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Mastering Spanish (Macmillan Master Series)

Mastering Spanish has long been a popular and respected course, teaching everyday language with a thorough grammatical underpinning. There are many varied and practical exercises and a puzzles section. The course offers full, user-friendly explanations to all language points making it ideal for adults returning to language learning.Two cassettes are available separately (ISBN 9780333614372) and include additional unscripted dialogues with exercises to attune students' ears to the real sound of the language.

Mastering Spanish: Tes2 (Macmillan Master Series (languages) Ser.)

Manual de fonética e fonologia da língua portuguesa

Escrito inteiramente em português, o Manual de fonética e fonologia da língua portuguesa é uma obra que abrange todos os aspectos fonéticos e fonológicos desse idioma, inclusive as questões de fonética acústica e auditiva, fonotática e traços suprassegmentais, que a maioria dos livros didáticos não aborda. Neste livro, o estudante encontrará uma introdução detalhada e exata, mas acessível, à fonética e à fonologia da língua portuguesa. Inclui capítulos introdutórios que contextualizam essas disciplinas no campo geral da linguística e salientam o papel dos sons e sua representação na comunicação humana. Principais características: ● Escrito por fonetistas qualificados e versados nas questões atuais da ciência fonética. ● Não é preciso já saber linguística, pois o livro expõe todos os termos e conceitos linguísticos necessários. ● Cada capítulo conta com um resumo, uma lista de conceitos e termos, perguntas de revisão e exercícios de pronúncia relevantes destinados à prática dos conselhos e sugestões específicos do capítulo. ● Os capítulos que abordam a produção física dos sons contêm seções de "Dicas Pedagógicas", "Conselhos Práticos" e "Exercícios de Pronúncia" que ligam a teoria aos aspectos práticos da boa pronúncia. ● Uma característica exclusiva deste livro é a exposição da fonética e fonologia das três principais normas cultas da língua portuguesa: a de São Paulo e do Rio de Janeiro para o português brasileiro (PB), e a de Lisboa para o português europeu (PE). ● Numerosas imagens, gráficos e tabelas para ilustrar claramente cada conceito. ● Recursos eletrônicos, disponíveis online nos materiais de eResource, com a pronúncia dos sons, frases e exercícios do livro. O Manual de fonética e fonologia da língua portuguesa é uma introdução abrangente a esses campos, escrita de modo a ser clara e acessível aos estudantes de português em nível avançado, para ajudá-los a entender como melhorar a própria pronúncia. O livro é excelente também tanto para alunos de pós-graduação, como para professores, linguistas e profissionais de letras. Written entirely in Portuguese, Manual de fonética e fonologia da língua portuguesa presents an accurate yet accessible introduction to Portuguese phonetics and phonology. The book covers all phonetic and phonological aspects of the language, including those often missing from other textbooks, such as acoustic and auditory phonetics, phonotactics, and suprasegmentals. The book maintains a careful balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of the topic and is designed to help learners improve their pronunciation through an understanding of the linguistic principles of phonetics and phonology combined with the application of these principles through exercises and practice. Additional pronunciation resources are available online at www.routledge.com/9780367179915. Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book is ideal for advanced students of Portuguese with no prior knowledge of linguistics.

Manual de fonética y fonología españolas

Written entirely in Spanish, Manual de fonética y fonología españolas has a comprehensive scope that touches on all aspects of phonetics and phonology—including acoustic and auditory phonetics, phonotactics, and suprasegmentals, which most often remain untreated. The book provides students with a detailed and accurate yet accessible introduction to Spanish phonetics and phonology. It includes introductory chapters which place these disciplines within the general field of linguistics and which emphasize the role of sounds and their representation in human communication. Key features: Written by trained phoneticians and informed by the current science of phonetics. No prior knowledge of linguistics assumed, as a foundation is laid throughout for all linguistic terms and concepts. Each chapter contains a summary, a list of concepts and terminology, review questions, and pedagogically relevant pronunciation exercises keyed to the specific hints and suggestions provided in the chapters. Chapters dealing with the physical production of sounds contain sections with “Pedagogical Hints,” “Practical Suggestions,” and “Pronunciation Exercises” to link theory to the practical aspects of improving pronunciation. A wealth of graphic material to illustrate each concept clearly. Models of how to pronounce the sounds, sentences and exercises presented in the text, are available online at routledge.com/cw/clegg. Manual de fonética y fonología españolas is a comprehensive introduction designed to be clear and accessible to advanced students of Spanish to help them understand how to improve their pronunciation. It will serve as an excellent book for graduate students as well as a valuable resource for teachers, linguists and language professionals.

