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ContentsCOMPONENTS Chart.............................................. 2-5NEW......................................................................... 6-29e-LEARNING......................................................... 30-49SymbolsAudio CDInteractive CD-ROMDVDEZ TEST ® : McGraw-Hill’s EZTest ® CD-ROM Test Generatoris a powerful tool that enablesinstructors to generate andcustomize tests within minutes.OLC: Online learning centre.WWW: Website available.e-COURSE: an easy to use,powerful online media-riche-book with robust student andteacher tools.e-WORKBOOK: an onlineworkbook with automatedscoring and record keeping.PRESCHOOL / PRIMARY........................................ 50-83Teenage / Adult............................................... 84-113Reading / Writing......................................... 114-143Listening / Speaking...................................... 144-147Grammar / Vocabulary............................. 148-153Business / Professional............................... 154-155Exams / Testing.............................................. 156-157Classroom & Professional Resources... 158-169Title Index....................................................... 170-171Ordering Information...................................... 172Order Form........................................................... 173Examination Copy Request.............................. 174Visit the McGraw-Hill website atw w w . m h e d u c a t i o n . a s i a / e l tfor more information on our latest productsand online support.Cover photos and images in this catalog ©istockphoto.com

COMPONENTS CHARTPRESCHOOL / PRIMARYAll of Us 64-67 n n n n n n n nBest Friends 62-63 n n n n nBlue Planet 76-77 n nBubbles 52-53 n n n n nDoors to Grammar 70-71 n nEnglish Zone 68-69 n n n n n n nFirst Reading Lab 81 n n n nGrammar Plus 80 nGrammar Zone 74-75 n n n nKids’ Safari 60-61 n n n n nMcGraw-Hill Phonics 56-57 n n nMega Flash Plus 72-73 n n n n n nMultiple Skills Series (levels Picture to F) 82-83 n n nParachutes 51 n n n nReading Labs (1a, 1b & 1c) 81 n n nSmart Kids 54-55 n n n n n n nSpecific Skill Series (Primary & Middle set) 83 n n nTown4Kids: Play’n’Learn English Program 31-33, 58 nWe Can! 7-13, 59 n n n n n n nWrite Now 78 n nWriting Plus 80 nWriting Works 79 n nPageStudent Book /TextbookWorkbookTeacher’s GuidePowerpointFlashcardsPostersAudio CDInteractiveCD-ROM / DVDOLCTest CD / EZ Test ®WebsiteDVD / VideoeWorkbookTEENAGE / ADULTAll-Star 92-93 n n n n n n nBasic English 110 nBuild Your English 110 nContemporary English, 2/E 108 n n n nEnglish for Academic Communication 110 nExcellent English 18-19, 91 n n n n n n nGreen Light 89 n n n nHemispheres 98-99 n n n n n n nICON 94-95 n n n n n nInteractions e-Course 42-43, 103 nInteractions/Mosaics Silver Edition Series 100-102 n n n n nInteractions: Integrated Skills Program 109 n n n n nLearning English for Social Purposes 110 nMegaGoal 14-15, 85 n n n n n nMy World 86-87 n n n n n n n nProgressive English 113 n nQuest, 2/E 104-107 n n n n nSuper Goal 88 n n n n n nTaking Off 16-17, 90 n n n n nTraces Alpha 111 nVision 112 n n

eading / writingBetter Writing Through Editing 142 n nEasy to Read 136 nEffective Reading Skills 136 nFocus on Strategies 125 nGlobal Outlook 121 n n nIn the Spotlight 128-129 nInteractions/Mosaic Reading Strand 114 n n n n nInteractions/Mosaic Writing Strand 140 n n n nJamestown Literature 132-133 n nJamestown Reading Navigator 115 nLiterature for English 127 n n nMultiple Skills Series (levels F to H) 135 n n nPassword Readers 116-117 n nQuest: Reading and Writing, 2/E 139 n n n nRead On 119 n n nRead to Write 142 n nReading Fluency 137 n nReading for a Reason 122 n n nReading for Comprehension 126 nReading Lab (2a, 2b, 2c, 3a & 3b) 134 n n n nReading Math/Science/Social Studies 138 nReading on Target 125 nReading Plus 126 n nReadSmart 123 n n nReport Writing for Business and Professional Purposes 143 nSignature Reading 124 n nSix-Way Paragraphs, 3/E 137 nSpecific Skill Series (levels F to H) 135 n nTimed Readings 130-131 nWorld Class Readings 120 n n nWriting Matters! 142 n nWriting Roadmap 2.0 38-41, 141 nWriting to Learn 143 n nPageStudent Book /TextbookWorkbookTeacher’s GuidePowerpointFlashcardsPostersAudio CDInteractiveCD-ROM / DVDOLCTest CD / EZ Test ®WebsiteDVD / VideoeWorkbookCOMPONENTS CHART

