American Spelling Book
Considered to be the third-best selling book of all time in America. With its distinctive blue cover, it earned the nickname the blue-backed speller and was used over the span of nearly a century. This is an exact reproduction of the 1824 edition.
Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners
An 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 Numbers Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-approaching B2 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, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability- Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including - A glossary for bolded words in each text- A bilingual word list- Full plot summary- Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoyingreading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning English, but to start your journey towards fluency.
Kindergarten tracing Letters
This book is perfect for kids of all ages.who want to learn letters of the alphabet and improve their handwriting skills.These essential letter drills will help with letter recognition.This Handwriting workbook helps kids of all ages to start learning letters of the alphabet and to improve their handwriting.It progressively builds confidence in writing starting with Writing the alphabet and handwriting paperWith 100+ pages of practice, your child will develop and control for writing well while also learning to recognize each letter.The Book Contains: Part - 1 Alphabet tracing A-Z coloring section at the beginning of each alphabet to encourage and engage children as they build skills progressively.Part-2Handwriting paper notebookPremium cover designPremium matte cover designPrinted on high quality 60# interior stockPerfectly sized at 8.5" x 11" Buy today, to help your child take their first step confidently into the fun world of writing.
The Pros and Cons
The Pros and Cons is an English fluency building workbook for adults designed to help ESL teachers create engaging and fun classes, covering a wide range of topics, and to help those students build fluency by providing ample activities that guide them to be creative and speak out. It's designed to be straight-forward and easy to use, so the teacher can pick it up and go into class with it with minimal preparation.This workbook focuses on getting ESL students of intermediate and advanced English levels to engage with each other, and the teacher, in the case of one-to-one classes, through activities and questions that promote discussion and decision-making. They will be challenged to think critically, and solve problems, all while using English as the mode of communication to deal with a variety of different tasks.What topics are included in this workbook? Arranged Marriages Helping the Poor Telling White Lies War Adoption Colonizing Mars An International One-Child Policy Living Together Before Marriage Dating a Colleague Moving Abroad Being Child-free Cloning Dating During High School Making Kids Earn Their Allowance Banning Smoking Going Completely Green in 5 Years Nuclear Weapons and Energy Open International Immigration Marrying Outside of Your Culture Harsher Punishments Dating Students Being Your Own Boss Divorce Dating Apps Using Tablets Instead of Textbooks Each topic, or unit, includes new vocabulary, discussion questions, activities for group- and pair-work, as well as statistics and a closing activity, or closing discussion questions.This workbook shines the most when used with groups of students, but can also be adapted to work well in one-to-one situations with VIP students (in the case of some language training schools) or private students. Author's Note: As a teacher myself, I can say that the Pros and Cons has been my longest running series, and it has proven to be popular at every language training school I've used it at, and the content has continuously evolved over the past five years. The students are actively engaged, and even the quietest students find that they have something that they want to contribute to the discussion and the activities. My classes tend to be made up of students from lower-intermediate to advanced, and from age 14 to 60, and all have been able to participate and contribute to the conversations, as well as have many opportunities to speak out and engage with others.
The Word Power Collection: Norman Lewis 3 Book Box Set (3冊合售)
America in So Many Words
This book presents a unique historical view of American English. It chronicles year by year the contributions Americans have made to the vocabulary of English and the words Americans have embraced through the evolution of the nation. For important years from the settlement of Jamestown until 1750, and for every year from 1750 through 1998, a prominent word is analyzed and discussed in its historical context. The result is a fascinating survey of American linguistic culture through past centuries. The authors -- both lifelong students of American English -- bring great depth of understanding to these key words that have made America, and American English, what they are today.
The Lexicon
This boon to logophiles, culled from Buckley: The Right Word, presents the author's most erudite, outr矇, and interesting words - from prehensile and sciolist to rubric and histrionic - complete with definitions, examples, and usage notes. Introduction by Jesse Sheidlower; illustrations by Arnold Roth.
