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Springer Verlag, Singapore Language Teachers at Work: Linking Materials with Classroom Teaching
Book SynopsisThis book examines a ubiquitous, yet under-researched, area of language education, i.e., language teachers' use of curriculum materials. It particularly focuses on EFL teachers' use of prescribed curriculum materials in higher education in Mainland China and presents a qualitative, multi-case study involving four Chinese EFL teachersand eight students (two students from each teacher’s class) at one university in Mainland China. Drawing on data from pre-lesson and post-lesson interviews with the teachers, lesson observations, and documents in three consecutive semesters at the target university, the book delineates the processes of materials useinclassroom settings. It also identifies four domains of factors that influenced the enactment of curriculum materials. Most importantly, by adopting Vygotsky’s (1978) mediation theory and Remillard’s (2005) participatory perspective, the book constructs a "curriculum enactment mediation model" to reveal the complex and mediated relations among teachers, learners, curriculum materials, and context. It also recommends practical implications for materials developers, teacher educators, administrators, and policymakers.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1.1 A global view on the role of textbooks in ELT1.2 Materials use as a research gap in English language education1.3 Aims of the study1.4 Research problems1.5 Structure of the bookChapter 2 Teachers’ use of materials: A sociocultural perspective2.1 Defining key concepts in the study2.1.1 Curriculum materials vs materials2.1.2 Materials use vs materials development2.2 The context of the study2.2.1 The evolution of college English (CE) curriculum in China2.2.2 Five generations of CE textbooks2.3 Research on materials use in ELT2.3.1 Teachers’ ways of using materials in ELT2.3.2 The influencing factors in teachers’ use of materials in ELT2.4 Research on materials use in mainstream education2.4.1 Teachers’ ways of using materials in mainstream education2.4.2 The educative role of curriculum materials in mainstream education2.4.3 The influencing factors in teachers’ curriculum enactment2.5 The theoretical framework of the study2.5.1 Theoretical underpinnings of teacher-curriculum studies 2.5.2 Theoretical underpinnings of this study2.6 SummaryChapter 3 The design of the study3.1 Qualitative multi-case study3.2 Selection of setting, participants and materials3.2.1 The target university3.2.2 Teacher and student participants3.2.3 Target textbook3.3 Data collection3.4 Data analysis3.5 Trustworthiness3.6 SummaryChapter 4 Teachers’ use of curriculum materials4.1 Teachers' use of curriculum materials in the pre-lesson phase4.1.1 Reading4.1.2 Evaluating4.1.3 Appropriating and adapting4.2 Teachers’ use of curriculum materials in the while-lesson phase4.2.1 Transforming4.2.2 Assessing4.2.3 Adapting4.2.4 Improvising4.3 Teachers’ use of curriculum materials in the post-lesson phase4.3.1 Reflecting4.3.2 Reconceiving4.5 SummaryChapter 5 Discussion5.1 The influences on teachers’ enactment of curriculum materials5.1.1 Teachers’ affordances and constraints5.1.2 Students’ affordances and constraints5.1.3 Curriculum affordances and constraints5.1.4 Contextual affordances and constraints5.2 Conceptualizing teachers’ enactment of curriculum materials 5.2.1 Mediations of teachers' use of curriculum materials in the pre-lesson phase 5.2.2 Mediations of teachers’ use of curriculum materials in while-lesson phase5.2.3 Mediations of teachers’ use of curriculum materials in post-lesson phase5.2.4 Mediated relations among teachers, learners, curriculum materials and context5.3 Curriculum enactment mediation model5.4 SummaryChapter 6 Conclusions and implications6.1 Significance of this research6.2 What are the good practices of enacting curriculum materials?6.3 Language teachers' knowledge of materials use6.4 Implications for professional development6.5 Implications for materials development6.6 Implications for teacher education6.7 Limitations and future researchReferencesAppendices
£80.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore CEFR-informed Learning, Teaching and Assessment:
Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) (Council of Europe 2001) and the CEFR Companion Volume (CEFR/ CV; COE 2018), which have increasingly been used to inform the language policies and teaching practices of countries within and outside of Europe. It helps practitioners to (i) grasp essential and core concepts of the Common European Framework of Reference, (ii) identify parts of the CEFR and the CEFR/CV as well as other CEFR-related resources and documents that are relevant for readers’ different purposes, and (iii) utilise and adapt these resources for their own needs. Written by practitioners for practitioners, this hands-on guide covers the philosophy of the CEFR, curricula, assessment, learner autonomy, the task-based approach, and teacher development. Logically explaining all aspects of the framework and its application, this manual helps readers deal with many of the difficulties encountered when using CEFR and the CEFR CV.The book will appeal to a wide audience, including teacher educators; curriculum and materials developers; examination boards unfamiliar with the CEFR; university language departments and language centres responsible for developing their own curricula, teaching/learning approaches and assessment instruments; and policy-makers wanting to learn more about the implications of adopting the CEFR. It is a guidebook, a reference book and a workbook all in your hand.Table of Contents1 The CEFR and Practical Resources.- 2 Curriculum and Course Design.- 3 Assessment.- 4 Learner Autonomy and the European Language Portfolio.- 5 Integrating Learning, Teaching and Assessment.- 6 Teacher Autonomy.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Top The Ielts: Opening The Gates To Top Qs-ranked