COMPONENTS CHARTLISTENING / SPEAKINGPageInteractions/Mosaic Listening/Speaking Strand 144 n n n n nQuest: Listening and Speaking 145 n n n nSound Concepts 146 n n nSoundwaves 147 n n nTake On Listening 146 n n nStudent Book /TextbookWorkbookTeacher’s GuidePowerpointFlashcardsPostersAudio CDInteractiveCD-ROM / DVDOLCTest CD / EZ Test ®WebsiteDVD / VideoeWorkbookGRAMMAR / VOCABULARYContent Vocabulary Workout 152 n nThe Goblins of English Grammar 149 nGrammar Clear and Simple 150 n n nGrammar Form and Function, 2e -23, 148 n n n nGrammar Form and Function e-Workbook 44-45, 148 nGrammar Step by Step 150 n n nInteractions/Mosaic Grammar Strand 149 n n n nMastering Idiomatic English 151 nPractice Makes Perfect 151 nWord Journeys 8-29, 153 nBUSINESS / PROFESSIONALEnglish for Nursing and Health Care 154 n nEnglish for Secretaries and Administrative Personnel 155 n n n nSend Me a Message 155 n nSend Me an Update 155 n nEXAMS / TESTINGSIELTS for Academic Purposes 24-26, 156 n n n n nIELTS 6 Practice Tests 7, 156 n nThe Official Guide to the New TOEFL iBT 157 n n

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How can students learn English in an environment wherethey don’t need it? The answer is We Can!—and there’s nomagic in it. As students clear the goals, one by one, they willnaturally learn English.Yoko MatsukaGoal-oriented English for ChildrenNEWYoko Matsuka and Glenn McDougallBEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATEWe Can! is a new, exciting, and unique seven-level series for elementarystudents by one of Asia’s leaders in teaching English to children. In We Can!Yoko Matsuka provides the means for developing the three indispensableelements for success in English—a good curriculum, a good teacher, and goodteaching material.See page 59 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.Easy to evaluateThe 384 goals make progress easy to see for students, teachers, and parents.Student Book 1, p.5Student Book 6, p.75

Spiral CurriculumStudents constantly recycle and reuse previously learned language.NEWStudent Book 5, p.20Example:The Present Simple is recycled throughout the series.Student Book 3, p.56Student Book 1, p.46

English for Real CommunicationStudents use English in a real, practical way inside andoutside the classroom.Balanced Use of PhonicsStudents learn good pronunciation and to read and writeon their own.NEWStudent Book 4, p.21 Student Book 2, p.26Rhythm and PronunciationStudents master rhythm and pronunciation skills throughsongs, chants, movement, drama, and role-plays.Expansion of DiscourseStudents develop language competence beyond thesentence level with carefully designed, fun, experiencebased activities, and real interactions.Student Book 2, p.6 Student Book 5, p.63

We Can! StarterHow can young children start learning English? The answeris We Can! Starter. This fun and information-packed picturedictionary works by stimulating children’s naturally brightand inquisitive minds and will answer many of their who,what, where, why, and how questions.Yoko MatsukaNEWKey Featuresu Fun, playful, comprehensive picture dictionary withsongs, games, and activities.u Presents core vocabulary for Levels 1 and 2, offeringpowerful support for the rest of the series.u Student CD allows for independent study and servesas a reference tool.u Good for both groups and individuals.See page 59 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.10

We Can! WorkbooksKey Featuresu Support and extend the features of the StudentBooks.u Connect directly to the 384 program goals so ensurestudents can achieve them.u Student CD allows independent study.u Packed with easy and fun quizzes, puzzles, bingos,jokes and more.NEWWe Can! PhonicsKey Featuresu Build on the solid base established in We Can!Student Books.u Methodical program with accompanying CD.u Integrated approach starts with phonemic awareness.u Worksheet scoring allows students to monitor theirown progress.u Jingles, songs, and chants teach children the funof English rhythm while at the same time buildingvocabulary.u Lead naturally to independent reading, not just at theword level but real text.11

