Language learning: reading skills Books
Icon Books Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of
Book Synopsis‘Everything about [this] book, which combines a healthy dose of lucid neuroscience with a dash of sensitive personal narrative, delights ... a beautifully balanced piece of popular-science writing’ Boyd Tonkin, Independent 'For people interested in language, this is a must. You'll find yourself focusing on words in new ways. Read it slowly - it will take time to sink in.’William Leith, Sunday Telegraph 'An inspiring celebration of the science of reading.’ P.D. Smith, Guardian 'We were never born to read', says Maryanne Wolf. 'No specific genes ever dictated reading's development. Human beings invented reading only a few thousand years ago. And with this invention, we changed the very organisation of our brain, which in turn expanded the ways we were able to think, which altered the intellectual evolution of our species.' In "Proust and the Squid", Maryanne Wolf explores our brains' near-miraculous ability to arrange and re-arrange themselves in response to external circumstances. She examines how this 'open architecture', the elasticity of our brains, helps and hinders humans in their attempts to learn to read, and to process the written language. She also investigates what happens to people whose brains make it difficult to acquire these skills, such as those with dyslexia. Wolf, a world expert on the reading brain, brings both a personal passion and deft style to this, the story of the reading brain. It is a pop science masterpiece on a subject that anyone who loves reading will be sure to find fascinating.Trade Review‘Everything about her book, which combines a healthy dose of lucid neuroscience with a dash of sensitive personal narrative, delights ... a beautifully balanced piece of popular-science writing’ -- Boyd Tonkin, Independent‘Wolf’s alarm about the spread of semi-literacy among the young is obviously justified, and her book provokes thought about it as only reading can.’ -- John Carey, Sunday Times‘There's a lot of difficult material in here. But it's worth the effort. I kept wanting to read more about how written language changed history, and more about the invention of the alphabet. This is a tribute to Wolf, who could not possibly cram everything in here. For people interested in language, this is a must. You'll find yourself focusing on words in new ways. Read it slowly - it will take time to sink in.’ -- William Leith, Sunday Telegraph‘’Proust and the Squid’ is an inspiring celebration of the science of reading.’ -- P.D. Smith, Guardian‘Wolf is excellent on reading as a supreme accomplishment too often taken for granted precisely because of the achievement of automaticity.’ -- Literary Review‘This is a paean of praise for, and a rewarding exploration of, the creative reciprocities between writing, reading and thinking, it is especially good on dyslexia.’ -- Times'An entertaining, comprehensive, delightfully clear account of how our brain allowed us to become word magicians. A splendid achievement!' -- Alberto Manguel, author of ‘A History of Reading’'Child development Professor Wolf maintains the tone of a curious, erudite friend as she synthesises cutting-edge interdisciplinary research - psychology and archaeology, linguistics and education, history and neuroscience - in a pathbreaking look at the reading brain.' -- Publishers Weekly, Books of the Year‘As booksellers, we don't need to be convinced of the importance of reading, but Maryanne Wolf's sage book goes far beyond what even we imagined. Wolf ... is not content to discuss the cultural significance of reading; she asserts with convincing evidence that this activity has radically changed the very organization of the human brain.' -- Barnes and Noble'Wolf displays extraordinary passion and perceptiveness concerning the reading brain, its miraculous achievements and tragic dysfunctions.' -- Bookforum‘What a timely, passionate meditation on the miracle of reading! Wolf's words provide the very pleasure she describes: we feel the precious excitement that is contact with another mind and are duly illuminated, provoked, steadied, and renewed.' -- Gish Jen‘Wolf’s learned but light-footed work is excavating – with a zest that blends authority and accessibility – the deep mystery of why and how we can read at all.’ -- Boyd Tonkin, Independent‘Her book is a remarkable excavation of something we take largely for granted, and throws up plenty of thought-provoking ideas along the way.’ -- Sunday Times‘A brilliant book about how human beings learned to read and write. There’s a superb explanation of the conditions that cause dyslexia – which Wolf points out, wouldn’t have conferred an evolutionary disadvantage until very recently, and might even have been beneficial to some people.’ -- William Leith, The Spectator
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Year 3 Reading Comprehension Targeted Practice
Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: English Reading ComprehensionTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 3 Reading Comprehension workbook is designed to improve comprehension skills. This book contains relevant, diverse and engaging texts including fiction, non-fiction and poetry and covering a range of styles and eras from well-known classics to modern authors.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 3. We've got a Year 3 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (978000
£6.77
John Murray Press Short Stories in Italian for Beginners - Volume
Book SynopsisOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!- Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersThis second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Italian comprehension!Short Stories in Italian for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in Italian, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to read in Italian.Stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!"This book includes:- Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level learners (CEFR A2-B2)- Natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Italian and improve your speaking ability!- Controlled language at your level, including the most frequent words, to help you progress confidently- Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun.Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter.As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency.Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site (readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.