Book SynopsisTop the IELTS is an IELTS book like no other. It recognizes an essential key to the problem: students who struggle with the IELTS have problems mastering English. Hence, while other IELTS books teach strategies with long wordy explanations that hardly make sense to the average student, Top the IELTS focuses on teaching students in the most intuitive way possible: examples.Each unit is systematically broken down to make it simple for any student to Top the IELTS. First, 'Simple Steps' are condensed at the outset for easy reference. Next begins 'Elaboration with Examples' — a section where the 'Simple Steps' are put into practice. As an added bonus, actual student work is included in the elaboration section to reveal the common mistakes made by IELTS-takers. The unit concludes with the 'IELTS Trainer' which allows students a chance to directly put the strategies to practice rather than just throwing students into the deep end by providing a full set of IELTS practice tests.
£21.85
Cengage Learning Asia Go! Chinese 3, 2e Student Textbook (Simplified Chinese)
Book SynopsisGo! Chinese now comes with a second edition offering new and improved content! As a multi-level, fully integrated Chinese language program, it is specially designed for students in elementary schools with little or no Chinese background. Students will develop all four language skills across the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) while gaining an appreciation of Chinese culture. They will also have opportunities to compare different cultures, make connections with other discipline areas, and extend their learning experiences to their homes and communities.Go! Chinese Textbook 3 offers 10 beautifully illustrated lessons focusing on topics relevant to the everyday life. Each lesson introduces basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures with emphasis on listening and speaking. Activities such as role play, interviews, games, pair work, and language exchanges are incorporated to allow students to communicate in meaningful contexts.
£43.41
Springer Thai Grammar Instruction
Book SynopsisIntroduction to thai language and script.- Phonology and pronunciation.- The thai writing system.- Nouns and pronouns.- Verbs.- Adverbs and prepositions.- Connectors and sentence final particles.- Interrogative and exclamatory expressions.- Phrases.- Word formation.- Sentence structure and word order.- Semantics and pragmatics.- Comparative grammar thai and english languages.- Communicative usage and expressions.
£63.45
Springer Developing Reflective TESOL Practitioners Through
Book SynopsisChapter 1. Reflective Practice in TESOL: An Introduction.- Part I. Developing Reflective Tesol Practitioners Through Undergraduate Teacher Education Programmes.- Chapter 2. Preparing Reflective ELT Practitioners through Teacher Education: Insights from India.- Chapter 3. Nurturing EFL Pre-service Teachers in Indonesia to Become Reflective Practitioners.- Chapter 4. Engaging Pre-Service Teachers in Critical Reflective Practice in a Private Higher Education Institution in Lebanon.- Chapter 5. A Case Study of a Malaysian Teacher Training Institution's Reflective Practice.- Chapter 6. Becoming Reflective ELT Practitioners: Insights and Foresights from the University of Southeastern Philippines.- Chapter 7. How Reflective Practice on Academic Content Feeds into Professional Practice: A Case Study from Sri Lanka.-Chapter 8. Let's Look Back at What I Did: Promoting Reflective Practice in ELT in Thailand.- Chapter 9. A New ELT Programme and Teaching Practicum in Türkiye: A Space for Promoting Reflective Practice.- Part II. Developing Reflective Tesol Practitioners Through Postgraduate Teacher Education Programmes.-Chapter 10. Educating through Reflective Practice: English Teacher Training in Armenia.- Chapter 11. More Embedded than Explicit: Promoting Reflection on an MA TESOL Programme in China.- Chapter 12. Teachers as Continuously Developing Learners: Reflective Practice in the Graduate Schools of Teacher Education in Japan.- Chapter 13. The Development of a Reflective Language Teacher in Russia: From an Apprenticeship to a Dialogic Partnership.- Chapter 14. Examining Reflective Practice in the Syrian EFL Postgraduate Context.-Chapter 15. Beyond the Methodology Course: A Vietnamese Case of Methodology-and-Reflection Integrated Course for EFL In-Service Teachers.- Part III. Epilogue.- Chapter 16. Reflective Practice in TESOL: Concluding Reflections.
