Provides over 45,000 expressions and words, along with a pronunciation guide, Russian grammar and alphabet tables, references for such categories as weights and geographic names, and examples that put isolated words and phrases into context.
Provides over 45,000 expressions and words, along with a pronunciation guide, Russian grammar and alphabet tables, references for such categories as weights and geographic names, and examples that put isolated words and phrases into context ...
The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than simply reading about it. The History of Early English: Provides a comprehensive introduction to early, middle and early modern English; Introduces each language period with a text from writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare, accompanied by a series of guiding questions and commentaries that will engage readers and give them a flavour of the language of the time; Features a range of activities that include discussion points, questions, online tasks and preparatory activities that seamlessly take the reader from one chapter to the next; Is supported by a companion website featuring audio files, further activities and links to online material. Written by an experienced teacher and author, this book is the essential course textbook for any module on the history of English.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in researching or just learning more about the changing role and status of English across Europe. The status of English today is explained in its historical context before the authors present some of the key debates and ideas relating to the challenge English poses for learners, teachers, and language policy makers.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in researching or just learning more about the changing role and status of English across Europe.
"Testing your vocabulary needn't be boring! Use this book for self-study, or in the classrom, to check your progress as you build your vocabulary and become a confident speaker of English."--Editor.
The book can be used on its own, for self-study or in the classroom, or to reinforce the vocabulary covered in English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate Third edition, available separately.
Provides activities like role playing and project work to develop language and explores social values through stories, in a text that includes a DVD with documentaries and interactive games and activities.
Provides activities like role playing and project work to develop language and explores social values through stories, in a text that includes a DVD with documentaries and interactive games and activities.
Grammar and core vocabulary are constantly practised and revised. Communicative approach, with role-plays and dialogues. The pocket-sized format means convenience and easy reference on the go! 3-in-1 Practice Pack contains Vocabulary and Grammar Practice Books, plus FREE Audio CD. The Practice Pack includes picture dictionary, word games, test-yourself sections, grammar exercises, and Everyday English dialogues to learn. PLUS test yourself with the ingenious red plastic square! It makes words 'disappear' so you can remember and say.
Over 80 generic classroom activities. Needs analysis helps teachers design a course that covers what students need for their working environment. Adaptable activities are transferable across different vocations. Suitable for teachers, teacher trainers, and new teachers.
First published in 1992, A Grammar of Old English, Volume 1: Phonology was a landmark publication that in the intervening years has not been surpassed in its depth of scholarship and usefulness to the field. With the 2011 posthumous publication of Richard M. Hogg’s Volume 2: Morphology, Volume 1 is again in print, now in paperback, so that scholars can own this complete work. Takes account of major developments both in the field of Old English studies and in linguistic theory Takes full advantage of the Dictionary of Old English project at Toronto, and includes full cross-references to the DOE data Fully utilizes work in phonemic and generative theory and related topics Provides material crucial for future research both in diachronic and synchronic phonology and in historical sociolinguistics
This volume fully utilizes work in phonemic and generative theory and related topics, and it provides material which could be crucial for future research both in diachronic and synchronic phonology and in historical sociolinguistics.