Manual de fonética y fonología españolas

Written entirely in Spanish, Manual de fonética y fonología españolas has a comprehensive scope that touches on all aspects of phonetics and phonology—including acoustic and auditory phonetics, phonotactics, and suprasegmentals, which most often remain untreated. The book provides students with a detailed and accurate yet accessible introduction to Spanish phonetics and phonology. It includes introductory chapters which place these disciplines within the general field of linguistics and which emphasize the role of sounds and their representation in human communication. Key features: Written by trained phoneticians and informed by the current science of phonetics. No prior knowledge of linguistics assumed, as a foundation is laid throughout for all linguistic terms and concepts. Each chapter contains a summary, a list of concepts and terminology, review questions, and pedagogically relevant pronunciation exercises keyed to the specific hints and suggestions provided in the chapters. Chapters dealing with the physical production of sounds contain sections with “Pedagogical Hints,” “Practical Suggestions,” and “Pronunciation Exercises” to link theory to the practical aspects of improving pronunciation. A wealth of graphic material to illustrate each concept clearly. Models of how to pronounce the sounds, sentences and exercises presented in the text, are available online at routledge.com/cw/clegg. Manual de fonética y fonología españolas is a comprehensive introduction designed to be clear and accessible to advanced students of Spanish to help them understand how to improve their pronunciation. It will serve as an excellent book for graduate students as well as a valuable resource for teachers, linguists and language professionals.

Functional Approaches to Spanish Syntax: Lexical Semantics, Discourse and Transitivity

The first usage-based approach of its kind, this volume contains twelve studies on key issues in Spanish syntax: word order, arguments, grammatical-relation marking, inalienable possession, ser and estar , adjective placement, small clauses and causatives. The studies are approached within a broad functionalist perspective. The studies strengthen the view that components of grammar intricately interact and that a usage-based approach to analyzing them offers new and insightful perspectives on some stubborn problems.

Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language Workbook: Stage 7

Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels. Designed to be used alongside the Student’s Book, the Stage 7 Workbook offers a range of reading, writing and grammar activities that can be accessed by all students to consolidate the language learnt in the Student’s Book. Following the same topic-based units, it provides further practice and extension material for learners of all levels. Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework from 2020. We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this series.

Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English As A Second Language Student's Book: Stage 7 (PDF)

Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels. Student’s Book 7 provides comprehensive coverage of the curriculum framework through 16 topic-based units. It is designed to allow flexibility in how the course is taught and offers highly illustrated, engaging material with a variety of appropriately graded exercises and activities.

Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English As A Second Language Workbook: Stage 9 (PDF)

Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels. Designed to be used alongside the Student’s Book, the Stage 9 Workbook offers a range of reading, writing and grammar activities that can be accessed by all students to consolidate the language learnt in the Student’s Book. Following the same topic-based units, it provides further practice and extension material for learners of all levels. Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework from 2020. We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this series.

Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English As A Second Language Student's Book: Stage 9 (PDF)

Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels. Student’s Book 9 provides comprehensive coverage of the curriculum framework through 16 topic-based units. It is designed to allow flexibility in how the course is taught and offers highly illustrated, engaging material with a variety of appropriately graded exercises and activities.

COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar And Practice: B1-B2 (Collins COBUILD Grammar)

Plurilingual Pedagogy in the Arabian Peninsula: Transforming and Empowering Students and Teachers (Routledge Research in Language Education)

This edited collection explores plurilingual education in the unique English medium instruction (EMI) context of the Arabian Peninsula. The book argues that integrating a plurilingual pedagogy alongside current EMI in the region could enhance students’ learning and contribute to a language policy that embraces linguistic diversity while fostering regional identity. It brings together the work of experts in Arabic and English language policy and planning, presenting empirical research relating to plurilingual pedagogical practices within the region. The book offers a range of recommendations for educators on how to integrate plurilingual pedagogies in classroom teaching. This becomes more important since many educators in the region are non-Arabic speakers and are teaching students with diverse linguistic backgrounds through English. With a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the linguistic landscape in the Arabian region, this book will be of great interest to researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of applied linguistics, language education, teacher education, and EMI.