We Can! Teacher’s GuideKey Featuresu Comprehensive lesson plans with ideas on how to set up activities andmake efficient use of class time.u Optional activities offer variations of an activity to keep students interestedand challenged.u Extension Activities provide an effective way to use the language learnedin a different context.u Options offered on adjusting activities for large and small groups.NEWOther resources for teachersu Flashcardsu Postersu Class Audio CDu Songs and Chants CD12

We Can! Websitewww.wecanenglishclub.comThe fully interactive We Can! English Club website isan integral part of the series. Highlights include incentivesfor students for the achievement of the 384 Goals andreal world electronic communication in English betweenstudents, as well as many other great features. The sitehas been custom designed for teachers, students, andparents.Special Features for Childrenu Enter Goals achieved and get quick visual feedbackon progress while traveling around the world andgaining points.u Email We Can! friends in English (monitored andmoderated by teachers).NEWSpecial Features for Parentsu Get feedback on children’sprogress in English.u Access information on how tohelp children succeed in English.u See children practice authenticcommunication in English withother We Can! students.Special Features for Teachersu Manage students’ accounts.u Exchange information and ideasin the Teacher’s Forums andChatrooms.u Download extra teacherresources - worksheets,photocopiable masters, games,lesson plans, and other supportmaterial.u Monitor students’ progress.13

Mega GoalMegaGoal is a dynamic American English series for international communicationdesigned for teenagers and young adults that takes students from absolutebeginners to high-intermediate level. The Intro level plus Books 1-6 integratethe four skills, present the grammar in context, and help students developnatural conversation. With eye-catching art and high-interest topics MegaGoalis easy and enjoyable to teach and to learn from.NEWKey Featuresu Unit openers, enhanced by attractive and contemporary illustrations, helpstudents make visual connections and retain the new language.u Units are thematic and contain high-interest topics that relate to students’age and interests.u A consistent unit format makes navigation clear and predictable.u The Grammar section offers succinct explanations, followed by activitiesthat reinforce the grammar points presented.u Interactive Conversations allow students to choose or make up their ownendings.u Vocabulary development and inclusion of everyday expressions areexplained in the Real Talk feature.u Sections on Pronunciation, Listening, and Writing are included in eachunit.u Reading and Projects at the end of each unit allow students to experiencereal world situations.u Commercial-quality songs enable students to expand their language in apleasant way.u Learning strategies and critical thinking skills.u Humor and cross-cultural aspects and values are present throughout theseries.Core Componentsu Student Book with Audio CDu Workbooku Teacher’s Guide (interleaved)u Audio Programu Test Generatoru Online Learning CenterSee page 85 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.14

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Taking Off, 2nd EditionBeginning EnglishSusan Hancock and Christy M. Newmanlow-beginningNEWTaking Off, Second Edition, is a four-skills, standardsbasedprogram for beginning students of English. Thegradually accelerating pace of the book instills confidencein students as they establish a solid foundation in thebasics of English, in a low-anxiety environment.Key Featuresu Picture dictionary art pages—with an engagingcast of characters—teach life-skills vocabulary in aclear and visual way.u My Life activity boxes offer students theopportunity to personalize new vocabulary andconcepts while participating in communicativeactivities.u Character Cards help teachers stimulate livelyconversation in the classroom.u One-page lessons allow teachers to “chunk” theirinstruction into short, manageable sessions.u The Teacher’s Edition with Tests features 300expansion activities including Literacy Developmentand Advanced Student Challenge activities.Componentsu Student Book with Audio Highlightsu Teacher’s Edition with Testsu Workbooku Classroom Audio CDu Character CardsSee page 90 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.Students practice findingthe main idea and othercomprehension skillsWriting lessons provide structuredwriting experiences that encouragestudents to personalize thevocabulary and the grammar16

TAKING OFFPicture dictionary unit openers in a dynamic, fullpageillustration set the scene for the unit and providethe context for the key unit vocabulary items andlanguage.NEWOur Cultures sections with photos and graphicorganizers help student discuss and compare theirnative cultures with other cultures.Engaging cast of characters teach lifeskillsvocabulary in a clear and visual way.uThis four-skills foundationcourse prepares studentsfor Book 1 in a variety ofpopular series, such as AllStar and Excellent English.17

