Some tests
Use these tests to check your level.
You can complete them online or download the files to print.
If you make a mistake, the tests suggest where you can study and practise the necessary grammar and vocabulary.
There are lots more language tests online; use your search skills to find more.
Similar resources are available for Intermediate level and above.
You can complete them online or download the files to print.
If you make a mistake, the tests suggest where you can study and practise the necessary grammar and vocabulary.
There are lots more language tests online; use your search skills to find more.
Similar resources are available for Intermediate level and above.
Practice test
Use this Cambridge test to practise before you take the GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY tests.
Test your English here.
Test your English here.
The 100 most common words in English
Use this to revise the 100 most common words in English.
Essential Grammar in Use
Make sure you get the latest edition,
with ANSWERS and CD-ROM
with ANSWERS and CD-ROM
Raymond Murphy (2007) Essential Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (Third edition, with answers and CD) ISBN 978-521-67543-7 Find out more here.
This is a grammar book for elementary students of English.
There are 115 units.
The book provides a review of all the important English grammar you need to communicate at this level.
This is a grammar book for elementary students of English.
There are 115 units.
The book provides a review of all the important English grammar you need to communicate at this level.
- Do not study all the units from beginning to end. It is better to choose the units you need. If you are not sure which units you need, use the STUDY GUIDE at the back of the book (pages 271-282, with the answers on pages 313-314).
- You should also use the APPENDICES and ADDITIONAL EXERCISES at the back of the book (pages 243-251) for extra practice.
- Use the material on the CD-ROM to revise the units you have studied, to get extra exercises and to practise for the weekly quizzes.
English Vocabulary in Use
Make sure you get the latest edition,
with ANSWERS and CD-ROM
with ANSWERS and CD-ROM
Michael McCarthy and Felicity O'Dell (2010) English Vocabulary in Use Elementary Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (Second edition, with answers and CD) ISBN 978-0-521-13620-4 Find out more here.
This book will help you learn and practise about 1,250 new words and phrases.
Later you can also use other books in the same series when you finish this one.
This book will help you learn and practise about 1,250 new words and phrases.
- The ANSWER KEY at the end of the book will help you to check your answers to the exercises after you do them.
- The CD-ROM gives extra practice exercises, games and tests.
- It is an good idea to have an DICTIONARY with you when you use the book so you can check the meaning of something or translate a word into your own language.
- You will also need a VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK to write down new words.
Later you can also use other books in the same series when you finish this one.
Recording and practising vocabulary
Think about the following advice to help you learn a lot of vocabulary quickly.
But different people have different learning styles; not everything will work for everyone. Follow the advice that works best for you.
- An example of a situation in which it is used.
(This will help you to remember the words, phrases and expressions and to use them correctly when you have at chance to do so.)
Use labels, charts and diagrams to help you remember words and to develop your vocabulary skills.
But different people have different learning styles; not everything will work for everyone. Follow the advice that works best for you.
- Study each unit of the book carefully and do all the exercises, then check your answers with the back of the book. You may also want to talk to other people at your meetups. Repeat the units after four weeks, and again after eight weeks.
- Keep a vocabulary notebook. You can use it to record new words, phrases and expressions that you meet. Write the following information:
- An example of a situation in which it is used.
(This will help you to remember the words, phrases and expressions and to use them correctly when you have at chance to do so.)
Use labels, charts and diagrams to help you remember words and to develop your vocabulary skills.