Bridget Jones's Diary [2001] (DVDrip+external subtitle)

Title: Bridget Jones's Diary
Genre: Comedy | Drama | Romance
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
Release Date: April 13th, 2001
Running Time: 01:33:00
Size: 697 Mb
Format: .avi + .srt
Language: British English
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***Learn English by watching an English movie!*** Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections. As a New Year's Resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance who Bridget cannot seem to stop running into or help finding quietly attractive. [+/-]

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Width: 672
Height: 272
Total bitrate: 1048kbps
FPS: 25

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Bitrate: 129kbps
Channels: 2 (stereo)
Samplerate: 48kHz

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Interactive English Listening Exercises

Title: Interactive English Listening Exercises
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Author(s): Caroline Brown
Developed by: Greg Ukrain
Pages: 84
Size: 31.1 Mb
Format: CHM
Quality: High
Language: British English

This is a "CLICK & GO" CHM file containing HTML files with SWF tests. As a rule CHM files are easily viewed on any PC (Linux or Macs not tested yet), provided you don't use a very "upgraded" Windows version. You will need a flash player/plug-in installed on your computer if you want to use the swf Tests. If you see only a light blue/green background - click on the blue/green background with the right button of your mouse. Then, choose Play. Another way to make this run is to click CONTROL in the menu bar and select PLAY. [+/-]

Hi,

My name's Caroline Brown and I have been teaching English to adults for over twenty-five years. Listening is very important when you are learning to speak a language. My students always wanted to have lots of opportunities to listen to real English so I put together some Listening exercises for them to practice. Now I have made these exercises available to you so that, you too, can practice and improve.

I hope that you enjoy them and make lots of progress!

Caroline

CONTENTS:
Oxford
Family
Traffic
The Interview
The Shopping Trip
Setting Up a Company
Going to the Wedding
The Wedding
The Wedding Reception
Acupuncture
Lunch in the Pub
Buying a Car
A Day Out in England
Quarantine
The Animals Come Out
Brussels
Travelling
Cooking
Mauritius
London
My Office

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Lost in New York (AudioBook Only)

Title: Lost in New York
Series: Penguin Readers
Level: Level 2, Elementary (600 words)
Author(s): John Escott
Publisher: Pearson, Longman
Date: 2008
Size: 40.45 Mb
Format: MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: British English

Nicky has just got off the plane at New York to stay with his Aunt Carrie. But at once things start to go wrong. Before he sees her, Nicky is being taken on a terrifying tour of New York by some some older boys he doesn't even know. Then, the police think he is a thief! They are looking for him. Nicky is lost, alone and very scared. Nicky has to find Aunt Carrie before the police find him! A gripping adventure for younger readers.

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The Woman Who Disappeared (eBook+Audio)

Title: The Woman Who Disappeared
Series: Macmillan Readers 5
Level: (Intermediate)
Author(s): Philip Prowse
Date: 2005
Pages: 61
Size: 77.40 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: British English

Another story of the adventures of the Los Angeles private detective. A beautiful blonde woman hires Lenny Samuel to find her missing sister. Before long, Lenny is involved with gunmen, dead bodies, world-weary policemen, and jewel thieves, whilst dodging bullets, speeding cars, and flying fists.

The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of readers for those learning English. They are simplified "retellings" of an original work, created by highly experienced ELT writers.

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Longman Dictionary of Common Errors, 2nd Edition

Title: Longman Dictionary of Common Errors, 2nd Edition
Author(s): N.D. Turton and J. B. Heaton
Publisher: Longman
Date: July 29, 1996/ 11th printing 2003
Pages: 384
Size: 107.67 Mb
Format: PDF in rar
Quality: Excellent, OCRed
Language: British English

The Longman Dictionary of Common Errors provides learners and teachers of English with a practical guide to common errors and their correction. It contains the words and phrases which regularly cause difficulty for foreign learners, regardless of nationality and language background. [+/-]

Arranged alphabetically for ease of use, the entries deal with those errors that regularly appear in the written English of learners at the intermediate level of proficiency and above. Each error is accompanied by a correction and a short, simple explanation.

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English Together: Starter Book (Book+Audio)

Title: English Together: Starter Book
Level: Young Children
Author(s): Carol Skinner
Publisher: Longman
Date: 1991
Pages: 66
Size: 7.6/35.8 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: Good, readable, 44kHz/128kbps
Language: British English

Children learn best by working together, playing together and learning new language together in this three-level course for Early Primary starting at the Beginners stage. It's easy to teach in any size class and the mix of games, puzzles and songs ensures lessons are always fun! [+/-]

• Partner activities mean that children participate all the time.
• Constant revision helps consolidate learning.
• Step-by-step Teacher's Guide has extra games, activities and photocopiable tests.
• Starter Level covers language from the first four units of Level 1 at a slower pace, plus alphabet and handwriting practice.

