Language learning for specific purposes Books
The University of Michigan Press Teaching Academic Writing
Book SynopsisOffers an introduction to teaching second language writing. This book explores the questions that instructors may have about academic writing in the second language classroom. It provides a survey of the key issues and ideas that shape the teaching of academic writing to ESL students.
£30.62
The University of Michigan Press Abstracts and the Writing of Abstracts
Book SynopsisFocuses on abstracts for research articles before addressing abstracts for short communications, conferences, and PhD dissertations. This title covers keywords, titles, and author names. It discusses options and provides tips for meeting specific linguistic challenges posed by the writing of different types of abstracts.
£18.78
The University of Michigan Press Inside Academic Writing
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£21.80
The University of Michigan Press Assessing Writing Assessing Learning
Book SynopsisSeeks to support teachers, administrators, programme directors, and funding entities who want to make the best use of the resources at their disposal to understand what students are learning and why and then take actions based on what they have learned. It also seeks to provide a common basis for communication among all interested parties.
£27.61
LUP - University of Michigan Press Navigating Academia
Book SynopsisFocuses on the supporting genres that facilitate the more public genres that form the building blocks of an academic and/or research career. Included are statements of purpose for graduate school applications, letters of recommendation, and responses to journal reviewers.
£14.95
The University of Michigan Press Creating Contexts
Book SynopsisResearch article introductions are central to Creating Contexts: Writing across Genres with the CaRS (creating a research space) model used as a starting point. The material has, in fact, been used with each of these groups in both writing courses and writing workshops.
£14.95
The University of Michigan Press Giving Academic Presentations Second Edition
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£27.57
The University of Michigan Press Four Point Listening and Speaking 2 Second
Book SynopsisContains six lectures on listening and speaking within a field of academic study: applied linguistics, geology, economics, history, health sciences, and engineering. The exercises practice an array of important academic listening and speaking skills, including making presentations, and also reinforce vocabulary and reading and writing skills.
£22.87
The University of Michigan Press During the Dissertation
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£25.67
The University of Michigan Press Pedagogical Innovations in Oral Academic
Book SynopsisOral communication is key to students’ classroom success and a skill that is highly valued in both academic and professional contexts. This collection gathers TESOL scholars and practitioners in exploring the theories, principles, and pedagogical practices that shape and help innovate the teaching of oral communication in higher education.
£30.10
The University of Michigan Press Building Academic Vocabulary
Book SynopsisThis is a course book for students who have insufficient vocabulary for completing tertiary courses. It helps students develop lexical precision. Each unit focuses on 10-15 key vocabulary items, and highlights 20-25 additional vocabulary items that provide a broader level of learning.
£21.80
The University of Michigan Press Reading and Writing for Academic Success
Book SynopsisPresents high-level academic content-based instruction to students who are preparing to participate in the academic community. The material is appropriate for classes where critiquing and integrating authentic text to reflect, react, write, and revise is stressed.
£28.18
LUP - University of Michigan Press Reading Skills for Success A Guide to Academic
Book SynopsisThis guide to advanced reading skills can be used in conjunction with any introductory tertiary level text. Students using this book will develop their text-based processing skills by developing a better understanding of word-level clues and recognising different types of text structures.
£19.90
The University of Michigan Press Michigan Guide to English for Academic Success
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£33.50
Cambridge University Press Test Your English Vocabulary in Use Elementary
Book SynopsisTest Your English Vocabulary in Use Elementary 2nd edition can be used on its own or with the companion volume English Vocabulary in Use Elementary 2nd edition. It is a handy book of tests covering the vocabulary practised in English Vocabulary in Use Elementary 2nd edition.
£19.60
Cambridge University Press Using Corpora in the Language Classroom
Book SynopsisExplains and illustrates how teachers can use corpora to create classroom materials and activities to address specific class needs.Table of ContentsChapter 3: Using corpus internet resources in the classroom 1. Using internet resources – What to look for and what to avoid. 2. Using 'pre-processed' material (e.g., academic word list sites) 3. Interfacing with corpora on line (e.g.,MICASE, Corpus of American English) 4. Putting it together Chapter 4: Using corpus material and creating specialized corpora 1. Creating corpus materials for classroom use 2. Developing hands-on corpus activities 3. Guiding students using corpus activities to help them discover patterns of language use 4. Developing corpora for classroom use 5. Putting it together Chapter 5: Bringing it into the classroom: Example activities and descriptions of corpora in the classroom (25 – 30 pages double spaced) 1. Introduction 2. Example activities 3. Examples from the classroom 4. Putting it together References Appendices Appendix A: Resources for activities This appendix will contain word lists, concordance output and other material based on corpus research that can be used to create activities outlined in the book and also as a resource for future activities that teachers can create for their particular teaching contexts. Appendix B: Corpus Resources A briefly annotated list of corpora and tools. A selected bibliography of corpus linguistics and language teaching. Selected journal articles and books on corpus linguistics and language teaching.
