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  • Short Stories in English for Beginners

    John Murray Press Short Stories in English for Beginners

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.I love Olly''s work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun, while you gain a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken diTrade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly'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 Months *When 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 University *Learning 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 Levi *Olly 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 Method *

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

    Hodder & Stoughton General Division Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.I love Olly''s work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on 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, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly'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 Months *When 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 University *Learning 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 Levi *Olly 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 Method *

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Short Stories in French for Beginners

    Hodder & Stoughton General Division Short Stories in French for Beginners

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.I love Olly''s work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on 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, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently AuthTrade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly'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 Months *When 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 University *Learning 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 Levi *Olly 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 Method *

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Workbook 1

    HarperCollins Publishers Workbook 1

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisReinforce the grammar and language points covered in Pupil Book 1 with plenty of practice for everyone. Ensure the top end is stretched with the more challenging tasks included.Focus solely on grammar and language, crucial aspects of the new secondary curriculumEasy to use and personalise with the write-in formatSlot easily into teaching plans with content that exactly matches Pupil Book topicsSet for homework, with grammar summary boxes to support independent studyBoost engagement with the attractive full-colour designAssess progress with the Mission accomplie? feature

    Out of stock

    £8.60

  • Italian Dictionary Complete and Unabridged

    HarperCollins Publishers Italian Dictionary Complete and Unabridged

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.A large-format English to Italian and Italian to English bilingual dictionary for serious students of Italian with up-to-date vocabulary and breadth of coverage. This is the perfect dictionary for everyone using Italian for their language studies.With more than 255,000 words, meanings and phrases and 230,000 translations.Includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special features about life and culture in ItalyA clear, easy-to-read layout with special treatment of complex words ensures the user finds the right translation quickly and easilyThe extensive Language in Use supplement gives real-life examples of how Italian is used daily in a variety of contexts, including letters, emails and text messagesBusiness and Finance supplement covers essential vocabulary for everyday business use

    3 in stock

    £42.50

  • Check Your English Vocabulary for Human Resources

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Human Resources

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis is a useful guide for all those wishing to improve their English vocabulary for the Human Resources industry. It is suitable for classroom use, as part of an English for Specific Purposes syllabus, or for self-study.

    2 in stock

    £10.52

  • English Collocations in Use Advanced Book with

    Cambridge University Press English Collocations in Use Advanced Book with

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisImprove your fluency and sound more natural in English. Collocations are combinations of words which frequently appear together. This book contains explanations and practice of English collocations for advanced-level (C1 to C2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Learn collocations in context, with lots of different topics, including ''Writing essays, assignments and reports''. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with study tips and follow-up activities. This book is also perfect for preparing for Cambridge exams and IELTS, which often test knowledge of collocations.

    7 in stock

    £26.01

  • Ukrainian Essential Dictionary

    HarperCollins Publishers Ukrainian Essential Dictionary

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA handy, affordable Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian dictionary for daily use, including a guide to common everyday expressions in both languages. Зручний, доступний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник для повсякденного користування з путівником по поширених фразах щоденного вжитку обома мовами.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Unlock Level 3 Listening Speaking and Critical

    Cambridge University Press Unlock Level 3 Listening Speaking and Critical

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    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £31.84

  • Beginners Serbian with Online Audio

    Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Beginners Serbian with Online Audio

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • Test Your English Vocabulary in Use

    Cambridge University Press Test Your English Vocabulary in Use

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA new edition of the vocabulary test book.