Plurilingual Pedagogy in the Arabian Peninsula: Transforming and Empowering Students and Teachers (Routledge Research in Language Education)

This edited collection explores plurilingual education in the unique English medium instruction (EMI) context of the Arabian Peninsula. The book argues that integrating a plurilingual pedagogy alongside current EMI in the region could enhance students’ learning and contribute to a language policy that embraces linguistic diversity while fostering regional identity. It brings together the work of experts in Arabic and English language policy and planning, presenting empirical research relating to plurilingual pedagogical practices within the region. The book offers a range of recommendations for educators on how to integrate plurilingual pedagogies in classroom teaching. This becomes more important since many educators in the region are non-Arabic speakers and are teaching students with diverse linguistic backgrounds through English. With a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the linguistic landscape in the Arabian region, this book will be of great interest to researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of applied linguistics, language education, teacher education, and EMI.

The Phonemes of English: A Phonemic Study of the Vowels and Consonants of Standard English

I gladly take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt thanks to those who have guided me on my way as an undergraduate and who have enabled me through their teachings and friendly advice to proceed to preparing for this doctorate thesis. I should like first of all to thank Prof. C. L. Wrenn, M. A., now of Pembroke College, Oxford, who has always been extremely helpful to me and who was generous enough to admit me to the Honours English Course at King's College, University of London. After moving to Oxford he still found time to show interest in my progress and on more than one occasion helped me with his wise counsels. I am also extremely grateful to his successor at King's College, Prof. G .. Bullough, M. A., who likewhise helped me whenever he could. I feel greatly indebted to Prof. D. Jones, M. A., Dr. Phil., who at the time was Professor of Phonetics at University College, London, and from whose lectures and methods of expression I greatly benefited. I am particularly thankful for the kindness shown to me by the staffs of the English department of King's College and of the Phonetics department of University College for the excellent tuition I received from them and for making me feel completely at home among my English fellow students. I am happy to acknowledge the generosity with which Prof. Dr. P. N. U.

Spanish Word Games For Dummies

The fun and easy way to learn Spanish-by playing games! Do you want to learn how to speak Spanish? One major aspect of learning a new language is learning the vocabulary, but for many people, this involves memorization, which can be a difficult task. Now, Spanish Word Games For Dummies offers you a fun and painless alternative: games and puzzles designed to help you practice and remember your Spanish vocabulary. This fun, practical guide features more than 100 word games and puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, cryptograms, and more-that range in difficulty from easy to challenging. As you play, you'll develop your Spanish vocabulary while you improve your language skills. Spanish Word Games For Dummies provides you with challenging puzzles to build your Spanish vocabulary and enhance your skill set Includes crosswords, word searches, cryptograms, and other word games Works as a supplement to Spanish language courses and programs It's portable enough to easily take to classes or on the road Whether you're a proficient speaker looking to brush up on your vocabulary or a first-time Spanish speaker, this clever guide is the ideal way to have fun while you increase your skills!

Origin of Kibosh: Routledge Studies in Etymology

This is an etymological study of the origins of the word kibosh, which has long been one of the great mysteries of the English language. Unconvincing derivations have been suggested from Yiddish to Gaelic and Italian, and thus far consensus among lexicographers has leaned toward referencing the word as ‘origin unknown’. In this study, the authors present convincing and important new evidence in favour of the derivation of kibosh from the word for a fearsome Middle Eastern whip, known as the kurbash. This monograph is one of the most significant etymological works directed at a single phrase. It is the gold standard on deep-drill, focused and exhaustive single-word lexicography and will be of interest to lexicographers and linguists in the relevant fields.

Origin of Kibosh: Routledge Studies in Etymology

This is an etymological study of the origins of the word kibosh, which has long been one of the great mysteries of the English language. Unconvincing derivations have been suggested from Yiddish to Gaelic and Italian, and thus far consensus among lexicographers has leaned toward referencing the word as ‘origin unknown’. In this study, the authors present convincing and important new evidence in favour of the derivation of kibosh from the word for a fearsome Middle Eastern whip, known as the kurbash. This monograph is one of the most significant etymological works directed at a single phrase. It is the gold standard on deep-drill, focused and exhaustive single-word lexicography and will be of interest to lexicographers and linguists in the relevant fields.

