Michael McCarthy Books

Vocabulary in Use Intermediate helps students who have mastered basic words and phrases to consolidate and expand their knowledge of English vocabulary. The book contains 100 lessons covering approximately 2,500 vocabulary items. Ideal for self-study, its easy-to-use format presents content or grammar-based vocabulary on the left-hand page and innovative practice activities on the right-hand page. An edition without answers, suitable for classroom use, is available.

The first in the family of best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books from elementary to advanced level. Vocabulary is clearly presented and contextualized on left-hand pages with practice activities on facing right-hand pages. Students can listen to audio recordings, create their own tests and make personal notes within the dictionary. This edition 'with answers' is ideal for self-study.

English Vocabulary in Use is a vocabulary book for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English, primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, but can also be used for classroom work. Firmly based on current learning theory, its emphasis is on the practical needs of the learner. It aims not only to present and explain words but to demonstrate how to use them and how to work out rules for using them. Vocabulary is explained and presented on left-hand pages with a wealth of innovative follow-up activities opposite. * 100 units, covering approximately 3,000 new vocabulary items * offers learners the opportunity to consolidate and expand existing vocabulary * promotes invaluable learning techniques * gives study tips and suggests follow-up tasks * contains a comprehensive key with additional helpful comments * includes a detailed index and phonetic transcription

60 easy-to-use units: vocabulary items are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a variety of foloow-up activities on right-hand pagesPresents and explains new words in context and shows learners how to use them and how to work out rules for using themHelps to build on and expand existing vocabulary Suggests tips for good learning habitsGives ideas for following-up tasksIs designed to be flexible: can be used both for self-study and in classProvides a comprehensive key with answers to the exercisesComments on how the language is usedIncludes a detailed index with phonetic transcription