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AQA A-level Spanish Revision and Practice Workbook Themes 3 and 4 (PDF)
by Hodder EducationMaximise your students' potential and build the skills needed to succeed with this exam-focused workbook, packed with practice questions for every section of the AQA A-Level Spanish exams.- Encourage rolling revision throughout the two years by developing your students' skills in class and at home- Test each skill with exam-style activities for every section of the exam papers, with all the audio and answers accessible online- Build your students' confidence in vocab and grammar with focused lists, explanations and activities- Target the top grades with sample answers and tips to boost exam performance
Spanish A-level Grammar Workbook 2 (PDF)
by Hodder EducationBuild confidence in Spanish grammar with hundreds of activities to embed the grammar knowledge necessary for exam success.Suitable for all exam boards and abilities, this Spanish A-level Grammar Workbook will help students to:- Extend their learning beyond the classroom by supplementing key resources such as course textbooks- Develop their understanding with clear explanations of grammatical rules and exceptions- Improve confidence with 251 exercises which build in complexity for each grammar point- Strengthen translation skills by putting grammar into practice with 72 translation exercises- Make the most of opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with answers to activities supplied online
Reading to Write: A Textbook of Advanced Chinese
by Zu-Yan ChenTraditionally, reading and writing are believed to be separate but related language processes and teachers follow the conventional wisdom of teaching in-depth reading, with writing as a tag-on issue. Therefore, there exists an increasingly urgent call for a well-rounded reading-writing curriculum and a theoretically-informed, empirically-based, student-centered advanced textbook that aims to develop the synergy between reading and writing. Reading to Write: A Textbook of Advanced Chinese is intended to fill this significant gap. It treats reading and writing as integrative parts and interactive skills in Chinese language teaching, putting them hand-in-hand, supplementing each other.
AQA A-level French (includes AS) (PDF)
by Casimir D'Angelo Rod Hares Jean-Claude Gilles Lauren Léchelle Kirsty Thathapudi Lisa Littlewood Séverine Chevrier-ClarkeOur Student Book has been approved by AQA. Support the transition from GCSE and through the new A-level specification with a single textbook that has clear progression through four defined stages of learning suitable for a range of abilities.We have developed a completely new textbook designed specifically to meet the demands of the new 2016 specification. The Student Book covers both AS and A-level in one textbook to help students build on and develop their language skills as they progress throughout the course. - Supports the transition from GCSE with clear progression through four stages of learning: transition, AS, A-level and extension- Exposes students to authentic target language material with topical stimulus, and film and literature tasters for every work- Builds grammar and translation skills with topic-related practice and a comprehensive grammar reference section- Develops language skills with a variety of tasks, practice questions and research activities- Gives students the tools they need to succeed with learning strategies throughout - Prepares students for the assessment with advice on essay-writing and the new individual research projectAudio resources to accompany the Student Book can be purchased in several ways: 1) as part of the Dynamic Learning Teaching and Learning resource, 2) downloaded separately, 3) as part of the Student eTextbook. The Audio resources are not part of the AQA approval process.
AQA A-level French Revision and Practice Workbook: Themes 1 and 2 (PDF)
by Séverine Chevrier-Clarke Karine HarringtonExam board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: FrenchFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Maximise your students' potential and build the skills needed to succeed with this exam-focused workbook, packed with practice questions for every section of the AQA A-Level French exams.- Encourage rolling revision throughout the two years by developing your students' skills in class and at home- Test each skill with exam-style activities for every section of the exam papers, with all the audio and answers accessible online- Build your students' confidence in vocab and grammar with focused lists, explanations and activities- Target the top grades with sample answers and tips to boost exam performance
The Naming of the Shrew: A Curious History of Latin Names
by John WrightLatin names – frequently unpronounceable, all too often wrong and always a tiny puzzle to unravel – have been annoying the layman since they first became formalised as scientific terms in the eighteenth century. Why on earth has the entirely land-loving Eastern Mole been named Scalopus aquaticus, or the Oxford Ragwort been called Senecio squalidus – 'dirty old man'? What were naturalists thinking when they called a beetle Agra katewinsletae, a genus of fish Batman, and a Trilobite Han solo? Why is zoology replete with names such as Chloris chloris chloris (the greenfinch), and Gorilla gorilla gorilla (a species of, well gorilla)?The Naming of the Shrew will unveil these mysteries, exploring the history, celebrating their poetic nature and revealing how naturalists sometimes get things so terribly wrong. With wonderfully witty style and captivating narrative, this book will make you see Latin names in a whole new light.