Icon English Grammar Success
Icon English Grammar Success is packed with the solid advice and extended practice activities that will enable you to get the most out of English grammar.Use the textbook to: Learn frequently used sentence structures in spoken and written EnglishMaster the art of varying sentence length, structure and typeFamiliarize yourself with a wide range of structures that are explained in detailReview detailed explanations of correct and incorrect sentencesIdentify areas for improvement so that you can write more concisely and effectively Use the workbook to: Identify where you need extra practice and which section of the textbook you need to reviewDevelop writing skills by practicing writing simple, compound and complex sentencesTake your writing style to the next level by learning how to invert and reduce your sentencesSpot the most common mistakes in written English - and then correct themAssess your skills on the Exit Test to find out how much progress you have made
Artificial Intelligence in Second Language Learning
This volume argues that adults can learn English as a second language if their typical errors are corrected systematically and in line with their preferred style of learning. The remedy designed for this purpose relies on artificial intelligence. The book describes original research which demonstrates the success of this approach.
Essential Speed Reading Techniques
Fly through books with this essential speed reading guide.Faster reading is possible without sacrificing understanding-and this handbook will get you up to speed. Learn the most effective speed reading techniques for your personal strengths and challenges, and make visible progress through a series of engaging exercises.Choose from a variety of strategies and practices proven to advance speed and improve reading comprehension. The integrated exercises help develop your skills, allowing you to read quickly-and still enjoy every word. Whether you're reading an entertaining novel or a challenging textbook, this speed reading guide will help you sail right through.In Essential Speed Reading Techniques, you'll find: Achievable goals-Improve your speed by setting realistic goals based on your own individual baseline.Track your improvement-Assess your progress with self-tests for knowledge retention, smooth eye movement, and more.Tips and tricks-Discover speed reading strategies to minimize rereading, focus your attention, and reduce eyestrain from screens.With the personalized strategies in Essential Speed Reading Techniques, boosting your speed and reading comprehension will be a breeze.
Simplified Grammer of the Serbian Language
First published in 1887, this vintage book offers a short account of the chief characteristics of the Serbian language, with a special focus on its grammar. Serbian is the language Serbia, the territory of Kosovo, as well one one of the languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also spoken in Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. With clear explanations and helpful tables, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the learning the Serbian language or how it it has developed within the last century. Contents include: "The Alphabet", "The Accents", "Characteristics of the Dialects", "Doctrine of Forms", "The Gender of Substantives", "Declension", "Consonantal Stems", "Adjectives". "Degrees of Comparison", "The Numerals", "Pronouns", "The Verb", "Prefixes", "Stems without Suffixes", etc. William Richard Morfill FBA (1834 - 1909) was Professor of Russian and allied languages at the University of Oxford from 1900 to 1909. He was the first such professor in Britain and wrote many books on the subject, including "A Grammar of the Russian Language" (1889), "The Story of Russia" (1890), and "Slavonic Region" (1904). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of literature lovers now and for years to come.
Twelve Lessons on Breathing and Breath Control - For Singers, Speakers, and Teachers
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the breathing techniques employed by singers and public speakers. Written in simple, clear language and full of useful information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in singing. "Learn to breathe and control your breath; learn also to increase the power and beautify the quality of your voice; by studying Twelve Lessons on Breathing and Breath Control"Contents include: Lesson I - In Breathing - A Study of the Movement in Ordinary InspirationLesson II - In Breathing - The Parts of the Act of InspirationLesson III - In Breathing - The Backward ExpansionLesson IV - In Breathing - The Forward ExpansionLesson V - In Breathing - The Upward ExpansionLesson VI - In Breathing - The Upward Movement of the Chest, continuedLesson VII - PowerLesson VIII - Breath Control Part 1Lesson IX - Breath Control Part 2Lesson X - Breath Control Part 3Lesson XI - Breath Control Part 4Lesson XII - Breath Control Part 5Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. Originally published in 1896, we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition.
