Common Phonology of the Chinese Dialects
This book presents a comparative reconstruction of the common phonology of the Chinese dialects using representative data from living dialects. The resulting phonology includes all categories and phonological distinctions that are represented in the dialect data. It departs from the tradition of using philological sources and non-Chinese borrowings as the basis for a reconstructed system. Based on a strict comparative methodology, the phonology presented encapsulates the shared phonology of the dialects and reflects the real-world distinctions and categories found in the living dialects. For example, the initials preserve the tripartite division that includes voiced obstruents seen in W繳 dialects; the finals are comparatively drawn based on the collective dialect data; and the syllable codas preserve the three-way contrasts of consonant stop endings seen in the Cantonese dialects. The data presented allows readers to observe the basis for all of the distinction and categories includedin the common phonology and the relationship of that phonology to all of the dialects, and as a result to identify the dialects' disparate developments and evolution. The English translation also includes innovative elements that render it even more useful for researchers than the Chinese original. The book is primarily intended for scholars and researchers investigating the Chinese dialects and their relationships, and the history of Chinese. It is also useful for scholars of Chinese history and literature who need a handy resource providing essential information on the historical phonology of Chinese.
Smarten the F*ck Up!
"Smarten the F*ck Up!" is the result of 4 years of documenting the most common mistakes people make when speaking and writing - and it goes well beyond grammar. Many of the smartest and most educated people I know make these mistakes. You probably do, too. Most are mistakes we've unknowingly made our entire lives, and this book will help you find yours. It's more of a self-help book, although much of what it conveys is grammar-related... just without the grammar-nerd language! It was written to be both informative and entertaining, with a sometimes-offbeat sense of humor, a bit of sarcasm, a touch of crudeness, a dose of politics, a little cursing here and there, an occasional expression of humanity, as well as a tongue-in-cheek irreverence toward grammar nerds. You'll also see an occasional rant... just for the sake of entertainment, of course.It's truly a book the average person can relate to, learn from, and laugh with. It's also a great conversation starter when placed on your coffee table or in your bathroom... just check for missing pages every now and then.;-) It's time to fix the embarrassing mistakes you've been (unknowingly) making your entire life!
Children’s Bilingual A-Z Poems
Children's Bilingual A - Z Poems is written for students from Grades K-6, who are learning both English and Chinese languages. Each letter poem includes many rhyming words and animal names. My Personal Dictionary template and rhyming words activities are included at the end of the book.儿童中英双语 A - Z 诗歌适合幼儿园至六年级中英双语学习的学生。每一首字母诗歌含有很多英语押韵词汇和动物名词。书的后面附有个人词典及押韵词汇的练习样板。
Structural and Typological Variation in the Dialects of Kurdish
This book offers the first comparative discussion of variation in selected areas of structure in the dialects of Kurdish. The contributions draw on data collected as part of the project on Structural and Typological Variation in Kurdish and stored in the Manchester Database of Kurdish Dialects online resource, as well as on additional data sources. The chapters address issues in lexicon, phonology, and morpho-syntax including nominal case, tense and aspect categories, pronominal clitics, adpositions, word order (with special reference to post-predicate constituents) and connectivity and complex clauses. The materials that inform the analysis consist of a systematic questionnaire-based elicitation covering key features of variation in lexicon and morpho-syntax, and an accompanying corpus of free speech recordings, collected in over 120 locations across the Kurdish-speaking regions in Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran and covering mainly the dialects of Northern and Central Kurdish (Kurmani-Bahdini and Sorani), with some consideration of Southern Kurdish. The book will be of interest to students and scholars in fields such as linguistics, linguistic typology, Iranian linguistics and linguistics of the Middle East, and dialectology.
Readalong with me
Helping non-readers find the key to reading success!Using Readalong's special phono-graphic method, you will be helping new readers master the sound-letter correspondence in words which is the key to unlocking the Alphabetic Code. This will open the door to the most important thing anyone will ever do - learning to read. Readalong is suitable for non-readers of all types, as long as they are at least nine years old. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just follow the easy-to-teach lessons. By following this book, readers will be able to: - build foundation skills at the Basic Code level, including learning phonics and how to segment and blend sounds and letters into words - learn to read single and multi-syllable words consisting of sound/letter combinations at the Basic Code level- learn to read a multitude of single and multi-syllable words with digraphs, long vowels and diphthongs at the Advanced code level... and much more, just by using Readalong's special phono-graphic method.