£71.24
Independently Published The Magical Adventures of English Learning: Join
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Independently Published Media & Culture: Beginner Level Listening and
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Independently Published Preston Lee's Read & Write English Lesson 1 - 60
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Independently Published Preston Lee's Read & Write English Lesson 1 - 60
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Independently Published Histoires Courtes en Grec: Apprendre l'Grec
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Independently Published Histoires Courtes en Espagnol: Apprendre
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Independently Published Learning Hangeul with Bolki and Polki: A Beginners Book to the Basics of Hangeul.
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Independently Published Grammaire Française: For the Anglophone Student
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Independently Published Superfoods You Are What You Eat: English/Polish
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Modern Persian A CourseBook
Book SynopsisModern Persian begins with the teaching of the Persian alphabet. It aims to provide the student with the necessary skills for social interaction, as well as a basis for the study of modern literature. The course consists of seventeen units and favours teaching by communicative and contextual learning. Most units begin with a reading exercise used to introduce an item of grammar and new vocabulary, followed by explanations and drill exercises aimed at consolidating the student's understanding. Complete with Persian-English vocabulary to all the exercises and tape recordings, this is an up-to-date textbook which can be used both by teachers or individuals wishing to learn Persian independently.Table of ContentsIntroduction Lesson 1: Persian Alphabet Lessons 2-17: New Grammar and New Vocabulary Persian to English Glossary
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University of Alberta Press The Canadian Dictionary of ASL
Book SynopsisThis tried and true reference work reflects the unique use of American Sign Language in Canada.Trade Review"This dictionary is far more extensive than any available in the US. The pictures are clear, the explanations are good and the sample sentences will help my students use this book to expand their ASL vocabulary. Congratulations on the terrific work. The editors and contributors did a fantastic job. This is an AWESOME dictionary! " Bobbie Jackson, CSC, CT, Interpreter Trainer, American River College, Faculty at California State University, Sacramento"The Canadian Dictionary of ASL is...an outstanding work of reference for Canadians....unique in its depth and scope, and its commitment to showing regional differences....If you have any interest in learning or improving your ASL skills, this is a fabulous book." Gael Hannan, Abilities"All of the available dictionary resources are exclusively American, and it is very difficult to find Canadian materials. The Canadian Dictionary of ASL has the Canadian influences and the vocabulary I have been seeking for years. I especially enjoy the signs illustrated specific to a province. I have found quite a bit of difference from Winnipeg to Ontario, and the Dictionary has been a source of clarification for me. Many of the people in my class have put it on their Christmas list. This Dictionary is an incredible piece of work that has been long overdue!" Debra S. Amos, Interpreter Training Program, George Brown College"I thank the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf for pursuing this project to fruition, and to Ms. Bailey and Ms. Dolby for the years of physical and intellectual energy poured into each letter of the alphabet. It is the most important reference document available to us in the field. The volume can only be described as exceptional." - Tracy Hetman, Interpreter"The Canadian Dictionary of ASL goes beyond any other signed language print dictionary with the detail of information provided with each entry. The editors, Carole Sue Bailey and Kathy Dolby, carefully considered the needs of Deaf readers, novice users of ASL and professional interpreters when organizing content.... It is an outstanding scholarly achievement, due to the depth and breadth of research and planning put into its development." - Denise