    Out of stock

    £19.60

  • Chinese Characters

    Dover Publications Inc. Chinese Characters

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis For at least 2,000 years Chinese scholars have conducted research into the writing system. In addition to the study of origins and the processes by which new characters are created, Chinese scholarship has been especially interested in creating a rational classification of characters for dictionary use, which would show historical relationships, idea relationships, and phonetic features. This volume, by one of the most profound Sinologists of the twentieth century, summarizes such traditional Chinese scholarship and carries research farther into the analysis of the writing system.The heart of this book is a series of etymological lessons, in which approximately 2,300 Chinese characters are classified according to 224 primitives upon which they are based. For each character Father Wieger gives the modern form, its archaic form, literary pronunciation (Wade system), explanations of origin, semantic content of component parts, related characters, variant forms, quotations of classical usage, and similar material. The explanations of symbolic content are particularly rich, and gather the most important traditional explanations (especially the Shuo-wên of Hsü-shih) as well as the author''s own research.To make his book more useful Father Wieger has also incorporated a tremendous number of reading aids for the student: listings of the primitives; an index of the characters analyzed, arranged by number of strokes; a listing of 858 phonetic elements, arranged by number of strokes; a listing of about 10,000 characters by phonetic element; a lexicon by transliteration, comprising about 7,000 characters; and a lexicon of about 10,000 characters according to the customary modern system of 214 radicals devised by K''ang-hsi. With this most extensive apparatus students can locate any character they are likely to meet. Indeed, this supplementary material is so useful that it serves the purpose of a dictionary in its own right. Recent archeological research has, for the most part, sustained the historical analyses of traditional Chinese scholarship and Father Wieger. For the student, however, more important than the historical and classificatory concerns of the book are the analyses of characters in semantic terms. In the Far East analysis of characters has long been taught in such terms, but unfortunately this very valuable mnemonic technique has been largely overlooked in the West. With Wieger''s book, however, both teachers and students will find learning easier and more lasting when phonetic components are understood and the relationships are perceived between various characters, between original forms and present forms, and between idea and symbol. Father Wieger''s book is an indispensable aid to every student of Chinese and Japanese.

    10 in stock

    £32.29

  • Vocabulary in Practice 3 40 Units of SelfStudy

    Cambridge University Press Vocabulary in Practice 3 40 Units of SelfStudy

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOffering plenty of practice for vocabulary learners, these small and easy-to-carry books are ideal for busy people to use outside the classroom. All the words have been chosen using the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that students learn the most widely used vocabulary. Includes regular tests and helpful word lists. This is Level 3/Pre-intermediate.Table of Contents1 The family; 2 People you know; 3 Clothes; 4 Clothes and accessories (belt, bracelet, etc.); 5 Life (be born, get married, etc.); 6 Describing character; 7 Describing appearance; 8 How you feel (cheerful, miserable, etc.); 9 Having a bad day (be late, break down, etc.); 10 Accidents and injuries; TEST 1; 11 Shops and shopping; 12 Houses and homes; 13 Housework; 14 In the kitchen; 15 Food; 16 Health and fitness; 17 Sport; 18 Music; 19 Shapes (oval, rectangular, etc.); 20 Measurements (height, length, etc.); TEST 2; 21 Jobs; 22 In the office; 23 Writing to people; 24 Holidays; 25 Hotels; 26 Travelling by plane; 27 In the countryside; 28 The weather; 29 Animals; 30 Parts of a car; TEST 3; 31 Everyday adjectives (dry, heavy, etc.); 32 Using your voice (shout, whisper, etc.); 33 Using your hands (clap, stroke, etc.); 34 Do and make; 35 Verbs with irregular past tenses; 36 Phrasal verbs with off and up; 37 More phrasal verbs; 38 Sorry and thank you; 39 Asking for and giving directions; 40 On the phone; TEST 4; Answer Key; Word List

    1 in stock

    £11.97

  • Communicating Effectively For Dummies

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Communicating Effectively For Dummies

