New Headway Upper Intermediate Workbook with Answer Key Second Edition

Upper Intermediate.

Key features

*The listening and reading texts are drawn from a range of authentic sources.

*An in-depth treatment of grammar enables students to work out grammatical rules and helps them achieve greater accuracy through a better understanding of how language works.

*There is a thorough skills syllabus, with all four skills systematically developed and integrated through related tasks.

*There is extensive work on vocabulary, with particular emphasis on the most frequently used verbs, phrasal verbs, idioms, and compounds.

*Integrated pronunciation practice is provided throughout.

*'Postscript' sections provide an opportunity to practise everyday English in situations (such as airports and hotels), or survival areas (such as telephones and directions). There is a particular focus on the grammar of spoken English.

*The topics - including homelessness, pre-nuptial agreements, and the effects of tourism - have all been chosen to appeal to adults and young adults.

Student's Book

*12 units, entirely restructured, with 'Test your grammar'; 'Language in context'; 'Language Review'; 'Skills Development'; 'Vocabulary'; and 'Postcript' sections

*clear signposting to ensure that both teacher and student can navigate effectively

*detailed 'Grammar reference' section at the back

*tapescripts for the listening passages

*available in split editions (A and B), each with relevant Contents information, Appendices, etc.

Workbook

*exercises to support the grammatical input of the Student's Book

*phrasal verb syllabus

*preposition syllabus

*exercises on vocabulary and pronunciation

*available with or without key

*accompanying Student's Cassette

Teacher's Book

*detailed lesson notes with suggestions for launching activities, background information and cultural notes

*photocopiable 'Stop and Check' sections for students to monitor their progress

*photocopiable Progress tests

*complete answer key

Student's Workbook Cassette

*listening activities from the Workbook

*answers to activities

Class Cassettes

*listening passages for exercises in the Student's Book

New Headway Pronunciation Course A course in English pronunciation to complement the New Headway English Course. Can be used alongside the New Headway English Course and any other course at elementary to upper-intermediate level. Ideal for use in class or for self-study.

Key features

*This is a practical and imaginative addition to the New Headway English Course.

*It helps students to express themselves clearly and confidently by training them in the key areas of pronunciation.

*There is practice of individual sounds, with a guide to suitable exercises for speakers of particular languages.

*There is a focus on lexical sets.

*Training is given in stress and intonation patterns for accurate, functional use.

*Help is provided with the features of connected speech.