Language learning: specific skills Books
John Murray Press Short Stories in English for Beginners
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 *
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton General Division Short Stories in Italian for Beginners
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 *
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton General Division Short Stories in French for Beginners
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 *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Italian Dictionary Complete and Unabridged
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
£40.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Human Resources
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.
£10.63
Cambridge University Press English Collocations in Use Advanced Book with
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.
£26.01
HarperCollins Publishers Ukrainian Essential Dictionary
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.
£7.99
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Beginners Serbian with Online Audio
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£14.24
Dover Publications Inc. Chinese Characters
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.
£30.39
Cambridge University Press Vocabulary in Practice 3 40 Units of SelfStudy
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
£12.33
UTB fur Wissenschaft Uni-Taschenbucher GmbH Deutsche Sprache Einfhrung in Sprachgeschichte
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£21.60
University of Arizona Press English Words From Latin And Greek Elements
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£20.85
Channel View Publications Ltd Collaborative Writing in L2 Classrooms
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
£23.70
Cambridge University Press Basic Vocabulary in Use 60 Units of Vocabulary
Book SynopsisA three-level vocabulary series for both self-study and classroom use.
£54.38
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.
£25.65
HarperCollins Publishers Mandarin Chinese Essential Dictionary All the
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
£7.59
Bloomsbury Information Check Your English Vocabulary for Law
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.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers National 5 French
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
£14.42
Oxford University Press AQA French A Level and AS Grammar Translation
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.
£12.52
Oxford University Press AQA Spanish A Level and AS Grammar Translation
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.
£12.52
Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone English Grammar Guide
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£13.49
Cengage Learning Reflect Reading Writing 3 Students Book
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£55.28
Cengage Learning Reflect Reading Writing 4 Students Book
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£55.57
Cengage Learning Reflect Reading Writing 6 Students Book
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£55.68
Cengage Learning Reflect Listening Speaking 6 Students Book
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£54.90
Little, Brown & Company Super Reading Secrets
Book SynopsisThe world's fastest reader offers advice on how to improve reading speed and memory without reducing comprehension. Original.
£20.57
University of Michigan Press Words for Students of English A Vocabulary Series
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£25.17
Cambridge University Press speakingpersonally
Book SynopsisQuizzes and questionnaires for fluency practice.Trade Review"Very interesting and infinitely exploitable." International House Newsletter "...an absolute mine of useful material..." Practical English TeachingTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. You and your image; 2. The future lies in your hands; 3. How honest are you?; 4. Food and fitness; 5. Life's tensions; 6. A taste of taste; 7. Brain fever; 8. Beyond reason; 9. Your pen personality; 10. Our families, our friends; 11. Left, right and centre; 12. Laughing matters; Answers and scoring instructions; Guidelines for teachers and students working alone.
£24.50
Cambridge University Press Beginning to Write Writing Activities for
Book SynopsisBeginning to Write contains over 100 writing activities suitable for elementary and intermediate learners.Trade Review'The activities are explained very clearly, in fact the purchase of the book would be equivalent to the purchase of 100 ready made lesson plans!' QUATESOL NEWSLETTER NO 3, 99Table of ContentsRead this first; Introduction; 1; From copying to writing; 2; The mechanics of writing; 3; Confidence building; 4; Practising process stages; 5; A process writing-project; 6; Computers and writing; 7; Outcomes; 8; Assessment; Bibliography; Indexes
£35.63
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Tense and Aspect in Second Language Acquisition
Book SynopsisThis book explores the association of form and meaning in the acquisition of tense and aspect by adult learners of nine target languages. The book provides a survey and synthesis of studies from five perspectives: meaning-oriented approaches, acquisitional sequences, the aspect hypothesis, the discourse hypothesis, and the effect of instruction.Trade Review"The author has done an excellent job in covering with scope and depth of the acquistion of tense and aspect in second language learning and can be said to have achieved the three goals identified at the beginning of the book, namely surveying the field, explicating methodological issues, and providing a synthesis." Applied Linguistics "Bardovi-Harlig's substantial volume, bringing together over two decades of research, is a model of thoroughness, informative research synthesis and readability. Aimed primarily at the research community, this comprehensive yet accessible treatment of an important area of second language