Scott Thornbury’s 101 Grammar Questions Pocket Editions
In this user-friendly reference book, Scott Thornbury draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to address many of the questions about grammar that regularly confront English language teachers when planning or delivering lessons. The answers are linked to classroom practice and supported by authentic examples of everyday grammar use. Scott Thornbury's 101 Grammar Questions is an essential book for teachers of all levels of experience and a useful reference for anyone interested in (and occasionally puzzled by) English grammar.
Step Forward Level 3 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Step Forward Level 4 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Step Forward Level 1 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Step Forward Level 2 Student Book and Workbook Pack with Online Practice
The Step Forward Student Book and Workbook Pack provides learners with the complete package of Step Forward content. The Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA and the Workbook offers additional practice for every lesson in the student book and reinforces what students have learned in class. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. Each pack includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. HIGHLIGHTS - The Student Book includes one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit that build the essential skills students need in the workplace and 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need - The Workbook's content includes 'Another Look' pages, which revisit the unit vocabulary, and 'Do the Math' exercised, which give students the skills they need to be ready for work - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
English Grammar
The practical English grammar guide for perfect writing. Gone are the days when you worry about embarrassing yourself with pesky misplaced modifiers or dreaded double negatives. Next time you have a nagging grammar question, pick up this practical guide and write with clarity and confidence. English Grammar spares you the lessons and cuts right to the answers. Designed for fast reference, this book makes it easy to avoid the most cringe-worthy mistakes in the English language--and maybe even make your grade school grammar teacher proud. Inside English Grammar: English Grammar goofs--Avoid falling into the most common traps with guidelines for incomplete sentences, possessive pronouns with gerunds, dangling modifiers and more. Word mix-ups--Learn the difference between common word misuses like sex vs. gender, its and it's, whose and who's, the list goes on... Write with style--Make a good (and grammatically correct) impression with every sentence you pen using these easy writing hacks and suggestions. Everyone makes mistakes--but with this English grammar guide you'll make a lot fewer of them. Period.
English for Everyone Grammar Guide Practice Book
Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for Everyone Grammar Practice Book is packed with practice questions and activities to help you learn essential English grammar through visual and engaging content. The Grammar Practice Book helps you to develop your practical English through a variety of exercises and examples that will expand your understanding of grammar and punctuation in use. When used alongside our Grammar Guide, which introduces essential grammar rules through visual teaching methods, this grammar book is ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans. 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 an 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 adults 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, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books 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- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations 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
10 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary
At last, here is a vocabulary-building program that offers you fast, effective techniques for learning hundreds of new words. Drawing on new words from fields that include the internet, politics, and law, 10 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary will help you: Develop the right vocabulary for your profession Distinguish between words that sound or look the same -- from tortuous and torturous to eminent and imminent Feel comfortable and confident when you use new words Enrich your vocabulary with words from science, art, and literature Learn just a few easy word roots to absorb hundreds of related words
American Heritage Word Finder
A thesaurus for adult learners of English. The American Heritage(R) Word Finder is a vocabulary builder designed for adult learners of English. This study guide provides students basic vocabulary to help them achieve their goals, such as entering an English-language university, doing well on an English proficiency test, or finding a good job. Every entry has been selected with the needs of beginning learners in mind. Easy-to-understand example sentences accompany each entry word, showing its use in context. With more than 36,000 synonyms at 4,000 main entries, the American Heritage Word Finder will expand students' vocabulary, improve their writing, help them prepare for language proficiency tests, and set them on the road for success.
Overcoming Difficulty in Grammar Rules and Language Arts
Overcoming Difficulty in Grammar Rules and Language Arts provides a clear and comprehensive understanding for students and help students master grammar rules as well as other language arts. The rules in the books offer clear instructions, definitions, models of effective writing, and concepts that are used in real-life writing. The book is informative, unique, easy to understand, and is a good resource for educators, parents, guardians, and professionals who work with students and want them to do well. Language arts is used in all educational institutions. When students and individuals are able to master grammar rules in language arts, they will be able to perform effectively in other subjects. Today, students in many public schools are not performing as they should in language arts. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me" (Philippians 4:13, KJV).