£42.25
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Academic English B1 Intermediate
Book SynopsisA three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.
£25.72
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Academic English C1 Advanced Teachers
Book SynopsisA three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.
£24.43
Cambridge University Press Writing from Within Level 1 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisWriting from Within Second edition prepares students for paragraph and composition writing, while making the process enjoyable. The Teacher''s Manual contains teaching notes, additional activities, and a complete answer key.
£31.84
Cambridge University Press Writing from Within Level 2 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisWriting from Within Second edition prepares students for paragraph and composition writing, while making the process enjoyable. The Teacher''s Manual contains teaching notes, additional activities, and a complete answer key.
£31.84
Cambridge University Press Writing from Within Level 2 Students Book
Book SynopsisA series that prepares students for paragraph and composition writing, while making the process enjoyable.
£31.44
Cambridge University Press Strategic Reading Level 3 Students Book
Book SynopsisStrategic Reading Level 3 is a reading skills book that contains twelve thematic units, each with three high interest authentic readings. The readings are unsimplified and are appropriate for students at the low-advanced to advanced level. Exercise material surrounding the readings builds students' vocabulary and develops their reading and critical thinking skills.
£29.67
Cambridge University Press Study Listening A Course in Listening to Lectures and Note Taking
Book SynopsisA course for intermediate and advanced level students focusing on listening to lectures and note-taking.
£32.45
Cambridge University Press Study Speaking A Course in Spoken English for
Book SynopsisThis course is for intermediate and above students who need to speak English in connection with academic work.
£29.20
Cambridge University Press Writers at Work The Paragraph Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisThe Teacher's Manual to Writers at Work: The Paragraph provides an introduction to the course, teaching tips for every activity, and an extensive answer key.
£20.44
Cambridge University Press Text Role and Context
Book SynopsisThis text explores fundamental issues relating to student literacies and instructor roles and practices within academic contexts.Table of Contents1. Literacy and pedagogy: three views; 2. Genre knowledge and socioliteracies: what readers and writers may share; 3. Genres and social forces: homely and academic texts; 4. Discourse communities/communities of practice: membership, conflict and diversity; 5. Our special roles: literacy practitioners as campus mediators and researchers; 6. Students as researchers: investigating texts, processes and contexts; 7. The socioliterate classroom: basic tenets and goals; 8. Putting tenets and goals into practice: using portfolios in literacy classrooms; 9. Conclusion.
£44.60
Cambridge University Press Welcome Teachers Book
Book SynopsisWelcome! is an intermediate level course for people who need to use or who are preparing to use English in their day-to-day work in the tourism, hospitality and travel industries.
£26.75
Cambridge University Press Writers at Work The Essay
Book SynopsisThe Teacher's Manual to Writers at Work: The Essay provides an introduction to the course, teaching tips for every activity, and an extensive answer key.
£20.44
Cambridge University Press Cambridge English for the Media Students Book
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£36.19
Cambridge University Press Values Philosophies and Beliefs in TESOL Making a Statement
Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking and practical book leads second language teachers to consider their views and values concerning their work.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Terms and processes for a philosophy of ES/FL teaching; Chapter 2 - The early history and philosophies of school; Chapter 3 – Language teaching traditions in historical and philosophical context; Chapter 4 - Isms and systems; Chapter 5 – Two recent philosophical movements, language teaching, and the way the world is going (perhaps); Chapter 6 - Epistemology and the S/FL teacher; Chapter 7 - Ethics and morals; Chapter 8 – Mainstream social and political philosophy and language education; Chapter 9 - Radical alternatives; Chapter 10 - Some continuing tensions for S/FL teachers; Chapter 11 – Aims, and other components of a teaching philosophy, empirical studies; 12 A concluding comment; References ; Footnotes
£39.91
Cambridge University Press Read This Level 1 Students Book
Book SynopsisRead This! is a four-level reading series designed to help for adult and young adult ESL students develop reading fluency. Read This!, Level 1 contains fifteen fascinating stories relating to the fields of Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Business, and Engineering. For example, students read about a novelist in Japan who wrote a novel on her cell phone, how music and mathematics are connected, and how the richest woman in the world made her fortune by recycling trash. These non-fiction stories are written in an accessible narrative style and are appropriate for high beginning to low intermediate-level students. Illustrated with attractive color photos, this low-level reading book is a perfect introduction for students who need to begin reading content-rich texts.
