GRAMMAR TOUR Book + CD-ROM

Grammar Tour offers a ‘tour’ of the main points of grammar necessary for students studying English from lower elementary level (CEF A1) to the level of Cambridge ESOL PET and beyond (CEF B1+). Grammar Tour also offers a ‘tour’, in another sense, of aspects of British life and culture with exercises based around such diverse topics as the newest Thames bridge, current British celebrities or the Edinburgh Tattoo. Grammar Tour can be used • as the basis of a course, following the units in sequence • as a supplement to a main coursebook, reinforcing grammar points in class • as a reference and exercise book for home study Features: • 132 two-page units focusing on one area of grammar. The units are grouped into 12 grammatical categories. Each unit contains clearly laid out and explained theory points on the left-hand page followed by exercises that relate to each theory point • introductory section of 17 units, which covers the basics of English grammar • humorously illustrated theory pages to show the grammar in context • a variety of more than 1,000 exercises presented in a range of realistic text-types – adverts, e-mails, news articles, stories etc. • coverage of the complete grammar syllabus for the Cambridge ESOL Preliminary English Test • 21 revision sections including KET and PET exam-style questions, which enable students to relate their study of grammar to the precise demands of the Cambridge ESOL suite of examinations • supplementary exercises at the end of the volume • a Grammar Check with answer key to be used as an entrance or exit test • 14 appendices for quick and easy reference • a detailed index • CD-ROM offering over 100 interactive grammar exercises with instant scoring and grammar reference windows • a separate answer key with additional open exercises for use in class