Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Yufa A Practical Guide to Mandarin Chinese
Book SynopsisYufa! A Practical Guide to Mandarin Chinese Grammar takes a unique approach to explaining the major topics of Mandarin Chinese grammar. The book is presented in two sections: the core structures of Chinese grammar, and the practical use of the Chinese language. Key features include: Chinese characters, pinyin and English translations Realistic scenarios to provide you with an interesting context in which to learn grammar Varied and imaginative exercises so you can review your progress easily.With straightforward descriptions, numerous exercises, and examples that are rooted in realistic situations, the author shows you how grammar is used in everyday life. This new second edition has been fully revised and updated throughout and continues to be one of the clearest and most comprehensive pedagogical grammars available.Table of Contents1 The basic formation of a Chinese sentence2 The eleven types of question in Chinese 3 The use of □□, □□ and □□ and the definiteness of nouns 4 The functions of □□, relative clauses and noun clauses 5 Position words 6 Prepositional constructions 7 Imperative sentences and the use of □□ 8 Chinese verbs9 The progressive aspect and the continuous aspect10 The use of □□ (the perfective aspect particle andmodal particle) 11 The use of □□ (the experiential aspect particle) 12 Modal verbs 13 The complement of state and the complement of degree 14 The complement of duration 15 The complement of quantity 16 The complement of direction 17 The complement of result 18 The complement of potential 19 The adverbial modifi er with □□ 20 The □□……□□ structure 21 Subjectless sentences and existential sentences 22 The □□ structure 23 Passive structures 24 Making comparisons (1) 25 Making comparisons (2) 26 Measure words 27 Verb reduplication and adjective reduplication 28 The use of □□□□, □□□□ and □□□□ 29 Modal particles 30 Conjunctive pairs 31 Conjunctions used in context 32 The use of □□ and □□ 33 The use of adverbs in contracted sentences34 The use of interrogative pronouns 35 Rhetorical questions
£44.99
Pearson Education Studio Edexcel GCSE French Higher Vocab Book pack
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£20.98
Pearson Education Viva AQA GCSE Spanish Higher Vocab Book pack of 8
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£16.19
Oxford University Press Get It Right Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 2
Book SynopsisGet It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary is a series of practical, write-in workbooks that are designed to expand students'' vocabulary and address the word gap. The series includes carefully selected, aspirational words drawn from the Oxford Children''s Corpus, focusing on vocabulary that will help students to access more challenging texts, as well as higher-level words that will empower them to use more sophisticated vocabulary in their own writing. Informed by findings from the Oxford Language Report, Get It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 2 builds students'' tier 2 vocabulary through a range of levelled comprehension and contextual activities, alongside a selection of engaging fiction and non-fiction extracts. Answers to all activities are provided on the Oxford University Press website.
£104.50
Oxford University Press Get It Right Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 2
Book SynopsisGet It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary is a series of practical, write-in workbooks that are designed to expand students'' vocabulary and address the word gap. The series includes carefully selected, aspirational words drawn from the Oxford Children''s Corpus, focusing on vocabulary that will help students to access more challenging texts, as well as higher-level words that will empower them to use more sophisticated vocabulary in their own writing. Informed by findings from the Oxford Language Report, Get It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 2 builds students'' tier 2 vocabulary through a range of levelled comprehension and contextual activities, alongside a selection of engaging fiction and non-fiction extracts. Answers to all activities are provided on the Oxford University Press website.