Excellent EnglishLanguage Skills for SuccessJan Forstrom, Susannah Mackay, Marta Pitt,Kristin Sherman, Mari Vargo, and Shirley Velascobeginning to high-intermediateNEWExcellent English equips students with the grammarand skills they need to access community resources, whiledeveloping the foundation for long-term career andacademic success.Key Featuresu Grammar picture dictionary lessons introducestudents to target grammar and vocabulary throughclear visual presentations.u Systematic presentation, practice, and reviewof all key functions and structures ensure deepknowledge and accurate use of grammar.u Academic texts and tasks develop reading, writing,and critical thinking skills for adult and communitycollege success.u Career-themed photo-novella provides studentswith role models for improving their educational andcareer prospects.u Interactive multimedia program offers dynamic,multi-sensory practice for students to tackle at theirown pace and on their own time.u The Big Picture PowerPoint ® CD-ROM includes the“big picture” scenes for all four student books.u Comprehensive coverage of CASAS, EFF, SCANS,BEST Plus, and TABE-ESOL, prepares students tomaster a broad range of critical competencies.Componentsu Student Book with Audio Highlightsu Workbook with Audio CDu Teacher’s Edition with Testsu Classroom audio CDsu Interactive CD-ROMu EZ Test ® CD-ROM Test Generatoru Big Picture PowerPoint ® CD-ROMSee page 91 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.18

A fun and friendly “grammar professor”calls students’ attention to grammar inan inviting and memorable way.NEWClear grammar presentations appearin Lessons 1 and 4 of each unit. Thetarget grammar is systematicallypresented and practiced in each lessonof every unit.Two Grammar Picture Dictionary lessonsper unit introduce students to targetgrammar and vocabulary through vividaudio and visual presentations.Career-themed “photo-story” providesstudents with role models for improvingtheir educational and/or career prospects.19

Big Picture activities provide richopportunities for classroom discussionand practice with new language.NEWReading and Writing Tipshelp students develop criticalacademic skills.Apply Your Knowledge lessonsprovide students with opportunitiesto practice listening, speaking,reading and writing skills in realworldsituations.20

Excellent English Interactive Multimedia ProgramExcellent English Interactive Multimedia Program helpsusers achieve success in grammar, listening, conversation,pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and test-takingskills.NEW12 Engaging units with more than 140activitiesEach unit presents a high interest topic such as Shoppingand Money, Times and Seasons, and Health. Instantfeedback is provided for all activity answers.Listening and ConversationSophisticated technology providespractice in three essential skills: listeningcomprehension, pronunciation, andconversation. Users have the opportunityto record their voices and compare theirrecordings to a native speaker’s. Activitiesbuild fluency in high-frequency dialoguestructures and expressions.21

Grammar Form andFunction, 2nd EditionMilada Broukalbeginning tohigh-intermediateNEWGrammar Form and Function, Second Edition is athree-level grammar course with a NEW eWorkbook. Ituses high interest full color photos that bring grammar tolife, providing a visual context for learning and retainingnew structures and vocabulary. The holistic approach to allfour skills ensures academic success and full color photosenhance memory of grammar structures.The NEW eWorkbook frees the teacher from the mundanetask of homework correction and allows the studentinteractive practice anytime—anywhere.Key Featuresu Clear, easy-to-understand lesson format integratespractice of the rules of essential English grammarwith a sense of when to apply them and what theymean.u A NEW audio program provides listening practiceusing grammar topics.u A NEW Listening Puzzle section provides audiobasedchallenges for students to practice newgrammar concepts.u NEW Academic Reading Challenges and Story-Based Reading sections use the target grammar inhigh-interest selections that promote critical thinkingskill development.u A NEW Pair Up and Talk section providesopportunities for group and pair communicativepractice using specific grammar patterns.u The Writing section gives practical writing tasks fora variety of purposes that help reinforce the targetedgrammar.u Teacher’s Edition with reproducible Internet ActivityWorksheets, Unit Quizzes, teaching ideas, andanswers to Student Book Practice activities.u New EZ Test ® CD-ROM with over 500 extra testquestions that teachers can use to customize tests foreach unit of the Student Book.Componentsu Student Book with Audio CDu eWorkbooksu Teacher’s Edition with Audio CDu EZ Test ® CD-ROMSee page 148 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.22