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThis volume covers all methods of communication in the workplace: speaking, writing and listening. It includes active listening techniques to improve work relationships and clarify communications.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Table of Contents. Introduction. About This Book. Conventions Used in This Book. How This Book Is Organized. Part I: Communicating Successfully. Part II: Tuning In to the Power of Active Listening. Part III: Speaking Assertively. Part IV: Win-Win Conflict Resolution. Part V: Tackling Communication Challenges. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here. Part I: Communicating Successfully. Chapter 1: Working at Communicating and Communicating at Work. Chapter 2: Understanding How People Express Themselves to Others. Chapter 3: Are You Really Listening? Part II: Tuning In to the Power of Active Listening. Chapter 4: Fixing Your Radar on the Speaker. Chapter 5: Putting Active Listening Tools to Work. Chapter 6: Giving a Dose of Empathy a la Mode. Part III: Speaking Assertively. Chapter 7: It Isn't Just What You Say, but How You Say It. Chapter 8: Speaking in the Positive. Chapter 9: Keeping Your Listener Engaged. Part IV: Win-Win Conflict Resolution. Chapter 10: Approaching Conflicts Constructively. Chapter 11: Communicating to Keep Conflicts Cool. Chapter 12: Bringing the Conflict to Resolution. Part V: Tackling Communication Challenges. Chapter 13: You've Got Mail: Managing E-Mail Communications. Chapter 14: Oh, No! I Have to Do a Presentation! Chapter 15: Hurdling Customer Challenges. Chapter 16: Interviewing from Both Sides of the Table. Chapter 17: Conquering the Challenges of Management. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Ideas for Effectively Handling Telephone Interactions. Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Enhance Teamwork. Chapter 20: Ten Actions that Lend Credibility to Your Communications. Appendix.

    Out of stock

    £16.14

  • UTB fur Wissenschaft Uni-Taschenbucher GmbH Deutsche Sprache Einfhrung in Sprachgeschichte

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £21.60

  • Grammar in Context 2 Students Book

    Cengage Learning, Inc Grammar in Context 2 Students Book

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    Book SynopsisThe original contextualized approach brings grammar to life. Grammar in Context brings grammar alive through engaging and informative readings that are relevant to learners' lives. National Geographic photography and stories deliver real-world content to improve grammar awareness and retention. Students learn more, remember more, and use language more effectively when they learn grammar in context.

    Out of stock

    £55.58

  • English Words From Latin And Greek Elements

    University of Arizona Press English Words From Latin And Greek Elements

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £20.85

  • Collaborative Writing in L2 Classrooms

    Channel View Publications Ltd Collaborative Writing in L2 Classrooms

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this first book-length treatment of collaborative writing in second language (L2) classrooms, Neomy Storch provides a theoretical, pedagogical and empirical rationale for the use of collaborative writing activities in L2 classes, as well as some guidelines about how to best implement such activities in both face-to-face and online mode. The book discusses factors that may impact on the nature and outcomes of collaborative writing, and examines the beliefs about language learning that underpin learners' and teachers' attitudes towards pair and group work. The book critically reviews the available body of research on collaborative writing and identifies future research directions, thereby encouraging researchers to continue investigating collaborative writing activities.Trade ReviewAt last, a definitive treatment of collaborative writing in second language classrooms! Storch lays out compelling theoretical, empirical and pedagogical rationales for collaborative writing, convincing the reader of its positive impact on language learning. Aware of the challenges teachers face in implementing in-class and online (e.g. wikis) collaborative activities, she provides practical suggestions about task choice, and the collaborative relationships most conducive to language learning. She addresses both cognitive and social-emotive aspects of pair/group work, calling for longitudinal, qualitative research in diverse language learning contexts. -- Merrill Swain and Sharon Lapkin, The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, CanadaIn this accessible yet authoritative book, Neomy Storch has provided the field with an illuminating, comprehensive, and novel understanding of the role that collaboration (through writing) and L2 writing (in collaborative environments) can play in advancing L2 competencies. The book is therefore a most welcome addition to the expanding SLA-oriented L2 writing scholarship. -- Rosa M. Manchón, University of Murcia, SpainCollaborative writing is one of the most exciting new directions in second language writing research and instruction. In this book, Neomy Storch, a leader in this important development, lays a foundation by providing a clear and succinct overview of theoretical and research insights from a wide range of intellectual traditions, including second language acquisition, sociocultural theory, composition studies and, of course, second language writing. This book is a great introduction for teachers who wish to understand the rationale behind collaborative writing and for researchers who wish to identify questions for further explorations of this relatively young yet promising research area with practical implications. -- Paul Kei Matsuda, Arizona State University, USAThis new publication will be undoubtedly welcomed by practitioners as an authoritative book in the field of L2 writing, especially for those interested in practical methods of incorporating collaborative writing in class. Researchers too may benefit from the identification of questions for further exploration in an area that is still, by and large, underexplored and in which, according to the author, only a small number of published studies have appeared to date. -- Brett Cumming, Aichi Prefectural University, Japan * JALT Journal, 37.1 *Grounded in a very thorough knowledge of this field, this volume, by one of its leading researchers who is also an experienced ESL and EAP teacher, is a valuable resource. I am happy to recommend it to both teachers and researchers with an interest in collaborative writing. -- Rosemary Wette, University of Auckland, New Zealand in TESOLANZ Journal (2015)Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Theoretical and Pedagogical Rationale for Collaborative L2 Writing Chapter 3: Collaborative Writing: L2 Learning and Practice Opportunities Chapter 4: Factors Affecting Languaging in Collaborative Writing Chapter 5: Collaborative Writing and Language Learning Chapter 6: Learners’ Perspectives of Collaborative Writing Chapter 7: Computer Mediated Collaborative Writing Chapter 8: Conclusion: Pedagogical Implications and Research Directions