£10.44
McGraw Hill Education India Looseleaf for New Worlds An Introduction to
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£106.20
Pearson Education Limited Inspire English International Year 9 Workbook
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£11.79
HarperCollins Publishers Comprehension Ages 79
Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: EnglishAn engaging Comprehension activity book to really help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning! Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Comphrension practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning
£6.04
HarperCollins Publishers Comprehension Ages 57 Ideal for home learning
Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishLearn the easy way with this comprehension activity book!Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Comprehension practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning
£5.29
HarperCollins Publishers Year 2 Reading Comprehension Targeted Practice
Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: English Reading ComprehensionTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 2 Reading Comprehension workbook is designed to improve comprehension skills. This book contains relevant and engaging texts including fiction, non-fiction and poetry and covering a range of styles and eras from well-known classics to modern authors.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 2. We've got a Year 2 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008179007)
£6.77
Yale University Press Learn to Read Latin Second Edition
Book SynopsisFocuses on helping school and university students to acquire the skills to read and appreciate the great works of Latin literature. This edition not only presents basic Latin morphology and syntax with clear explanations and examples, but also offers direct access to original, unaltered Latin writings.Trade Review"Learn to Read Latin both smooths and speeds the way to true Latinity. The authors achieve a standard for the whole rest of the field in breadth and depth of outlook, to say nothing of accuracy in and love for the subject."—Tim Markey, Ph. D., Worcester Academy"I believe that Learn to Read Latin is far better than Wheelock’s Latin and any other text known to me. The book contains nearly everything a student trying to learn to read a piece of Latin literature might need to know.”—Jonathan Master, Emory University"Offering crystal clear explanations of Latin vocabulary, morphology, and grammar and an unparalleled wealth of exercises and unadapted selected readings, LTRL has rightly become the first choice of teachers and students across the English-speaking world."—Jonathan L. Ready, Indiana University
£45.12
Pearson Education Limited Inspire English International Year 9 Student Book
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£22.69
Ravensburger Buchverlag Otto Maier GmbH Fette Ferien
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£7.95
Cengage Learning, Inc Pathways Listening Speaking and Critical Thinking
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£25.65
John Murray Press Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2:
Book SynopsisOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers This second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Spanish comprehension! Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in Spanish, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to read in Spanish. Stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!" This book includes: - Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level learners (CEFR A2-B2) - Natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Spanish and improve your speaking ability! - Controlled language at your level, including the most frequent words, to help you progress confidently - Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency. Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site (readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.