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish Phonology (Routledge Spanish Language Handbooks)

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish Phonology brings together leading experts in Spanish phonology to provide a state-of-the-art survey of the field. The five sections present current research on the phonological structure of Spanish including the most prominent segmental processes, suprasegmental features, the ways Spanish phonology interacts with other modules of grammar, the acquisition of Spanish phonology by first and second language learners, and an analysis of phonological variation and sound change. This volume provides comprehensive and detailed coverage of Spanish phonology. It addresses major burning questions and pressing issues that have arisen in the study of Spanish phonology, and is an essential reading resource for graduate students and researchers in the field.

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish Phonology (Routledge Spanish Language Handbooks)

The Routledge Handbook of Spanish Phonology brings together leading experts in Spanish phonology to provide a state-of-the-art survey of the field. The five sections present current research on the phonological structure of Spanish including the most prominent segmental processes, suprasegmental features, the ways Spanish phonology interacts with other modules of grammar, the acquisition of Spanish phonology by first and second language learners, and an analysis of phonological variation and sound change. This volume provides comprehensive and detailed coverage of Spanish phonology. It addresses major burning questions and pressing issues that have arisen in the study of Spanish phonology, and is an essential reading resource for graduate students and researchers in the field.

Collins Chinese Language and Culture

The language and culture of China: over 3,000 years of history, more than a billion inhabitants, and a country that stretches from the tundra to the tropics. Surely it would take years of study to even scratch the surface of this subject. Wrong!

Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary (Volume 2 of 6) (PDF)

Volume 2 of 6: German to English - G to R. The font size in this large print edition is 18 point. This dictionary provides beginners of German with the easiest way to learn the language. Its features include full coverage of core vocabulary in both German and English, thousands of examples to show how to use the translations and all essential set expressions. The layout is clear and user-friendly. The Collins Easy Learningnbsp;Frenchnbsp;and Spanish dictionaries are also available.

Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary (Volume 2 of 6) (PDF)

Volume 2 of 6: German to English - G to R. The font size in this large print edition is 18 point. This dictionary provides beginners of German with the easiest way to learn the language. Its features include full coverage of core vocabulary in both German and English, thousands of examples to show how to use the translations and all essential set expressions. The layout is clear and user-friendly. The Collins Easy Learningnbsp;Frenchnbsp;and Spanish dictionaries are also available.

Collins Easy Learning Spanish — EASY LEARNING SPANISH VERBS (PDF)

Designed to accompany and complement the dictionary and grammar in the widely acclaimed Collins Easy Learning range, and now including a free verb wheel, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Verbs offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Spanish verbs. The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained in a full-page spread showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. Finally, an alphabetical index lists almost 3000 widely used verbs, each one cross-refers the user to its basic model in the main verb tables. * Collins Easy Learning Spanish Verbs shows all the major tenses of the most important verbs in Spanish in full. * Hundreds of examples of real Spanish show exactly how each verb is actually used. * FREE verb wheel - new with this edition, the handy verb wheel covers the most common tenses for 28 essential Spanish verbs and is the perfect tool for checking verb patterns wherever you are. * Clear, colour layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily. Other titles available in the Collins Easy Learning Spanish range are: Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Grammar, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Words and Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation.

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary (Volume 4 of 6) (PDF)

Volum 4 of 6: English to Spanish - A to F. The font size in this large print edition is 18 point. This dictionary provides beginners of Spanish with the easiest way to learn the language. Its features include full coverage of core vocabulary in both Spanish and English, thousands of examples to show how to use the translations and all essential set expressions. The layout is clear and user-friendly. nbsp; The Collins Easy Learningnbsp;Frenchnbsp;andnbsp;Germannbsp;dictionaries are also available.

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary (Volume 5 of 6) (PDF)

Volume 5 of 6: English to Spanish - G to P. The font size in this large print edition is 18 point. This dictionary provides beginners of Spanish with the easiest way to learn the language. Its features include full coverage of core vocabulary in both Spanish and English, thousands of examples to show how to use the translations and all essential set expressions. The layout is clear and user-friendly. nbsp; The Collins Easy Learningnbsp;Frenchnbsp;andnbsp;Germannbsp;dictionaries are also available.