acquisition research will also be of interest to second/foreign language curriculum developers and teachers." The Canadian Modern Language Review "This book is certain to have a major influence on this very active field of inquiry. There is NO book or any other publication that brings together between two covers the diverse studies that have been done on second language acquisition of tense and aspect. And Bardovi-Harlig does an excellent job of providing a comprehensive unified presentation of such diverse research." Professor Roger Andersen of UCLA. "The review is comprehensive, accurate and highly readable. Particularly important for the field is its contribution in bringing together different areas of L2 tense-aspect research in one accessible monograph, which presents a comprehensive picture of how L2 learners acquire temporality. I do not know of any other area of SLA where the total picture of acquisition has been described so comprehensively. The monograph will be a landmark in SLA research." Professor Yasuhiro Shirai of Cornell University.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Study of Time Talk in Second Language Acquisition. Early Studies of Verbal Morphology. Phonetic Constraints. Investigating the Expression of Temporality. Methods of Research and Analysis. Overview of the Book. Chapter 2. Meaning-Oriented Studies of Temporality. Expressing Temporality. Pragmatic Means for Expressing Temporality. Lexical Means for Expressing Temporality. Comprehension of Verbal Morphology. Limitations of Lexical Expression. Morphological Means for Expressing Temporality. Multiple Means for Expressing Temporality. Two Examples. Study 1: Adverbials and the Acquisition of Simple Past Morphology. Study 2: adverbials and Morphology in Reverse-Order Reports. Chapter Summary. Chapter 3. The Emergence of Verbal Morphology. Tense-Aspect Morphology in European Languages. Tense-Aspect Morphology Related to past in English. The acquisition of Tense-Aspect Morphology. Longitudinal Studies of the Acquisition of Tense-Aspect Morphology. Cross-Sectional Studies of the Acquisition of Tense-aspect Morphology. A Study of the Emergence to Tense-Aspect Morphology Related to Past in English. Method. Analysis and Results. Comparing Meaning-Oriented and Form-Oriented. Approaches. Chapter Summary. Chapter 4. The Aspect Hypothesis. The Aspect Hypothesis. In Primary Language Acquisition. In Secondary Language Acquisition. Grammatical and lexical Aspect. Investigations of the Aspect Hypothesis in Second Language Acquisition. The Spread of Perfective Past. The Spread of Imperfective Past. The Spread of Progressive. Overgeneralization of Progressive in States. Sample Study: the Distribution of Verbal Morphology in Learner Narratives. Assessing the Influence of Lexical Aspect Challenges to the Aspect Hypothesis. Chapter Summary. Chapter 5. The Role of Discourse. The Interlanguage Discourse Hypothesis. Narrative Analysis. Studies of L2 Temporality and Narrative Structure. A Cross-Sectional Study of Tense-Aspect in L2 Narratives. Comparing Theoretical Frameworks. Empirical Evidence in Support of the Discourse and Aspect Hypotheses. Integrating the Analysis. Other Discourse Contexts. Realis and Irrealis: The Imaginary in Narrative. Personal and Impersonal Narrative: The Case of “Personalized” Narratives. Conversational and Elicited Narratives. Chapter Summary. Chapter 6. The Influence of Instruction. Experimental Studies of the Effect of Instruction. An Observational Study of the Effect of instruction. Method. Results. The Effect of instruction. A Comparison of instructed and Uninstructed Learners. Chapter Summary. Chapter 7. Past, Present, and Future. Meaning-Oriented Studies. Acquisitional Sequences. Aspect Studies. Discourse Studies. The Influence of instruction. Concluding Remarks. References. Index.
£43.16
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Medicine All You Need to Improve Your Vocabulary
Book SynopsisDesigned to help learners of English improve their knowledge and understanding of core medical terminology, this workbook includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test and build specialist English vocabulary. Combining self-study exercises and practical speaking activities, it is useful for both home and class-based study.Trade Review"Part of a series designed to help students whose first language is not English...this will help them with medical terminology and general language proficiency." Publishing News (3 Feb 2006)
£15.73
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Business and Administration All you need to improve your vocabulary Check Your Vocabulary
Book SynopsisThis workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core business terminology. It includes a variety of engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises and group games, which make learning easy and fun.
£12.84
Tuttle Publishing Tagalog Picture Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis illustrated dictionary presents the 1,500 key Tagalog words and sentences that speakers need to know to communicate in Tagalog. The handy format and highly visual presentation make it easy to learn and remember the words.
£12.59
University of Arizona Press A reference grammar of Chinese sentences with exercises
£28.46
University of Hawai'i Press Integrated Korean Intermediate 2 Text Intermediate Level
Book SynopsisThis intermediate level text has been developed in accordance with performance-based principles, contextualization, use of authentic materials, function/task-orientedness, and balance between skill getting and skill using. Each topic covers punctuation, grammar and new words and expressions.
£33.20
University of Hawai'i Press A Korean Reader for Chinese Characters Klear
Book SynopsisThis reader should help students of Korean master basic Chinese characters that are frequently encountered in everyday situations. More than five hundred characters are targeted in exercises that aid in the efficient study of the forms, meanings and sounds of individual characters.
