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The teacher's book features advice on delivering the units and tips on exam preparation with unique design for classroom use. Sample interlocutor scripts are also included in the book.

This book has been specifically created to support students enrolled for the new International Spoken English Qualifications at the Achiever and Communicator levels. The exercises are designed to build students' confidence in the key areas that examiners are looking for: effective communication, accuracy, range, pronunciation and fluency.

The teacher's book features advice on delivering the units and tips on exam preparation with unique design for classroom use. Sample interlocutor scripts are also included in the book.

This book has been specifically created to support students enrolled for the new International Spoken English Qualifications at the Preliminary and Access levels. The exercises are designed to build students' confidence in the key areas that examiners are looking for: effective communication, accuracy, range, pronunciation and fluency.

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