£10.44
Debbrecht, Jan, u. Jorg Wachendorf. Jandorfverlag Lies mal 1 - Das Heft mit der Ente
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£6.14
SAGE Publications Inc Differentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum
Book SynopsisTeacher be nimble, teacher be quickthe routines in this book make phonics learning stick.Author Wiley Blevins is renowned for changing the way educators think about teaching children to read, helping thousands of teachers implement effective phonics instruction. Now, Blevins gets us to think in powerful new ways about differentiating whole-class phonics lessons, so students at every skill level can engage. With Blevins' trademark clarity,Differentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum Impactprovides: High-impact routines that focus on the skills known to develop students' literacy best. Differentiated application of these routineswith fun multi-modal games and variationsfor students working on- below-, and above grade-level expectations, and for multilingual learners Guidelines for creating skills-based small groups for more intensive work Look-fors for teachers and supervisors, to know when
£26.59
Peking University Press Two Red Shirts - Chinese Breeze Graded Reader,
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£9.94
Peking University Press Vick the Good Dog, Level 4: 1100 Word Level
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£9.94
John Murray Press Essential Hindi Dictionary Teach Yourself
Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?With over 14,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Hindi Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your learning of Hindi. This updated edition includes a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.Hindi words are shown in both Devanagari script and in romanized form, so you can learn to read Hindi fast!Want to learn more? Why not check out the Teach Yourself Library at library.teachyourself.com.Table of Contents : Introduction : A note on Hindi and its place on the language map of India A transcription chart giving roman equivalents of Hindi: characters and alphabet order : A guide to pronunciation : A skeleton grammar : A note on conventions used in the dictionary : A table of cardinal numbers : Hindi-English section : English-Hindi section
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Geyte E Reading for IELTS With Answers
Book SynopsisIf your reading is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Reading for IELTS can help.Don''t let one skill hold you back.Collins Reading for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 5.5 who are aiming for band score 6 or higher on the IELTS test (CEF level B1 and above).This major new edition has been thoroughly updated and improved to make it even easier to use. Now in full colour, the book has a new layout and a series of brand new features to help students feel fully prepared for their IELTS exam: Enhanced answer keys with further explanations of why answers are right or wrong, or ambiguous Watch out!' boxes that highlight common IELTS mistakes A revision checklist at the end of each section to remind students what they should do for each particular part of the examWhat is IELTS?The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most common test used by universities for foreign students to prove their language level. IELTS is also increasingly used for immigration purposes, with many countries requiring visa applicants whose first language is not English to submit an IELTS grade. The system tests candidates' Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in four separate papers. Usually, students must gain a good mark in all four skills in order to gain entry to the course, job, or country of their choice. For this reason, candidates will often sit the exam numerous times to secure the score that they need.Powered by COBUILDThe 4-billion-word Collins corpus is the world''s largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for more than 30 years.
£13.49
Tuttle Publishing Reading & Writing Japanese: A Workbook for
Book Synopsis The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system! In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese: A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets. Audio recordings to improve your pronunciation and comprehension. A step-by-step approach to writing words and then sentences. Practice exercises featuring everyday activities and situations. An introduction to 50 key kanji characters. Free downloadable flash cards to aid memorization of the characters. Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book.
£11.69
John Murray Press Speed Reading In A Week
Book SynopsisSpeed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you''ll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of speed reading, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Speed Reading In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: The five-step system- Monday: Speed reading- Tuesday: Remember what you read- Wednesday: Your eyes and effective reading- Thursday: Distractions and solutions- Friday: Reading different types of material for different Table of Contents : Sunday: Learn the 5-Step System that will allow you to easily and accurately identify what you must read and what you can ignore. : Monday: Discover how to increase your reading rate so you can read what you identified as important on "Sunday", quickly. : Tuesday: Practice memory techniques that will ensure you remember what you read when you need it. : Wednesday: Understand how your eyes work and prevent eyestrain no matter where or what you read. : Thursday: Explore the distractions that slow you down and learn how to prevent them allowing you to read in any environment. : Friday: Learn how to vary your technique to suit the material you are reading to ensure you are able to use the information when and where you need it. : Saturday: Develop your own reading programme to ensure effective speed-reading becomes second nature.