Using Pedagogic Intervention to Cultivate Contextual Lexical Competence in L2: An Investigation of Chinese EFL Learners
by Gaiyan WangThis book challenges prevailing linguistic presumptions concerning contextual lexical meaning by examining whether pedagogic intervention targeted at raising Chinese EFL learners’ awareness of the pragmatic nature of contextual lexical meaning can enhance the learners’ contextual lexical inferencing competence (CLIC). CLIC is crucial to the development of a learners’ vocabulary, reading ability and autonomy in reading. Through an empirical study conducted among a group of adult Chinese students of English, the author shows that the power of CLIC instruction lies mainly in its effectiveness in enhancing learners’ self-confidence in making lexical inferences. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of applied linguistics, TESOL, language education, and for language professionals keen to extend their research experience.
Using Pedagogic Intervention to Cultivate Contextual Lexical Competence in L2: An Investigation of Chinese EFL Learners
by Gaiyan WangThis book challenges prevailing linguistic presumptions concerning contextual lexical meaning by examining whether pedagogic intervention targeted at raising Chinese EFL learners’ awareness of the pragmatic nature of contextual lexical meaning can enhance the learners’ contextual lexical inferencing competence (CLIC). CLIC is crucial to the development of a learners’ vocabulary, reading ability and autonomy in reading. Through an empirical study conducted among a group of adult Chinese students of English, the author shows that the power of CLIC instruction lies mainly in its effectiveness in enhancing learners’ self-confidence in making lexical inferences. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of applied linguistics, TESOL, language education, and for language professionals keen to extend their research experience.
In Other Words: In Other Words
by Jhumpa Lahiri Ann GoldsteinIn Other Words is a revelation. It is at heart a love story of a long and sometimes difficult courtship, and a passion that verges on obsession: that of a writer for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which first captivated and capsized her during a trip to Florence after college. Although Lahiri studied Italian for many years afterwards, true mastery had always eluded her.Seeking full immersion, she decided to move to Rome with her family, for 'a trial by fire, a sort of baptism' into a new language and world. There, she began to read and to write – initially in her journal – solely in Italian. In Other Words, an autobiographical work written in Italian, investigates the process of learning to express oneself in another language, and describes the journey of a writer seeking a new voice.Presented in a dual-language format, this is a wholly original book about exile, linguistic and otherwise, written with an intensity and clarity not seen since Vladimir Nabokov: a startling act of self-reflection and a provocative exploration of belonging and reinvention.
The Routledge Course in Business Korean
by Young-Key Kim-Renaud Miok PakThe Routledge Course in Business Korean is a textbook to teach Korean to mid-intermediate to low-advanced students learning the language used in a business context in every-day life in Korea. The authors’ intuitive approach makes it easy for students to follow the units, while the relevant and practical learning objectives benefit both student and teacher alike. The book introduces the vocabulary and key phrases of Business Korean and focuses on delivering real business-related situations, authentic expressions, and linguistically and culturally rich introductions and explanations of Korean business life. Audio files can be found on the accompanying e-Resource. By the end of this course, you will be at level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages and Advanced Mid-High on the ACTFL proficiency scales.
Mother-Tongue in Modern Japanese Literature and Criticism: Toward a New Polylingual Poetics
by Takayuki Yokota-MurakamiThis book examines how early research on literary activities outside national literatures such as émigré literature or diasporic literature conceived of the loss of ‘mother-tongue” as a tragedy, and how it perpetuated the ideology of national language by relying on the dichotomy of native language/foreign language. It transcends these limitations by examining modern Japanese literature and literary criticism through modern philology, the vernacularization movement, and Korean-Japanese literature. Through the insights of recent philosophical/linguistic theories, it reveals the political problems of the notion of “mother-tongue” in literary and linguistic theories and proposes strategies to realize genuinely “exophonic” and “translational” literature beyond the confines of nation. Examining the notion of “mother-tongue” in literature and literary criticism, the author deconstructs the concept and language itself as an apparatus of nation-state in order to imagine alternative literature, genuinely creolized and heterogeneous. Offering a comparative, transnational perspective on the significance of the mother tongue in contemporary literatures, this is a key read for students of modern Japanese literature, language and culture, as well as those interested in theories of translation and bilingualism.