Enhances memory of grammar structuresthrough full-color photos.NEWNEW Academic Reading Challengesand Story-Based Reading sections usethe target grammar in high-interestselections that promote critical thinkingskill developmentThe Writing section gives practical writingtasks for a variety of purposes that helpreinforce the targeted grammar23

IELTS for AcademicPurposesA Short Intensive CourseMalcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-KnowlesNEWIELTS for Academic Purposes is a concise, user-friendlycourse designed to be used intensively in the weeks andmonths prior to the exam. It is ideal for both classroombasedlearning and self-study. The core material providesapproximately 40 hours of instruction, while a numberof different reinforcement and extension options areprovided in the other course components.The Student’s Book consists of 8 topic-based units,focusing on the development of key exam skills testedin the IELTS modules. It includes a Placement Test withindividualized results guidance.See page 156 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.Skills Spots tipsmaximize students’exam techniqueExam-style tasks develop keyexam skills and techniquesAuthentic reading texts24

Writing Guide covers each typeof IELTS writing task; includesmodel compositionsWriting Planners offer step bystep guidanceReference sections for grammar and speakingNEWMulti-skill Exam Practice at theend of each unit25

Interactive CD-ROM(included in Student’s Book)NEWKey Featuresu Self-study Guide: includes video pop-ups where theauthors offer guidance or exam techniquesu Pronunciation Lab including self-recording toolsu A complete end-of-course IELTS test, covering all fourIELTS modulesu Sample IELTS answer sheetsu Answer keys with explanations, model answersTeacher’s BookKey Featuresu Practical, easy-to-use, and comprehensiveu Detailed guidance on how to teach the courseu Additional tasks, useful exam information and tipsmodel answers for all writing tasksBandscore BoosterKey Featuresu Review, consolidation and extension of the Student’sBooku Practice of all the target vocabularyu Tasks to extend students’ vocabularyu Practice of the target grammar structures from theStudent’s Booku Audio CD for all listening tasks included26

IELTS6 Practice TestsMalcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-KnowlesIELTS: 6 Practice Tests provides extensive practice in the 4modules at the level of the actual IELTS (Academic format)exam. Offering practice for all major exam task types,IELTS for Academic Purposes: 6 Practice Tests provides6 real tests with detailed corrections and explanation ofwhy an answer is right or wrong. A variety of authenticreading texts cover the range of text types found in theactual exam. The answer key includes model answers forall writing tasks. An MP3 audio CD is included.NEWKey Featuresu 6 complete practice testsu Exam-skill tips offer guidance and advice on how toapproach the exam.u Answer key with correction and explanationsu Audio scripts, ideal for the self-study studentu Writing models for all writing tasksSee page 156 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.27

Word Journeys Academic English VocabularyNEWDevelop and reinforce academic English vocabularythrough a skills-based approach.u Focus on the most commonly used academicwords for faster reading gains.u Make progress more quickly with vocabularytaught in context.u Increase comprehension through listening,speaking, reading, and writing activities.Word Journeys is designed to develop and reinforcestudents’ academic English vocabulary. English languagestudents learn and practice academic vocabulary usinga skills-based approach to listening, speaking, reading,and writing. The vocabulary words are taken from AverilCoxhead’s Academic Word List, which is a researchgeneratedlist of the most common academic wordsfound in textbooks.Key Featuresu Engaging pictures and illustrations represent eachdefinition.u Controlled nonfiction reading selections placevocabulary in context.u Word study activities address multiple meaningwords, word forms, collocations, and morphology.u Scaffolded writing activities help students developand refine their ideas.uAssessments track students’ progress and mastery.Benefits students who...u Read below grade level.u Don’t comprehend well.u Rarely choose to read.u Have a limited vocabulary.u Can’t understand textbooks.Perform poorly on tests.See page 153 for complete list ofuu components and ISBN numbers.TEACHING TIPWord Journeys is a stand-alone program, butit can also be used to support instruction usingJamestown Reading Navigator , an onlinereading intervention program for middle and highschool students. The academic words, guidingquestions, themes, and controlled reading levelsin both programs align. See page 115 for moreinformation on Jamestown Reading Navigator.28

Vocabulary words are introduced incontext to increase understantingNEWIllustrated Definitions provide visualrepresentation and increase comprehensionControlled nonfiction readings selectionsprovide authentic context for vocabulary29