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Further Stories for Reading Comprehension A

Title: Further Stories for Reading Comprehension A
Level: Pre-intermediate to Intermediate
Author(s): L.A. Hill
Publisher: Longman
Date: 1988
Pages: 84
Size: 18.91 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: Good, readable
Language: British English

Further Stories for Reading Comprehension is a two-stage series following Stories for Reading Comprehension 1, 2 and 3, and covering the pre-intermediate and intermediate level. [+/-]

The series features:
• vocabulary and structures carefully graded to follow Longman Structural Readers Stages 1 to 6 (Further Stories for Reading Comprehension A covers LSR up to Stage 5)
• 20 systematically structured units, each beginning with an illustrated reading passage
• a variety of exercises which practise comprehension, vocabulary and grammar, and include anew composition element
• a detachable answer key for easy reference

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101 Helpful Hints for IELTS: Academic Module (eBook+Audio)

Title: 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS: Academic Module
Author(s): Garry Adams and Terry Peck
Publisher: Adams & Austen Press
Date: 2006
Pages: 163
Size: 29.69 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High
Language: British English

101 Helpful Hints for IELTS – Academic Module has been designed for students preparing for the Academic version of the IELTS exam and to assist teachers conducting courses in IELTS exam preparation. The practice tests are written in the current IELTS exam format, and increase in difficulty as students progress through the book. The book offers much more than the four practice tests included. [+/-]

101 Helpful Hints for IELTS – Academic Module includes an extensive Help Section, covering the four Sub-tests of the IELTS exam.

The unique format of the book enables students to complete the first practice test and review their performance before attempting the next test. This is achieved by linking each hint to the appropriate pages of the practice test, so that students can easily identify problem areas and understand why they may have made errors.

The 101 helpful hints provide information to familiarise students with the IELTS exam format and the types of questions involved. They also offer practical guidance with clear reference to the practice tests to help students learn from their errors, as well as advice about further practice that can be of use.

101 Helpful Hints for IELTS – Academic Module is a comprehensive study guide to the IELTS exam. The book can be used by the student for self-study or integrated into a course programme.

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202 Useful Exercises for IELTS: International Edition (eBook+Audio)

Title: 202 Useful Exercises for IELTS: International Edition
Author(s): Garry Adams and Terry Peck
Publisher: Adams & Austen Press
Date: 1999
Pages: 130
Size: 28.28 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: Very Good, readable
Language: British English

The book contains: 27 listening exercises comprising 8 news items, 5 academic lectures and 3 dictations (with complete tapescripts); 5 reading passages with gapfill exercises, short-answer questions, sentence completion tasks, multiple choice and True/False questions, matching tasks; and 10 writing tasks, all with model answers. [+/-]

The exercises in the book are linked to the hints contained in 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS and are designed to complement the information and 4 practice tests the course book contains. Also included are punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary exercises. A complete Answer Key for all exercises is provided for reference.

202 Challenging English Tasks: in listening, reading, writing, grammar, punctuation & vocabulary
• 27 listening exercises
• 8 listening news items
• 5 listening lectures
• 3 dictation tests
• 10 writing tasks with writing test model
• Comprehensive index
• Links to 101 Helpful Hints
• Complete tapescripts
• 5 interesting topic areas
• Full answer keys and listening exercises
• and more...

202 Useful Exercises for IELTS – International Edition is the same book as the Australasian version, but includes references mainly to Britain and the region, and most of the voices on the tape are recognisably British.

The 5 sections are: Communication and the Arts, The Environment, Technology, Politics in Britain, and Youth and Education.

Within each section of both books, students have the opportunity to extend their ability in a variety of challenging and academically appropriate activities. This way students can acquire the skills necessary to perform well and understand what is required of them in the examination.

202 Useful Exercises for IELTS provides students with specialised reading, writing, grammar & vocabulary exercises. The book is designed to help you learn English even if you're not preparing for an IELTS exam. Improve your English today!

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Vocabulary for IELTS with answers (Book+Audio)

Title: Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS with answers
Author(s): Cullen Pauline
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: March 27, 2008 (1st Edition)
Pages: 178
Size: 115 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: Very good, well-scanned, readable, full-color, 44kHz/128kbps
Language: British English

Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS covers the vocabulary needed by students taking the IELTS test. It provides students with practice of test tasks from each paper. It includes useful tips on how to approach IELTS exam tasks and covers especially tricky areas such as the language needed to describe data and processes. [+/-]

It is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus and the Cambridge Learner Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary is presented in genuine contexts and includes real learner errors.