Smart Dolphin Zone - 2
Smart Dolphin Zone 2Is a Primary School Book for Spanish speakers that intend to develop communicative skills in english.All the series is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference For Young Learners (CEFR YL), Book 2: A1.1 and A1.2Content: 30 Units, 150 lessonsMETHODOLOGIESVocabulary LearningVocabulary learning is central to language acquisition. Specialists emphasize the need for a systematic and principled approach of vocabulary by the teacher and the learner. Teaching techniques and activities state that new words should not be learned by simple rote memorization.It is important that new vocabulary items be presented in contexts rich enough to provide clues to meaning and that students be given multiple exposure to items they should learn.Communicative Language LearningLearning to communicate through interaction in the target language is the principal characteristic of the Communicative Language Teaching approach.The Theory of Language Learning states that: - Language is a tool for communication- Students learn a language by using it to communicateIntegrated Skills ApproachThe four basic skills in language teaching are: listening, speaking, reading, writing.When we acquire a second language in a natural way the skills appear in that same order. But why should we integrate the four skills when teaching the second language? If we are focused on teaching a realistic communication competence, the four skills must be developed in an integrated way. Integrating the skills allows us to use more variety in the lessons because the range of activities will be ampler.Spiral LearningLearning should work like a game in a spiral, that gets a child interested while repeating and gradually increasing difficulty. It also gives students challenging activities and at the same time adds new skills.The steps to achieve Spiral Learning are: - Introduce new language. Move forward.- Recap the important language learned so far.- Add more language.- Recap selected language: recent and earlier.- Repeat the process.Topic Based ApproachTopic based approach is student-centered. It helps with students' attention span. It will hold students' interest from the start to the end of the lesson.This book corresponds to levels 3 and 4 of My English Zone Platform from UnilX Education.
The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet 1 workbook
If you want to delve into the scriptures of the Bible, look into the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet. In the beginning God spoke everything into existence. That means words were used, and words are made up of letters. Unlike other languages where the letters have an agreed upon meaning, in Biblical Hebrew, each letter gives a description of what a thing is. This book will help you to understand scripture like never before and start you on a lifelong journey of learning the wonders of the Hebrew Alphabet. This first book is part of a four book series covering each letter and the mysteries they hold. With The Holy Spirit as your teacher, you will be delighted to unfold words and Biblical passages that have puzzled readers for years as the meaning is revealed in understanding the letters God uses. The scriptures are ALIVE with the LIFE OF THE LETTERS. You will go travel deep into understanding commonly used words such as Adam and scriptures you have read almost all your life. After reading The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet1 workbook, you will anxiously desire the next book in the series. The best part is they are letters created by God to man in His Holy language. Come closer to the Heart of God and learn The Wonderful Hebrew Alphabet.
Easy English For Persian-Speaking People
This book is The 1st Volume and A Complete course of English grammar for those who are looking for a quick guide to learn English with explanations in Persian.انگلیسی آسان برای فارسی زبانان ، جلد اول
Yasuke! Kanji Writer's Dictionary
**Rough Draft Edition; see website for details** (there are omissions and formatting that will be fixed in future editions) Unless you went through primary school in Japan, you probably find Kanji difficult and are unable to write them. It is the goal of this first ever "kanji writer's dictionary" to help you get used to kanji and to help you memorize how to write them. This dictionary is part of a series of Kanji books and aids being developed at http: //Japantree.org JapanTree's mission is to create a complete set of resources to modify the Remembering The Kanji (RTK) method FOR THE CLASSROOM (something that Heisig has not yet attempted).