£12.88
John Murray Press Essential Dutch Dictionary Teach Yourself
Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?With over 30,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Dutch Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Dutch learning. This edition is fully updated to reflect the recently published spelling conventions, and includes a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design, in particular: Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Table of Contents : Introduction : Sounds and spelling : A concise Dutch grammar : Dutch-English : English-Dutch
£15.29
John Murray Press French Grammar You Really Need To Know Teach
Book SynopsisComprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. French Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.Trade ReviewUnderstanding grammar is key to grasping a foreign language and this new ebook is the ideal companion to help you get to grips with the building blocks of French. * Living France *Table of Contents : Introduction 1: Greetings and introductions 2: Likes and dislikes 3: Describing people and habitual actions 4: Making requests 5: Saying what you prefer 6: Saying what you are going to do 7: Saying who owns what 8: Permission and obligation 9: Directions, instructions and advice 10: Describing a sequence of events 11: Future plans and events 12: Orders and instructions 13: Talking about past events 14: Habitual actions in the past 15: Going back in the past 16: Wishes, probability and possibility 17: How you feel about something 18: Imagining what could happen : Transcriptions - In context : Key : Verb tables : Index
£13.49
John Murray Press Italian Grammar You Really Need To Know
Book SynopsisDo you want to bring clarity to your communication by:- getting to grips with the building blocks of Italian?- learning the right language for the right context?- speaking and writing with ease and style?In this course you'll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures reinforced and raised through authentic materials. You will learn how to construct grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. You'll also get extensive practice through exercises and self-assessments.This book offers:- clear learning goals to guide your learning- comprehension questions to test your knowledge- language in context sections to demonstrate grammar usage in everyday-life situations- glossary of grammatical terms and verb tables for easy reference. Table of Contents : Introduction : Introduction : How to use this book : How to use this book : Glossary of grammatical terms : Glossary of grammatical terms : Functional grammar : Functional grammar 01: Asking for and giving personal information : 01 Asking for and giving personal information : 02 Identifying people and things 02: Identifying people and things 03: Asking about availability : 03 Asking about availability : 04 Talking about location 04: Talking about location 05: Stating choice and preference : 05 Stating choice and preference : 06 Talking about the present 06: Talking about the present 07: Talking about routine and habits : 07 Talking about routine and habits : 08 Talking about possibility and asking permission 08: Talking about possibility and asking permission 09: Giving orders and instructions : 09 Giving orders and instructions : 10 Talking about possession 10: Talking about possession 11: Talking about events and actions in the past : 11 Talking about events and actions in the past : 12 Describing the past 12: Describing the past 13: Talking about the future : 13 Talking about the future : 14 Talking about wants and preferences 14: Talking about wants and preferences 15: Describing processes and procedures : 15 Describing processes and procedures : 16 Talking about likes and dislikes 16: Talking about likes and dislikes 17: Asking and giving an opinion : 17 Asking and giving an opinion : 18 Expressing obligation and need 18: Expressing obligation and need 19: Expressing emotions and uncertainty : 19 Expressing emotions and uncertainty : 20 Expressing wishes or polite requests 20: Expressing wishes or polite requests 21: Expressing regrets : 21 Expressing regrets : 22 Expressing conditions 22: Expressing conditions : Key to the exercises : Key to the exercises : Reference grammar : Reference grammar 01: Nouns with irregular plurals : 01 Nouns with irregular plurals : 02 Adjectives extra 02: Adjectives extra 03: Comparison : 03 Comparison : 04 Pronouns 04: Pronouns 05: Indefinites : 05 Indefinites : 06 Quantity 06: Quantity 07: Relative pronouns : 07 Relative pronouns : 08 Prepositions 08: Prepositions 09: Negatives : 09 Negatives : 10 Question words 10: Question words 11: Conjunctions : 11 Conjunctions : 12 Linking parts of sentences 12: Linking parts of sentences 13: Verbs : 13 Verbs : Taking it further : Taking it further : Index : Index
£13.49
John Murray Press German Tutor Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook
Book SynopsisDo you want to communicate easily and freely in German?Master German grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own German Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practising German grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak German with clarity and ease.What will I learn?The German Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in German. You can follow along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then practice the language through authentic reading and writing practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate le
£16.99
Edinburgh University Press Diplomacy Arabic
Book SynopsisWhat is the word for 'peacebuilding' in Arabic? How would you translate 'multilateral negotiations'? This short, accessible vocabulary gives you ready-made lists of 1,300+ Arabic expressions, terms and idioms in 10 key areas of diplomatic discourse.
£13.29
Hodder Education Mot à Mot Sixth Edition: French Vocabulary for
Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: FrenchFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Essential vocabulary for AQA A-level French, all in one place.- Supplement key resources such as course textbooks with all the vocab students need to know in one easy-to-navigate place, completed updated to match the latest specification - Ensure extensive vocab coverage with topic-by-topic lists of key words and phrases, including a new section dedicated to film and literature - Test students' knowledge with end-of-topic activities designed to deepen their understanding of word patterns and relationships - Develop effective strategies for learning new vocab and dealing with unfamiliar words
£15.09
John Murray Press Enjoy Esperanto Intermediate to Upper
Book SynopsisEnjoy Esperanto introduces you to the more advanced points of Esperanto grammar and develops your vocabulary through a variety of engaging and contemporary themes, giving you the skills you need to respond to a wide range of authentic texts and conversations.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Enjoy Esperanto you will have increased your capacity to understand the spoken and written language, and furthered your ability to communicate with Esperanto speakers, orally and in writing. This course aims to take you from a good intermediate level (B1/B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages / Advanced Low of the ACTFL) and help you progress up to a C1 / Advanced High level. Is this course for me?If you already know some Esperanto and want to take it further, this is the course for you. It''s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor
£27.99
John Murray Press English Grammar: A complete introduction
Book SynopsisEnglish grammar doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with exercises and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to writing or using English confidently and correctly. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations to help you grasp new principles or those that have previously confused you; practice questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence, and points of interest to lighten your learning - all in one great-value book, so you don't need any separate workbooks or coursebooks. Chapters include: the history of the English language; syllables and morphemes; nouns; pronouns; verbs; adjectives and adverbs; prepositions and conjunctions; phrases and clauses; kinds of sentence; direct and indirect speech; prefixes and suffixes; gender and grammar; spelling and punctuation.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Complete Introduction series from Teach Yourself is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, psychology, Shakespeare and economics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new.Table of Contents : Introduction 01: The history of the English language 02: Dividing the word: Syllables and Morphemes 03: Nouns 04: Pronouns 05: Verbs 06: Modifiers: Adjectives and adverbs 07: Function words: Prepositions and Conjunctions 08: Phrases and Clauses 09: Kinds of Sentence 10: Direct and Indirect Speech 11: Affixes:Prefixes and Suffixes 12: Gender and Grammar 13: Register: Formal and Informal 14: Spelling and Punctuation : Over to you Answers : Glossary : Taking it further
£13.49
Pennsylvania State University Press Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary Card
Book SynopsisThe Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary Card provides learners with easy access to the words that appear on almost every page of the Hebrew Bible. This six-page trifold study guide translates 1,600 of the most common words in the Hebrew Bible, arranged alphabetically, with straightforward and precise definitions. Along with the Biblical Hebrew Grammar Card, this card will provide a reliable and easy-to-use reference for students of Biblical Hebrew.