Key Features
• Covers all the vocabulary needed for the IELTS test with exam practice of all papers.
• Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus, including the Cambridge Learner Corpus ensuring vocabulary is presented in genuine contexts, and covers the errors that students really make.
• Common learner error warnings help students be aware of and avoid making common mistakes.
• Regular progress tests allow students to consolidate their learning and chart their progress.
• Tips on how to approach IELTS tasks practised in the book and how to learn vocabulary are ideal for the self-study student.
• Wordlists in the appendices provide a useful checklist and revision resource for students.
• The topic based unit approach means the material can easily be used to supplement an exam coursebook.

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IELTS Practice Test Plus with key (Book+Audio)

Title: IELTS Practice Test Plus
Author(s): Vanessa Jakeman and Clare McDo
Publisher: Longman University Press
Date: 2001
Size: 35.6 Mb
Book: PDF (180 pages)
Audio: MP3 (2:36:43 hrs)
Quality: Very Good, well-scanned, readable
Language: British English

IELTS Practice Test Plus features:
• 5 complete tests for Academic candidates, 4 Audio CDs
• Plus additional Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates
• Full descriptions of the exam and tips for each module
• Complete tapescripts with answers
• IELTS top 20 questions

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Insight into IELTS: Updated Edition (Book+Audio)

Title: Insight into IELTS: Updated Edition
Author(s): Vanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2001
Size: 30.60 Mb
Book: PDF (194 pages)
Audio: MP3 (1:30:47 hrs)
Quality: High, full-color
Language: British English

Insight into IELTS prepares candidates for the International English Language Testing System, known as IELTS. The book is arranged by paper, so that teachers, or students working alone, can choose exactly which part of the exam they want to focus on. [+/-]

Insight into IELTS New Edition offers comprehensive preparation for the IELTS examination. The course develops skills, language and familiarity with each paper progressively, and the Speaking section has been updated to reflect the new format of the Speaking Paper (in effect from July 2001).

Exam-type exercises are a regular feature, and the course finishes with a complete practice test. The course also prepares students for study abroad by introducing them to the types of communication task which they may meet in an English speaking study environment. A separate section of supplementary material provides activities for use as homework or extra classroom practice. Insight into IELTS New Edition is equally suitable for use as a coursebook in the classroom or at home. A detailed introduction to the exam, together with a thorough answer key make it easy to use as self-study material.

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Passport to IELTS, 2nd Edition (Book+Audio)

Title: Passport to IELTS, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Diana Hopkins and Mark Nettle
Publisher: Longman University Press
Date: 1995
Size: 32.78
Book: DjVu (162 pages)
Audio: MP3 (1:07:45 hrs)
Quality: Very Good, readable, 44kHz/64kbps
Language: British English

Passport to IELTS provides essential practice in the four papers of the IELTS exam. The book contains ten units, each of which is devided into three parts: (1) practice test paper, (2) key and feedback notes and (3) skills focus. [+/-]

The test papers become increasingly similar to a full IELTS exam; Unit 10 contains a full IELTS exam. It is suggested that each test paper is done in timed test conditions.

The key and feedback section helps learners build up their own awareness and critical skills, by giving them practical in analysing their mistakes.

The skills focus provides material for practice in sub-skills, and is best done in pairs or groups.

Student using Passport to IELTS, either for self-study or in class, will gain increased confidence when meeting unexpected question types, and will also benefit from specific skills practice which will improve their overall standard of English.

Passport to IELTS provides ideal practice for any student about to study at teriary level in English.

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Practice Tests for IELTS 1 (Book+Audio)

Title: Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1: Self-Study Edition
Author(s): Vanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 3rd printing 1997 (1st published © 1996)
Size: 14.75 Mb
Book: PDF (162 pages)
Audio: MP3 (1:45:20 hrs)
Quality: High
Language: British English

Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS I contains four complete practice tests for the Academic module of the International English Language Testing System examination, plus extra Reading and Writing papers for the General Training module. [+/-]

Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1 contains four complete practice tests for the Academic module of the International English Language Testing System examination, plus extra Reading and Writing papers for the General Training module. Written by experienced IELTS examiners, one based in Britain and one based in Australia, the practice tests conform precisely to the April 1995 revised specifications for the exam.

The Student's Book contains an introduction to the different modules of the exam together with an explanation of the different IELTS question types and how to approach them. The inclusion of annotated keys and tapescripts for each test makes the book ideal for the purposes of self-study students.