Grammar Essentials for Dummies
Grammar Essentials For Dummies (9781119589617) was previously published as Grammar Essentials For Dummies(9780470618370). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.For students competing for the decreasing pool of college scholarships, writing a stellar entrance essay can make all the difference. With discrete explanations of vital grammar rules, common usage errors, and the other key concepts people need to refer to most often, Grammar Essentials For Dummies provides crucial information to help students communicate accurately and effectively. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical grammar concepts as they help students with homework assignments or college entrance essays, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom and people learning English as a next language. The Essentials For Dummies SeriesDummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
The Love of Learning Reading Method Through Phonics
This book is about learning to read and write or learning to write and read. My humble observations have told me that the population of readers and nonreaders can be categorized into three: 1. Those who were not taught reading at all 2. Those whose experience with the teaching learning process was either incomplete, ineffective, or erroneous 3. Those whose grasp of the structure of the English language is insecure or incomplete Those in the first category can benefit from instruction. Those in the second and third categories can benefit from a step-by-step refresher course or instruction in phonics. This is what this book is all about. First, let us get a bird's-eye view of the three populations identified.
The Love of Learning Reading Method Through Phonics
This book is about learning to read and write or learning to write and read. My humble observations have told me that the population of readers and nonreaders can be categorized into three: 1. Those who were not taught reading at all 2. Those whose experience with the teaching learning process was either incomplete, ineffective, or erroneous 3. Those whose grasp of the structure of the English language is insecure or incomplete Those in the first category can benefit from instruction. Those in the second and third categories can benefit from a step-by-step refresher course or instruction in phonics. This is what this book is all about. First, let us get a bird's-eye view of the three populations identified.
Check Your English Vocabulary for Toefl
This 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(R) (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(R). - 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
English Idioms
Are you looking to brush up on your English idioms? English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you to understand the context and use of hundreds of native English expressions. Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English by visually connecting the literal and idiomatic meaning of common English phrases such as, "on cloud nine", "snowed under", and many more. With supporting audio available online, sample sentences throughout the book, collocations, and common mistakes to watch out for, English for Everyone: English Idioms 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 adults 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
English After Rp
This book concisely describes ways in which today's standard British English speech differs from the upper-class accent of the last century, Received Pronunciation, which many now find old-fashioned or even comic. In doing so it provides a much-needed update to the existing RP-based descriptions by which the sound system of British English is still known to many around the world.The book opens with an account of the rise and fall of RP, before turning to a systematic analysis of the phonetic developments between RP and contemporary Standard Southern British (SSB) in vowels, consonants, stress, connected speech and intonation. Topics covered include the anti-clockwise vowel shift, the use of glottal stops, 'intrusive r', vocal fry and Uptalk. It concludes with a Mini Dictionary of well over 100 words illustrating the changes described throughout the book, and provides a chart of updated IPA vowel symbols.This book is an essentialresource for anyone interested in British pronunciation and sound change, including academics in phonetics, phonology, applied linguistics and English language; trainers of English teachers; English teachers themselves; teachers of voice and accent coaches; and students in those areas.
What Would You Do?