£12.30
Multilingual Matters English Pronunciation Teaching: Theory, Practice
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses theoretical and practical perspectives on English pronunciation theory, research and practice in order to establish evidence-based pronunciation teaching models, teaching and research priorities, and recommendations for best practices in teaching English pronunciation. The chapters provide a balanced view of theory and practice based on the authors’ empirical findings and their extensive professional experiences in English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) and lingua franca contexts. The book identifies pronunciation teaching priorities that take into account individual learner variables, disseminates knowledge about theoretical frameworks, explores teachers’ and learners’ beliefs and practices regarding pronunciation instruction, and shares empirical findings regarding teacher education and teaching interventions in diverse contexts with English learners of different ages and language backgrounds. Overall, the chapters highlight the need to focus on intelligibility models that consider individual learner differences, and teacher and contextual variables.Trade ReviewThis broad collection of work on the learning and teaching of L2 English pronunciation is invaluable to researchers, teachers and teacher educators. Research-informed pronunciation teaching takes a step forward with this volume, showing us how to learn from our collective experience and apply new knowledge about pronunciation learning and teaching. * Una Cunningham, Stockholm University, Sweden *For a balanced, comprehensive look at the state-of-the-art in English pronunciation teaching, look no further. This volume, co-edited by two influential voices in the field, not only offers a superb framing of theoretical perspectives but also, through its practice-oriented contributions, gives language teachers and learners a voice in explaining their lived experience. I’m thrilled to be able to draw on this book both for me and for my students. * Pavel Trofimovich, Concordia University, Canada *This volume brings together an excellent collection of inspiring theoretical and methodological studies by leading scholars in the field of pronunciation teaching and learning. It offers very insightful research perspectives on second language pronunciation, making an extremely valuable contribution to bridging the gap between research and practice. * Joan C. Mora, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain *Table of ContentsAbbreviations and Acronyms Phonetic Symbols Contributors Preface Part 1: Introduction Chapter 1. Veronica G. Sardegna and Anna Jarosz: Introduction Chapter 2. Anna Jarosz: Key Aspects of Pronunciation Learning and Teaching Part 2: Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 3. Veronica G. Sardegna: The Effects of Learner and Instructional Variables on English Pronunciation Learning: What Teachers Need to Know Chapter 4. Marnie Reed: The Limitations of Imitation: Instilling Metalinguistic Awareness of the Discourse and Pragmatic Functions of English Intonation Chapter 5. Mirosław Pawlak: The Mediating Role of Individual Differences in Pronunciation Instruction: Extending the Research Agenda Chapter 6. Mara Haslam: English Pronunciation in a Context between ESL and EFL: The Swedish Case Part 3: Practical Perspectives and Research Findings Chapter 7. Veronica G. Sardegna and Wayne B. Dickerson: Improving the Pronunciation of English Polysyllabic Words Through Orthographic Word-Stress Rules Chapter 8. Magdalena Szyszka: Intelligibility and Situated Pronunciation Learning Strategies Chapter 9. Alice Henderson and Arkadiusz Rojczyk: Foreign Language Accent Imitation: Matching Production with Perception Chapter 10. Anastazija Kirkova-Naskova: Learners’ Views on the Usefulness of L2 Perceptual Training Chapter 11. Esther Gómez-Lacabex and Francisco Gallardo-del-Puerto: Pronunciation and Intelligibility in English-Medium Instruction (EMI): Lecturers’ Views and Skills Chapter 12. Anna Jarosz: Exploring how Teachers’ Pronunciation Beliefs Affect their Classroom Practices Chapter 13. Pekka Lintunen, Aleksi Mäkilähde and Pauliina Peltonen: L2 Pronunciation Feedback: Pre-Service Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Part 4: Teacher Preparation Chapter 14. Tracey M. Derwing: Lessons Learned from Teaching Teachers to Teach Pronunciation Chapter 15. John M. Levis and Tim Kochem: Pronunciation Tutoring as Teacher Preparation Chapter 16. Rebecca Oreto: Teaching Pronunciation to International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and Graduate Students Chapter 17. Małgorzata Baran-Łucarz: Teaching Pronunciation to Older Adult EFL Learners Part 5: Conclusion Chapter 18. Veronica G. Sardegna and Anna Jarosz: Pronunciation Teaching: Lessons Learned and Future Directions Index
£37.95
Y Lolfa Ansoddeiriau, Yr - A Comprehensive Collection of
Book SynopsisA full list of adjectives that take comparison in Welsh. It includes some inflected forms which may not have seen the light of day before yet are still serviceable. It is aimed at advanced learners and Welsh speakers.
