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Vocabulary development, skills practice in realistic situations, perfect for a career in the construction industry.   FLASH on English for CONSTRUCTION is specifically designed for students who are studying for a career in the construction industry. It introduces the vocabulary and the language functions specific to this language sector, and includes practice exercises in all four skills. ... more

CEFR Level: B1 Theme: Friendship The novel has attracted the admiration of writers as diverse as Henry James and Jorge Luis Borges.   Kidnapped is an adventure story set in Scotland in the 18th century about a young man, David Balfour. After his father dies, David leaves his quiet, hometown in search ... more

CEFR Level: B2 Theme: Love "You must be the best judge of your own happiness."   Emma Woodhouse is beautiful, rich, intelligent and a snob. She says she will never marry, but loves matchmaking and is determined to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smit ... more

CEFR Level: A2 Theme: Family Join Ivan in the beautiful Russian city of Saint Petersburg. You’ll discover that there’s lots to see and do and special places to visit for good luck. You’ll also learn about Ivan and how he spends his day.   Syllabus& ... more

CEFR Level: A2 Theme: Friendship Gavin, Max, Rose and Isabel are excited about starting their first year at the Music, Art and Dance Academy of London. They’re all very different but they soon become good friends. It’s going to be hard with lessons every day. They’ll also have exams and shows to do. Then, a special pe ... more

Have you ever been to Iceland? Hello! My name’s Garpur, and this is a story about me and my country, Iceland. I suppose you’ve heard some-thing about Iceland, but there are still lots of things you can read about this island in these pages like the best places to visit, our wonderful landscape, and the animals you can find here. Do you know what we eat? … what school is like here? … what young guys like me do in their free time? Well, ... more

Stage 3 Intermediate | 1000 headwords | B1 | Flyers/KEY The unmissable story of four sisters whose father is fighting in the American Civil War. In this Reader you will find: Information about Louisa Alcott | CLIL History: The American Civil War | A section focusing on Little Women at the cinema, theatre, and on TV | Exit test Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are the four March sisters ... more

Gavin, Max, Rose and Isabel are excited about starting their first year at the Music, Art and Dance Academy of London. They’re all very different but they soon become good friends. It’s going to be hard with lessons every day. They’ll also have exams and shows to do. Then, a special person comes into their lives. How can Ernest help them follow their dreams? Syllabus Verbs Present Simple and Presen ... more

‘You must be the best judge of your own happiness.’ Emma Woodhouse is beautiful, rich, intelligent and a snob. She says she will never marry, but loves matchmaking and is determined to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smith. However, her imagination often leads her to make mistakes, creating problems for both her and the people around her. Jane Austen describes the social values of her time and the novel is full of comical moments as Emma causes one disaster ... more

Treasure Island is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of “pirates and buried gold”. Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action.  In this Reader you will find: Focus on… | difficult words | Comprehension activities | Test yourself | CLIL activity  Tags Adventure | Courage  After Jim Hawkins finds a map in an old sea chest, he starts an exciting adventur ... more

 When The Call of the Wild was published the first printing of 10,000 copies sold out immediately and it is still one the best known stories written by an American author. In this Reader you will find: Focus on…Jack London, Huskies, CLIL History: The Klondike Gold Rush | A glossary of difficult words | Comprehension activities | Test yourself Tags Adventure | Courage | The ... more

Gabriel, Thomas, Camille et Anaïs sont heureux de commencer leur première année à l’Académie MADAL, une école de danse, de musique et de théâtre située à Paris. Ils sont tous très différents, mais ils deviennent rapidement de bons amis. La vie à l’Académie n’est pas facile : ils ont des cours tous les jours, mais ... plus

It’s the summer holidays and Lizzie can’t wait to go to the beach in Blackpool with her friends. Instead, she has to spend her summer in the countryside with a strange woman she doesn’t know and a mysterious boy. It’s the summer holidays and Lizzie is excited about going to the beach with her friends. But her parents have other plans for her and she has to spend the summer in the countryside with a woman she doesn’t even know. Lizzie is very ... more

If someone says Scotland, what do you think of? Kilts? Tartan? The Bagpipes? Well, yes you’re right, but there’s lots more too! Do you like mystery, legends or haunted castles? Or how about vibrant cities and exciting festivals? Well, you will find all of these and much more in this A-Z about Scotland. It’s a country full of history and traditions and lots of surprises too! There’s something for everybody from sports to museums! So, ... more