Smith, President, Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada"Your comprehensive reference manual significantly contributes to the development and dissemination of knowledge about Canada in an important and innovative fashion. Your attention to details, including to the regional sign vocabulary variations, helps ensure that the dynamic nature of the ASL language is preserved and enhanced in Canada....Again, congratulations for your work which sets a standard of excellence and is an example for students and researchers of Canadian studies." Jack Jedwab, Association for Canadian Studies"This dictionary of American Sign Language is a massive accomplishment, and one that we felt...had been very well done. Generally the book was easy to navigate and to understand. The hand signals on the endpapers were well displayed and an excellent resource. The type hierarchies were clear and made word finding easy. The diagrams were good.and were depicted by figures of all ages and genders (a nice touch).... [A]ll in all the book is a fine achievement." Judges, The Alcuin Society 21st Annual Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada. Second Prize, Reference"The jury was compelled to recognize the incredible undertaking of publishing what they felt to be a huge contribution to the community." BPAA Awards"Jurors described both the winner, and the silver award book, as world-class, but chose as the winner the book that represents a monumental achievement in publishing." BPAA Awards"Jurors chose this book for being a high achievement in publishing, and the positive impact it has had on the community." BPAA Awards
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Bryn Mawr Commentaries Book 1
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Lysias: Selected Speeches: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 24
Book SynopsisThis text is a commentary in the original Greek, with an introductory essay, notes, a complete vocabulary and an introduction to how to use the resources in the Perseus Digital Library. The speeches in this text show the best and worst of Classical Athens, from tawdry affairs aired in the law courts to Athens'' heroic self-image portrayed in the funeral Oration, including "On the Murder of Eratosthenes," "Funeral Oration," "Defense Against Simon," "On a Wound by Premeditation," and "On the Refusal of a Pension."
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Aeneid 3
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Three Centuries of Spanish Short Stories:
Book SynopsisThis is a Spanish language anthology of stories written by both internationally known and lesser-known authors. There are seventeen short stories, selected to introduce students to the different literary trends of 19th, 20th and 21st century Spain.Each chapter includes vocabulary, written and oral comprehension activities and guides to interpreting not only the plot of each story but also keys to deciphering symbolism or hidden messages within the text. The readings inspire students to think critically and creatively about given topics, styles and cultural aspects of the times. Themes include: immigration, hardship of children and adolescents, women?s roles, fantastic fiction, disabilities and love. All activities can be done individually or in small groups.A brief biography of each author is included as well as short bibliographies of their work.
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Lingua Latina - Petronius Cena Trimalchionis
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Le Cinéma français contemporain: Manuel de Classe
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Assimil Pack ESPAGNOL Ed. limitée 2025
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Assimil Pack ITALIEN Ed. limitée 2025
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Assimil Cahier Inglés Falsos Principiantes
Book Synopsis220 English exercises for Spanish speakers This highly practical yet playful exercise book, has been designed specifically for English students with a decent level but who wish to refresh their knowledge of English or go a little further. 220 progressively challenging exercises designed as games, along with answers. At the end of each chapter, you can also self-assess your language level. Conjugation, prepositions, spelling, pronunciation: no aspect of the language has been left out! A 128-page exercise book. 200 English exercises.