£11.12
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Working with Emergent Language: Ideas and
Book SynopsisEmerging language (EL) is any unplanned language item that arises naturally during lessons that the teacher then chooses to focus on for clarification or modification, and this pedagogy is gaining traction year on year. It originally stemmed from Dogme, a popular movement that basically suggested not using coursebooks or set texts in class at all and working with what the students and the teacher themselves provide. Emergent language takes on board lessons learnt from using Dogme and current teaching practices. However, working with EL is considered a very difficult skill to master, especially for newer teachers or trainee teachers. Therefore, it is not often included on training courses or discussed at length in training manuals for teachers. Working with Emergent Language seeks to close this gap by making teachers more aware of what EL is and how they can learn to work with it more effectively and confidently. This book starts by drawing on the literature and the authors’ own experiences to make the case that working with EL is essential for language acquisition to occur and therefore a skill that language teachers should possess. The case is backed up by research and data from observations to explore how experienced teachers work with EL at different stages of a lesson and why they do so. To show how teachers work with EL, you will be introduced to a new framework of teacher intervention types. This draws on previous frameworks plus the authors’ own terms created following their extensive research. Transcripts and classroom commentaries from genuine lessons show how these interventions are used by teachers and why. Part two of Working with Emergent Language provides awareness-raising, practice, and reflective tasks to help new and experienced teachers develop their skills with EL. Teacher trainers and educators can also use these tasks during courses, workshops, and observations programmes in schools. Through these tasks, new teachers will be able to work with EL earlier in their careers. Teacher educators can also more confidently introduce EL on their courses. Through the tasks and discussion in this section, you will learn why reflective practice is central to teacher education and development, and through the use of tasks explained in the book, teachers can also take control of their development much earlier in their careers. The final part of the book addresses typical questions and issues about working with emergent language that teachers often ask. They dispel common conceptions suggesting that working with EL is difficult or inappropriate in some contexts and situations.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: What is emergent language? Why work with emergent language? Creating the right conditions How to work with emergent language Exploring choices Part 2: Teacher development and emergent language Development tasks and commentaries Part 3: Working with emergent language in different teaching contexts Bibliography Acknowledgements
£37.95
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Better English Usage: Express Yourself Clearly
Book SynopsisUseful to both students of Standard English in schools and colleges as well as learners of English as a foreign language. This book explains common mistakes in English and how to correct your use of the language. Useful to both students of Standard English in schools and colleges as well as learners of English as a foreign language. This book explains English in contemporary use.Table of ContentsHow vocabulary changes in English; Changes in grammar; split infinitives; punctuation; irregular nouns; common problems in English and how to surmount them; verbs; sexism in English and how to avoid it; homophones; words that sound the same but are different.
£6.99
Stone Bridge Press Japanese the Manga Way: An Illustrated Guide to
Book SynopsisJapanese difficult? Study boring? No way! Not with this "real manga, real Japanese" approach to learning. Presenting all spoken Japanese as a variation of three basic sentence types, Japanese the Manga Way shows how to build complex constructions step by step. Every grammar point is illustrated by an actual manga published in Japan to show how the language is used in real life, an approach that is entertaining and memorable. As an introduction, as a jump-start for struggling students, or (with its index) as a reference and review for veterans, Japanese the Manga Way is perfect for all learners at all levels. Wayne P. Lammers has taught Japanese at the college level and is an award-winning literary and commercial translator. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
£17.09
Red Square Russian Ltd Red Square Russian 1: Teacher's Booklet
£19.00
Hachette DELF tout public B2 Nouveau format dépreuves
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Hachette Bled Poche Conjugaison
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Cle International Vocabulaire explique du francais: Cahier
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