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1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas

Title: 1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas: Teaching inspirational story-writing for all ages
Author(s): Ron Shaw
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 2008
Pages: 85
Size: 1.08 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

How often do you hear your pupils cry 'what can I write about?' 1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas offers teachers endless ideas and inventive suggestions, opening up new opportunities for creative writing lessons. With over 1000 different ‘story-starters’ across a vast range of genres and narrative styles, this versatile book provides food for thought for pupils of a wide range of ages and abilities. [+/-]

This highly practical and richly illustrated photocopiable resource
• Addresses the ‘blank mind’ dilemma, offering pupils a plethora of story-writing ideas and suggestions
• Enables teachers to inspire pupils who struggle with creative writing
• Provides prompts to set ideas into motion, whilst leaving plenty of scope for original and creative thought
• Challenges pupils, encouraging them to use higher level thinking skills
• Offers mix and match stimulus pieces which can be used independently or put together to give pupils more or less support as required

Any teacher whose inventiveness is flagging, and whose pupils are running out of ideas, will find this an essential classroom resource.

About the author
Ron Shaw has many years of classroom experience and is the author of more than 40 books helping primary and secondary school students to improve their thinking skills.

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Students Must Write: A guide to better writing in coursework and examinations, 3rd Edition

Title: Students Must Write: A guide to better writing in coursework and examinations, 3rd Edition
Author(s): Robert Barrass
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 2006
Pages: 233
Size: 1.02 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

This third edition of the well-respected guide provides assistance for students of all subjects on how to write better. If students are to do well and progress in their chosen career they must develop the ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively. This text helps students achieve this by providing them with valuable advice on how to: [+/-]

• make good notes
• find information, cite sources and list references
• write better coursework assignments
• achieve higher grades in tests and examinations
• prepare a well-organised dissertation, long essay, term paper, project report or thesis
• write effective letters and applications

The text includes straightforward guidance on word choice and use, and on using numbers, tables, and illustrations to complement writing. Revised and updated, this edition acknowledges the increasing importance of computers as an aid to writing and discusses how they can be used to retrieve information and prepare coursework assignments. The exercises at the end of most chapters are there to consolidate new information and can be undertaken by students working alone or by tutors as a basis for group work.

Written by an esteemed author with many years experience of helping students improve writing and other key skills, this book provides stimulating and eminently sensible guidance on how to write successfully.

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Successful Writing Proficiency

Title: Successful Writing Proficiency
Level: Advanced
Author(s): Virginia Evans
Publisher: Express Publishing
Date: 2000
Pages: 164
Size: 16.45 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: Good, readable
Language: British English

Successful Writing Proficiency consists of nine units which cover all types of composition writing (description narratives, letters, discursive essays, articles, reviews) required at advanced levels. Each unit starts with a lean listening activity through which the basic plan for the type of writing the unit deals with is introduced. This also sen as a brainstorming activity, giving the teacher the chance to elicit useful language and ideas on the topic discussion.

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Writing a Report: How to prepare, write and present effective reports

Title: Writing a Report: How to prepare, write and present effective reports
Author(s): John Bowden
Publisher: HowTo Books
Date: 2004
Pages: 199
Size: 6.4 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: Good, readable
Language: British English

John Bowden offers a comprehensive and practical guide to report writing. Among the topics featured are preparation and planning, collecting and handling information, style, grammar, and writing and revising a report. CONTENTS: [+/-]

Part 1 The practical side of report writing - preparation and planning - collecting and handling information - writing and revising your report

Part 2 The creative side of report writing - a style guide to good report writing - improving the presentation of your report

Part 3 Some common types of report About the author John Bowden studied at the London School of Economics. He has enjoyed success both as a professional manager in industry and as a senior lecturer, and has written several books on communication.

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Writing in English: a practical handbook for scientific and technical writers

Title: Writing in English: a practical handbook for scientific and technical writers
Author(s): Zuzana Svobodova, Heidrun Katzorke, Ursula Jaekel, Stefania Dugovicova, Mike Scoggin and Peter Treacher
Publisher: European Commission Leonardo da Vinci programme
Date: 2000
Pages: 74
Size: 1.37 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

This handbook has been designed to be a reference book and guide for researchers who have to write up their scientific work in English and who may need help to compose and write more clearly and accurately in the language.

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Writing from Start to Finish: a six-step guide

Title: Writing from Start to Finish: a six-step guide
Author(s): Kate Grenville
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date: 2002
Pages: 225
Size: 1.50 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: British English

Ideal for writing a short story, essay, review, or report, this guide provides beginning writers with the hands-on direction they need to improve their writing techniques and ability. Using a six-step approach to writing, this resource covers brainstorming ideas, choosing a topic, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. [+/-]

The tone is casual, the advice is straightforward, and the whole approach makes writing a skill that anyone can learn. Illustrations reinforce the ideas visually and help to break up the text into bite-sized chunks. An example section with worked examples of two kinds of writing—a creative writing piece and an essay—takes readers through the six steps, so they can watch writing develop from a blank page to a finished piece. Ideal for high school students but also appropriate for writers of all ages, this book also includes tips on user-friendly grammar, a table of different types of text, and a quick night-before-the-exam summary.

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