£9.49
John Murray Press Dutch 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. Dutch Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Reading
Book SynopsisReal English for life beyond the classroomReading in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar it requires an interpretation of tone, context, aims and more. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn't enough for real life. Using real life examples and language English for Life: Reading (B2+) will help you to appreciate the finer details of a reading piece and so to get much more out of reading in English.> Study the language people really use when they are writing and why> Compare and contrast writing styles in lots of different environments> Useful language notes' to increase your understanding of tone, slang and social contextIncludes practice of reading in the following contexts: Correspondence Products and services Out and about Facts Reading for pleasureAbout the series:What is it? Collins' innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack. The seriTrade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Guinea Pigs
Book SynopsisIt's midnight, and the guinea pigs are not in their cage! In this humorous story, two guinea pigs stray from their cage to a park before returning home again in time for breakfast. Their night-time adventure is told through a series of illustrations with very simple repetitive text.
£7.87
Tuttle Publishing Reading and Writing Chinese
Book SynopsisThis is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters.Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been thoroughly revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese characters'' current definitions, derivations, pronunciations, and examples of correct usage by utilizing cleverly condensed grids. This guide also focuses on Pinyin, which is the official system to transcribe Hanzi, Chinese characters, into Latin script, now universally used in mainland China and Singapore. Traditional characters (still used in Taiwan and Hong Kong) are also included, making this a complete reference. Newly updated and revised, these characters are the ones officially prescribed by the Chinese goTrade Review"I wish we'd all been given a copy of this in the first year of university. Even now I can find gems of information about Chinese characters in this book that I didn't know before. It's a nice book to have around." --Hugh Grigg, East Asia Student blog"…learning how to write Chinese characters will provide a more thorough understanding of their structure and composition, as well as open the door to the world of Chinese calligraphy. William McNaughton's Reading and Writing Chinese is an excellent introduction to this knowledge." --Qiu Gui Su, About.com Mandarin Language"…this book can be the best choice for Chinese beginners who want to learn Chinese characters. With exact pronunciation, lively definition and derivation, it will make the process of characters learning more interesting and easier." --Yes-Chinese.com
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Did Dad nap
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Dad is trying to have a nap at the beach but he keeps being woken up by his sons! Will Dad be able to nap in peace?Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations.The focus sounds in this book are: /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.87
HarperCollins Publishers Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A4 297x210mm (Cards to cut up) The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 10.99.This complete set of word cards and tricky word cards for Phase 2 provides children with the opportunity to practise reading words at their level and develop fluency. Contains 118 words.Supplied as A4 sheets of card that need to be cut up before use.
£17.68
John Murray Press Turkish Tutor Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook
Book SynopsisDo you want to communicate easily and freely in Turkish?Master Turkish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Turkish 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 practicing Turkish grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Turkish with clarity and ease.What will I learn?The Turkish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Turkish. 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 intermed
£23.99
Yale University Press Learn to Read Latin Second Edition Workbook
Book SynopsisFocuses on helping school and university students to acquire the skills to read and appreciate the great works of Latin literature. This book not only presents basic Latin morphology and syntax with clear explanations and examples, but also offers direct access to original, unaltered Latin writings.
£38.00
Yale University Press Learn to Read Latin Second Edition Workbook Part
Book SynopsisFocuses on helping school and university students to acquire the skills to read and appreciate the great works of Latin literature. This title not only presents basic Latin morphology and syntax with clear explanations and examples, but also offers direct access to original, unaltered Latin writings.
