http://www.freebookspot.in Latest books added today en-us http://www.freebookspot.in/logorss.jpg http://www.freebookspot.in 160 43 http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47591 Proverbs, or sayings, are short sentences expressing a well-known truth, or a common fact familiar to experience. They cover many of the aspects of human life, and, as they refer mostly to everyday facts they are highly colloquial. Short and well constructed sentences, they are easily memorized. Proverbs of different countries often convey similar general ideas in an entirely different form. This book is an attempt to group certain proverbs, or sayings, according to a possible similarity of ideas conveyed by them. These classified proverbs amount to over a thousand. They are given with Russian translations or, when possible, with Russian equivalents of a varying degree of adequacy. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47589 New Edition for the December 2008 exam. The expert series delivers the rigorous exam training and thorough language development that will have your high-achieving students scoring top marks every time. • Assure your students of exam success with the integrated exam tips and strategies as well as regular review sections • Build your students writing and speaking skills with the thorough, step-by-step skills development activities • Encourage self study using the extensive reference material including exam material, grammar, writing and functions • Exam style tasks throughout the course with integrated tips and strategies familiarise students with the exam format Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47587 This unique title profiles several hundred African American fiction and nonfiction writers from Colonial times to the present. The table of contents lists the authors alphabetically and then divides them into 17 categories (novels, short stories, slave narratives, etc.) and nine themes (Folktales, the Harlem Renaissance, Trickster Tales, etc.); authors whose work spans several categories are listed separately under each. The profiles themselves, presented alphabetically and ranging from a paragraph for less well known writers like Ai Ogawa to three pages for writers like Ralph Ellison or Terry McMillan, are both biographical and critical, although the amount of criticism varies. Included in each entry are the writer's birth and death dates, the categories into which he or she fits, and any pseudonyms. Black-and-white illustrations, references, genre lists, a comprehensive index, and chronologies of the writer's life dates and of African American literary firsts complete this impressive title. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47530 Product Description This innovative companion integrates key concepts and ideas about public speaking into a clear, step-by-step, transformational method. Fuelled by the idea that the best speaking techniques are ineffective without personal essence, the author, a master speaking coach with a track record of accomplished actors and Fortune 500 clients, teaches emerging speakers how to grow the necessary skills and unleash their inner power. The book is divided in three parts or proficiency levels - Mastering the Basics, Making the Connection, and Polishing the Core - that provide systematic plan to self-development. Readers start with the use of voice and body movements, move on to learn the use of personal stories, intent listening, and positioning or reframing a topic, and finally undergo a thorough phase of self-examination: What personal values drive you as you speak? How spontaneous are you in front of a group? Where is fear blocking you from "breaking through"? Organized as a self-coaching guide, the book is carefully structured into concise chapters and subchapters and packed wit assignments, checklists, and other track-keeping tools. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47529 The 4th edition of the Longman Dictionary of American English has been researched and revised to meet the real needs of learners of English. The up-dated text now includes thousands of words for content areas such as Science, Economics and Social Science, as well as word origins and updated thesaurus boxes that give extra help with vocabulary acquisition. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47522 Updated English For You - 80 VCD - Easy learn English English Education set has been published English set include 3 leves : beginner , Elementary and Intermediate . With the help of the dramas in ours VCDs and the books that are you going to use with the VCDs , you will learn English perfectly Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47483 Written by one of the world's leading grammarians, The Oxford English Grammar is a completely new book which combines an authoritative review of and topic reference for English grammar. Opening with an outline of national, regional, and social variation in English, the book details descriptive and prescriptive approaches, and attitudes to English amongst both native and non-native speakers. This is followed by an account of the development of grammar, and a review of modern approaches to this complex subject. The central section of the book is a presentation of current English grammar at sentence, clause, phrase, and word level; with the last chapters covering grammar in relation to discourse, word-formation, lexis, pronunciation and intonation, punctuation, and spelling. A full index is provided, and examples of usage are drawn from a wide range of sources, including use of the new International Corpus of English at University College London. Written in a readable and absorbing style, The Oxford English Grammar is an essential reference for English-speakers around the world. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47482 This integrated course provides advanced-level material and preparation for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English exam. The students' book is divided into two distinct parts: one develops language and study skills; the other concentrates on the requirements of the exam itself. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47481 Every profession has its own language. Law, medicine, science,business, economics, psychology, sociology—each of these fields has evolved a specialized vocabulary that its members use to communicate with one another. Perhaps this language is necessary to discuss sophisticated ideas that are beyond the understanding of the average citizen; perhaps not. The result, if not the intent, is to mystify the public. Education is no exception. Like those of other professions,the language of education is often incomprehensible to those outside the field. But more than other professions, education should strive to be intelligible to nonprofessionals. Educators must be able to speak clearly and intelligibly to all those who care about what happens in classrooms. It matters not only for the wellbeing of students but also for the well-being of public education.Parents and citizens who are likely to vote on bond issues or to serve on local school boards need to understand the language of education, just as newcomers to and even veterans in the profession do. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47447 The assessment of language learners is having a growing impact in English language teaching and applied linguistics. A formal evaluation of students' writing abilities is important for language teachers in order to assess the pedagogical needs of their students. While there has been a considerable body of work undertaken on assessing the writing abilities of native speakers, the issues surrounding the assessment of second language learners' writing abilities are still emerging. At present, no one volume has explored these issues and their implications for language teaching practitioners wishing to evaluate their students' writing. This book outlines in an accessible manner the major tenets of research in the field and provide language teachers with guidelines to design and develop suitable writing assessment tasks for their students. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47446 A renewed interest in grammar, from pedagogical and research perspectives, has created the need for new approaches to assessing the grammatical ability of language learners. This book presents a comprehensive framework of second language grammatical knowledge and uses this as a base to help readers create their own assessment tools to test students' grammar. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47416 Do you commit apostrophe atrocities? Are you tormented by the lie/lay conundrum? Do you find yourself stuck between floaters and danglers? Do your subjects and your verbs refuse to agree? If so, you’re not alone. Some of the most prominent professionals in TV broadcasting and at major newspapers and magazines–people who really should know better–are guilty of making all-too-common grammatical errors. In this delightfully amusing, clever guide, Thomas Parrish points out real-life grammar gaffes from top-notch publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker to illustrate just how widespread these errors are. With red pen in hand, Parrish’s fictional friend the Grouchy Grammarian leads the charge, examining the forty-seven most common mistakes in English and imparting the basics of good grammar with a charming mixture of fussiness and common sense. All of which makes The Grouchy Grammarian the most entertaining, accessible how-not-to guide you’ll ever read. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47415 Mastering American English is the book of choice to accomplice the best understanding on all grammar rules. Words, sentences, and other elements, as well as their combination and interpretation are tough by this book in a very precise and American manner. This is the appropriate book to understand American English and the ideal book for foreigners who want to excel doing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This book is prescriptive, descriptive and generative, therefore, nobody should have any problem to achieve good scores on English tests. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47414 Introduction:For students whose first language is not English and who wish to study at a university with an English-based curriculum, no admittance test is more important than the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL helps you score well by arming you with the most important English vocabulary words commonly found on this crucial exam. This timely guide also encompasses the recent changes made to the test, including the emphasis on conversation and spontaneous communication to mirror the interactive nature of the classroom. 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL also includes: Activities such as paraphrasing, synonym and antonym exercises, and identifying prefixes and suffixes Strategies on how to incorporate new words into everyday vocabulary Chapters on identifying synonyms and paraphrasing sentences, roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47412 Forbidden American English contains approximately 1,400 words and phrases that should not be used by educated speakers of English. Intended to inform rather than offend or entertain, this unique dictionary of offensive and often inflammatory vocabulary will at once enlighten native speakers and protect nonnative speakers from using provocative language. This dictionary helps users learn the meanings of words and expressions prohibited from most contexts, while recommending that their use be avoided. This book is a serious and reliable reference for the most common forbidden expressions in American English. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47391 Product Description This is the second book in a series of five vocabulary practice books, which are graded in difficulty for elementary to advanced students of English. Each book contains 50 exercises, which test and teach vocabulary in various topic areas, and 700 new words and phrases. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47386 Give your students extensive exam practice using the Practice Tests Plus series. Each book has complete practice exams, accurate to the exam level and format, as well as useful tips to enhance your students’ chance of exam success. What’s special about Practice Tests Plus? Reassure your students with task specific hints and tips on how to get the right answer Each book has a number of additional ‘plus’ features including grammar and vocabulary practice, functions banks and FAQs It includes: * five complete practice tests * additional reading and writing modules for General Training candidates * a full description of the exam * students' top questions answered * Skills for IELTS' sections training key sub-skills for each module * annotated answer key, analysing correct and incorrect answers * sample answers to writing tasks * complete audio-scripts, with answers marked Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47381 Product Description * 60 tests for practising essential vocabulary at elementary level * Wide variety of tests, including crosswords, cartoons, gap-fills, A-Z wordlist, and full answer key * Tips on learning vocabulary Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47379 Product Description This is a book in a series vocabulary practice books, which are graded in difficulty for elementary to advanced students of English. Each book contains 50 exercises, which test and teach vocabulary in various topic areas, and 700 new words and phrases. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47363 Correct pronunciation and proper enunciation: these are the keys to effective American English spoken communication. And nothing reinforces these building blocks of speech quite like Instant Immersion™ English Grammar and Pronunciation, the dynamic audio product on 8 CDs. Whatever your native language or level of American English familiarity, Instant Immersion™ English Grammar and Pronunciation is designed to introduce non-English speakers to proper articulation of vowels and consonants, correct syllable emphasis, and accurate vocal inflection, all set to a lively lesson plan of practical American English vocabulary. Not a phrase book, not a translation guide, Instant Immersion™ English Grammar and Pronunciation is the speedy, sophisticated route to proper American English, for all non-native speakers. Why isn't there a companion book? We at TOPICS Entertainment are confident that these Instant Immersion™ audio recordings provide the fastest, easiest way to conversational fluency. With its focus on spoken language instruction, the listen to learn approach of Instant Immersion™ English Grammar and Pronunciation yields results fast! • Content developed by linguists and university instructors • Designed for all non-native speakers of American English • Ideal for all non-native speakers of English • Comprehensive instructional vocabulary • Listener-friendly learning at your own pace Developed especially for all non-native speakers of the language, Instant Immersion™ English Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47354 This is the Textbook—part of the Ukrainian for Speakers of English Kit. Ukrainian for Speakers of English is intended for individuals who have no knowledge of Ukrainian. It is suitable for university students, senior high school students, and adult learners in a home study situation. All of the material is presented from the point of view of a student who knows how to speak English, but who may not know the formal rules of English grammar. Before a new point in Ukrainian grammar is introduced, students are first reminded about what they know, either formally or informally, about a similar structure in English. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47351 With a straightforward and friendly approach, The Least You Should Know about English helps students with their word choice, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. The simple explanations, ample exercises, testing opportunities, and answers at the back of the book provide students with everything they need to avoid common mistakes and improve their writing skills. Functioning equally well in a classroom and at home as a self-tutoring text, The Least You Should Know about English will help students previously overwhelmed by the complexities of English gain considerable confidence and comfort in their writing abilities. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47350 * invaluable for students on university and teacher-training courses* checks your knowledge of how English is actually used in speech and writing* shows how grammar differs in different contexts of registers* provides practice with relationships between grammar and vocabulary* all examples taken from naturally occurring English texts and conversations* comparisons between British English and American English* spoken and written extracts throughout* full answer key From the Back Cover Based on the acclaimed Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English, this corpus-based text provides advanced students with a detailed look at the elements of English grammar ? including, how, why, and when to use different structures. Illustrates how different grammatical choices are made in speech and various writing genres. Uses example sentences drawn from real texts and conversations. Shows differences between British and American grammar. Includes frequency information. A companion Student Workbook makes the Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English a practical classroom tool as well as an indispensable grammar reference. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47349 *60 tests to improve your reading skills *Wide variety of tests, including gap-fills, multiple choice, matching exercises, cartoons, and full answer key *Tips to guide you through the tests Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47326 HOT TOPICS is guaranteed to engage readers, stimulate thinking, and provoke conversation while developing vocabulary and reading skills. The controversial topics explored in the text all have more than one side to them, thus encouraging debate and classroom discussion. • Three readings per chapter explore the same hot topic from different points of view. The readings in each chapter vary by genre and increase in difficulty to support reading development. • A focus on reading skills and reading comprehension through pre-reading questions, skimming and scanning activities, the use of context clues, vocabulary analysis, and the development of critical thinking skills helps students increase their reading fluency. • Open-ended questions at the end of every chapter encourage students to voice their opinions and defend their viewpoints either through discussion or in writing. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47320 The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is now being offered as an internet-based test, or iBT, and the new edition of Barrona€™s TOEFL manual and accompanying software have been completely revised and updated to reflect the new format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. The author also offers general orientation to the new TOEFL iBT, as well as a review of academic skills, which include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. There is also a review of language skillsa€”listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The optional CD-ROM presents seven on-screen TOEFL iBT exams that simulate actual test conditions and provide automatic scoring. # Read and understand the orientation to the new TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) # Take a model pretest and check the answers and examples to pinpoint your weaknesses # Design your personal study plan for success # Use this booka€™s review chapters to improve your skills # Take the model progress test from the book or from the CD-ROM # Review the answers, examples, and explanations for all test questions Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47319 HOT TOPICS is guaranteed to engage readers, stimulate thinking, and provoke conversation while developing vocabulary and reading skills. The controversial topics explored in the text all have more than one side to them, thus encouraging debate and classroom discussion. • Three readings per chapter explore the same hot topic from different points of view. The readings in each chapter vary by genre and increase in difficulty to support reading development. • A focus on reading skills and reading comprehension through pre-reading questions, skimming and scanning activities, the use of context clues, vocabulary analysis, and the development of critical thinking skills helps students increase their reading fluency. • Open-ended questions at the end of every chapter encourage students to voice their opinions and defend their viewpoints either through discussion or in writing. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47318 HOT Topics is a three-level reading discussion series written for inquisitive, mature students of English language learners. Each chapter contains several high-interest readings on a specific controversial and thought-provoking topic. In the 30 years that I have been in English language training CELT), I have despaired of the lack of stimulating reading texts, accompanied by activities written specifically to energize and inspire the mature English learner. Why aren't many ESL reading texts sufficient? Although ESL learners may not yet have mastered English syntax, they still have interests beyond the mundane, and they certainly have ample reasoning ability. And while many reading texts are written about subjects of broad appeal, virtually all of them avoid topics that are deemed "too controversial" for the classroom setting. Unfortunately, many of those neglected topics are of great interest and relevance to adult lives. By steering course themes away from controversy, the instrucror also steers students away from motivating and stimulating topics. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47272 101 American English Idioms is designed to help bridge the gap between "meaning" and "thrust" of American colloquialisms by providing a situation and a graphic illustration of that situation, so that the imagery created by the expression can be felt, rather than simply learned as a stock definition. The book is divided into nine sections. The title of each section reflects a notion or a manifestation of the physical world, the world of behavior, or the world of the senses with which the reader may easily identify. It is hoped that the natural tone of the language of the situations in which the idiom is presented will help to convey the feeling of the idiom and the circumstances under which it may be used. The illustrations graphically depicting the meaning of the components of the expressions not only add an element of humor, hut also serve to highlight the contrast between the literal and actual meaning of the idioms as presented in the text. An index is included to facilitate recall and location of the expressions. 101 American English Idioms is intended primarily for all students of English. Nevertheless, because of the graphic humor of the idioms in caricature, native speakers of English will also find the book refreshingly entertaining. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47270 * Examines patterns of use in the news, fiction and academic English * Takes grammar and vocabulary together and looks at how they interact * Is based on the analysis of 40-million words of British and American, written and spoken corpus text * Uses over 3000 examples of real, corpus English to illustrate the points * Uses frequency tables and graphs to make the new findings of this grammar clear From the Back Cover Based on the acclaimed Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English, this corpus-based text provides advanced students with a detailed look at the elements of English grammar ? including, how, why, and when to use different structures. Illustrates how different grammatical choices are made in speech and various writing genres. Uses example sentences drawn from real texts and conversations. Shows differences between British and American grammar. Includes frequency information. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47268 Speak English Like an American: All English Version for Native Speakers of Any Language Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47264 Business Law is one of a number of specialist books within the Market Leader series that compliments the course. Each book consists of 18 units, 2 tests, and a multilingual glossary. The topics have been chosen following research among teachers to establish which are the areas of widest possible interest to the majority of their students. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47261 Stephen Fry hosts four programmes on the joys of the English language - as heard on BBC Radio 4. Current Puns: Why does our language groan with the weight of puns? What exactly is a pun? And who, or what, is the Thief of Bad Gags? Metaphor: the English language is chock-full of maritime metaphors - cock up, taken aback, chip on your shoulder and show a leg. And, with the help of a Greek removals firm, we also find the origin of the word 'metaphor'. Quotation: the uses and misuses of quotations are revealed, and there is also a frank confession from a quotation compiler, which we cannot divulge here. Cliche: this title features sick parrots and the cliche crisis that affected the writing of Flaubert, Joyce and Eliot, and helped shape modern language and culture. Files: 1. Puns - 25:08 2. Metaphors - 25:34 3. Quatations - 27:22 4. Cliches - 26:14 Four 30-minute BBC audio programs presented by Stephen Fry indulging his delight in the English language. Included in this release: CURRENT PUNS: why weak puns and lame jokes are important and oil the social wheels; METAPHOR: from the freshly minted to the ancient fossils embedded in our language; QUOTATION: literary quotations, clever bon mots, malapropisms; CLICHES: how original coinages gradually become the stock-in-trade of lazy writers. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47234 ESL (English as a Second Language) students who reach an intermediate level of English don’t need endless drills in grammar or tedious vocabulary lists; they need to learn how to make their English sound natural. Fluent English is the ideal course for developing native-like fluency in English. It focuses on the essentials—idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, practical vocabulary expansion, and grammar usage in context—and builds listening comprehension as well as pronunciation and intonation skills. Students will find numerous opportunities to practice speaking, listening, writing, and reading English. They’ll also learn essential information about living and working in the United States. At $29.95, this affordable program—which comes complete with a 224-page textbook and three hours of recordings on three CDs—offers language learners the perfect opportunity to hone their language skills effectively and economically. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47233 The best way to understand text is to think and talk about it. This NEW professional guide defines what purposeful talk is, why it is important, and how it increases comprehension. Students will be empowered to have meaningful discussions about texts as they implement the effective strategies modeled in this book. Research-based strategies promote building meaningful conversations with students Model lessons from real classrooms demonstrate how to utilize these effective approaches to get students thinking and talking about text Support is provided for teachers to design lessons and think through essential instructional elements that will ensure successful implementation and gradually release responsibility to students Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47204 Parametric variation in linguistic theory refers to the systematic grammatical variation permitted by the human language faculty. Although still widely assumed, the parametric theory of variation has in recent years been subject to re-evaluation and critique. The Null Subject Parameter, which determines among other things whether or not a language allows the suppression of subject pronouns, is one of the best-known and most widely discussed examples of a parameter. Nevertheless its status in current syntactic theory is highly controversial. This book is a defence of the parametric approach to linguistic variation, set within the framework of the Minimalist Program. It discusses syntactic variation in the light of recent developments in linguistic theory, focusing on issues such as the formal nature of minimalist parameters, the typology of null-subject language systems and the way in which parametric choices can be seen to underlie the synchronic and diachronic patterns observed in natural languages. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47165 Product Description When it comes to understanding one of your most intimidating courses - English Grammar - even good students can be confused. This guide is a must-have for everyone, from students taking the GED to professionals writing business plans, as it explores the structures of English grammar and how to use them easily and proficiently. English grammar is explained in an easy-to-use format that gets the student comfortable with communication quickly and easily.The message of "English Grammar for the Utterly Confused" is simple: You don't have to be confused anymore. With the wealth of expert advice from the author, who has taught thousands of confused students, English grammar is demystified once and for all, as you acquire the ability to speak and write competently, correctly, and confidently. Don't wait another minute - get on the road to higher grades and greater confidence, and go from utterly confused to totally prepared in no time! Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D., a recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, is an associate professor of English at the State University of New York College of Technology at Farmingdale and has taught grammar and usage for more than 25 years. From the Back Cover When it comes to understanding one of your most intimidating courses--English Grammar--even good students can be confused. This guide is a must-have for everyone, from students taking the GED to professionals writing business plans, as it explores the struc Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47156 Language, more than anything else, is what makes us human. It appears that no communication system of equivalent power exists elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Any normal human child will learn a language based on rather sparse data in the surrounding world, while even the brightest chimpanzee, exposed to the same environment, will not. Why not? How, and why, did language evolve in our species and not in others? Since Darwin's theory of evolution, questions about the origin of language have generated a rapidly-growing scientific literature, stretched across a number of disciplines, much of it directed at specialist audiences. The diversity of perspectives - from linguistics, anthropology, speech science, genetics, neuroscience and evolutionary biology - can be bewildering. Tecumseh Fitch cuts through this vast literature, bringing together its most important insights to explore one of the biggest unsolved puzzles of human history. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47152 This practical text will help students understand and use over 400 of the most common two- and three-word verbs in English such as add up to, write down, break in on, or watch out for. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47138 Welcome! is for people working or planning to work in the tourism, hospitality and travel industries. The core language skills are developed through a wide range of work-related tasks. Particular emphasis is placed on realistic and integrated communication tasks which give students the opportunity to build confidence and improve fluency. This edition includes updated content, extensive practice in writing emails and further communication activities aimed specifically at busy professionals. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47136 Do you suffer from grammar-phobia because…. You’re so used to IMing, you’ve forgotten how to write a normal sentence. :-) You’ve started thinking in rap lyrics. The last time you gave a report, your handouts got you laughed out of the room. With Grammar Sucks, you can put your phobia to rest. Why else should you keep your grammar skills sharp? Why, knowledge of grammar can help you: * Go after that big promotion with flair * Win at board games * Write a love letter that’ll actually help you get the girl (or guy) * Give an eloquent toast at the next Friars’ Club roast Following in the tradition of Joanne Kimes’s signature “let’s just close our eyes and get through this together” humor, along with Gary Robert Muschla’s gentle grammar technique, Grammar Sucks is for everyone who hates the rules but wants to follow them anyway. It’s the next best thing to learning them by osmosis! Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47128 This new edition retains much of the vision of the previous editions-it encompasses written, oral, and visual communication-but also reflects current practices in the field of technical writing, with continued emphasis on workplace communication The focus remains on the entire writing process from planning through revision, with topics discussed including, defining technical communication, the workplace audience, developing a clear, direct communication style, information design, graphics as a means to support and clarify information, technology, the technical writing process including planning and drafting, and reviewing and revising. For anyone interested in improving his or her writing. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47127 Here's the book writers have been waiting for! Covering every aspect of the creative journey, Living the Writing Life shows readers how to: *Develop salable ideas *Turn ideas into stories *Set a writing schedule and stick to it *Conduct accurate research *Dissect best-sellers in order to discover what makes them work *Develop compelling characters and plot *Write dialogue that sounds real and engaging *Find an agent or an editor who will help publish your work *Put their ideas into story form *Understand the submission and publishing process *Promote their work *Stay alive and inspired through it all Advice is given in a straightforward and usable manner, laying out and examining all of the tools available to writers, from imagination to technology. Review Susan Wiggs (#1 NY Times best-seller): Bob Mayer is a gifted writer and a generous teacher. Terry Brooks (#1 NY Times best-seller): An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers. Don't miss out. Elizabeth George (NY Times best-seller): Something for every writer. My hat is off to Bob. Chicken Soup Creator Jack Canfield (#1 NY Times best-seller): Your new Warrior-Writer focus is a great one. I always loved at Maui Writers Conference how your programs delved deeply into the psychological models you need to develop characters. Now you are using that same knowledge to develop people. As we say in California-- way cool! Much love to you my friend, and congratulations on the new book it looks great! --B Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47126 English for International Tourism is the first multi-level series designed specifically for the hotel and tourism industry! This course focuses on the grammar, vocabulary, and skills needed for professional communication in this fast-paced industry. English for International Tourism is a language course designed to cater for learners studying for vocational qualifications in the travel trade and for working professionals undertaking in-service language training. The course deals with the language of tourism from an insider's occupational perspective rather than of the individual traveller. However, neither teacher nor student needs first hand knowledge of the industry because, it is not technical or over-specialised in nature. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47125 Write your way to success! Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of technical writing. This career-boosting book will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from proposal writing to research to manufacturing Acquire in-depth knowledge of technical writing Find out what kind of salary you can expect Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using industry resources ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS A: Copyeditor • Documentation specialist • Software technical writer • Knowledge analyst • Trainer • Technical editor Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47122 What makes the words we speak mean what they do? Possible-worlds semantics articulates the view that the meanings of words contribute to determining which possible worlds would make a sentence true, and which would make it false. In the first book-length examination from this viewpoint, M.J. Cresswell argues that the nonsemantic facts on which semantic facts supervene are facts about the causal interactions between the linguistic behavior of speakers and the facts in the world that they are speaking about. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47120 Do you feel left out when your friends speak English? Do American English expressions go in one ear and out the other? Do you wish you had a way with words? Here's the answer! Everyday Idioms One and Two bring the challenge of learning typical American English expressions within any student's reach. Excellent idiom reference and practice texts, Everyday Idioms One and Two present idioms within tightly organized semantic categories. No other idiom texts give as comprehensive coverage of essential American idioms or make them as accessible to students. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47119 Product Description This short course is for learners who need to improve their ability to communicate when socialising, telephoning, presenting, taking part in meetings and negotiating. The course aims to build confidence and fluency by encouraging students to analyse tasks and take part in practice activities. This second edition has been redesigned and now includes a page of self-study tasks for each of the 15 units. Book Description English for Business Communications is a short course for learners who need to improve their communicative ability. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47118 The interpretive science of semiotics offers powerful analytical tools for the application of many disciplines to the study of perception. Semiotics is the study of signs, and as such, is of relevance to a wide spectrum of scholars and professionals, including social scientists, psychologists, artists, graphic designers, and students of literature. Semiosis - the production and interpretation of linguistic and visual signs - is innate to human beings of all societies. From the simplest of hand gestures to the most complex diagrams and charts, the sign is key to the communication of ideas. Thomas A. Sebeok examines, in an engaging, readable style, how the sign mediates between bodily experience and abstract thought. This updated second edition of Signs combines some of Sebeok's most important essays with a new general introduction, introductory passages at the outset of each chapter, a glossary, and brief biographies of the major semioticians. From an overview of the discipline to a more detailed exploration of sign categories, the author powerfully demonstrates the co-dependency of verbal and non-verbal communication. Aimed primarily at undergraduate and graduate students, this engaging book also has plenty to offer any general reader who is interested in exploring and analyzing the complex sign systems we so often take for granted. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47116 This course (published in two books) is intended for intermediate level students. By using short stories of well-known authors to explain several aspects of English, Mr Ward leads the student through the fascinating world of English, stressing mainly on its grammar and proper use in reading and writing. Selections of stories include: 1 The Interview by Alan Hackney 10 2 Passing Through the Customs by G. K. Chesterton 18 3 Mr. Phanourakis - Anonymous 31 4 The Voice by V. S. Pritchett 39 5 To the Secretary of State for Air by H. F. Ellis 51 6 The Real heat begins in june by H. E. Bates 63 7 The Cat under The Bed by John Millington Ward 71 8 Backstage Tension 82 9 On Living Again by A. G. Gardiner 94 10 The Cage by Dal Stivens 103 11 Rien Ne Va Plus by Alexander Woollcott 126 12 The Private Life of Mr. Bidwell by James Thurber 138 13 In Defence of Wasps by A. G. Gardiner; 152 14 Holes in the Road by Helen Vlachos 161 15 Night Out in the Dolomites by Bertha Smith 27 16 The Stolen Car 164 17 The Story-Teller by Saki 175 18 I Was a Private Eye 193 19 The Canary by Katherine Mansfield 203 20 Mrs. Miniver Comes Back from Abroad by Jan Struther 116 1 Some Subjects for composition. 211 2 Some More Subjects for letter-writing. 212 3 Table of Infinitives Forms 213 4 Index of grammar points to both books Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47115 The book provides a theoretical and empirical evaluation of a field that has been the focus of generative theories on language acquisition: the acquisition of finiteness and related properties such as root infinitives, verb movement and null subjects. It contains a critical empirical assessment of the various hypotheses, lists the implications for linguistic theory and provides alternative analyses. Issues covered are: (i) the semantics of childrens root infinitives (tense, modality and aspect), (ii) the relation between lexical, morphological and syntactic development in the domain of finiteness, (iii) the role of the input, and (iv) the interference of cognitive development. Typological focus is on Germanic languages. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47113 If there is a subject of really universal interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language effectively. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more than that: it is the basis of business. No salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective English (among our people), or can write an advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter. Indeed, the way we talk, and write letters, largely determines our success in life. Now it is well for us to face at once the counter-statement that the most ignorant and uncultivated men often succeed best in business, and that misspelled, ungrammatical advertisements have brought in millions of dollars. It is an acknowledged fact that our business circulars and letters are far inferior in correctness to those of Great Britain; yet they are more effective in getting business. As far as spelling is concerned, we know that some of the masters of literature have been atrocious spellers and many suppose that when one can sin in such company, sinning is, as we might say, a "beauty spot", a defect in which we can even take pride. First published in 1903. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47109 As more and more English language learners (ELLs) are included in mainstream classrooms, what can we do to ensure that they understand academic content and develop their English language skills? To answer this question, authors Jane Hill and Kathleen Flynn have examined decades of research, interviewed mainstream teachers with ELLs in their classrooms, and reviewed the classroom recommendations from Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock s seminal Classroom Instruction That Works (2001) through an ELL lens. The result is Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners a comprehensive guide to helping elementary school students at all levels of English language acquisition succeed. The strategies discussed in the book include homework and practice, summarization and note taking, and use of nonlinguistic representations, among many others. For each strategy, the authors provide a summary of the research, detailed examples of how to modify the strategy for use with ELLs in mainstream classrooms, and teacher accounts of implementation. Because ELLs face cultural hurdles as well as linguistic ones, this book also shows teachers how to glean insight into students backgrounds and address the cultural biases inherent in many classroom practices. Accommodating English language learners is one of the greatest challenges educators face today. Just as different levels of fluency require different approaches, so too do different backgrounds and languages. This