£24.71
Noor Alam Publications AsSiddiqiyatuLKamil
Book SynopsisSharhu Miati 'Amil is a course book currently taught in the first/second academic year of the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum.
£23.96
Cambridge University Press Developing Summary and Notetaking Skills with
Book SynopsisThis write-in book ensures students get plenty of practice with the summary and note-taking aspects of Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language. With revised content, students can choose sections to practise, building confidence ready for the revised exam from 2019, which has a heavier weighting on summary writing. Answers at the back of the book make it perfect for self-study or classroom use ? helping teachers save time marking and students to understand the requirements of the exam. This book is also suitable for anyone wanting to develop academic English for university and beyond, including first language students.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to use this book: Science and the body: Note-taking 1 Tackling dyslexia in children; Summary 1 All in the mind?; Note-taking 2 Antibiotic resistance; Summary 2 The enemy within; Animal life: Note-taking 3 The thrill of watching whales; Summary 3 Why zoo cats lose their cool; Note-taking 4 Dogs on the defensive; Summary 4 Undercover cats; The world of plants: Note-taking 5 A natural antiseptic; Summary 5 The rose, queen of all flowers; Note-taking 6 Sweet talk; Summary 6 The mangoes in your trolley; Personal challenges: Note-taking 7 Lost on the mountain; Summary 7 Young ambassadors; Note-taking 8 Taking a gap year; Summary 8 My daughter can achieve whatever she wants; Leisure and lifestyle: Note-taking 9 The ugly side of clean power; Summary 9 From schoolboy to clown; Note-taking 10 The world of the Incas; Summary 10 What's for dinner, Mum?; Trends – past, present and future: Note-taking 11 B irth of a barcode; Summary 11 Pupils find internet 'a poor learning tool'; Note-taking 12 Thirsty work; Summary 12 Lost for words; Skills practice: Core level: Note-taking 13 The Huron-Wendat; Summary 13 Travel writer; Note-taking 14 The rise of the robot; Summary 14 Laughter: the best medicine; Skills practice: Extended level: Note-taking 15 The Huron-Wendat; Summary 15 Serval rescue; Note-taking 16 The rise of the robot; Summary 16 Space mission; Topic vocabulary and writing tasks: Acknowledgements: Teacher notes (with Key edition only): Answer key (with Key edition only).
£18.75
Cambridge University Press English Collocations in Use Intermediate Book
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 intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Learn collocations in context, with lots of different topics, including ''Using the Internet'' and ''Presentations''. 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.
£26.45
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers
Book SynopsisA Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers generates imaginative encounters with poetry and invites educators to practice a range of poetry exercises in order to inform instructional approaches to reading and writing. Guided by pedagogical principles prompted by their readings of Wallace Stevens' Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird, Maya Pindyck and Ruth Vinz provide critical discussion of prominent literacy practices in secondary classrooms and offer alternative approaches to encountering a text. They do this by way of experimental readings of Wallace Stevens' poem toward a set of thirteen pedagogical principles that anchor a pedagogy of poetic practices. The book also offers invitational exercises, the authors' own engagements with poetry practices, as well as student examples, visual modes of theorizing, and a gathering of relevant resources compiled by two classroom teachers. This is a book for secondary English teachers, teaching artists, English educators, college writing professoTrade ReviewThis book is the antidote to reading a textbook about how to teach poetry. You will come away from reading this book feeling refreshed, energized and ready to re-introduce poetry to not only your students, but to everyone in your life. * Ruth Aman, Lecturer of Initial teacher Education in Secondary English, Brunel University, UK *A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers is a well-written and inspiring book. It provides creative ideas for empowering students to critically read as well as creatively wander in, write into and make meaning in the world of poetry. The book advances the field of Literature pedagogy and would be an invaluable resource for all Language Arts and Literature teachers. * Suzanne S. Choo, Associate Professor, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore *A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers is part master class, part treasure trove. It does more than describe a set of practices; it immerses the reader in fresh ways of encountering, inhabiting, and attending to poems, while simultaneously offering ready-to-share mentor texts and prompts for writing. This is a beautiful, necessary book. * Matthew Burgess, Professor, English Department, Brooklyn College, USA *It's great to have a book about teaching poetry that goes beyond exercises and tricks. Poems are great ways of beginning conversations and they are can be used in teaching situations to enable a wide range of artistic interpretation. This book will open doors for many teachers. * Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature, Goldsmiths University of London, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Poems and Provocateurs 1. Let the Poem Do the Teaching 2. Speaker, Writer & Reader as Multiplicities 3. Smallness Within the All 4. We Are All In This Together 5. The Quiet and Not-So-Quiet 6. Tensions and Constraints 7. Of Spaces of Wonder and Bewilderment 8. Care for the More-Than-Human 9. Working at the Edges and Peripheries 10. Tapping Sensation’s Sap 11. Wrestling With the Mind’s Maybe 12. Speculative Possibilities 13. Reorienting Practices Part II: Invitations Part III: Resources for Teachers Diana Liu and Ashlynn Wittchow References Index
£18.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your Vocabulary Fce Vocabulary Workbook
Book SynopsisThis workbook is designed to help students studying for the FCE (First Certificate Examination).