Mother-Tongue in Modern Japanese Literature and Criticism: Toward a New Polylingual Poetics
by Takayuki Yokota-MurakamiThis book examines how early research on literary activities outside national literatures such as émigré literature or diasporic literature conceived of the loss of ‘mother-tongue” as a tragedy, and how it perpetuated the ideology of national language by relying on the dichotomy of native language/foreign language. It transcends these limitations by examining modern Japanese literature and literary criticism through modern philology, the vernacularization movement, and Korean-Japanese literature. Through the insights of recent philosophical/linguistic theories, it reveals the political problems of the notion of “mother-tongue” in literary and linguistic theories and proposes strategies to realize genuinely “exophonic” and “translational” literature beyond the confines of nation. Examining the notion of “mother-tongue” in literature and literary criticism, the author deconstructs the concept and language itself as an apparatus of nation-state in order to imagine alternative literature, genuinely creolized and heterogeneous. Offering a comparative, transnational perspective on the significance of the mother tongue in contemporary literatures, this is a key read for students of modern Japanese literature, language and culture, as well as those interested in theories of translation and bilingualism.
AQA A-Level German (includes AS)
by Helen Kent Paul Stocker Amy Bates Louise FennerOur Student Book has been approved by AQA.Support the transition from GCSE and through the new A-level specification with a single textbook that has clear progression through four defined stages of learning suitable for a range of abilities.We have developed a completely new textbook designed specifically to meet the demands of the new 2016 specification. The Student Book covers both AS and A-level in one textbook to help students build on and develop their language skills as they progress throughout the course. - Exposes students to authentic target language material with topical stimulus, and film and literature tasters for every work- Supports the transition from GCSE with clear progression through four stages of learning: transition, AS, A-level and extension- Builds grammar and translation skills with topic-related practice and a comprehensive grammar reference section- Develops language skills with a variety of tasks, practice questions and research activities- Gives students the tools they need to succeed with learning strategies throughout - Prepares students for the assessment with advice on essay-writing and the new individual research projectAudio resources to accompany the Student Book can be purchased in several ways: 1) as part of the Dynamic Learning Teaching and Learning resource, 2) downloaded separately, 3) as part of the Student eTextbook. The audio resources are not part of the AQA approval process.
Understanding and Teaching English Spelling: A Strategic Guide (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)
by Adam BrownConcise and engaging, this text provides pre-service and practicing English language teachers with the knowledge they need to successfully teach the spelling of English. Offering context and explanation for the English spelling system as well as uniquely addressing specific problems in learning the spelling of English words, this book empowers readers with strategies for coping with these problems. Divided into six accessible sections, Brown covers the history of English spelling, the influence of technology on spelling, the role of punctuation, the features of present-day English spelling, teaching strategies for coping with difficult spelling, and the future of spelling and literacy. The short, digestible chapters include practical learning objectives and end-of-chapter exercises to help teachers understand and explain English spelling concepts.
Internet Arabic (Essential Middle Eastern Vocabularies)
by Mourad DiouriThis book gives you up-to-date expressions, jargon and new coinages to express modern concepts across broad areas of interest such as the media, the internet, law and business.
Sufism in the Contemporary Arabic Novel
by Ziad ElmarsafySufi characters – saints, dervishes, wanderers – occur regularly in modern Arabic literature. A select group of novelists to interrogate Sufism as a system of thought and language. In the work of writers like Naguib Mahfouz, Gamal Al-Ghitany, Taher Ouettar, Ibrahim Al-Koni, Mahmud Al-Mas’adi and Tayeb Salih we see a strong intertextual relationship with the Sufi masters of the past, including Al-Hallaj, Ibn Arabi, Al-Niffari and Al-Suhrawardi. This relationship becomes a means of interrogating the limits of the creative self, individuality, rationality and the manifold possibilities offered by literature, seeking in a dialogue with the mystical heritage a way of preserving a self under siege from the overwhelming forces of oppression and reaction that have characterised the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Advanced English-Arabic Translation: A Practical Guide
by El Mustapha Lahlali Wafa Abu HatabThis clearly structured guide will help learners who already have a basic grasp of Arabic to hone their translation skills. The texts chosen for translation exercises have been carefully selected from a variety of authentic, contemporary texts across a broad range of genres.