B1 Short Stories in English (Vol. 1), Learn English With Africa
"A Job for Joe" and other short stories.Joe is a young graduate and has just landed a lucrative job with a well-known company. He is very happy of course! His parents are very proud of him and his siblings hope that he is going to spoil them with his first salary. Expectations are very high but something happens on Joe's first day at work. What is it? Will Joe be able to keep his job? Read"A Job for Joe" to find out.Once you have finished reading this heart-warming short story, you can read ten others in this book. In those stories you will find interesting characters and thought-provoking themes.In any case, you will learn a lot of English expressions and vocabulary. You will also encounter grammar in context, which will enable you to improve your level of English while learning about other cultures as well. Happy reading!Level A2-B1About Learn English With Africa and the author.Learn English With Africa was born out of the need to offer teaching and learning materials that are both visually and emotionally appealing. It draws upon Africa's vibrant colours, story-telling traditions and tales of courage and resilience.Thandi Ngwira Gatignol is the author of this book. She hails from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa.
Comma Sense
Comma Sense by Ellen Feld is your go-to book for all things grammar. Understand the rules of adverbs, punctuation, abbreviations, prepositions, and much more. Learn how to write technically, professionally, and personally.
Teach My Preschooler How To Read
Teach My Preschooler How to Read - Book 1: Phonics ABC Coloring BookThis first book in the Teach My Preschooler How to Read series gives young children a gentle, play-based start on their reading journey. Instead of worksheets or drills, this approach uses coloring as a joyful way to support preschool learning to read. When children choose to colour, they stay engaged-and that natural motivation helps them learn the alphabet letter sounds in a simple and effective order.Each page introduces one lowercase letter sound, along with a clear picture to colour. As letters are added, children can begin blending them to form early three-alphabet letter sound- words-an encouraging first step in preschool learning phonics. This calm, child-friendly method is ideal for grandparents, parents, and teachers who want to teach preschoolers to read in a relaxed, play-based, enjoyable way.Book 1 supports: - Recognizing lowercase letters- Hearing and practising each letter sound- Building fine-motor skills through colouring- Making sound-to-picture connections- Beginning to read simple CVC words- Developing confidence through playful learningDesigned for learning to read for kids preschool ages 3-5, this colouring-based method turns phonics into something children want to do. It offers a warm and inviting introduction to phonics for preschoolers and lays the foundation for vowel sounds, sight words, and blends in the next books of the series.A friendly, approachable start for families searching for learn to read books for kids 3-5 that truly feel like play.
Toeic Practice Exams (with Online Audio)
TOEIC Practice Exams is for ESL students preparing to take the Test of English for International Communication. Students will find six full-length practice exams that reflect the actual TOEIC in length, subject matter, question types, and degree of difficulty. All tests follow the format of the new TOEIC. This manual provides students with extensive practice in the actual test-taking experience as an efficient way of improving their score when they take the actual TOEIC. Answer explanations are included for all questions. Audio for all six TOEIC listening comprehension sections is available online. Also included are recommendations for web-based self-study activities. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Grammar and Beyond Level 1a Student’s Book with Online Practice
Grammar and Beyond Second edition is a research-based contextualized four-skills grammar course with a strong focus on developing academic writing skills. Grammar and Beyond Second Edition Level 1A (Units 1-15) Student's Book with Online Practice teaches grammar in real-world contexts with a strong focus on developing academic writing skills and strategies. Clear grammar presentation and practice help learners understand the form, meaning, and usage of each grammar point. Students study and practice correcting the most common mistakes, while academic writing lessons prepare students to think critically and write successfully in the college classroom. Audio can be accessed at point-of-use using QR codes. Each book includes access to the Digital Workbook and Writing Skills Interactive for additional online practice and instruction.
The Exceptional tion
The Exceptional "tion" Sometimes Good, Sometimes Bad, Sometimes Happy, Sometimes SadBy: Shelly MajidyThe Exceptional "tion" is personification of words, no plot or characters, no sentences or paragraphs. Read on and you will be sure to be humored and fascinated.About the AuthorShelly Majidy is a retired schoolteacher who believes in early childhood education. For two years she taught in Mexico, teaching English as a second language, and acquired fluency in Spanish. She also worked in her family's summer camp, teaching English as a second language, candle making, and many other activities. She likes word games, travel, and is very family oriented. This is her first novelette and more to come. She currently lives in Avon, Connecticut.