£27.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Write a Sentence
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller“Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style” —Adam Haslett, Financial Times“A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language.” —SlateIn this entertaining and erudite gem, world-class professor and New York Times columnist Stanley Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.Trade Review"Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style." -- Financial Times "A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language." -- Slate "[Fish] shares his connoisseurship of the elegant sentence." -- The New Yorker "Stanley Fish just might be America's most famous professor." -- BookPage "How to Write a Sentence is a compendium of syntactic gems-light reading for geeks." -- New York magazine "How to Write a Sentence isn't merely a prescriptive guide to the craft of writing but a rich and layered exploration of language as an evolving cultural organism. It belongs not on the shelf of your home library but in your brain's most deep-seated amphibian sensemaking underbelly." -- Maria Popova, Brain Pickings "[Fish's] approach is genially experiential-a lifelong reader's engagement whose amatory enthusiasm is an attempt to overthrow Strunk & White's infamous insistences on grammar by rote." -- New York Observer "In this small feast of a book Stanley Fish displays his love of the English sentence. His connoisseurship is broad and deep, his examples are often breathtaking, and his analyses of how the masterpieces achieve their effects are acute and compelling." -- New Republic "A sentence is, in John Donne's words, 'a little world made cunningly,' writes Fish. He'll teach you the art." -- People "This splendid little volume describes how the shape of a sentence controls its meaning." -- Boston Globe "Like a long periodic sentence, this book rumbles along, gathers steam, shifts gears, and packs a wallop." -- Roy Blount Jr. "Language lovers will flock to this homage to great writing." -- Booklist "Fish is a personable and insightful guide with wide-ranging erudition and a lack of pretension." -- National Post "For both aspiring writer and eager reader, Fish's insights into sentence construction and care are instructional, even inspirational." -- The Huffington Post "If you love language you'll find something interesting, if not fascinating, in [How to Write a Sentence]." -- CBSNews.com "[A] slender but potent volume. Fish, a distinguished law professor and literary theorist, is the anti-Strunk & White." -- The Globe and Mail "You'd get your money's worth from the quotations alone...if you give this book the attention it so clearly deserves, you will be well rewarded." -- Washington Times "The fun comes from the examples cited throughout: John Updike, Jane Austen...all are cited throughout." -- Washington Post "How to Write a Sentence is the first step on the journey to the Promised Land of good writing." -- Saudi Gazette "How to Write a Sentence is a must read for aspiring writers and anyone who wants to deepen their appreciation of literature. If extraordinary sentences are like sports plays, Fish is the Vin Scully of great writing." -- Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, authors of "They Say/I Say" "Coming up with all-or-nothing arguments is simply what Fish does; and, in a sense, one of his most important contributions to the study of literature is that temperament...Whether people like Fish or not, though, they tend to find him fascinating." -- The New Yorker
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Hishams room
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 8 books are becoming more complex, although still strongly patterned but to a lesser extent than level 7. Although the focus remains on vowelling to aid the flow of reading with verbal sentences of up to 8-10 words, level 8 books have more events and episodes, fewer repeated patterns, and more complex vocabulary. Non-fiction titles use non-fiction tools including signs, labels, captions and diagrams where necessary. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends.Hisham's room needs serious tidying! His mother has had enough as she describes the mayhem. Mother lays down new rules and the
£6.57
Foxton Books David Copperfield - Foxton Readers Level 5 - 1700
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McFarland & Co Inc Explorons LEtranger dAlbert Camus
Book Synopsis L''Etranger (The Stranger) by Albert Camus is one of the most read twentieth-century novels and is studied around the world. This workbook provides students with tools that are essential to read and study L''Etranger in its original French language. Formulated for advanced reading levels, this book includes a chapter-by-chapter study of L''Etranger along with 220 vocabulary, grammar and comprehension activities that incorporate strategies to support various learning needs and styles. Biographical and historical contexts are also included, as well as the outlines of Camus'' philosophy in relation to the novel.Table of ContentsTable des matièresAcknowledgmentsNote to the StudentIntroductionL'auteur, son temps, son œuvre, sa philosophie (Albert Camus Le contexte historique La chronologie L'existentialisme L'absurde et la révolte Le résumé de L'Étranger)Les activités de prélecture (Le vocabulaire pour parler d'un roman Les normes de la société Le titre L'Étranger Le personnage de Meursault Le Mythe de Sisyphe L'introduction au roman)Les activités au cours de la lecture (Les personnages Les grands thèmes de l'existentialisme)Première partieChapitre 1Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Les