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Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham, UK. Well known as an expert on the teaching and learning of grammar and vocabulary, he is a co-author of Cambridge Grammar of English and the elementary, upper-intermediate and advanced levels of English Vocabulary in Use. He is also the author of many titles of interest to teachers, including From Corpus to Classroom and Spoken Language and Applied Linguistics.
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Test Your English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced 2nd Edition
Advanced vocabulary tests with answers to accompany the popular English Vocabulary in Use Advanced Second Edition reference and practice book.
Authors: Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'DellPublication date: 19/12/2013UnavailableViewpoint
Viewpoint is an innovative course that’s based on extensive research into the Cambridge English Corpus, taking students from a high intermediate to advanced level of proficiency (CEFR: B2 – C1).
Authors: Michael McCarthy, Jeanne McCarten, Helen SandifordEnglish Type: American EnglishCEF Level: B2 - C1Publication date: 22/06/2012Cambridge Academic English
An Integrated Skills Course for EAPCambridge Academic English is a three-level integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.
Authors: Martin Hewings, Craig Thaine, Michael McCarthyEnglish Type: International EnglishCEF Level: B1 - C1Publication date: 09/02/2012English Grammar Today
A major grammar reference book of modern English, specially written for intermediate learners of English.
Authors: Ronald Carter, Michael McCarthy, Geraldine Mark, Anne O'KeeffeEnglish Type: British EnglishCEF Level: B1 - B2Publication date: 01/04/2011Test Your English Vocabulary in Use: Elementary 2nd Edition
Vocabulary tests to accompany the popular English Vocabulary in Use Elementary second edition.
Authors: Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'DellEnglish Type: British EnglishCEF Level: A1 - A2Publication date: 11/03/2010Vocabulary in Use 2nd Edition
A three-level vocabulary series for both self-study and classroom use.
Authors: Randi Reppen, John Bunting, Larry ZwierEnglish Type: American EnglishCEF Level: A2+ - B2Publication date: 20/02/2010Grammar for Business
Essential grammar reference and practice for anyone using English in a business context.
Authors: Michael McCarthy, Jeanne McCarten, David Clark, Rachel ClarkEnglish Type: British EnglishCEF Level: B1 - B2Publication date: 26/11/2009From Corpus to Classroom
Language use and language teachingFrom Corpus to Classroom explains how corpora can be designed and used, and focuses on what they tell us about language teaching.
Authors: Anne O'Keeffe, Michael McCarthy, Ronald CarterEnglish Type: British EnglishPublication date: 03/05/2007Cambridge Grammar of English
A Comprehensive GuideA major reference grammar offering comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage.
Authors: Ronald Carter, Michael McCarthyEnglish Type: British EnglishPublication date: 30/03/2006English Collocations in Use Intermediate
This book presents and practises hundreds of collocations in typical contexts and is ideal for intermediate level students and above who want to take their English to the next level.
Authors: Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'DellEnglish Type: British EnglishCEF Level: B2 - C1Publication date: 22/09/2005UnavailableTouchstone
Easy and enjoyable to teach, Touchstone offers a fresh approach to the teaching and learning of English.
Authors: Michael Richards, Jeanne McCarten, Helen SandifordEnglish Type: American EnglishCEF Level: A1 - B1Publication date: 20/01/2005Issues in Applied Linguistics
This book provides a wide-ranging treatment of the major issues in applied linguistics.
Author: Michael McCarthyPublication date: 02/01/2001Spoken Language and Applied Linguistics
This book argues for putting spoken language at the centre of the syllabus.
Author: Michael McCarthyPublication date: 12/03/1998Vocabulary
Description, acquisition and pedagogyThis book examines what vocabulary is and how it behaves, how the mind learns and uses it, and the pedagogical issues of teaching and testing L2 vocabulary.
Authors: Norbert Schmitt, Michael McCarthyEnglish Type: International EnglishPublication date: 15/01/1998Exploring Spoken English
A practical, insightful exploration of natural spoken English based on 20 varied authentic extracts.
Authors: Ronald Carter, Michael McCarthyPublication date: 04/03/1997Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers
Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching gives a practical introduction to the field of discourse analysis and its relevance for language teaching.
Author: Michael McCarthyEnglish Type: International EnglishPublication date: 05/02/1991
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