In Other Words
My ten-year-old niece and many of the residents who stay at the nursing home type facility where I work helped me search through all the words on the following pages. We wrote down all the words we could find within other words. But you may find many more. More than fifty words were found in each of the other words. Many times, one hundred or more words were found in other words contained within these pages. Expand the way you look at the words, or better yet, help someone else expand their way of thinking. Either way, have fun trying. How many words can you find...?
In Other Words
My ten-year-old niece and many of the residents who stay at the nursing home type facility where I work helped me search through all the words on the following pages. We wrote down all the words we could find within other words. But you may find many more. More than fifty words were found in each of the other words. Many times, one hundred or more words were found in other words contained within these pages. Expand the way you look at the words, or better yet, help someone else expand their way of thinking. Either way, have fun trying. How many words can you find...?
Falsehood and Fallacy
Falsehood and Fallacy shows students how to evaluate what they read in a digital age now that old institutional gatekeepers, such as the media or institutions of higher education, no longer hold a monopoly on disseminating knowledge. Short chapters cover the problems that exist as a result of the current flow of unmediated information, Fake News, and bad arguments, and demonstrate how to critically evaluate sources - particularly those that appear online.Kilcrease provides a range of tools to help students evaluate the legitimacy of what they read. She discusses how to be on the lookout for bad arguments and logical fallacies and explains how students can produce clear and convincing academic writing. Exercises are included throughout the book to test student knowledge. Written in a positive style and full of useful tools and exercises, Falsehood and Fallacy embraces the idea that everyone is a writer and has aptitude for further growth.
Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids
Teach your child to write letters, sight words and sentences while keeping your child entertained for hours!!This Handwriting Practice Workbook is a fun and exciting way for your kid to learn how to write letters, words and sentences and improve your child's handwriting, while enjoying coloring many pictures.I It is a great way for your kid to spend hours of guaranteed fun.Features of the book: Tracing Upper and Lowercase Letters.Tracing & Writing Sight Words.Tracing & Writing Sentences.26 Coloring PagesLarge Print: 8.5" x 11".If you want your kid to learn how to write and improve your child's handwriting, then get this book right now.
Reading Advanced
Prepare for the C1 Advanced (CAE) Reading and Use of English40% of your marksThe Reading and Use of English paper, Parts 1-8, of the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam is worth 40% of the total marks available, which is why candidates' competence in this section is all-important for overall success. Parts 5-8 test ability in reading for detail, purpose, opinion, tone, emotion and attitude, and repeated practice of the assessment format is key to achieving a passing grade.32 texts and 208 individual assessmentsThis edition of sample tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridge exam experience, and has undergone comprehensive review.Answers includedWrite-in answer sheets, answer keys and a markscheme complete this large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced.About the authorJane Turner is an ELT materials writer and consultant who is currently based in Cambridge, UK. She holds an MA in Education Management and Cambridge DELTA, and is an associate lecturer in EAP/EFL at Anglia Ruskin University.C1 Advanced onlineVisit www.prosperityeducation.net to view our wide range of Cambridge resources.
Work It Out with Business Idioms
Work it Out with Business IdiomsHandbook for teachersDesigned for both new and experienced teachers, Work it Out with Business Idioms is uniquely focused on presenting and practising idioms in a business or work-related context.Key featuresDetailed lesson plans to ensure clear and effective delivery, from start to finish, including lead-ins and activities for practice, production, extension and reviewActivities and lesson adaptations to accommodate the needs of mixed-ability classes, and discussion questions to encourage critical thinkingDigital lesson alternatives and online-teaching tips to support a blended-learning environmentExtension exercises for more-confident students and activities for fast finishersDownloadable and photocopiable contentWith its highly communicative, student-centred approach, Work it Out with Business Idioms offers downloadable and photocopiable lesson materials, extensive teaching notes and a variety of inclusive activities for B2-C1 level students.HandoutsTeaching toolsLists of English business idiomsA unique business idiom dictionary completes the bookAbout the authorDavid Bohlke is an ELT author, editor, trainer and consultant with 35 years of expertise in creating market-driven publishing materials. He has commissioned, edited and written some of the world's top-selling courses and skills texts for the adult, secondary and academic English markets, including: Four Corners and Final Draft (Cambridge University Press); Keynote and Reading Explorer (National Geographic Learning); Skillful (Macmillan Education); Next Generation Grammar (Pearson); and Speak Now (Oxford University Press).
