Collins english readers 1 - amazing performers with cd

Glenn Miller, the leader of the most famous big band in the USA Pérez Prado, the Cuban musician who was known as the King of Mambo Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the USA Luciano Pavarotti, one of the worlds best opera singers John Lennon, member of the famous band The Beatles (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Antoine Lavoisier who wrote the first modern chemistry textbook Humphry Davy who discovered laughing gas Charles Darwin who changed peoples ideas with his theory of evolution Gregor Mendel who first discovered the science of genetics Louis Pasteur who saved millions of lives by killing germs Francis Crick who helped to discover the structure of DNA (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Henry J Heinz, the man who invented tomato ketchup William Lever who made millions from soap Michael Marks, founder of the Marks and Spencer stores Henry Ford, who massproduced cars and made them affordable Coco Chanel, the businesswoman who changed fashion for women Ray Kroc, the man who created the McDonalds chain of restaurants (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Paul Sheldon is Annie Wilkes's favourite writer. She loves all his books about Misery Chastain.When Annie finds Paul after a car accident, she takes him home to look after him.Then Annie discovers Paul wants to kill Misery and to write different kinds of books. She is determined to stop him, and Paul becomes her prisoner. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Every day, Hachiko, an Akita dog, goes to Shibuya train station in Tokyo and waits for his owner, Dr Ueno, to return from work. One day, Dr Ueno doesnt come back. For the next ten years until the day that he dies, Hachiko keeps a vigil at the station for his deceased owner. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Gordie Lanchance and his three friends are always ready for adventure.When they hear about a dead body in the forest they go to look for it. Then they discover how cruel the world can be. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When RJ, a mischievous raccoon finds himself in a sticky situation with Vincent, a hibernating black bear, he tricks the animals of the forest into helping him find food over the hedge. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Blu, a rare blue Spix’s macaw from the USA, travels to Rio in Brazil to meet the beautiful Jewel and save his species. With Jewel’s help, Blu sees a different side of the world he thought he knew and learns how to do things he never thought possible. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Its Winter Festival in China and Po is hosting an important dinner at the Jade Palace. But is the Dragon Warriors cooking as good as his kung fu? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Baloo the bear looks after the orphan boy, Mowgli. But when Bagheera the leopard discovers a trap, its not only man that the animals have to be careful of (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!" A witch keeps Rapunzel in a tall tower without a door or stairs - but she isn't the only one visiting the lovely girl. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Based on the blockbuster film this reader tells the story of Flint Lockwood, a young scientist, who invents an amazing food-making machine. At first his creation brings happiness to the town, but when forecast changes from sunny to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Flint must find a way to stop the machine before it destroys the world! Popcorn ELT Readers are the new series of low-level, graded readers from Scholastic. Based on popular films, TV series, and classic children’s literature, Popcorn ELT Readers are targeted at students in the early stages of learning English. They are published at three levels following a carefully graded syllabus. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. The Ice Age films are popular with children around the world for their humorous, lovable characters and their themes of friendship. Ice Age 4 Continental Drift Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the fourth film in the franchise. Mammoth Manny and his friends Sid and Diego head off on another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Aboard an iceberg as a ship, the friends meet new creatures and tackle pirates as they encounter a new world. Can Manny escape from the pirates and see his family again? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meet Jasmine Goodman, personal assistant. She answers the phone, writes emails, manages her boss schedule and looks after visitors to the company. In the Workplace English selfstudy pack you can follow Jasmines daily life at her office and learn the English you need for your everyday work life. Watch or listen to Jasmine in different business situations on the DVD and audio CD to learn the language of business Have fun with practice activities Use the key phrases in your own work life The full colour book contains 24 units and a reference section including key words and phrases answer key audioscript pronunciation guide example emails Suitable for learners at CEF level A1 Elementary. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One dark night, Ichabod Crane - the village schoolmaster - saw the Headless Horseman. Or did he? Rip Van Winkle did not like working on his farm and his wife was always angry with him. He wante to forget his troubles for a day. So he took his dog and his gun and he walked up into the Catskill Mountains.show more (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the well-loved French fairy tale, as retold by the Brothers Grimm. "Grandmother, what big eyes you have!" Little Red Riding Hood meets a wolf in the forest. He seems friendly, and he's interested to hear about her old grandmother. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the bestloved fairy tales. Beauty goes to the Beasts castle in order to save her fathers life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she cant bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic fairy tale. When the Queen's longed-for baby is born, the King invites seven fairies to the party in celebration. However, he fails to invite one malevolent fairy, and when the princess is sixteen years old, she hurts her hand on a spindle and falls asleep for a hundred years.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends in this ELT adaptation of the new Peanuts film. Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. There is a new girl in town. She has red hair. When the redhaired girl comes to town Charlie Brown wants to be her friend. But does the redhaired girl like Charlie Brown? And can Snoopy help Charlie Brown to meet her? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. Thats why Collins Listening is based entirely on 50 authentic everyday interactions to help you understand what is said to you, whatever the circumstances. From buying a mobile phone to asking for directions, joining a gym to understanding transport announcements, Listening will help you understand what is said to you in real life situations and make sure everything you learn is useful. Twenty 4page units with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary Authentic recordings of both native and nonnative speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world Recordings include facetoface conversations, public announcements, telephone calls, bookings, shopping scenarios and more Additional real vocabulary for everyday life, taken from the COBUILD English corpus (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. The Smurfs are popular with children all over the world, famous for their charming personalities and exciting adventures. Clumsy Smurf wants to make some magic so he steals a page from Gargamels spell book. But the spell turns Clumsy into a green monster! Can Papa Smurf reverse the spell or will Clumsy stay green forever? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. When Snow Whites mother dies, her father marries a vain and cruel Queen. When the Queens mirror says that Snow White is the fairest, she escapes into the forest and is rescued by seven dwarfs...but what if the Queen hears that Snow White is still alive?The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the beloved story by Hans Christian Andersen. Everyone at the Emperor's court is enchanted by the song of the nightingale; but one day, the Emperor receives a glittering mechanical nightingale and the real bird is forgotten. Then the Emperor falls ill, and it seems that nothing can save him.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. The Emperor loves fine clothes. One day two crooks offer to make him some magical clothes that can only be seen by the wise. The Emperor parades through the city. Noone admits that they cant see the clothes, until a little child speaks out. The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An old family document says that everyone who l ivesat Baskerville Hall is in danger from a terrifying animal which lives on Dartmoor. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in a mysterious way, his nephew, the young Sir Henry Baskerville, comes to live on Dartmoor. Is he in danger too? Is there really a dangerous animal on the moor, or did someone murder Sir Charles? Sherlock Holmes, the world-famous detective, is the only person who can solve the case. Or can he? Even Holmes is worried. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Theres serious drought in the dessert town of Dirt and the inhabitants are getting desparate. Theyre thirsty, scared and they need a hero! So when Rango the chameleon strolls into town, it looks as if things may be about to change. But can Rango outwit the evil town mayor and his terrifying sidekick, Rattlesnake Jake? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. This level 3 Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the popular animated film _Home_, about the adventures of Oh, an alien and Tip, a teenage girl and their search for a new home. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

