Christina Ruse Books

A dictionary for intermediate students who need to extend their vocabulary and develop their reference skills. The work contains 35,000 vocabulary items and this edition has been updated and revised in line with the view of an ELT dictionary as a learning tool as well as an aid to comprehension.

This title includes the following 42,000 references, providing the information students need to understand and use the most important words and phrases in English.; Thousands of example sentences and phrases.; Notes on irregular verb forms, plurals and doubled consonants.; American English variants in spelling, pronunciation and usage.; Comparatives and superlatives.; More than 800 notes to help with vocabulary building or to explain difficult usage.

A guide to 1600 key terms required in studying English language and literature. Its features includes: coverage of traditional and modern grammatical terminology; descriptions of literary movements; explanations of literary and language terms; and entries on other art forms.

New Reading and Listening Texts motivate students to speak and think in English. New exam zones in the Powerbook build students' exam skills and confidence. New comprehensive testing programme provides total evaluation for students Grammar and skills development give students a solid base for learning. Training in independent study skills ensures good learning habits. Cross curricular and cross cultural topics motivate students and engage their interest in the wider world.