Deutsch in Fach Und Beruf
Der stetig wachsende internationale Arbeitsmarkt fordert mehr denn je berufsbezogene Sprach- und Fachkenntnisse von Absolventinnen und Absolventen der einschl瓣gigen Studieng瓣nge. Der Anteil an berufs- und fachsprachlichen Ausbildungsinhalten in den Curricula philologischer bzw. germanistischer Studieng瓣nge im In- und Ausland nimmt zu. Mittlerweile sind sie ein integraler Bestandteil an den meisten Studienstandorten, oft auch durch bildungspolitische Vorgaben gefordert. Die Beitr瓣ge dieses Sammelbandes belegen, dass sowohl innovative Konzepte f羹r den Fachsprachenunterricht entwickelt werden als auch Forschungsans瓣tze existieren, die sich mit konzeptionellen und terminologischen Fragestellungen auseinandersetzen.
Appropriate English Teaching For Latin America
There are basic elements of ELT wherever it is practised around the world, but ELT should also vary significantly according to students' characteristics and needs, their learning contexts, their native language, and other factors, which may vary greatly from region to region and country to country.All Latin American countries have most major factors related to ELT in common, but many are notably different from countries in Europe, Asia and Africa.This book is about ELT specifically in Latin America, past, present and future.All sales of this book support TESL-EJ's mission to provide open-source scholarship, free of subscription fees and advertising.
Vasishtha Shiksha
Vasishtha Shiksha is an ancient manual of the Sanskrit alphabet, written by a celebrated sage, and completely lost to the world, but for one handwritten manuscript in Tirupati, India. Here is the revival of this comprehensive knowledge of pronunciation of Sanskrit. Systematic and concise, there are chapters on the 1) The letters of the Alphabet; 2) The places of articulation in the mouth of the different letters; 3) The degrees of contact of the different classes of letters, vowels, consonants, etc.; 4) Voiced and unvoiced letters, aspirated and unaspirated letters, and the duration of different letters; 5) The rules of the application of Vedic pitch accents in letters, words, and verses; and 6) The organs of articulation for the different letters. Authoritative and complete, the original Sanskrit text is presented with an English translation, and an extensive commentary to clarify and make accessible all the fine details of this ancient science of pronunciation. A pervading theme of the ancient Vedic system of education, Shiksha, is to provide total knowledge and complete enlightenment to the student in the first lesson. The wise founders of the various recensions of Vedic recitation wrote treatises on the alphabet in order put every student on the path to complete unfoldment of his infinite inner potential. Vasishtha's alphabet primer is also a manual for enlightenment, unfolding the seven states of consciousness, and expounding the complete integration of life in unity consciousness. The commentary makes this undercurrent explicit and connects these two themes, the physical details of pronunciation and the program of education for enlightenment. This brings into focus the goal of Vasishtha's teaching presented in his final chapter, how by learning and reciting Sanskrit, one achieves the aim of the study of Shiksha, outer worldly fame, and inner life of eternal bliss in Brahman consciousness. Here is a modern revival of the ancient teaching of perfection in life through education.