    1 in stock

    £23.70

  • Vocabulary in Practice 1

    Cambridge University Press Vocabulary in Practice 1

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA series of handy vocabulary books aimed at busy learners who want to fit in some extra practice outside the classroom. Offering plenty of practice for vocabulary learners, these small and easy-to-carry books are ideal for busy people to use outside the classroom. All the words have been chosen using the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that students learn the most widely used vocabulary. Includes regular tests and helpful word lists. This is Level 1/Beginner.Table of Contents1. Your body; 2. Clothes; 3. What people are like; 4. What people look like; 5. How you feel; 6. The family; 7. Countries; 8. Nationalities and languages; 9. Numbers; 10. Colours; Test 1; 11. Months of the year; 12. Days of the week; 13. The weather; 14. A house; 15. Living room; 16. Kitchen; 17. Bathroom; 18. Bedroom; 19. Transport; 20. In the town; Test 2; 21. Jobs; 22. Free time; 23. Sport; 24. Animals; 25. Food 1; 26. Food 2; 27. Verbs 1; 28. Verbs 2; 29. Verbs 3; 30. Hello, Goodbye, etc.; Test 3; Answer Key; Word List.

    1 in stock

    £12.09

  • Basic Vocabulary in Use 60 Units of Vocabulary

    Cambridge University Press Basic Vocabulary in Use 60 Units of Vocabulary

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA three-level vocabulary series for both self-study and classroom use.

    1 in stock

    £54.38

  • Pathways Listening Speaking and Critical Thinking

    Cengage Learning, Inc Pathways Listening Speaking and Critical Thinking

    1 in stock

    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.

