Language learning: specific skills Books
Cambridge University Press Learning Vocabulary in Another Language
Book SynopsisVocabulary is now well recognized as an important focus in language teaching and learning. Now in its third edition, this book provides an engaging, authoritative guide to the teaching and learning of vocabulary in another language. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies, which are supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know to be effective language users. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the wealth of research that has come out of the past decade. It also includes a new chapter on out of-classroom learning, which explores the effect of the Internet and electronic resources on learning. This vital resource for all vocabulary researchers shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.Trade Review'This 3rd edition of Learning Vocabulary In Another Language enhances its position as the essential reference for all things concerning second language vocabulary. Paul Nation is easily the most cited scholar on this topic, and this volume explains in very accessible terms all that he has learned in his more than 50 years of research on vocabulary teaching and learning.' Norbert Schmitt, Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The goals of vocabulary learning; 2. Knowing a word; 3. Teaching vocabulary and the roles of the teacher; 4. Vocabulary and listening and speaking; 5. Vocabulary and reading and writing; 6. Learning vocabulary out-of-class; 7. Vocabulary in specialized areas; 8. Vocabulary learning strategies and autonomy; 9. Learning words from context; 10. Word parts; 11. Deliberate learning from word cards; 12. Finding and learning multiword units; 13. Testing vocabulary knowledge and use; 14. Designing the vocabulary component of a language course; Appendices.
£94.99
Cengage Learning Reflect Reading Writing 1 Students Book
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Cengage Learning Reflect Reading Writing 6 Students Book
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£57.64
Cambridge University Press Prism Reading Level 1 Students Book with Online
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£38.67
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
Career Press The Right Word: Correcting Commonly Confused,
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£13.49
Georgetown University Press Write Arabic Now!: A Handwriting Workbook for
Book SynopsisLearning to write fluidly in Arabic takes practice. This short workbook helps beginning learners practice each letter in all of its forms by tracing real Arabic words. Learners trace different words across each line to practice letter formation on tracing paper that is bound into the book. The words, handwritten by a native Arabic speaker, show a natural flow and present a model of clean handwriting. Write Arabic Now! can be used independently or alongside a textbook giving beginning learners a proven, effective means of improving their Arabic handwriting. Along with the workbook, audio of the practice words is also provided. Listening to the words as learners trace the handwriting facilitates acquisition of the Arabic writing and phonetic system, which strengthens reading comprehension skills. Audio of the words will be freely available on the Georgetown University Press website (press.georgetown.edu) as downloadable MP3s.Table of ContentsIntroduction Exercises Arabic Alphabet Answer Key and Glossary
£21.74
Harrassowitz Verlag Introduction to Classical Literary Mongolian
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£28.80
Ediciones Catedra, S.A. Dilogo de la lengua
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