Transitivity
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The Phonetic Basis of Perceptual Ratings of Running Speech
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Syllable Structure and Stress in Dutch
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A Compendious History Of English Literature, And Of The English Language, From The Norman Conquest With Numerous Specimens (Volume I)
A Compendious History Of English Literature, And Of The English Language, From The Norman Conquest With Numerous Specimens (Volume I) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
A Compendious History Of English Literature, And Of The English Language, From The Norman Conquest With Numerous Specimens (Volume Ii)
A Compendious History Of English Literature, And Of The English Language, From The Norman Conquest With Numerous Specimens (Volume Ii) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Speaking First
This book contains 10 complete practice tests for the Cambridge English B2 First Speaking, previously known as First Certificate in English (FCE)These sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge FCE Speaking exam experience and so each Speaking test follows the same structure and wording as official B2 First Speaking papers. Because of this, candidates will become familiar with the topics, the structure, the timing and the level by the time they sit their B2 First exam.In addition to the 10 complete practice tests for B2 First Speaking, this book also contains B2 Speaking model answers with examiner comments, ready-to-use speaking mark sheets, as well as an in-depth description of the B2 First Speaking paper, thus providing a large bank of high-quality practice material both for students wishing to take the Cambridge B2 First and for teachers preparing students for the exam.
Evaluating Second Language Vocabulary and Grammar Instruction
Providing a much-needed critical synthesis of research on teaching vocabulary and grammar to students of a second or foreign language, this book puts the research into perspective in order to distil recommendations for language teaching.
Fast Track Learning (English)
Fast Track Learning, FTL, is a concept where those who missed out in effective schooling can within a short spate of time grasp the necessary rudiment of step by step learning of the blocks of English Language.It is believed that this concept will make readers of this book to be able to read and write the English Language within a short period of time. It also introduces learners to the concept of numbers.It will be a great help for students who have gone to wrong schools or who have glossed over their studies and who in higher classes can still not grasp the rudiment of simple reading and writing.FTL is developed with everyday usage in mind as well as preparation towards English Language examinations.It is also ideal for children in nursery and primary schools. Students in secondary schools who are deficient in the reading and writing of English Language will also benefit immensely.
Punctuation
Grammar consists of many things, and one of the more important is punctuation. It is like the Rosetta Stone, providing the key to how writers want a reader to interpret what they wrote. Punctuation is even present when we speak. A slight pause is similar to a comma, a longer pause akin to a semicolon, and a stop equals a period. Question marks and exclamation points can be heard in the cadence of a person's speech pattern and where the emphasis is placed and on which words.Almost all punctuation marks are represented in everyday speech and therein lies the key to great dialogue-knowing how to use punctuation correctly with dialogue.There are some writers who are masters at it. Elmore Leonard was one of the best. Read his books, or listen to a few of the movies made from his books, and you'll see a genius's work.This book explains how to use punctuation in an easy-to-grasp manner.
English-Medium Instruction and Pronunciation
This book offers new insights into the language gains of adult learners enrolled in an English-medium instruction (EMI) degree programme. It provides longitudinal empirical evidence of the phonological gains of the learners; discusses which individual factors contribute to the changes in the learners' pronunciation and investigates whether and to what extent increased exposure to the target language in EMI classrooms leads to incidental learning of second language pronunciation. Furthermore, it expands on the discussions surrounding the Critical Period Hypothesis, the native-speaker norm, foreign language accent and the role of English as a Lingua Franca. The comparative and longitudinal design of the research study fills a significant gap in the literature and the book offers considerable original and important research-informed insights into the fields of EMI, bilingual education and second language acquisition. As such, it is a valuable resource and must-read book for researchers, practitioners and policymakers in these areas.