What what you do if your best friend had a body odor problem?Would you tell them directly, indirectly, have someone talk to them, or something else?What if your smelly friend was also your secret crush? Does it matter if it's a boy or a girl? Have you ever been in this situation before? Is good hygiene important to you?What Would You Do? by Taylor Sapp is more than just a collection of 81 tricky hypothetical situations. Each dilemma includes suggested solutions, variations, and extension activities so they're easy to adapt to your students and your classroom.Use them as thoughtful and engaging warmers, fillers, or as the start of a class discussion, or even pre-writing. Follow them up with one of the writing assignments or a project from the 16 games and activities in the appendix.Unlike other quick conversation prompts, the dilemmas in What Would You Do? cover a wide variety of topics, for a range of ages and levels of English, such as: everyday problems: What if you had a friend who was always late? fun situations: What skill would you want instantly downloaded to your brain? ethical issues: Would you let someone steal to feed their family? fantasy: What if a wizard anointed you the chosen one? topical social issues: Would you hire a qualified undocumented immigrant? Engaging, flexible, fun. What Would You Do? is your students' new favorite activity!
Swearing Is Good for You
In this sparkling debut work of popular science, Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. She explores every angle of swearing--why we do it, how we do it, and what it tells us about ourselves. Packed with the results of unlikely and often hilarious scientific studies--from the "ice-bucket test" for coping with pain, to the connection between Tourette's and swearing, to a chimpanzee that curses at her handler in sign language--Swearing Is Good for You presents a lighthearted but convincing case for the foulmouthed.
Woe Is I
A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century. In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers in Woe Is I down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us. "Books about English grammar and usage are... never content with the status quo," O'Conner writes. "That's because English is not a stay-put language. It's always changing--expanding here, shrinking there, trying on new things, casting off old ones... Time doesn't stand still and neither does language." In this fourth edition, O'Conner explains how the usage of an array of words has evolved. For example, the once-shunned "they," "them," and "their" for an unknown somebody is now acceptable. And the battle between "who" and "whom" has just about been won, O'Conner says (hint: It wasn't by "whom"). Then there's the use of "taller than me" in simple comparisons, instead of the ramrod-stiff "taller than I." "May" and "might," "use to" and "used to," abbreviations that use periods and those that don't, and the evolving definition of "unique" are all explained here by O'Conner. The result is an engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century.
English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises Book With Answers
Grammar in Use is the world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. This new edition has been updated and revised to accompany the Fifth edition of English Grammar in Use, the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners. This book contains 200 varied exercises to provide learners with extra practice of the grammar they have studied.
How to Get Really Good at Portuguese
Millions of people learn Portuguese but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that? People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn Portuguese and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently. If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to study and review thousands of Portuguese phrases and vocabulary words or are struggling to speak Portuguese with native speakers, try this book! This is not a basic Portuguese for beginners textbook designed to teach Brazilian Portuguese or European Portuguese but a book that will teach you how to learn Portuguese the smart way and get you to fluency faster using highly effective language learning methods and techniques. There exists hundreds of Portuguese language coursebooks, Portuguese phrase books, and basic Portuguese for beginners textbooks, but without smart language learning techniques and strategies, you are likely to forget what you have studied and reviewed and especially during a conversation. There exists an easier and more fun way to build your overall Portuguese language ability. In How to Get Really Good at Portuguese, discover how you can easily conquer the Portuguese language using highly effective methods and strategies used by polyglots (language learning experts). This includes both European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. These methods and techniques can even be used to learn Portuguese phrases, vocabulary, and grammar from TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games. Learn Portuguese smarter and faster starting today!
English Grammar in Use Book With Answers
Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It also includes an interactive ebook with audio that you can use online or offline. It is perfect for self-study and can also be used by teachers as a supplementary book in classrooms.
How to Get Really Good at Russian
Millions of people learn Russian but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that? People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn Russian and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently. If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to study and review thousands of Russian phrases and vocabulary words or are struggling to speak Russian with native speakers, try this book! This is not a basic Russian for beginners textbook designed to teach the Russian language but a book that will teach you how to learn Russian the smart way and get you to fluency faster using highly effective language learning methods and techniques. There exists hundreds of Russian language coursebooks, Russian phrase books, and online resources to learn Russian, but without smart language learning techniques and strategies, you are likely to forget what you have studied and reviewed and especially during a conversation. There exists an easier and more fun way to build your overall Russian language ability. In How to Get Really Good at Russian, discover how you can easily conquer the Russian language using highly effective methods and strategies used by polyglots (language learning experts). These methods and techniques can even be used to learn Russian phrases, vocabulary, and grammar from TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games. Learn Russian smarter and faster starting today!
