Bøger af Luiz Otávio Barros

Master English news vocabulary in months, not years.>But there's a solution: English in the News. English in the News is your comprehensive guide to news-related vocabulary, created by the author of the best-selling title The Only Academic Phrasebook You'll Need, which has helped more than 50,000 students worldwide. As the first and only book of its kind, English in the News will dramatically improve your understanding of English news and your ability to engage in conversations about current events. Here's what makes English in the News a unique and essential resource: Real-world vocabulary: Learn dozens of words and expressions commonly used in news stories, but often ignored by other books.Self-study made easy: Explore hundreds of headlines adapted from authentic sources and explained in simple, everyday English.Flexible learning: Use the book on demand, as a mini dictionary, or one lesson at a time to gradually increase your word power.Focus on collocations: Understand how words are used in real life, based on data from the 19-billion-word News on the Web corpus. Plus: Pronunciation tipsAudio support via QR codesReview exercises English in the News is not just another vocabulary book. It's a tool to help you stay on top of global news. Tap/Click on "read sample" to embark on your journey to mastering news vocabulary.

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100 Phrasal Verbs to Learn for Life offers a fresh approach to helping B2, C1, TOEFL/IELTS, and Cambridge First/Advanced students learn how to use phrasal verbs more effectively.