The Syntax of V-V Resultatives in Mandarin Chinese
Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The empirical domain and basic research questions 2 Arguments and proposals: Preview 2.1 The generation of V-V resultative compounds 2.2 The syntactic structure of V-V resultatives 2.3 The alternation properties of V-V resultatives 3 Theoretical assumptions 4 Outline of the dissertationChapter 2: The generation of resultative V-V compounds 1 Introduction 2 Lexicalist vs. syntactic approaches to word formation 2.1 The lexicalist approach 2.2 Word formation in Distributed Morphology: A syntactic approach 3 The inner vs. outer domain hypothesis for the formation of complex words 3.1 The inner vs. outer domain hypothesis 3.2 The crosslinguistic application of the two-domain hypothesis 4 A lexicalist analysis: Y. Li (2005) 5 Generation of resultative and parallel V-V compounds in Mandarin 5.1 Resultative vs. parallel V-V compounds 5.1.1 Parallel V-V compounds 5.1.2 Contrasting properties of resultative and parallel V-V compounds 5.2 An analysis under the two-domain hypothesis 5.2.1 Semantics: Compositionality vs. idiosyncrasy 5.2.2 Nominalizations 5.2.3 Free vs. bound component morphemes 5.2.4 Productivity vs. semi-productivity 5.2.5 Adverbial modification 6 ConclusionChapter 3: The syntactic structure of Mandarin V-V resultatives: An event-mapping approach 1 Introduction 2 The event-mapping approach to argument structure 2.1 Lexicalist vs. syntactic approaches to argument structure 2.1.1 The lexicalist approach 2.1.2 The syntactic approach: The autonomy of syntactic structure 2.2 The event-mapping approach to argument structure 2.2.1 Event-structure decomposition of verbal semantics 2.2.2 The event-mapping approach to argument structure 2.2.2.1 Travis (2010) and Ramchand (2008) 2.2.2.2&nbs
English Grammar 1
English Grammar 1: Explanations and Exercises presents an all-in-one, unified approach to English grammar. *This book is designed for intermediate and advanced English learners, and aims to cover all essential points of English grammar. It has been tested in the classroom and can also be used for self-teaching. *You can use this book for reference, or you can study it in detail, reading the explanations and doing the exercises. *For every important point of grammar there are exercises with answers, making it easier to learn and remember the material. For ease of use, the answers immediately follow each set of exercises. *The exercises can be done aloud or in writing, whichever is most helpful for you. *For reference, a Summary of Verb Tenses, a Table of Irregular Verbs, and Complete Conjugations of To Be and the irregular verb To Show are provided at the end of this book. *Some differences between British and American grammar are noted, and grammatical differences between formal and informal English are pointed out. Mary Ansell (BSc, MLS) is a Canadian author, editor, and translator. Born in Kingston, Ontario, she graduated from Queen's University and the University of Western Ontario before moving to Atlantic Canada.
English for Everyone Phrasal Verbs
Feeling put off by phrasal verbs? English for Everyone: English Phrasal Verbs can help you to understand the context and definitions of over 1,000 of the most common phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs (two- or three-part verbs such as "put off", "put on", "put up with") are incredibly useful but notoriously difficult to learn. English Phrasal Verbs uses the same combination of visual teaching and crystal-clear definitions as the rest of the English for Everyone series to make one of the most difficult aspects of learning English much easier. Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English through clear modules and simplified explanations based on everyday topics such as technology, relationships, work, and more. With supporting audio online, sample sentences throughout the book, and practice exercises, English Phrasal Verbs can help you confidently progress your English language from advanced to fluent in both social and business environments. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources or a structured program for students to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations- Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR- TOEFL- IELTS- TOEIC
The Kindness of Strangers
A graded reader for learners of English (EFL)Level 2 - A1/A2 Starter (2)Word count: 4,245Life can be difficult, but sometimes strangers help us. People we don't know are kind. It is surprising. It makes our hearts feel warm. Maybe we will never see them again, but we will remember the day when a stranger was kind. In this book there are five stories about the kindness of strangers. Jenny is in the supermarket with her young son. She has a big problem, but a kind stranger helps her. One family has a terrible Christmas morning. A young girl from across the road wants to make their Christmas special, so she does something very kind. Max is a taxi driver. When a customer leaves something in his taxi, he wants to return it. But can he find the customer? Enjoy these and two more stories!
ELF Research Methods and Approaches to Data and Analyses
This book systematically explores and discusses English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) research methods frequently deployed by ELF researchers in analysing their data. It covers three different approaches: corpus-based, both written and spoken, conversation analytic and narrative approaches.