How to Get Really Good at English
Millions of people learn English but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that?People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn English and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently.If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to study and review thousands of English grammar rules and vocabulary words or are struggling to speak English with native speakers, try this book! This is not a basic English for beginners textbook designed to teach American English or British English but a book that will teach you how to learn English the smart way and get you to fluency faster using highly effective language learning methods and techniques.There exists hundreds of English language coursebooks, English grammar books, and basic English for beginners textbooks, but without smart language learning techniques and strategies, you are likely to forget what you have studied and reviewed and especially during a conversation. There exists an easier and more fun way to build your overall English language ability.In How to Get Really Good at English, discover how you can easily conquer the English language using highly effective methods and strategies used by polyglots (language learning experts). This includes both American English and British English. These methods and techniques can even be used to learn English grammar, vocabulary, and phrases from TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games.Learn English smarter and faster starting today!
Practical English Grammar for Academic Writers
Practical English Grammar for Academic Writers is intended for international students who have to write academically in American English. Suitable for undergraduates or graduate students, it aims at enabling writers to produce grammatically correct, well-focused, well-developed writing with academic vocabulary, style, and tone.This book is compact, yet surprisingly broad in grammatical, lexical, and academic scope, making it ideal for advanced level English for academic purposes or academic transitions reading/writing classes that have to balance academic content with grammar.This book also includes an answer key, including sample paragraphs for all of the independent writing assignments, allowing for individual, autonomous study.
Jack C Richards’ 50 Tips for Teacher Development
This book offers 50 practical ideas for teachers to use for their professional development. The tips cover a wide range of activities that can be carried out individually or in collaboration with others, including self and peer observation, journal writing, on-line forums, classroom research, action research, team teaching, lesson review, materials review, lesson study, mentoring, peer coaching, reading groups, and workshops. The Tips can be used by both novice and more experienced teachers and are intended to provide a basis for teachers to review the current state of their professional learning and to develop and implement goals for their development.
Ingl廥 en 100 d燰s / English in 100 Days
Ingl矇s para conversar es un curso para aprender y practicar m獺s de 1500 expresiones y di獺logos utilizados cotidianamente, en situaciones de la vida real, por personas que viven, trabajan y se desarrollan en los Estados Unidos. 癒Es el ingl矇s que necesita para conversar! Gracias a un m矇todo pedag籀gico creado para personas cuya primera lengua es el espa簽ol, Ingl矇s para conversar le ofrece algo que no encontrar獺 en ning繳n otro curso de ingl矇s: usted aprender獺 en muy poco tiempo y de forma muy sencilla la m獺s completa variedad de expresiones y frases verbales de uso cotidiano en Estados Unidos, mediante claras explicaciones y cuidadosas traducciones que le permitir獺n entender y asimilar el contenido del curso, de una vez y para siempre. Este curso le ofrece: - m獺s de 300 ilustraciones;- m獺s de 100 ejercicios con auto correcci籀n en la misma p獺gina;- docenas de trucos para aprender ingl矇s;- m獺s de 100 conceptos fundamentales de uso pr獺ctico del idioma;- gran cantidad de notas culturales de Estados Unidos;- m獺s de 800 di獺logos en 30 cap穩tulos de una apasionada historia que recrea situaciones del d穩a a d穩a de personas que viven en EEUU;- m獺s de 700 palabras agrupadas en m獺s de 50 temas de vocabulario;- m獺s de 500 frases verbales de uso com繳n en Estados Unidos. Con Ingl矇s para conversar aprender獺 un idioma mientras se divierte y familiariza con la cultura de Estados Unidos. Este es el curso m獺s moderno y actual que existe para prender un idioma: pr獺cticos y completos contenidos presentados en un rico y animado dise簽o visual. 癒Hablar bien ingl矇s es imprescindible! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Conversational English is a language-learning and language-practicing program containing over 1,500 expressions and dialogues that are used in a variety of every-day situations by people that live, work and grow in the United States. This program has the English you need to communicate! This advanced and content-rich program for language learning today is presented through an animated visual design. Thanks to a teaching method created specifically for people whose first language is Spanish, Conversational English offers what you cannot find anywhere else -with this book you will learn, in a fast and simple manner, the most comprehensive list of expressions and verbal phrases used during daily living in the United States. Through precise explanations and translations, you will be able to understand, absorb and the program's content for life. With Conversational English you will have loads of fun while you learn the language and become familiar with the culture of the United States.