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Fagbokforlaget Picturebooks in the Classroom: Perspectives on
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Kodansha America, Inc All About Particles: A Handbook Of Japanese
Book SynopsisStudents of Japanese are familiar with the term particle,' and realize that they, like English prepositions, require a special effort to master. This handbook provides all the information one would need on these tricky units of grammar. All About Particles covers more than 70 particles those that are used regularly as well as those used less frequently in more than 200 uses. The book can be approached as a guiding textbook and studied from beginning to end. It is as a reference book, however, that All About Particles shines. It is light and easy to carry, slim enough'
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Georgetown University Press Teaching and Learning Arabic as a Foreign
Book SynopsisThis guide clearly and succinctly presents the basic tenets of teaching foreign languages specifically for Arabic teachers. Consolidating findings from second language acquisition (SLA) research and applied linguistics, it covers designing curricula, theory and methods, goals, testing, and research, and intersperses practical information with background literature in order to help teachers improve their teaching of Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL). Karin C. Ryding, a well-regarded scholar of Arabic linguistics and former president of the American Association of Teachers of Arabic, frames the discussion with SLA literature and suggests practical and effective ways of helping students learn. Ryding discusses issues at the core of Arabic teaching effectiveness and the achievement of communicative competence, such as the teaching of pronunciation, speaking, reading, listening, and writing; teaching mixed-level classes; creative classroom organization; corrective feedback; and use of activities and exercises, with plenty of examples from Arabic and tips for teachers. She also covers materials development and proficiency testing, providing study questions and recommended readings for each chapter. This guide, which can be used as a textbook, is the first of its kind aimed specifically at TAFL, and should be of interest to Arabic instructors-in-training, academics, graduate students, linguists, department chairs, language coordinators, and teacher trainers. It also serves as a resource for teachers of other less commonly taught languages (LCTLs), who struggle with similar issues.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsForewordRoger Allen Introduction Part I: Fundamentals of Foreign Language Pedagogy1. Some Pedagogical Principles2. Theory and Practice3. Professionalism and Professional Standards Part II: Approaches to Foreign Language Teaching4. Traditional Methods and Approaches for Language Teaching5. Newer Methods and Approaches Part III: Programmatic Issues6. Learning Goals, Curricula, and Syllabi7. Materials, Resources, Technology 8. Assessment and Testing Part IV: Planning and Managing the Elements of Teaching9. Pedagogical Practice: Classroom Management 10. Learning Styles, Strategies, and Affective Factors11. Mixed Classes and Heritage Learners Part V: The Pedagogy of Comprehension12. Comprehension and Arabic Input: Overview13. Reading Comprehension in Arabic14. Listening Comprehension in Arabic Part VI: Teaching Productive Skills15. Teaching Arabic Pronunciation16. Teaching Spoken Arabic17. Writing in Arabic Part VII: Teaching Core Competencies18. Teaching and Learning Vocabulary19. Pedagogical Grammar20. Teaching Arabic Culture Appendices References Index
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Southern Illinois University Press Rhetorics of the Digital Nonhumanities
Book SynopsisFashions a vocabulary from new materialist theory, media theory, postmodern theory, and digital rhetoric to rethink the connections between humans and digital media. Addressed are the concerns that scholars have with digital culture: how technologies affect attention spans, how digital media are used to compose, and how digital rhetoric is taught.Trade ReviewDigital rhetoric, both as practice and inquiry, is at a crossroads. Beset on all sides by social, cultural, political, and economic forces, we have struggled to keep pace with, much less intervene in, our media ecologies. Rhetorics of the Digital Nonhumanities is an indispensable contribution to our efforts in dealing productively and ethically with the digital." - Collin Gifford Brooke, author of Lingua Fracta: Towards a Rhetoric of New Media"Alex Reid remakes the digital humanities as a rhetorical enterprise. Updating takes on electracy through new materialist theories and actor network methodologies, this book works through a series of rhetorical topoi for contemporary digitality. Essential reading for digital rhetorics, new material rhetorics, and postprocess composition." - Byron Hawk, author of Resounding the Rhetorical: Composition as a Quasi-Object
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Pons Gmbh Langenscheidt German All in One!: Look Up, Learn
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Lingua Latina - Exercitia Latina II: Exercises
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Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Cesky, Prosím II: Czech for Foreigners
Book SynopsisThese new editions of the first universal textbooks for studying Czech as a foreign language employ a strictly communication-based format that requires no mediating language and thus is ideal for users of all mother tongues. Fresh and modern in their approach, these books systematically develop all language skills—reading, speaking, listening, and writing—using engaging illustrations and texts that emphasize the natural dialogical character of the language as used in everyday speech. Jitka Cvejnová’s extensive experience teaching intensive, immersive classes and introducing foreign learners to the Czech world through language also enables her to enrich the books with valuable sociocultural context. Consequently the only Czech language textbooks based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages levels, they are ideal for use in both short-term and long-term courses.Česky, prosím II, which meets to requirements for level A2, continues to derive grammar rules directly from presented texts. Also introducing life and culture in the Czech Republic, it consists of a textbook with grammar overview, a workbook, and two audio CDs.
