English Vocabulary In Use Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate

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English Vocabulary in Use pre-intermediate & intermediate is a vocabulary book for learners of English, primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice vocabulary book, but which can also be used for classroom work.  English Vocabulary in Use 100 easy-to-use units: vocabulary items are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages. Presents and explains new words in context, shows learners how to use them and how to work out rules for using them. Helps to build on and expand existing vocabulary. Suggests tips and techniques for good learning habits. Gives ideas for follow-up tasks. Designed to be flexible: can be used both for self-study and in class. Contains a comprehensive key. Includes a section on difficult pronunciations and a detailed index with phonetic transcription. Table Of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction LEARNING Learning and recording vocabulary Test 4: English language words Test 5: Classroom language WORD FORMATION Test 6: Prefixes Test 7: Noun suffixes Test 8: Adjective suffixes Test 9: Nouns with the same form Test 10: Compound nouns Test 11: Compound adjectives PHRASE BUILDING Test 12: Collocation (word partners) Test 13: Idioms and fixed expressions Test 14: Verb or adjective + preposition Test 15: Preposition + noun Test 16: Apologies, excuses and thanks Test 17: Requests, invitations and suggestions Test 18: Opinions, agreeing and disagreeing Test 19: Likes, preferences and interests Test 20: Frequently asked questions Test 21: Common responses Test 22: Greetings, farewells and special expressions Test 23: Phrasal verbs (1) form and meaning Test 24: Phrasal verbs (2) grammar and style Test 25: Have and have got Test 26: Make, do, take Test 27: Give, keep, break, see Test 28: Leave, catch, let Test 29: Get: uses and expressions Test 30: Go: uses and expressions Test 31: The senses Test 32: Partitives PARTS OF SPEECH (SPECIAL PROBLEMS) Test 33: Uncountable nouns and plural nouns Test 34: Verbs followed by +ing form or infinitive Test 35: Verb patterns Test 36: Adjectives Test 37: Prepositions: place Test 38: Adverbs: frequency and degree CONNECTING AND LINKING Test 39: Time and sequence Test 40: Addition and contrast Test 41: Similarities, differences, comparisons and exceptions Test 42: Reason, purpose, result and condition TOPICS: THE WORLD AROUND US Test 43: The physical world Test 44: Weather Test Test 45: Animals and insects Test 46: Countries, nationalities and language PEOPLE Test 47: The human body (and what it can do) Test 48: Describing people’s appearance Test 49: Describing character Test 50: Human feelings and actions Test 51: Family and friends Test 52: Ages and stages DAILY LIFE Test 53: Daily routines Test 54 :Homes and buildings Test 55: Around the home(1) Test 56: Around the home(2) Test 57: Everyday problems Test 58: Money Test 59: Health-illness and disease Test 60: Health- injuries Test 61: Clothes Test 62: Shops and shopping Test 63: Food Test 64: Cooking and restaurants Test 65: City life Test 66: Life in the country Test 67: On the road Test 68: Transport WORK Test 69: Work:duties, conditions and pay Test 70: Jobs Test 71: The career ladder Test 72: In the office Test 73: Business and finance LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT Test 74: Sport: ball games Test 75: Sport and leisure Test 76: Cinema and theatre Test 77: Music COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Test 78: Newspapers Test 79: Television Test 80: On the phone Test 81: Computers and the Internet SOCIAL CONCERNS Test 82: Education-school Test 83: Education-university Test 84: Law and order Test 85: Crime Test 86: Politics Test 87: Bureaucracy Test 88: Global problems TOURISM Test 89: Air travel Test 90: Hotels and restaurants Test 91:A sightseeing holiday in the city Test 92: Holidays by the sea NOTIONAL CONCEPTS Test 93: Time Test 94: Numbers Test 95: Distance and dimension Test 96: Shapes, colours and patterns VARIETIES OF ENGLISH Test 97: Notices and warnings Test 98: Vague language Test 99: Formal and informal English Test 100: Abbreviations and abbreviated words KEY. LIST OF PHONETIC SYMBOLS PERSONAL DIARY