£48.63
Cambridge University Press Using Surveys in Language Programs
Book SynopsisThis text presents a comprehensive but practical overview of how to develop and implement effective survey projects.Table of Contents1. Planning a survey project; 2. Designing a survey instrument; 3. Gathering and compiling survey data; 4. Analyzing survey data statistically; 5. Analyzing survey data qualitatively; 6. Reporting on a survey project
£39.91
Cambridge University Press usingauthenticvideointhelanguageclassroom
Book SynopsisUsing Authentic Video in the Language Classroom provides practical support and activities for teachers who want to use video with their learners.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; Why use authentic video?; What you need; Ways of using video; How to use this book; General guidelines for video activities; PART A: VIDEO DRAMA INTRODUCTION: Why and what?;1 FEATURE FILMS; Doing a film; The film and the book; 2 OTHER VIDEO DRAMA: Drama series; Sitcoms; Soap operas; 3 SHORT SEQUENCES:Drama clips; Comedy sketches; PART B: NON-FICTION VIDEO : INTRODUCTION: Why and what?;1 PROGRAMMES ABOUT REAL LIFE: Documentaries; News, weather, national events and speeches; Interviews and talkshows; Sports programmes and gameshows; 2 SHOR T SEQUENCES & PROMOTIONS; Non-fiction clips; TV commercials; Music video; PART C: ACTIVITIES WITH AUTHENTIC VIDEO: Video comprehension; Alphabetical bank of activities; Activities classified; Glossary
£32.07
Pearson Education Market LeaderBusiness English with The FT
Book SynopsisBusiness Grammar and Usageis one of a number of specialist books within the Market Leader series that compliments the course. Each book consists of 18 units, 2 tests, and a multilingual glossary
£28.40
Pearson Education Limited English for Tourism Ready to Order Workbook
Book SynopsisThe series builds learner confidence in the professional skills needed for the tourist industry whilst developing their language awareness. Students practise these skills in realistic case studies that reflect topical tourism issues.
£17.30
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Phrasal Verbs
Book SynopsisContaining a range of word games, quizzes and exercises, this workbook will help build vocabulary confidence in a fun, memorable way.
£12.84
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Living in the Uk All You Need to Pass Your Exams Vocabulary Workbook
Book SynopsisCheck Your Vocabulary for Living in the UK is a new title in the range which focuses on the everyday English vocabulary required for would-be British citizens and people for whom English is a second language who want to live, study and work in the UK.
£12.84
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Banking Finance All You Need to Improve Your Vocabulary Check Your Vocabulary
Book SynopsisThis workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core banking and financial terminology. It includes a variety of engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises and group games, which make learning easy and fun.
£12.84
Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd English for Au Pairs
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£9.49
Kogan Page Ltd How to Master the IELTS
Book SynopsisChris Tyreman has 12 years' experience of coaching candidates in Maths, English and IQ tests. He is a tutor for distance learners studying for GCSE maths and the QTS skills tests and the author of learning materials used in colleges of further and higher education. He has written 'How to Master Nursing Calculations', also published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Section - ONE: Test 1; Chapter - 01: Listening (1); Chapter - 02: Reading (1); Chapter - 03: Writing (1); Chapter - 04: Speaking (1); Section - TWO: Test 2; Chapter - 05: Listening (2); Chapter - 06: Reading (2); Chapter - 07: Writing (2); Chapter - 08: Speaking (2); Section - THREE: Test 3; Chapter - 09: Listening (3); Chapter - 10: Reading (3); Chapter - 11: Writing (3); Chapter - 12: Speaking (3); Section - FOUR: Test 4; Chapter - 13: Listening (4); Chapter - 14: Reading (4); Chapter - 15: Writing (4); Chapter - 16: Speaking (4); Section - FIVE: General Reading and Writing Test A; Chapter - 17: General Training Reading Test A; Chapter - 18: General Training Writing Test A; Section - SIX: General Reading and Writing Test B; Chapter - 19: General Training Reading Test B; Chapter - 20: General Training Writing Test B; Section - SEVEN: Audio-Scripts for the Listening Tests; Section - EIGHT: Answers; Chapter - 21: Marking Scheme; Chapter - 22: Test 1; Chapter - 23: Test 2; Chapter - 24: Test 3; Chapter - 25: Test 4; Chapter - 26: General Training Test A; Chapter - 27: General Training Test A; Chapter - 28: Reading Section Expanded Answers
£15.29
MP-MLA Modern Lanuage Assoc An Introduction to Old Irish
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£26.55
Modern Language Association of America Introduction to Scholarship in Modern Languages
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£41.95
Montserrat Publishing Fluent Everyday English Book 4 in the Everyday
Book SynopsisFluent Everyday English is the fourth and final book in the Practical EverydayEnglish series and follows the same format as the previous three titles. These self-study books are designed to improve the everyday vocabulary of adult advancedstudents of English as a foreign language.
£14.89
Montserrat Publishing Advanced Everyday English
Book SynopsisAdvanced Everyday English is book 2 in the Everyday English series ). This book will teach you advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms with excellent examples and constant repetition. Each of the nine chapters ends with written dialogue and exercises to practise and test you on what you have studied in that chapter. .
