Carti in categoria Literature & Biography

Dieses anregende Buch versteht sich als Leitfaden fur die Kunst des Erzahlens und des Schreibens von Geschichten im Englischunterricht. Durch Geschichten und Erzahlungen wird nicht nur Wissen uber Kultur vermittelt, sondern auch die Sprache selbst gelernt. Das Schreiben und Vermitteln von Geschichten sollte daher auch ein fundamentaler Teil des Sprachunterrichts sein. Eine umfangreiche Aufgabensammlung und gezielte Aktivitaten zur Entwicklung der notwendigen Schreibfertigkeiten begleiten von der...

Nr pagini: 168 pagesFormat: 18 x 297 x 9mm | 552gAnul aparitiei: 01 Oct 2012

Timesaver For Exams is a new series of photocopiablematerials for English teachers to use with students whoare preparing for exams.They save teacher preparation time with a wide range of refreshingeasy-to-use lessons and activities, providing motivational ideasfor exam classes.The engaging and contemporary content is aimed at teenagers andyoung adults with an emphasis on repeated practice of exam tasktypes and includes exam tips and skills practice.Thirty writing lessons targeted at studentsprep...

Developing students writing skills during an intensive languagecourse can be difficult. Time may be limited and many students findthis skill particularly difficult. This timesaving resource providescontemporary contexts and clear models for students to follow.Students will enjoy the activities and feel a real sense ofprogress.

There is a growing need in both primary and secondary schools formaterials that teach content subjects in the curriculum throughthe medium of English. Projects Across the Curriculum presents acollection of projects for the core subjects of Maths, Science andSocial Studies at primary level.

Teachers at UK language schools dont always have time to find photosand pictures to use as resources in the classroom. There isa need for ready-to-use visuals that tie in with specific languagepoints. The book also provides new ways to recycle and consolidatenew structures.

Students learning English need to familiarise themselves with theculture of English-speaking countries to provide a context for theirstudy of the English language. This cultural studies title allowsteachers to present aspects of contemporary US culture to theirstudents which will enhance their language learning experience,and broaden their knowledge of the English-speaking world.

A definitive work...explains clearly and succinctly concepts and theories at the heart of European and American philosophy. - Brenda AlmondWhat do philosophers mean by absolute and akrasia? What are Polish notation and prime matter? What contributions to human thought were made by Plato, Machiavelli, Kant and Derrida? These questions and many more are answered by this illuminating dictionary, which draws on contributions from over 100 leading philosophers.

The Penguin Dictionary of Economics explains a host of economic terms, from acceleration principle to venture capital, Euro to X-efficiency, globalisation to zero-sum game. The eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to include those terms that have become so familiar since the global recession begun (quantitative easing and sub-prime among them), but whose meanings escape most of us. Wide-ranging and accessible, this detailed practical and international guide will be indispensable for...

Translation is one of the most important cross-linguistic and cross-cultural practices. This short introduction focuses on what you need to know about it: the different perspectives on translation and key issues such as equivalence in translation, translation evaluation, and the role of translation in language teaching, globalization, and intercultural communication.

Tourism is ideal for pre-work students, studying at pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate levels, who will need to use English in work situations.Tourism is divided into three levels: Provision, Encounters, and Management. Each of these levels develops the vocabulary, language, and skills that students will need to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, whether working in an administrative or managerial role.

Each article in this collection begins with a short introduction by Michael Swan explaining the context in which he originally wrote it. Consequently, the articles not only address topics that remain highly relevant to language teachers today, but also provide a historical perspective on developments within the field.The collection ends with a small selection of his published satirical pieces.

Accelerate your students Academic Language Development with the second edition of the Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas for Kids program.This research-based program:Is flexible enough to be used in any teaching situationProvides explicit instruction through research-based routines by Kate KinsellaMakes vocabulary with the academic language learners need to be successfulIs standards based and aligned to the Common Core State Standards and other leading research on what works most ef...

Accelerate your students Academic Language Development with the second edition of the Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas for Kids program.This research-based program:Is flexible enough to be used in any teaching situationProvides explicit instruction through research-based routines by Kate KinsellaMakes vocabulary with the academic language learners need to be successfulIs standards based and aligned to the Common Core State Standards and other leading research on what works most ef...

A fully integrated vocabulary development program in American English, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short thematic units. Realistic scenarios and modern artwork are easy to relate to and these, together with story pages and practice exercises, have been applauded for their success in promoting critical thinking skills. Content is fully supported by a range of components - including Workbooks, Classroom Activities, Audio and website.

Technology for Engineering and Applied Sciences: Special Edition is ideal for pre-work students studying at pre-intermediate to intermediate level, who will need to use English in work situations. The course develops the vocabulary, language, and skills that students will need in order to effectively solve problems in the workplace, discuss the latest technological innovations, and communicate clearly with non-specialists. This special edition combines selected units from Technology 1 and 2, in ...

Tech Talk gives learners the functional language they need for real-life, hands-on tasks in the technical, industrial, and scientific sectors.Tech Talk is suitable for those working in production, development, maintenance, planning, purchasing, testing, logistics, and quality.From maintenance to customer service, and from manufacturing to technical support, the focus of the course is always on getting the job done.

Tech Talk gives learners the functional language they need for real-life, hands-on tasks in the technical, industrial, and scientific sectors.Tech Talk is suitable for those working in production, development, maintenance, planning, purchasing, testing, logistics, and quality.From maintenance to customer service, and from manufacturing to technical support, the focus of the course is always on getting the job done.

English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) is one manifestation of the changing role of English in the world today. This book and audio CD explore how ELF may be relevant to teaching your students pronunciation. It draws on the Lingua Franca core, a set of pronunciation features that research has found to be essential to intelligibility in ELF communications, and explores how adopting an ELF approach can benefit students. It covers techniques and materials for teaching ELF pronunciation, including plannin...

How can we use our understanding of the process of listening to help our students to become better listeners? How can we be sure that the listening tasks we use are worthwhile? In Teaching Second Language Listening, Tony Lynch uses listening lesson transcripts and sample listening activities to set out the principles of successful listening teaching. He ties this in with an up-to-date survey of listening research.