Advanced Media Arabic (Edinburgh University Press)
by El Mustapha LahlaliDo you want to develop, enhance and refine your Arabic media language, translation and analytical skills? Then this is the book for you. It gives you a broad range of exercises on reading comprehension, speaking, writing and listening, based on a wide variety of media texts and audio materials. You can also equip yourself with journalistic skills such as giving presentations and writing media articles.
Post-Migratory Cultures in Postcolonial France (Francophone Postcolonial Studies #9)
by Kathryn Kleppinger Laura ReeckPost-Migratory Cultures in Postcolonial France offers a critical assessment of the ways in which French writers, filmmakers, musicians and other artists descended from immigrants from former colonial territories bring their specificity to bear on the bounds and applicability of French republicanism, “Frenchness” and national identity, and contemporary cultural production in France. In mobilizing a range of approaches and methodologies pertinent to their specialist fields of inquiry, contributors to this volume share in the common objective of elucidating the cultural productions of what we are calling post-migratory (second- and third-generation) postcolonial minorities.The volume provides a lens through which to query the dimensions of postcoloniality and transnationalism in relation to post-migratory postcolonial minorities in France and identifies points of convergence and conversation among them in the range of their cultural production. The cultural practitioners considered query traditional French high culture and its pathways and institutions; some emerge as autodidacts, introducing new forms of authorship and activism; they inflect French cultural production with different ‘accents’, some experimental and even avant-garde in nature. As the volume contributors show, though post-migratory postcolonial minorities sometimes express dis-settlement, they also provide an incisive view of social identities in France today and their own compelling visions for the future.
A Substance-free Framework for Phonology: agl (Edinburgh Studies in Theoretical Linguistics)
by Pavel IosadWhat is the relationship between phonetics and phonology? Are phonological features innate and universal, and do they have fixed phonetic correlates? These questions have received renewed prominence in theoretical debates, and this book explores them from a modular, substance-free perspective. This in-depth analysis of Breton serves not only to introduce important data from this endangered language into the theoretical landscape but also to demonstrate the viability of a modular phonological framework. The book introduces a minimalist system of phonological representations built up on a language-specific basis, and integrates it with a fully-fledged computational framework, showcasing the numerous empirical and conceptual advantages of a substance-free view of phonology. Presenting the first comprehensive analysis of the sound patterns of a Breton variety treated in a substance-free phonological framework, this book will enhance the understanding of Celtic phonology and offers a valuable reference for postgraduate students, academics and researchers working in phonological theory and Celtic studies.
Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary (Edinburgh Studies in Modern Arabic Literature)
by Omar KhalifahThe late President of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970), has been represented in many major works of Egyptian literature and film, and continues to have a presence in everyday life and discourse in the country. Omar Khalifah’s analysis of these representations focuses on how the historical character of Nasser has emerged in the Egyptian imaginary. He explores the recurrent images of Nasser in literature and film and shows how Nasser constitutes a perfect site for plural interpretations. He argues that Nasser has become a rhetorical device, a figure of speech, a trope that connotes specific images constantly invoked whenever he is mentioned. His study makes a case for literature and art to be seen as alternative archives that question, erase, distort and add to the official history of Nasser.
Corpus Linguistics and the Description of English (Edinburgh Textbooks On The English Language - Advanced Ser.)
by Hans Lindquist Magnus LevinExamines the social functions of attitude dative pronouns in four Arabic dialects
The American Short Story Cycle
by Jennifer J. SmithExplores the contradictory position of Arabic being both the official language and marginalized in Israel
Cracking Gilles Deleuze's Crystal: Narrative Space-time in the Films of Jean Renoir
by Barry NevinExplores the dynamic relationships between language, politics and society in the Middle East
Schreber’s Law: Jurisprudence and Judgment in Transition (Edinburgh Critical Studies In Law, Literature And The Humanities Ser.)
by Peter GoodrichHow did Russian writers respond to linguistic debate in the post-Soviet period?