£15.49
Cambridge University Press Keys to Academic English
Book SynopsisDeveloping the research, writing and referencing skills vital to achieving success in an academic environment is a necessary part of university study. Keys to Academic English presents Academic English, a distinct form of the language used at a tertiary level, and its building blocks - appropriate research, critical thinking and language, effective communication and essay preparation and writing - in an accessible, easy-to-use format. The first part of the text covers the overarching principles of Academic English, including the history of English, and grammar and language essentials. The second part discusses the practical application of this knowledge, with particular emphasis on crafting coherent, thesis-driven essays, alongside discussion of research and sources, referencing and citation, and style and presentation. Written by authors with extensive tertiary teaching experience, Keys to Academic English is an invaluable reference for students beginning their university degrees acroTable of ContentsPart I. Principles of Academic English: 1. The History of English; 2. Language, Literacy and Power; 3. Grammar and Language Essentials; 4. Critical Thinking; Part II. Putting Ideas to Work: 5. The Essay; 6. Research; 7. Referencing and Citation; 8. Style and Presentation.
£28.49
Taylor & Francis English for Medical Communication
Book SynopsisEnglish for Medical Communication: A Guide to Course Design is a practical guide to the design of health communication courses in English for Academic/Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP). Written by an experienced team of EAP/ESP practitioners teaching communication courses to medical students, the chapters cover ten key areas in medical communication, such as reporting patient history, writing a medico-legal report, discussing ethical cases, writing a Wikipedia article in medicine, and presenting community project findings in a research report.The book covers medical communication among healthcare professionals with laypersons and researchers. Each chapter introduces course design principles, teaching approaches and techniques, course materials with effective classroom tasks, and studentsâ sample assignments. Each chapter also provides resources to support teachers in designing courses in a wider international context.Including up-to-date literature on key concepts and
£41.79
Taylor & Francis Translating Tourism
Book SynopsisThis engaging textbook provides an in-depth examination of tourist discourse and communication and a guide to how to translate tourism texts.Through analysis of the linguistic, intercultural, and socially inclusive aspects of tourist communication, this volume covers both conventional and digital forms of tourist texts and explores the unique attributes of tourist discourse, including its lexical, syntactic, and textual qualities, and how these affect translation processes. Special emphasis is placed on the translation of digital tourist information, guided tours, and accessible tourism discourse, highlighting the need for a functional and flexible translation methodology. The authors posit that tourist translation transcends simple language transmission, functioning as a mediatory act that necessitates cultural adaptation, knowledge of accessibility, and persuasive methods customised for varied audiences. Synthesising concepts from tourist studies, discourse analysis, and translation studies, this accessible textbook merge theoretical views with practical examples to provide a key resource for researchers, translators, and professionals in translation studies, tourism communication, English language and linguistics.
£37.99
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd How To Master English as a Multilingual
Book SynopsisBased on years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers, this insightful How To guide describes not only the particular challenges that multilinguals face compared to native English speakers but also the unique benefits of working in multiple languages.Trade Review‘It's tough to imagine a person better suited to write this book than Shai Dothan. I'm really glad he has taken the time to share his impressively multilingual wisdom with the world.’ -- Patrick Barry, University of Michigan, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I AS YOU SOW … LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS 1. Taming the tongue and producing bad poems 2. What to read before you begin 3. Learning habits for multilinguals 4. Work habits for writers 5. Tools to assist your writing 6. How to build your English vocabulary 7. Speaking, writing, and developing your inner ear 8. The conflation of spoken and written English 9. The music of English 10. Know thyself—how to correct repeating mistakes 11. Polyglot fatigue 12. How to deliver a lecture 13. How to prepare for a lecture in English 14. Grasp the soul of the English language 15. Why and how to read English poetry 16. Build your own literary canon 17. Study by heart 18. What to read to hone your skills 19. Focus 20. Start working. Now. PART II … SO SHALL YOU REAP: USING YOUR ADVANTAGES AS A MULTILINGUAL 21. Breaking the rules 22. Thinking in a non-English way 23. Why I like satellites 24. The switch 25. Think while you speak 26. Loan words and the perks of knowing etymologies 27. Publishing in multiple languages PART III USING YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS 28. How to excel in exams 29. If you cannot find a good idea, find ten bad ones 30. How to talk about your budding research 31. Do you have a hypothesis? 32. How to write an abstract 33. How to write a tentative table of contents 34. How to write an introduction 35. Descriptive sections and case studies 36. Theoretical sections 37. The conclusion 38. How to make a research time plan and stick to it 39. Write memos to yourself 40. How to divide your ideas in the thesis 41. How to edit your thesis 42. Your first interview in English Conclusion Index
£75.00