synonymes Exercice à trous)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)À vos plumes (À l'asile)Grammaire (Les adjectifs possessifs Les pronoms relatifs Les temps du passé)Chapitre 2Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Les synonymes Exercice à trous)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2)À vos plumes (Une lettre à Meursault)Grammaire (Les prépositions et les articles Les adjectifs qualificatifs Les adverbes L'impératif Les temps du passé)Chapitre 3Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2)À vos plumes (Une lettre à la Mauresque)Grammaire (Les adjectifs possessifs Les pronoms relatifs [1, 2] Le subjonctif, l'indicatif ou l'infinitif Les temps du passé)Chapitre 4Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste Les synonymes Exercice à trous)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)À vos plumes (Le témoignage contre la Mauresque)Grammaire (Les adverbes L'imparfait ou le conditionnel Lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles)Chapitre 5Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste [1, 2] Les synonymes)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4)À vos plumes (Une lettre d'amour)Grammaire (Les pronoms d'objet direct, indirect, y, en Les temps du passé Le subjonctif, l'indicatif ou l'infinitif)Chapitre 6Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste Exercice à trous Les synonymes)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3)À vos plumes (En chanson La scène du meurtre)Grammaire (Les adjectifs possessifs L'imparfait ou le conditionnel le présent ou le futur Les temps du passé [1, 2])Conclusion de la première partieFiche de lectureCompréhension (Vrai ou faux)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4)Deuxième partieChapitre 1Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste Les synonymes Exercice à trous)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3)À vos plumes (Au commissariat de police)Grammaire (La voix passive Les temps du passé L'imparfaitle conditionnel)Chapitre 2Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste [1, 2] Les synonymes)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4)À vos plumes (L'article sur le Tchécoslovaque)Grammaire (Les pronoms relatifs Les pronoms d'objet direct, indirect, y, en)Chapitre 3Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Les synonymes Le mot juste Exercice à trous [1, 2])Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)À vos plumes (L'avocat de Meursault Pour ou contre Meursault)Grammaire (Les mots interrogatifs Les pronoms relatifs subjonctif, l'indicatif ou l'infinitif)Chapitre 4Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste [1, 2] Les synonymes)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)À vos plumes (Vous êtes journaliste Au tribunal)Grammaire (Les pronoms d'objet direct, indirect, y, en L'imparfait ou le conditionnel Le présent ou le futur de l'indicatif)Chapitre 5Fiche de lectureVocabulaire (Quelques révisions Le mot juste Les synonymes Exercice à trous)Compréhension (Vrai ou faux Le bon choix Testez vos acquis)Discussion (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)À vos plumes (En prison Débat)Grammaire (Les temps du passé Les pronoms relatifs Les pronoms d'objet direct, indirect, y, en)Conclusion1. Pour aller plus loin sur L'Étranger2. L'indifférence du monde3. L'existence, la révolte et la liberté4. Questions supplémentairesBibliographie sélective avec suggestionsDe CamusSur CamusSur le travail de CamusSur L'ÉtrangerAdaptations de L'Étranger
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Cengage Learning, Inc Pathways Listening Speaking and Critical Thinking
Book SynopsisPathways, Second Edition, is a global, five-level academic English program. Carefully-guided lessons develop the language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success. Using authentic and relevant content from National Geographic, including video, charts, and other infographics, Pathways prepares students to work effectively and confidently in an academic environment.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Pathways Listening Speaking and Critical Thinking
Book SynopsisPathways, Second Edition, is a global, five-level academic English program. Carefully-guided lessons develop the language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success. Using authentic and relevant content from National Geographic, including video, charts, and other infographics, Pathways prepares students to work effectively and confidently in an academic environment.
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Cornelsen Verlag GmbH & Co der die das - Erstlesen Arbeitsheft 1 A und B
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Cle International Litterature progressive du francais Niveau
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Scholastic Starter Pack 6 Matched to Little Wandle Letters
Book SynopsisThis Starter Pack contains the books in Scholastic Sets 11-13 fromPhonics Book Bag Readers non fiction series. These booksare part of a set of phonically decodable reading books perfectfor very early readers. Expertly levelled, engagingstories that follow one of the most commonly used validated SSPsin primary schools.
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HarperCollins Publishers Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A4 297x210mm (Cards to cut up)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 29.99.This complete set of word cards and tricky word cards for Phase 5 provides children with the opportunity to practise reading words at their level and develop fluency. Contains 849 words.Supplied as A4 sheets of card that need to be cut up before use.
