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This week-by-week calendar of idioms will assist learners of English to understand the meanings of American idioms found in common usage. The American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks consists of 3,300 frequently used idioms, provides concise and clear definitions of each idiom, and...

Seminar paper from the year 2012 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, Martin Luther University (Institut f r Anglistik und Amerikanistik), course: William Butler Yeats, language: English, abstract: William Butler Yeats did not just believe in the apocalypse, he was...

The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 2 teaches you more popular American slang and idioms that everyone uses every day!NOTE that this version has been updated, getting rid of many of the words in "The Slangman Files" section with new, more popular words now...

A Prescriptive American English Writing Style Guide The Elements of Style William Strunk, Jr. E. B. White This book aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style. It aims to lighten the task of instructor and student by concentrating...

The author of the much-admired Tolstoy and the Purple Chair goes on a quest through the history of letters and her own personal correspondence to discover and celebrate what is special about the handwritten letter. Hailed as witty, moving, enliAuthor: Nina SankovitchISBN-10: 1451687168ISBN-13: 9781451687163Publisher:...

In recent years the concept of 'register' has been increasingly replaced by emphasis on the analysis of genre, which relates work in sociolinguistics, text linguistics and discourse analysis to the study of specialist areas of language. This book is a clear, authoritative guide to...

As Latin is key to the study of Western classics, so Sanskrit is the language of ancient Indian literature. This guide begins with an introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet, followed by a treatment of the accent - its changes in combination, inflection, and tone....

Probably the most delightful, useful, and comprehensive elementary book available for learning spoken and written French, either with or without a teacher. Working on the principle that a person learns more quickly by example then by rule, Lema tre has assembled colloquial French conversations...

Now, the much-anticipated Third Edition responds to the wealth of writing by women across the globe with the inclusion of 61 new authors (219 in all) whose diverse works span six centuries. A more flexible two-volume format and a versatile new companion reader make...

Veteran teacher and author Linda Rief has inspired thousands of practitioners across the nation to lead adolescent students on a journey to becoming lifelong readers and writers. In ReadWriteTeach, Linda offers the what, how, and why of a year's worth of reading and writing...

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and...

French Grammar helps language learners at every level navigate the intricacies of the French language. Designed to help you speak and write in French with greater confidence and precision, it avoids tedious memorization drills, focusing, instead, on patterns commonly found in contemporary French speech...

"Hadith are oral traditions relating to the words and deeds of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Hadith collections are regarded as important tools for determining the Sunnah, or Muslim way of life, by all traditional schools of jurisprudence. There are many collections of Hadith (traditions...

SHSAT Prep Questions Book 2020-2021: Three SHSAT Practice Tests for the New York City (NYC) Specialized High School Admissions Test 4th Edition] Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great SHSAT scores. This practice test book includes: Quick...

Test Prep Books' AP Literature and Composition 2021 - 2022: AP English Literature and Composition Prep Book with Practice Test Questions 2nd Edition] Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the AP Literature exam. This...

By now it's a given: if we're to help our ELLs and SELs access the rigorous demands of today's content standards, we must cultivate the "code" that drives school success: academic language. Look no further for assistance than this much-anticipated series from Ivannia Soto,...

Sealaska Heritage Institute's Dictionary of Tlingit is the product of years of documentation of the Tlingit language with assistance from fluent Elders. It's a must-have resource for language learners and for people who are interested in learning more about the Tlingit culture. The Dictionary...

Dramatica: A New Theory of Story is the definitive guide to the most profoundly original and complete paradigm of story since Aristotle wrote Poetics. This book is chock-full of stunning solutions to vexing story structure and development problems that have mystified and tormented writers...

AWARD WINNER In Literacy for All Young Learners, Mary Jalongo, PhD, offers 65 strategies to support literacy learning with children from preschool through the third grade. With specific suggestions for ELL students, Jalongo includes recommendations for hundreds of great children's books, websites, and apps...

A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners' guide. Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning student Features selections...

The ultimate aim of reading is not the process but to understand what we read and comprehension can take place at many different levels. There has been an increasing emphasis on the importance of reading comprehension in recent years but despite this there is...

Too often in classrooms, English Learners are described by what they cannot do, rather than by what they can do. Particularly in mainstream classrooms in which teachers have little or no training in how to meet their needs, ELs are seen through a deficit...

This work addresses the issue of magical communication found in the Elder Futhark runic inscriptions. The work begins by discussing how Charles Sanders Peirce can help provide us with a basic framework regarding the sign.Author: Irmengard Rauch, Scott ShellISBN-10: 1433189550ISBN-13: 9781433189555Publisher: Peter Lang Inc.,...

Did you know that there are over 1,000 ways to use "shit"? That's just in North American English alone! You'll probably learn more than you ever wanted to with Know Your Shit. It dives into the general history and psychology of swearing in general,...