    1 in stock

    £25.65

  • Heritage and School Language Literacy Development

    Channel View Publications Ltd Heritage and School Language Literacy Development

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    Book SynopsisThis book discusses literacy development in heritage language speakers and presents the results of four different quantitative studies that investigate the transfer of literacy skills in bi- and multilingual language development. The empirical studies focus on different populations of pupils, most of them located in various parts of Switzerland, and emphasise the potential residing in shared or transferred resources between their heritage languages and the languages spoken in the region to which their family has immigrated. The goal of all studies was to gain an understanding of the factors, both linguistic and non-linguistic in nature, that contribute to the development of language skills in both the heritage and school languages. Theoretical assumptions are put to the test via hypothesis testing and the generally shared assumptions on bilingual education are questioned based on the data. Furthermore, methodological problems in the investigation of linguistic interdependence are discussed. This book contributes to the scholarly investigation of potential beneficial effects in academic proficiency across languages in migrant children.Trade ReviewThis volume is timely and provocative because the scientific evidence on the relationship between heritage languages and second languages reported has important implications for the concept of interdependence. Readers interested in multilingualism and education will not only find rich data but also ground-breaking ideas. The book will certainly stimulate further discussion in the field. * Jasone Cenoz, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Spain *This volume addresses unresolved theoretical, methodological and educational issues, arising from Cummins' (1976) seminal interdependence hypothesis. In general, the findings of the carefully conducted empirical studies reported in this volume provide insufficient support for the interdependence hypothesis. The volume therefore forms obligatory reading for all researchers of multilingualism and school education. * Jan Hulstijn, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands *This volume brings together findings of studies on the interdependence of languages in migrant children with reflections on theoretical and methodological issues in such research and on educational implications concerning heritage languages. Reflections are thought-provoking and call into question established expectations regarding transfer and interdependence effects. The book provides stimulating food for thought for applied linguists and policy makers. * Carmen Muñoz, University of Barcelona, Spain *I would say it is a must-read book for anyone who is involved in multilingualism, in research on multilingualism and in school education. -- Isabelle O'Neill * Multilingual Cafe, February 2019 *Table of Contents Raphael Berthele and Amelia Lambelet: Investigating Interdependence and Literacy Development in Heritage Language Speakers: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations Amelia Lambelet, Raphael Berthele, Magalie Desgrippes, Carlos Pestana and Jan Vanhove: Testing Interdependence in Portuguese Heritage Speakers in Switzerland: The HELASCOT Project Magalie Desgrippes and Amelia Lambelet: On the Sociolinguistic Embedding of Portuguese Heritage Language Speakers in Switzerland: Socioeconomic Status and Home Literacy Environment (HELASCOT Project) Carlos Pestana, Amelia Lambelet and Jan Vanhove: Reading Comprehension Development in Portuguese Heritage Speakers in Switzerland (HELASCOT Project) Magalie Desgrippes, Amelia Lambelet and Jan Vanhove: The Development of Argumentative and Narrative Writing Skills in Portuguese Heritage Speakers in Switzerland (HELASCOT Project) Jan Vanhove and Raphael Berthele: Testing the Interdependence of Languages (HELASCOT Project) Urs Moser, Nicole Bayer and Martin J. Tomasik: Language Skill Transfer Effects: Moving from Heritage Language to School Language in Kindergarten Edina Krompàk: Promoting Multilingualism through Heritage Language Courses: New Perspectives on the Transfer Effect Lea Nieminen and Riikka Ullakonoja: The Development of Russian Heritage Pupils’ Writing Proficiency in Finnish and Russian Raphael Berthele: Assessing Heritage Languages and Interdependence: Why and How?

    Out of stock

    £28.45

  • Mandarin Chinese Essential Dictionary All the

    HarperCollins Publishers Mandarin Chinese Essential Dictionary All the

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy, affordable Chinese to English and English to Chinese reference for every day, including a guide to the most common expressions in both languages.This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of Chinese and English to travellers and learners at home, school or in the office.28,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Mandarin Chinese who need maximum information in a handy travel format.Offers comprehensive and updated coverage of Chinese and English.To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries.Contains a radical index a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find these without knowing the

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Meaning Makers: Learning to Talk and Talking

    Channel View Publications Ltd The Meaning Makers: Learning to Talk and Talking

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    Book SynopsisThe Meaning Makers is about children’s language and literacy development at home and at school. Based on the Bristol Study, “Language at Home and at School,” which the author directed, it follows the development of a representative sample of children from their first words to the end of their primary schooling. It contains many examples of their experience of language in use, both spoken and written, recorded in naturally occurring settings in their homes and classrooms, and shows the active role that children play in their own development as they both make sense of the world around them and master the linguistic means for communicating about it. Additionally, this second edition also sets the findings of the original study in the context of recent research in the sociocultural tradition inspired by Vygotsky’s work and includes examples of effective teaching drawn from the author’s recent collaborative research with teachers.Trade ReviewIn the first edition of The Meaning Makers, Gordon Wells used a wealth of observational data to demonstrate the importance of talk with adults for children’s learning and development. The book worked especially well because it included the voices of the children and adults in its many illustrative examples. This new edition not only links the original analysis to recent research and contemporary educational issues, but also provides fascinating insights into the changing perspectives of a researcher over the span of a highly productive, international career. * Neil Mercer, Professor of Education, University of Cambridge *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Prologue Introduction Notes on Transcription of Dialogue Extracts Chapter One The Children and Their Families Chapter Two Learning to Talk: The Pattern of Development Chapter Three Learning to Talk: The Construction of Language Chapter Four Talking to Learn Chapter Five From Home to School Chapter Six Helping Children to Make Knowledge Their Own Chapter Seven Differences between Children in Language and Learning Chapter Eight The Centrality of Literacy Chapter Nine The Children’s Achievement at Age 10 Chapter Ten The Sense of Story Chapter Eleven A Functional Theory of Language Development Chapter Twelve Towards Dialogue in the Classroom Chapter Thirteen The Interdependence of Practice and Theory Epilogue References