£12.84
Barcharts, Inc English 2nd Grade
Book SynopsisBoost grades with quick reference support where students, parents and teachers can easily find answers related to the specific core standards for English Language Arts. This set of expectations and skills need to be mastered to succeed in school, college and the real world. The QuickStudy® series aligns with those standards being implemented in most states to help guide students through their classes, and to support parents helping their students succeed. Each guide in the series focuses on critical areas of the curriculum and features real-world problems, examples, illustrations, and tables to help students retain information. Topics covered include: Word Jobs Nouns & Pronouns Verbs Words to Tell About Nouns & Verbs Sentences Capital Letters Commas Apostrophes Spelling Who Is Reading? Who Is Listening? What Does That Word Mean? Look for the Clues! Ways to Think about a Word's Meaning Making Words Work for You
£6.00
Barcharts, Inc English 3rd Grade
Book SynopsisBoost grades with quick reference support where students, parents and teachers can easily find answers related to the specific core standards for English Language Arts. This set of expectations and skills need to be mastered to succeed in school, college and the real world. The QuickStudy® series aligns with those standards being implemented in most states to help guide students through their classes, and to support parents helping their students succeed. Each guide in the series focuses on critical areas of the curriculum and features real-world problems, examples, illustrations, and tables to help students retain information. Topics covered include: Words' Jobs in Sentences Nouns Verbs Pronouns Adjectives & Adverbs Sentences Capitalization & Punctuation Possessive Nouns & Possessive Pronouns Spelling Choosing Words That Do the Best Work for You Figuring Out a Word's Meaning: Clues You Can Use Words: Figuring Out Exactly What They Mean
£6.00
Mindscapes Critical Reading Skills and Strategies
Book SynopsisDeveloped for students at the 10-12 reading level, MINDSCAPES: CRITICAL READING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES, 2E helps students become stronger readers based on how the brain best processes and learns information. Christine Evans Carter has developed a powerful approach to building reading skills that is based on the latest research in brain-based learning; when students recognize the structure and organization of information, they maximize their learning power. This focus on text structure provides a scaffold onto which developmental-level readers can apply new knowledge. Information is presented in a carefully crafted sequence that serves to build upon prior knowledge and expand understanding of skills and strategies in a recursive manner. In addition, each chapter includes study skills and discipline-specific vocabulary and reading strategies to help students succeed in all of their courses.
£140.40
John Murray Press Willkommen 2 German Intermediate course
Book SynopsisWillkommen! 2 Intermediate course is a brand new multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. This listing is for the activity book. Also available is a coursebook, course pack, and CD and DVD set (see below for details).Created in consultation with teachers and learners it''s the perfect follow-up to the Willkommen! Beginner''s course and takes your learning further. It can also be used as a starting point for study to review and build on existing knowledge.This Activity Book contains hundreds of extra practice and review activities linked to the coursebook units.The course is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking German. It''s designed for classroom use but is also suitable for home study.-Reviews A1 and then maps from A2 to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages-10 learning units - plus extensive grammar sectiTable of Contents : Support Book : Key to exercises : Audio transcripts : Audio content : CD1 : Lektion 1 - Lektion 6 : CD2 : Lektion 7 - Lektion 12
£16.99
Bloomsbury Information Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL
Book SynopsisThis workbook provides exercises to help students practise and build many of the English words and phrases that they will find useful for the popular TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination, which is an entry requirement for non-native speakers at more than 6,000 universities and colleges worldwide. It has been written for students at intermediate level and above, and is particularly appropriate for anyone who plans to study or train in an English-speaking country.The material in this workbook covers general vocabulary, as well as topic-specific vocabulary based on themes which regularly feature in the TOEFL.- Tests and improves vocabulary using a variety of useful, interesting and enjoyable exercises- For students learning English at intermediate level and above- Easy-to-use format with clear instructions- Comprehensive answer key with additional information- Ideal for self-study or classroom use
£11.69
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
John Murray Press Short Stories in Russian for Beginners
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 Russian 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 dialogues,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 *
£10.44
