after each skill, the book would even help teachers in assessing students after each skill taught... I highly recommend it."" * Mrs L Shana, Rainbow Secondary School, Botswana *

Author Information

Alison Digger was an EFL teacher in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is now Associate Lecturer in EFL at Milton Keynes College.

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