The Problematics of Writing Back to the Imperial Centre
In the wake of decolonization, colonialist narratives have systematically been rewritten from indigenous perspectives. This phenomenon is referred to as "the Empire writes back to the centre"--a trend that asserted itself in late twentieth-century postcolonial criticism. The aim of such acts of writing back is to read colonialist texts in a Barthesian way inside-out or ? l'envers, to deconstruct the Orientalist and colonialist dogmas, and eventually create a dialogue where there was only a monologue. Turning the colonial text inside-out and rereading it through the lens of a later code allows the postcolonial text to unlock the closures of its colonial precursor and change it from the inside. Under this critical scholarship, Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness (1899) has been a particularly influential text for Chinua Achebe and V. S. Naipaul. Their novels Things Fall Apart (1958) and A Bend in the River (1979) can be seen as a rewriting of Conrad's novella. However, before examining their different rewriting strategies, it would be fruitful to locate them within the postcolonial tradition of rewriting. While Achebe clearly stands as the leading figure of the movement, the Trinidadian novelist is, in fact, difficult to pigeonhole. Does Naipaul write back to, that is criticize, or does he rewrite, and in a way adopt and justify, imperial ideology? Since not all rewriting involves writing back in terms of anti-colonial critique, Naipaul's position continues to be explored as the enigmatic in-betweenness and double-edgedness of an "insider" turned "outsider." Taking cognizance of these different critical perceptions can become a way to effectively highlight Achebe's "(mis)-reading" and Naipaul's "(mis)-appropriation" of Conrad, a way to set the framework for the simulated conversation this book seeks to create between the three novelists.
The Perfect Present, with the Present Perfect (Reading Comprehension and Grammar Worksheets)
An intermediate to advanced short story about hope.Have you ever brought somebody a present and they destroyed it right in front of your eyes? This is what happens to Hannah, the nostalgic narrator of this short story.The culprit is none other than husband whose name is Christopher. Hannah and Christopher are an immigrant couple living in Europe.Why are these people far from their home country? Why did she buy the present in the first place? Why did Christopher react in such a way?If you would like to know the answers to these questions and learn more about the Present Perfect, read this short story to find out.This short story also has Reading Comprehension and Grammar Worksheets.Level B1-B2
Community Life ESL
Community Life ESL enables churches and community groups to run ESL classes where relationships come first. With over eighty lessons, Community Life ESL is designed to equip students to develop deep relationships in the community. Upon completion of this program, students will have developed numerous relationships in their new community as a normal part of their process of learning. In this sense, Community Life ESL is not just a language learning program, it is a program in which students will learn to function in their new community - to speak, to listen, to interact in natural ways and to take part in people's lives.Community Life ESL has been adapted from Becoming Equipped to Communicate (BEC), a culture and language program which was developed to equip people to communicate fluently in cross-cultural situations.
Calligraphy Practice Book
Go BIG with your writing skills and GIFT IDEAS!♥Our Calligraphy Practice Book is a very simple and Adorable, Fun and Engaging Preschool Workbook and for who wants to correct his Lettering. ����The Perfect Gift for you and your little loved ones!����Our Coloring Book features: Guidance lines to keep your letter in shape!Large 8,5 x 11" format, professional quality designs.Our Calligraphy Practice Book make a wonderful Gift!���� Our Coloring Books are frequently one of the most gifted items.
Campus Talk, Volume 2
This two-volume Campus Talk set delivers a wide range of skills and strategies which students can actively apply in everyday social communication in both academic and non-academic environments on campus. It encourages an 'interactional' rather than a 'speaker focused' language development approach. Drawing on corpus data, it exposes students to the most salient and widely used vocabulary and grammar, illustrates the most effective conversation maintenance and communication strategies and draws attention to the socio-cultural aspects of communication. Campus Talk comprises two textbooks. Each textbook contains four instructional units and each unit is based on situations and conversations that students will come across in their everyday lives on campus. In this volume, units 5-8 cover areas such as sharing, delivering and engaging in a conversation story, making and responding to a complaints and apologies, building rapport and managing interacting with an audience, keeping your audience focused, making and responding to an invitation and to compliments and understanding and responding to humor. Each unit includes: Enabling, input-based and interactional tasks and activities Usage-informed vocabulary list Main production task Self-assessmentWith a variety of challenging tasks and activities and plenty of opportunities to practice and engage in self-reflection and self-assessment, students using these books will grow their confidence and enhance their abilities to express themselves clearly, appropriately and effectively. The workbooks are aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English (CEFR B1-C2) to promote interactional language awareness and develop active listening skills.