Cambridge English Exam Booster With Answer Key for Advanced - Self-study Edition
Focus on essential exam practice with the Exam Booster for Advanced. Maximise your potential with dedicated exam task practice for self study. 55 Exam tasks practise each part of the exam three times while Exam facts provide practical information about each task. Exam tips provide useful advice on how to approach the exercises and 'Get it right' boxes highlight typical candidate errors in the exam. This Exam Booster prepares students for Cambridge English: Advanced. The downloadable audio is available from www.cambridge.org/advancedbooster.
Modern Spanish Grammar
This new edition of the bestselling Modern Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Spanish, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as: * Giving and seeking information* Putting actions into context* Expressing likes, dislikes and preferencesWith a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Implementing feedback from users of the first edition of the grammar, this second edition now features: * More functional items* Clearer explanations and more accessible descriptors* Greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Spanish, such as tense usage, ser and estar and the reflective.This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Spanish at all levels, from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.
Smart Idioms and How to Use Them (附CD)
SMART IDOIMS AND HOW TO USE THEM includes the most vivid and authentic English idioms with fun and high-impact exercises specifically designed for ESL students in intermediate level. It is a thorough, user-friendly resource designed to encourage learning and knowledge retention for classroom and self-study use.SMART IDIOMS AND HOW TO USE THEM是一本用成語、俚語學英文的中階教材，內容豐富、練習紮實。本書利用各式各樣的道地片語，讓學生練習一般課堂上學習不到的表達方式，也能同時熟悉美、加文化中的各種情境。每單元的練習豐富多變，在不同語境中重複應用所學，讓ESL學生熟能生巧，對於英語的掌握更上一層樓。本書特色n 依主題分21個單元，從對話實境中自然而然學習道地成語、俚語。n 透過閱讀、聽力、字彙解說，反覆練習與例句寫作掌握精確用法。n 各單元後再加碼Bonus Section，延伸更多內容與範例，充分挑戰。n 母語ESL教學專家編寫，對話部分附道地美式英語聽力CD。n 另有課後額外團體活動與趣味練習，供教師備課與課堂演練資源。
Collins English Readers：The Mysterious Affair at Styles with CD
Preston Lee's Beginner English For Arabic Speakers (Australian)
Everything a beginner needs for learning English in one book!Have fun and learn English the easy way. This book has been written for all ages, children and adults alike.This edition is the Australian version of the best-selling book Preston Lee's Beginner English.- Written in English that is used in Australia - 44 excellent lessons- 88 fun worksheets for easy learning- Over 100 useful sentence patterns- Practice tests to reinforce learning- Step-by-step grammar development- Frequently used verbs in 4 grammatical forms- 44 common idioms used in Australia- Vocabulary words include Arabic translations Preston Lee's Beginner English for Arabic Speakers is the absolute best way to learn English. Written by ESL specialists, Kevin Lee and Matthew Preston have taught English as a Second Language for over 20 years around the world. The lessons in this book have been carefully chosen to help the learner really understand a range of topics for everyday talk. This best-selling book includes everything you need to become an excellent and fluent English speaker!