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Kaplan Publishing 201 Spanish Words You Need to Know Flashcards
Book SynopsisNow Available in Digital Format!Learn the 201 most common Spanish words in a format that enhances memorization!Barron’s 201 Spanish Words You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common words in color-coded categories, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and tricky words.Each flashcard presents: The Spanish word with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo A translated sample sentence to provide the word in context Pronunciation guidance Verb conjugations Pronouns Numbers And more Studying each word through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak Spanish quickly!
£15.38
Random House USA Inc A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four
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Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Cesky, Prosím II: Czech for Foreigners
Book SynopsisThese new editions of the first universal textbooks for studying Czech as a foreign language employ a strictly communication-based format that requires no mediating language and thus is ideal for users of all mother tongues. Fresh and modern in their approach, these books systematically develop all language skills—reading, speaking, listening, and writing—using engaging illustrations and texts that emphasize the natural dialogical character of the language as used in everyday speech. Jitka Cvejnová’s extensive experience teaching intensive, immersive classes and introducing foreign learners to the Czech world through language also enables her to enrich the books with valuable sociocultural context. Consequently the only Czech language textbooks based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages levels, they are ideal for use in both short-term and long-term courses. The introductory (European Certificate CCE level A1.1) volume Česky, prosím Start includes a writing exercise book and a CD with listening exercises and is intended as supplementary material for the beginning stages of language instruction. Also suitable for students who are experiencing problems learning Czech, it focuses on practicing the sounds and written components of the language at a slower pace.
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Bryn Mawr Commentaries Book I
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Ediciones Universal VOCABULARIO CONGO
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Les Français
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Georgetown University Press Rodnaya rech' with website PB (Lingco): An
Book SynopsisRodnaya rech' with website, an introductory textbook for heritage learners, addresses the unique needs of students who have at least intermediate-level listening and speaking skills on the ACTFL scale but who have underdeveloped or nonexistent literacy skills. With an emphasis on conceptual understanding of vocabulary and grammar, Rodnaya rech' builds students' literacy skills and teaches them to strategically use the linguistic intuition they have gained as heritage speakers while strengthening all four skill areas. The accompanying companion website–included with the book–offers fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. Rodnaya rech' can be used as the main course material either in an intensive one-semester class or at a more measured pace over two semesters. This book is flexible enough to be used in specialized heritage or in mixed classes. It can also support independent study and learning in less formal settings, such as community schools. For Instructors: Separate print Teacher’s Editions of Rodnaya rech’ are no longer available. Instead, instructors should submit exam and desk copy requests using ISBN 978-1-64712-219-5.Table of Contents(Introduction) Phonetics Syllables Vowels Consonants: hard–soft pairs The hard sign and the soft sign Voiced and voiceless consonants Word stress: stressed and unstressed vowels Morphology: the composition of a word Morphological principle of spelling Writing unstressed vowels Spelling of prefixes Spelling of suffixes Spelling of unstressed vowels in the root Vowels and consonants of the root that cannot be checked Grammar: parts of speech Adverbs Nouns Gender How to determine a noun's gender? Number Exceptions Chapter 1: (How to describe people) : : : (Parts of speech: adjectives and adverbs) (Noun–adjective agreement) (Adjectival endings) (Nuances of adjectival endings) (Superlative degree of adjectives) Chapter 2: (How to talk about daily routine) : : (Verbs) (Infinitive) (Reflexive verbs) (Tense) (Past tense) (Present tense and future tense) (Consonant mutation) (Tricky verbs) -- (Verbs with the -OBA- suffix) , (Verbs of the type ) (Irregular verbs) Chapter 3: , , (How to describe past, present, and future events) : : (Verbal aspect) (Imperfective and perfective forms of verbs) () (Functions of verbal aspect) (Verbal aspect and tense) (Verbal aspect and adverbs) (Tricky aspectual pairs) Chapter 4: (How to talk about family and friends) : : (Grammatical case) (Genitive case of nouns) (Important nuances) (Adjectives and possessive pronouns in the genitive case) (Personal pronouns in the genitive case) (Functions of the genitive case) : (Possession: expressing the idea of 'having') : ? (Expressing belonging: whose?) () (Attributive function) - (Insufficient