    Out of stock

    £23.70

  • Unlock Level 4 Listening Speaking and Critical

    Cambridge University Press Unlock Level 4 Listening Speaking and Critical

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisUnlock your academic potential with this six-level, academic-light English course created to build the skills and language students need for their studies (CEFR Pre-A1 to C1). It develops students' ability to think critically in an academic context right from the start of their language learning. Every level has 100% new inspiring video on a range of academic topics.

    Out of stock

    £56.28

  • Unlock Level 4 Reading Writing and Critical

    Cambridge University Press Unlock Level 4 Reading Writing and Critical

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    Book Synopsis

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    £54.12

  • Check Your English Vocabulary for Law

    Bloomsbury Information Check Your English Vocabulary for Law

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisCheck Your English Vocabulary for Law is a workbook designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core legal terminology. The workbook includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test English vocabulary and a combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home- and classbased study.

    5 in stock

    £9.99

  • National 5 French

    HarperCollins Publishers National 5 French

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: FrenchTwo books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is all you need to revise for the exam.The revision guide Covers all of the topics in the CfE National 5 French curriculum, broken down into manageable chunks for easy revision Clearly explains key concepts, research evidence and real-life applications Contains Quick Tests to let students check their knowledge and understanding as they go alongThe practice test papers Are in the format and the style of the SQA exam, giving students an opportunity to practice taking the National 5 French exam Marking instructions and sample answers are provided online, so students can check their progress

    1 in stock

    £14.40

  • Manyee and the New School

    HarperCollins Publishers Manyee and the New School

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    Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 35.Man-yee, a Londoner until a recent move, finds her first day at a new village school challenging when her new classmate teases her about her name. But when she she discovers why she was named Man-yee what it means and how it fits with her love of the Chinese martial art, wushu she becomes proud of her identity, and decides to share her knowledge and her wushu skills with her new classmates.Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ea /igh/ i-e, i /oa/ o, o-e /oo/ ew, ou, u, oul /ar/ a /ow/ ou /or/ al, our, augh, aw, au.Pages 30 and 31 allow children t

    Out of stock

    £9.52

  • Word by Word Picture Dictionary with WordSongs

    Pearson Education (US) Word by Word Picture Dictionary with WordSongs

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisNow there’s an exciting new edition of the Word by Word Picture Dictionary! The program’s unique interactive methodology makes vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic communicative experience.

    Out of stock

    £30.50

  • AQA French A Level and AS Grammar  Translation

    Oxford University Press AQA French A Level and AS Grammar Translation

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWritten especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exam, the AQA AS and A Level French Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough revision of key grammar points and embedded translation practice, giving students confidence in language manipulation skills when meeting the rigorous demands of the 2016 specification.Please note: If you''re taking the Edexcel, WJEC or Eduqas exam, please search for AS and A Level French Grammar and Translation Workbook edition of this workbook.

    15 in stock

    £12.14

  • AQA Spanish A Level and AS Grammar  Translation

    Oxford University Press AQA Spanish A Level and AS Grammar Translation

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWritten especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exams, the AQA AS and A Level Spanish Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough revision of key grammar points and embedded translation practice, giving students confidence in language manipulation skills when meeting the rigorous demands of the 2016 specification.Please note: If you''re taking the Edexcel, WJEC or Eduqas exam, please search for AS and A Level French Grammar and Translation Workbook edition of this workbook.

    7 in stock

    £12.14

  • English for Everyone English Grammar Guide

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone English Grammar Guide

    15 in stock

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