£35.99
HarperCollins Publishers Pots Cans Cups
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Join a family as they clean up the rubbish along a river in this non-fiction book, written by Clare Helen Welsh.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
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John Murray Press Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate
Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently· Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way· Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Italian will take your grasp of Italian to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. - Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern CaliforniaOlly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! - Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 MonthsWhen we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. - Dr Tita Beaven, The Open UniversityLearning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. - Jonathan LeviOlly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. - Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory MethodOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
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John Wiley & Sons Teaching Words and How They Work Small Changes
Book SynopsisWritten by an award-winning authority on reading instruction, this book shows teachers how to make small changes to teach more words and also how words work. Each chapter includes descriptions of teachers' implementation of small changes to support big gains in students' vocabulary.Table of Contents Contents Preface ix 1. Learning Words and How Words Work 1 Vocabulary and Texts: A Two-Way Relationship 2 Vocabulary Instruction: A Focus on Relationships Among Words, Not Individual Words 4 How to Implement New Vocabulary Insights: Small Changes = Big Results 8 The Last Word 10 2. Making Small Changes in Vocabulary Instruction 11 Small Changes = Big Results: WHY 12 Small Changes = Big Results: WHAT 13 Small Changes = Big Results: HOW 15 The Last Word 20 3. Why a Small Group of Word Families Is So Important 25 The Evidence 25 Small Changes = Big Results 35 The Last Word 38 4. A Short History of English and Why It Matters 41 The Evidence 42 Small Changes = Big Results 49 The Last Word 53 5. Recycling and Remixing: Multiple Meanings and Uses of Words 54 The Evidence 56 Small Changes = Big Results 61 The Last Word 64 6. The Vocabulary Networks of Narrative Texts 66 The Evidence 67 Small Changes = Big Results 77 The Last Word 80 7. The Vocabulary Networks of Informational Texts 82 The Evidence 83 Small Changes = Big Results 91 The Last Word 94 8. Vocabulary and Text Complexity Systems 98 The Evidence 99 Small Changes = Big Results 107 The Last Word 111 9. Different Labels But the Same Concepts: English Learners 113 The Evidence 114 Small Changes = Big Results 119 The Last Word 123 Children’s Literature and Instructional Texts 125 References 131 Index 139 About the Author 154
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HarperCollins Publishers Oodles of Noodles Band 06Orange Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.A re-imagining of The Magic Porridge Pot story, told through the eyes of Achara who takes you to an amazing floating market with a magic wok.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /igh/ i, y /ee/ y, e, e-e /v/ ve /j/ g, ge /s/ se /z/ se /ai/ eigh, a /ch/ tch /sh/ ch /l/ le /w/ wh /f/ phPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the soun
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HarperCollins Publishers Tec and the Cake
Book SynopsisWho ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Martin Chatterton's colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story.Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type A story with a predictable structure and patterned language.A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
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HarperCollins Publishers Have You Ever
Book SynopsisA fun story that follows a boy through a fantastical land of weird and wonderful creatures. Imaginative illustrations complement the text, which invites children to envisage using each of their five senses, by asking f they have ever seen, heard, touched, smelt or tasted any of these creatures.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language.A story map on pages 14 and 15 lets the children recap and discuss the story.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
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HarperCollins Publishers Lights
Book SynopsisThis book with beautiful illustrations captures the qualities of each kind of light, from sunlight to moonlight to electric light, the way it illuminates and the relationship between darkness and light.Yellow level/ Band 3 books offer early readers varied sentence structure and natural language.Text type - A non-fiction recount.A selection of the illustrations on pages 14 and 15 give children a chance to recap and discuss the textCurriculum links - Science: light and darkThis book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£8.33
HarperCollins Publishers Longdistance Lunch
Book SynopsisWhere does the food in your lunch-box come from? How far has it travelled? Find out where bananas are grown, where tuna is found and how chocolate is made in this highly photographic information book.
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