amount of something, lack of something, or absence of something or somebody) Chapter 5: e, (How to describe a community where I live) : : (Plural nouns in the genitive case) (Plural adjectives in the genitive case) (Important details on the form of the plural genitive) (The fill vowel) (Exceptions) : ë (Additional function of the genitive case: counting) Chapter 6: ë (How to talk about academic studies) : : (Accusative of nouns and adjectives: singular) (Personal pronouns in the accusative case) (Functions of the accusative case) 1: (Function 1: direct object) 2: (Function 2: direction and directionality) 3: (Function 3: accusative case with prepositions) (Accusative of nouns and adjectives: plural) Chapter 7: , (How to talk about trips and travel) : (Verbs of motion) (Directionality) : (Conveyance: on foot vs. via transportation) (Prefixed verbs of motion) (Generalized meaning of verbs of motion) : (Conjugation of Verbs of Motion) (Direction/destination and directionality) (Review of the accusative singular) , (Verbs of positioning, self-positioning and location) (Review of the accusative plural) Chapter 8: , (How to talk about feelings and emotions) : : , , — — Chapter 9: , (How to talk about where people live) : : Chapter 10: (How to talk about people's interests) : : , 'to be' Chapter 11: (Tying It All Together) : ,
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion DELE: Claves - A2 (Edicion 2020)
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LEGARE STREET PR A. Henry Rhinds Zwie Bilingue Papyri Hieratisch Und Demotisch
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Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Thucydides Reader: Annotated Passages from Books
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Modern Language Association of America Approaches to Teaching Fitzgerald's The Great
Book SynopsisWho is this Gatsby anyhow?" Answering that question, voiced by one of the book's characters, is fundamental to teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Although there is no simple answer, classroom analysis of this classic American novel can lead to a rich exploration of the colorful yet contradictory period Fitzgerald dubbed the Jazz Age. The novel also prompts considerations of novelistic technique, specifically point of view, characterization, and narrative structure.This volume aims to give instructors of The Great Gatsby multiple tools and strategies for teaching the novel and for introducing students to the culture of the 1920s. Part 1, "Materials," reviews the novel's composition history and the scholarly resources related to the novel. In part 2, "Approaches," contributors demonstrate a range of frameworks that usefully inform teaching, from the new historicism to feminist and gender studies to narrative theory. They also examine the novel's complex artistry, variety of motifs and symbol patterns, and cultural and social influences, such as the era's changing racial attitudes, the rise of a new suburban culture, and the dichotomy of East versus West in America.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Latin Stories
Book SynopsisLatin Stories is an ideal first reader for students of Latin. It offers 100 self-contained passages of manageable length, chosen for their intrinsic interest and adapted from a wide range of ancient authors. Generous help is given, with a short introduction to each story and glossing of all proper names and non-GCSE vocabulary. The collection will also be attractive to older students beginning or returning to the language. Updated to match the 2016 OCR specification, this edition has been restructured to reflect the new examinations, which now have a single language paper. Section 1 provides 30 passages, starting with very short and simple stories and building up to the level of the current OCR GCSE. Section 2 provides 30 differentiated passages of increasing difficulty on historical and miscellaneous topics. Section 3 provides 20 shorter passages of uniform length on mythological topics, with comprehension questions, in the style of Section A of theTrade ReviewThis book is wonderful. I will be asking all my students to acquire a copy. * Rachel Plummer, Bosworth Independent College, UK *Table of ContentsPreface Abbreviations and Glossing Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Appendix: Sources of passages
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Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary
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McGraw-Hill Education Practice Makes Perfect English Verbs Third
Book SynopsisBuild your English skills with this bestselling guide to English verbs!Knowing when and why to use certain verbs can be confusing. This easy-to-use book explains everything you need to know to develop a solid understanding of English verbs. There are plenty of clear examples and tons of practice exercises to help you build your English skills and gain the confidence to choose the right verb for every situation. With this book to guide you, youâll master English verbs in no time at all. Practice Makes Perfect: English Verbs, 3rd Edition will help you: â Understand when and why to use different verb tensesâ Learn how verbs work with everyday examples from a wide range of topicsâ Build your verb skills with more than 125 engaging exercises
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