There is one workbook for each level of the Pearson Disney Kids Readers, with 64 pages per workbook. These workbooks contain:Opener: To develop visual literacy by referring students back to the story in a fun wayVocabulary: To consolidate learning of key words from the storyStory: To learn reading strategies; to build analytical skills related to reading fictionLanguage: To introduce and practice a language structure or function within a new contextPhonics: To practice reading and spelling the target letters and soundsValues: To enable learners to identify the value and also connect it to their own livesFind Out: To deepen the understanding of the CLIL content; to build writing skillsGame & Self Assessment: To review the story, vocabulary, language, phonics, values and CLIL; develop self assessment skillsQuiz: to test elements of the story, vocabulary, and language from the Reader and the Workbook.Reading RecordHandwriting Practice (Level 1) / Spelling Practice (Level 2 and above)Word List List of key words from all 6 readers in this level (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Teacher’s books are available per level. All printed teacher’s books include access to• Teacher’s book (eBook)• Teacher’s Notes (online, PDF)• Photocopiables (online, PDF)• Audio of all six titles in the level (online, mp3)• Level workbook (ebook) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Woman in White is the first English sensation novel full of mystery and dark secrets. After meeting a strange woman one night in London, Walter Hartright begins to realise that this mysterious woman is connected, in some way, to his new life at Limmeridge House and the woman he loves, Laura Fairlie. The story is told through different characters, and soon we find Walter, Marian and Laura caught up in a frightening world of crime, madness and mistaken identity. Count Fosco with Sir Percival Glyde, will do anything to get their hands on Lauras money and think up a terrible crime that could destroy her life forever. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Spongebob Squarepants TV series is popular with children all over the world for its memorable characters and quirky storylines. When Sandys pet caterpillar Wormy turns into a butterfly overnight, SpongeBob and Patrick are terrified! What will the evil butterfly monster do next? Based on an episode from the series. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. This level 2 Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the hit animated film Turbo. It tells the story of a young snail who dreams of becoming the fastest snail in the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Nejpovedenější a nejosobitější nahrávky Phila Collinse. Kompilace Plays Well With Others nabízí 59 duetů a různých kolaborací, včetně několika koncertních verzí. Během své kariéry slavný hudebník Phil Collins spolupracoval s celou řadou více či méně známých kolegů. Za všechny jmenujme třeba Erica Claptona, Briana Ena, Roberta Frippa, Bee Gees, Quincyho Jonese, Roberta Planta, Tears For Fears nebo Annie Lennox. Nejpovedenější a nejosobitějsš z těchto nahrávek Collins zařadil na toto 4CD. Phil Collins Plays Well With Others nabízí 59 duetů a různých kolaborací včetně několika koncertních verzí. Anglický zpěvák, skladatel a multiinstrumentalista se v roce 1970 přidal ke skupině Genesis, kde hrál na bicí a zpíval. Zkraje osmdesátých let se věnoval také sólové kariéře. Debutoval v roce 1981 albem Face Value. Patří k nejúspěšnějším zpěvákům posledního dvacetiletí dvacátého století, velmi populární je i u nás. Seznam stop CD1: 1969 - 1982 Guide Me Orion... (alza.cz)

When Tim goes on a school trip to a Stone Age exhibition, he expects it to be boring. But then he meets a very unusual teacher and his adventure begins (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Blu, a rare blue Spixs macaw, has travelled to Rio in Brazil to meet the beautiful Jewel and save his species. But can Blu survive in the wild when he doesnt know how to fly? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. The Kung Fu Panda films are popular with children around the world. The Kung Fu Panda 3 Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the third film in the franchise. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The kite-eating tree causes problems for Schroeder, and Peppermint Patty joins a rather unusual school… Two hilarious stories adapted from the popular Peanuts comic strip. Level 2 For children gaining confidence in reading in English. This series builds on reading stamina with the average word count of every book at around 800 words. Up to 250 unique headwords are included throughout. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Shrek and Princess Fiona are back from their honeymoon and living happily in Shreks swamp. But when the King and Queen of Far Far Away summon their daughter and her new husband to the palace, things start to go wrong. Is there such a thing as happily ever after for Shrek and his ogre princess? (knihydobrovsky.cz)