Learn the Seven Seasons that belong to Bunurong country.. Bunurong People are Indigenous people from South East Victoria Australia.They are part of the Kulin Nation.Read stories entwined with history, knowledge and Traditional Language and see what animals and plants belong in each season. Look...

Once upon a time, there was a student who wanted to learn English...He did everything. He did grammar exercises, he looked at lists of vocabulary, he even tried reading books for native speakers. But nothing worked, and he couldn't progress.Then, one day, he found...

THIS ISN'T A PHRASEBOOK, THIS IS A SYSTEM DESIGNED TO TEACH THE READER HOW TO COMBINE WORDS IN ORDER TO CREATE THEIR OWN SENTENCES Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Spanish but simply didn't have the time? Well if so, then,...

Learn to read and write the ancient biblical language. This is a great tool for those that are interested in biblical studies, ancient history or archeology. This work by Yeshiva Pirchei Shoshanim is in connection with Rabbi Shalom Gold of Jerusalem. You can find...

Micha lle Jean is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language...

The first of four levels of decodable books, providing the best start for children just starting to read. With three lively series in each level, children are able to practise their phonic skills while developing key reading skills. Mud and Other Stories contains six...

Designed for those who have studied Modern Chinese, but who have had no exposure to Classical Chinese before, this work is a set of two volumes: the reader itself and a workbook. This reader includes forty lessons in total, covering selected readings from ancient...

"This series goes to higher ground by zooming in on authors' paragraphs through the sentence-composing approach. Throughout, emphasis is on elaboration-perhaps the biggest area for improvement in students' writing." Don and Jenny Killgallon Following the success of their Sentence-Composing series and their Grammar: A...

" McKinney crafts an acerbic, hip hop hymnal to ask father Forgive me in poems that are fearless, wounding and tender " Deshawn McKinney holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. A performer and poet, he has headlined at...

Author: J. O. CutteridgeISBN-10: 0175660026ISBN-13: 9780175660025Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 48Format: SpiralWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 7.21h x 4.80w x 0.13d

Once, there was a student who wanted to learn English...He did everything. He did grammar exercises, he looked at lists of vocabulary, he even tried reading books for native speakers. But nothing worked, and he couldn't improve.Then, one day, he found a book just...

The satires explored in this volume are some of the trickiest poems of ancient Rome's trickiest poet. Horace was an ironist, sneaky smart, and prone to hiding things under the surface. His Latin is dense and difficult. The challenges posed by these satires are...

APEX Test Prep's ACT Prep 2020 Tutor: ACT Test Prep Book with Practice Test Questions 2nd Edition Study Guide] APEX Test Prep believes that preparing for the ACT exam shouldn't be harder than the test itself. To that end, we pack our products with...

APEX Test Prep's HSPT Prep Book for Catholic High School Entrance Exams: HSPT Practice Questions and Study Guide [2nd Edition] APEX Test Prep believes that preparing for the HSPT exam shouldn't be harder than the test itself. To that end, we pack our products...

APEX Test Prep's ISEE Test Prep Lower Level: Study Guide and ISEE Practice Exam Questions Book [3rd Edition]APEX Test Prep believes that preparing for the ISEE Lower Level exam shouldn't be harder than the test itself.To that end, we pack our products with everything...

APEX Test Prep's TSI Study Guide 2021-2022: Exam Preparation with Practice Test Questions for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 [Updated for New A2 Outline]APEX Test Prep believes that preparing for the TSI exam shouldn't be harder than the test itself.To that end, we...

Author: RaynhamISBN-10: 0194236757ISBN-13: 9780194236751Publisher: OxfordLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2015Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.20w x 0.40d

This book 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...

Dual language learners are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. student population, and the majority speak Spanish as a first language. This graduate-level textbook--now in its third edition--gives future speech-language pathologists the comprehensive knowledge they need to work effectively with Spanish-English bilingual children and...

Ever feel at a loss when you are wondering how to inspire kids to develop a love of reading? Then this book is for you! Anyone interested in kids and their success will find this a great read! The authors have compiled tales of...

Author: Clive BorelyISBN-10: 0175663408ISBN-13: 9780175663408Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 40Format: SpiralWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.68h x 7.36w x 0.27d

Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR. Flies are a nuisance. They are annoying when they buzz around you, but you can brush them away with...

Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR. A woman finds a man on a beach. He is very cold, his clothes are wet, and he cannot...

Author: Joyce HannanISBN-10: 0194248887ISBN-13: 9780194248884Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/18/2010Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.46h x 5.89w x 0.30d

New Ways in Teaching with Humor explores the whole gamut of possibilities for using humor in English language teaching. Find ideas for beginning to advanced students, 5-minute activities to start a class on a humorous note to multiday projects, and silly English puns and...

Pedagogy--not technology--drives effective online instruction. The authors of Pedagogy & Practice for Online English Language Teacher Education discuss foundational theories of pedagogy and link those theories with their own practices in online courses for language teacher education and language teaching. This book discusses and...