Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (Karlsson Monica)(Paperback / softback)

Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (Karlsson Monica)(Paperback / softback)

The comprehension, retention and production of idiomatic expressions is one of the most difficult areas of the lexicon for second language learners to master. This book investigates this under-researched and interesting aspect of language acquisition, shedding light on conventional uses of

Metalinguistic Awareness and Second Language Acquisition (Roehr-Brackin Karen)(Paperback)

Metalinguistic Awareness and Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present an in-depth overview of metalinguistic awareness as it relates to SLA. In this volume, Roehr-Brackin discusses metalinguistic awareness in the context of both child and adult language learning, and outlines the

Word Mastery Primer - For First and Second Graders(Paperback / softback)

A wonderful teacher resource for helping children learn to read, bringing the sounds of words and phonemes to

Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking (Newton Jonathan M.)(Paperback)

Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge that ESL and EFL teachers need to teach the four language skills. This foundational text, written by internationally renowned experts in the field,

Interactive Approaches to Second Language Reading (Carrell Patricia L.)(Paperback)

This text presents up-to-date theory, research, and classroom applications in second language reading from an interactive perspective. The paperback edition presents up-to-date theory, research, and classroom applications in second language reading from an interactive perspective. The book supports

Collaborative Writing in L2 Classrooms (Storch Neomy)(Paperback)

In this first book-length treatment of collaborative writing in second language (L2) classrooms, Neomy Storch provides a theoretical, pedagogical and empirical rationale for the use of collaborative writing activities in L2 classes, as well as some guidelines about how to best implement such

Legal English - How to Understand and Master the Language of Law (McKay William)(Paperback / softback)

Dimensions of L2 Performance and Proficiency - Complexity, Accuracy and Fluency in SLA(Paperback / softback)

Research into complexity, accuracy and fluency (CAF) as basic dimensions of second language performance, proficiency and development has received increased attention in SLA. This volume showcases the research on CAF by bringing together eleven contributions from renowned international researchers

Language, Capitalism, Colonialism: Toward a Critical History (Heller Monica)(Paperback)

Heller and McElhinny reinterpret sociolinguistics for the twenty-first century with an original approach to the study of language that is situated in the political and economic contexts of colonialism and

The Go Programming Language (Donovan Alan)(Paperback)

The authoritative resource to writing clear and idiomatic Go to solve real-world problems Google's Go team member Alan A. A. Donovan and Brian Kernighan, co-author of The C Programming Language, provide hundreds of interesting and practical examples of well-written Go code to help programmers learn

Language and Gender (Talbot Mary)(Paperback)

Since its first publication in 1998, Mary Talbot's Language and Gender has been a leading textbook, popular with students for its accessibility and with teachers for the range and depth it achieves in a single volume. This anticipated third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated for the

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide (Mackey Alison)(Paperback)

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guideis an informative guide to research design and methodology for graduate students and scholars. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each

Practical Classroom English [With CDROM] (Hughes)(Paperback)

Equipping the reader with the language skills needed for accurate, authentic, and idiomatic classroom management in English, this title is aimed at upper-primary or secondary levels, but much of the material will be appropriate in further and even higher

A First Course in Logic (Lawson Mark Verus)(Paperback)

A First Course in Logic is an introduction to first-order logic suitable for first and second year mathematicians and computer scientists. There are three components to this course: propositional logic; Boolean algebras; and predicate/first-order, logic. Logic is the basis of proofs in mathematics

A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language (Nahmad H. M.)(Paperback)

This is a revised second edition of A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language first published in 1962. It is based on and replaces Thatcher's Arabic Grammar and has a vocabulary of over 4,000 words, almost twice as many as in the old Thatcher, while the number of chapters has been increased from

The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren (Opie Iona)(Paperback)

First published in 1959, Iona and Peter Opie's The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren is a pathbreaking work of scholarship that is also a splendid and enduring work of literature. Going outside the nursery, with its assortment of parent-approved entertainments, to observe and investigate the

Feedback in Second Language Writing: Contexts and Issues (Hyland Ken)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, this volume provides an up to date, accessible, yet authoritative introduction to feedback on second language writing for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers and researchers in TESOL, applied linguistics, composition studies and English for academic

A Level Mathematics: First Aid Kit (Jewell Rose)(Paperback / softback)

Master essential skills and boost progress in A-level Maths with extra support and practice for every topic. This book provides structured guidance through clear explanations, worked examples and practice

Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition, 10 (Cook Vivian)(Paperback)

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research

Second Language Acquisition in Action: Principles from Practice (Nava Andrea)(Paperback)

Despite the key role played by second language acquisition (SLA) courses in linguistics, teacher education and language teaching degrees, participants often struggle to bridge the gap between SLA theories and their many applications in the classroom. In order to overcome the 'transfer' problem from

Applied Theatre Second Edition (Prendergast Monica)(Paperback)

Six years after its initial publication, Applied Theatre returns with a second edition. As the first book to assist practitioners and students to develop critical frameworks for implementing their own theatrical projects, it served as a vital addition to this area of growing interest, winning the

Introducing Second Language Acquisition (Saville-Troike Muriel)(Paperback)

Providing a solid foundation in second language acquisition, this book has become the leading introduction to the subject for students of linguistics, psychology and education, and trainee language teachers. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental

Introduction to English as a Second Language Workbook (Lucantoni Peter)(Paperback)

Introduction to English as a Second Language Workbook accompanies the Coursebook (sold separately) in this Fourth edition series, and is presented in an accessible updated design. Each Workbook unit reinforces the topic and theme from the corresponding Coursebook unit, and provides additional

Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (Milton James)(Paperback)

Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition describes the effect that word frequency and lexical coverage have on learning and communication in a foreign language. It examines the tools we have for assessing the various facets of vocabulary knowledge, the scores these produce, and the way