practical, re Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47104 works for a living (or would like to). For twenty years, Stanley Bing has offered insight, wisdom, and advice from inside the belly of one of the great corporate beasts. In one essential volume, here is all you need to know to master your career, your life, and, when necessary, other weaker life forms. Bing knows whereof he speaks. He has lived the last two decades working inside a gigantic multinational corporation, kicking and screaming all the way up the ladder. During that time, he has seen it all -- mergers, acquisitions, layoffs, the death of the three-martini lunch -- and has himself been painfully reengineered a number of times. He has made a million friends and seen many of them prosper and grow, and sadly seen others sink into consultancy. He has eaten and drunk way too much, stayed in hotels far too good for him, waited for limousines in the pouring rain, and enjoyed it all. Sort of. Most important, Bing has seen management at its best and worst, and he has practiced both as he made the transition from an inexperienced player who hated pompous senior management to a polished strategist who kind of sees its point of view now and then. Bing's many fans from his days at Esquire and those who enjoy his current column in Fortune know that his take on the workplace is pure storytelling at its best -- sophisticated, amusing, and driven by the kind of insight that only a true insider can possess. The Big Bing provides a corporate mole's-eye view of the soci Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47103 An alphabetical guide to the most common problems of grammar and vocabulary. Basic English Usage: Exercises contains over 200 exercises on the most important topics dealt with in Basic English Usage. The exercises are varied to suit the topics and the needs of the user and are suitable for use in class and for self-study. The exercises are cross-referenced to Basic English Usage and contain many attractive illustrations. The book also has a full answer key to all exercises. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47098 Review 'An exciting and innovative book... definitely a book worth looking at, and anyone interested in the way English grammar teaching is going should get their hands on "How English Works" as a matter of priority!' - The TEFL Farm Product Description Combining rich illustrations and authentic exercises, How English Works makes the learning and practising of grammar both a pleasure and a challenge. The author's imaginative and wholly original approach to the presentation and organisation of their text offers students a lively, purposeful package to give them a confident command of English forms and their uses. Designed for students working on their own, but also ideal for use in class, How English Works covers all the key elements in the standard EFL grammar syllabus, and many other topics which are often ignored. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47058 Written primarily for ESL and EFL students preparing to take language exams in English, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs and the ways in which they are used in everyday American English. Phrasal verbs are word groups that include a verb combined with a preposition or an adverb. They are not used only as verbs but as nouns, such as comedown, breakup, or showoff. They might also be used as adjectives, such as spaced-out, burned-out, broken-down and many others. This volume places phrasal verbs within the context of sentences, and presents hundreds of examples and exercises. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47054 A students' workbook for those learners tackling the huge area of vocabulary. One hundred topics are covered, with two pages dedicated to each topic, making this a comprehensive book. It should be useful to all students sitting Cambridge examinations. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47021 This best-selling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge in the subject, Yule presents information in short, bite-sized sections, introducing the major concepts in language study - from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fourth edition has been revised and updated with twenty new sections, covering new accounts of language origins, the key properties of language, text messaging, kinship terms and more than twenty new word etymologies. To increase student engagement with the text, Yule has also included more than fifty new tasks, including thirty involving data analysis, enabling students to apply what they have learned. The online study guide offers students further resources when working on the tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47019 Evelyn P. Altenberg, Robert M. Vago, "English Grammar: Understanding the Basics" [/b] Cambridge University Press | 2010 | ISBN: 0521732166, 0521518326 | 284 pages | PDF | 1,8 MB [/center] Looking for an easy-to-use guide to English grammar? This handy introduction covers all the basics of the subject, using a simple and straightforward style. Students will find the book's step-by-step approach easy to follow and be encouraged by its non-technical language. Requiring no prior knowledge of English grammar, the information is presented in small steps, with objective techniques to help readers apply new concepts. With clear explanations and well chosen examples, the book gives students the tools to understand the mysteries of English grammar as well as the perfect foundation from which to move on to more advanced topics. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47005 Fluent English: Perfect Natural Speech a€“ Audio and eBook Fluent English is the ideal course for developing native-like fluency in English. It focuses on the essentialsa€”idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, practical vocabulary expansion, and grammar usage in contexta€”and builds listening comprehension as well as pronunciation and intonation skills. This program comes with a 224-page textbook and three CDs and offers language learners the perfect opportunity to hone their language skills effectively. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46994 A new, up-to-date course where students learn what they need to know for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46993 A new, up-to-date course where students learn what they need to know for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology. About the Author Tony Grice works for the European Unions Leonardo da Vinci programme as an assessor, teaching materials writer, and plain language editor. He has worked on coursebooks for English for Fashion Design, Industrial Design, E-Commerce, and Telecommunications, as well as editing online technical dictionaries and writing for science magazines. His teaching experience includes teaching medical English to nurses in Zimbabwe and Turkey. He is a first-time author with Oxford University Press. Previous EFL publications include Everyday English for Nursing (Bailliere Tindall). Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46992 A new, up-to-date course where students learn what they need to know for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology. Commerce teaches pre-work students to communicate in English, within the context of a career in commerce. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46931 Introducing English Grammar provides a basic grounding in English grammar, without going into too much detail or theory, and will lay the foundation for further grammatical studies. David Young presents English grammar in a coherent and lively way. He dispels the popular notion among students that grammar is simply a set of dreary rules and argues for the importance of grammar in describing the structure and function of language itself. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter and the book includes integrated diagrams and a glossary of technical terms at the back of the book. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46930 This book is a careful mixture of innovative ideas, based on some established theories and principles, with practical advice on how these ideas may be implemented in order to improve learning in the classroom. In addition, a convincing case is made for the use of self-evaluative assessment as part of this learning process. The book forms a useful and interesting signpost in the quest to improve learning in the English classroom. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46908 This title provides photocopiable games and activities for students of English for business. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46895 Do you need to explain macroeconomics in the classroom? Would your students know what a hurdle rate is? This new edition of the Longman Business English Dictionary gives students an in-depth knowledge of all the vocabulary they need to survive in today's fast-paced business environment, whether they are students of business English or people already in work You and your students will find it easy to understand complex business terms because all definitions are written using just 2000 common words, making even the most difficult business jargon clear and easy to understand Make sure you know the latest buzz-words - this fully revised edition is completely up-to-date Students learn real-world business English from thousands of example sentences which are taken from authentic business English sources Improve your students' chances of success in the BEC and BULATS exams, by introducing them to the interactive exam practice on the CD-ROM. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46875 Completely revised, updated, reorganized, and enlarged with 600 new entries. Essential for writers and learners of American English, it features a unique new format, an appendix of 500 fixed-order phrases--such as fast and furious--that cannot be reversed, and a Phrase-Finder Index for easy lookups of even partially remembered phrases. From Library Journal Idioms are figures of speech that can defy literal interpretation and confound both native and non-native speakers of American English. This resource covers 8500 "proverbs, informal phrases and common sayings." Phrases are arranged alphabetically by the first word of the phrase, excluding articles such as a, an, and the. Typical entries provide brief definitions and examples of usage. The phrase finder index links keywords such as "cranny" to phrases such as "every nook and cranny." An appendix (not seen) features irreversible two- or three-word phrases (e.g., fast and furious, not furious and fast). Readers seeking the stories behind inscrutable expressions may choose to consult slang or historical dictionaries instead. Libraries that already own American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms or Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang may wish to pass on this work.DElizabeth Connor, Medical Univ. of South Carolina Lib., Charleston Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46873 The small but very concise NTC's Pocket Dictionary of Words and Phrases offers 6,000 basic and common English words plus 6,000 basic and common English idioms and phrases. You will find this portable title essential in the classroom, at home, or traveling, when you need help to recall word and phrase meanings. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46870 * Over 3000 phrasal verbs * Clear and easy definitions * Thousands of examples showing real usage * Unique Activator(R) section Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46868 Get to grips with idioms! – Over 3000 idioms – Clear and easy definitions – Thousands of examples showing real usage – Unique Activator section Easy to use for quick reference, the Longman Pocket Dictionary series provides compact and affordable help in a whole range of language areas. Each book has all the reliability and accessibility, which Longman Dictionary users have come to expect. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46811 ThePoet005702 Mixed-up, mangled expressions; foreign-language faux pas; confused and confusing terms; commonly mispronounced words-they're all explained in this useful guide. Since 1997, Paul Brians' Web site, "Common Errors in English," has attracted more than 2 million visitors looking for specifics on English usage. Many have "lurked" and returned for Brians' entertaining explanations. His essential information has now become an enlightening and amusing book. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46810 This short course is for learners who need to improve their ability to communicate when socialising, telephoning, presenting, taking part in meetings and negotiating. The course aims to build confidence and fluency by encouraging students to analyse tasks and take part in practice activities. This second edition has been redesigned and now includes a page of self-study tasks for each of the 15 units Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46724 Designed for all advanced students. Fully updated in line with the enw CPE exam, this New Edition provides thorough coverage of the structures and vocabulary essential for CAE and CPE exam success. Detailed grammar content. Clear presentation, an index of structures and a wealth of examples based on the Longman Corpus. Special focus on vocabulary. Revised vocabulary sections based on user feedback concentrate on words and phrases that are useful in all papers of the exams. Lots of opportunity to practise. A wide variety of exercises provide graded practice to confirm understanding and prepare for the CAE and proficiency exams, particularly Paper 3. Continuous testing in exam format. A diagnostic test for each unit and exam practice sections to check progress. A flexible approach. Can be used in many different ways; clear cross-references point you in the direction of related grammar or vocabulary areas. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46704 Windows PowerShell is a scripting language that simplifies Windows system administration. PowerShell in Practice is a hands-on reference for administrators wanting to learn and use PowerShell. Following the "in Practice" style, individual related techniques are clustered into chapters. Each technique is presented in the form: problem, solution, discussion, and includes annotated code listings. Written to answer the question "How can PowerShell make my job as an administrator easier?" this book concentrates on practical tasks and automation. Starting with an a brief tutorial and review, the majority of the book focuses on two major PowerShell usage areas: People - user accounts, mailboxes, desktop configuration; and Servers - Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and more. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46703 Perfect Phrases to stand out on the TOEFL-for the more than 800,000 people who take the test To be accepted into most North American undergraduate and graduate programs, international students must take and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Perfect Phrases for the TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections gives you all the phrases and most commonly used words you need to excel on both the writing and speaking sections of the test. Presented in the easy-to-understand Perfect Phrases format, these phrases allow you to effectively communicate and express yourself in standard American English, and to score your very best on the test. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46696 Find the right words for report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and more Written for teachers grades K through 12, Perfect Phrases for Classroom Teachers helps you find the right words that will communicate a student’s progress effectively and reveal his or her weaknesses without sounding negative. This book provides lists of words and phrases that convey difficult messages tactfully and with appropriate professionalism, and words and phrases that follow state standards and guidelines for permanent records. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46681 Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed! Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to the landscaping industry, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately. For example: Cover with mulch. Cubra con mulchin. (KOO-brah kohn mool-CHEENG) Use acid fertilizer here. Use fertilizante acido aqui. (OO-seh fehr-tee-lee-SAHN-teh AH-see-thoh ah-KEE) Use a rake. Use un rastrillo. (OO-seh oon rah-STREE-yoh) Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries * interviewing potential employees * discussing pay rate and taxes * giving instructions * terminating an employee * establishing work hours * explaining safety and emergency procedures * praising good work With Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping, you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more collaborative, productive workplace Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46678 THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR THE RIGHT SITUATION—EVERY TIMEWhen it comes to sales presentations, every word counts—but who has the time to craft perfect presentations all the time? You do—when you have Perfect Phrases for Sales Presentations. This go-to guide is exactly what you need to streamline this critical process. With hundreds of ready-to-use, time-saving phrases for delivering a winning sales presentation, this concise guide provides the ideal language for: * Making a great fi rst impression * Finding and cultivating prospective clients * Grabbing and holding your customer’s attention * Establishing your product’s value * Getting commitment—and closing the deal About the Author Linda Eve Diamond is the author of several business and self-help books, including Perfect Phrases for Building Strong Teams, Teambuilding That Gets Results, and Rule #1: Stop Talking! (A Guide to Listening). Visit her Web site at www.LindaEveDiamond.com. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46598 THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME Employees respond to organizational change with worry, fear, and sometimes even panic. Your job is to keep them motivated and focused—so you must choose your words carefully during times of upheaval. Perfect Phrases for Communicating Change has hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for ensuring your employees make the transition with clarity, commitment, and skill. Learn the most effective language for: Articulating new company initiatives Responding to questions with confidence Easing employees' fears Clarifying roles and responsibilities Addressing resistance and performance problems Praise for Perfect Phrases for Communicating Change "Perfect Phrases for Communicating Change is a wonderful book, filled with practical, solid advice, suggestions, and examples for how to communicate effectively in a time of change.” John Krajicek, Executive Professor and Assistant Director of Business Communication Studies, Texas A and M University "Communication during organizational change is everything. The right words at the right time can make all the difference between a successful and unsuccessful change initiative. This is a wonderful resource for finding the right words and sentiments to convey any type of change." Robert J. Marshak, Ph.D., author of Covert Processes at Work: Managing the Five Hidden Dimensions of Organizational Change “Finding the right words to communicate change is challenging, even for the Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46552 Language can be studied from several angles. The focus on the relation between language, thought and culture is known as anthropological linguistics (AL). This text constitutes a basic introduction to the subject matter and techniques of AL. Traditionally, anthropological linguists have aimed to document and study the languages of indigenous cultures, especially North American ones. Today, however, the purview of this exciting science has been extended considerably to encompass the study of language as a general cultural phenomenon, and to determine genealogical relations among languages, so as to recreate ancient cultures through them. In non-technical language, with plenty of examples related to languages across the world, this book introduces the basic notions, concepts, and techniques of AL. It also discusses the origin and evolution of language, focusing on the comparison and reconstruction of language families. Its treatment of techniques for analyzing sounds, words, sentences and meanings introduces the student to what must be understood about language and its structure in order to apply that knowledge to the study of thought and culture. The final two chapters examine how languages vary according to social factors and how languages influence cognition. To enhance the text's pedagogical utility, a set of practical activities and topics for study accompany each of its eight chapters. A glossary of technical terms is also included. The overall objective of A Basic Course Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46551 This collection of funny sayings from around the world - covering subjects from pessimism and money to happiness, drink and getting old - is an ideal gift, impulse buy or Christmas present, guaranteed to raise a laugh. Short sayings based on long experience - there are stacks here for you to enjoy! Experience is a comb nature gives to men when they are bald (Eastern) Listen to your conscience - the inner voice that tells you someone might be watching (Anon) A rumour goes in one ear and out many mouths (Chinese) A beautiful woman belongs to eveyone but an ugly woman is yours alone Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46549 English for Human Resources is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for HR and recruitment professionals who need English for their jobs. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. Key features of the book: - realistic conversations and meetings presenting phrases and vocabulary in context - authentic HR documents and letters - USEFUL LANGUAGE boxes offering tips and key language for specific HR tasks - Do you know? boxes addressing cultural issues - STARTER feature with motivating warm-up activities - OUTPUT feature at the end of each unit offering optional listening and reading activities - Appendix with answer key, transcript, model letters, and useful phrases and vocabulary Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46547 This is a thorough overview of work on discourse markers covering a variety of approaches, from discourse analysis to computational linguistics. In this book, Miriam Urgelles-Col examines the syntax and semantics of discourse markers. A discourse marker can loosely be defined as an item such as well or now, coming at the beginning of an utterance and marking a boundary between one part of spoken discourse and the next, signalling the start of a new section of the discourse. They perform important functions in conversation - but defining discourse markers is problematic in itself. The syntactic approach employed in this book to describe discourse markers is Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG) which is relevant in a theory of discourse because it provides a framework in which all levels of grammar can be integrated. Since discourse markers operate at discourse level, a well developed discourse theory is required - in this case, Segmented Discourse Representation Theory (SDRT) is employed. During the course of the book, Minimal Recourse Semantics is explained as it provides an integration of HPSG and SDRT. The approach described is exemplified with an analysis of 'anyway'. This book offers a detailed overview of research on discourse markers covering different areas of linguistics: from a discourse analysis point of view, to a Relevance Theory perspective going through a computational linguistics approach. Moreover, the book contains a precise summary of HPSG and the rec Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46545 The studies included in this book examine quotidien acts of writing and their significance in a textually-mediated world. We live in a textually-mediated world where writing is central to society, its cultural practices and institutions. Writing has been the subject of much research but it is usually highly visible and valued texts that are studied - the work of novelists, poets and scholars. The studies included in this book examine every day acts of writing and their significance. Ordinary quotidian writing may be viewed as mundane and routine, but it is central to how societies operate and the ways individuals relate to each other and to institutions. Examples discussed in the book including writing in areas such as farming, photo-sharing, childcare work and health care. The chapters are united in their approach to examining this writing as cultural practice. The book also brings together two important traditions of this type of study: the Anglophone and Francophone. The work of French scholars in this field is made accessible for the first time to the Anglophone world. The insights and research in this collection will appeal to all linguists, anthropologists, sociolinguistics and cultural theorists. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46500 This highly-respected anthology of medieval English literature features numerous well-chosen extracts of poetry and prose, including popular tales from Arthurian legend and classical mythology, as well as the allegorical poem Piers Plowman and John Wycliffe's translation of the Bible. Includes notes on each extract, appendices, and an extensive glossary by J. R. R. Tolkien. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46463 Professional English is a five-volume integrated skills English for Specific Purposes series designed for intermediate-level pre-work and working students. English for Business provides students with the language and life skills necessary to pursue business-related career goals. Through language practice based in real-world situations, this integrated skills approach builds confidence and motivates students towards successful careers. The Professional English series is designed for both pre-work students and those already working. English for Business provides students with the language and life skills necessary to pursue business-related career goals. Through language pratice based in real world situations, this intergrated skills approach builds confidence and motivates students towards successful careers. Students can pratice English language skills in the following business-oriented scenarios: Resume-buiding, Interview skills, Sales and marketing, Finance, Global concerns in the workplace. The English for Business Teacher's Resource Book offers detailed teaching notes with clear objectives supported by the following tools: complete answer keys for all exercises in the student book, two-page photocopiable tests for all units with optional listening, speaking, and testing guidelines, additional photocopiable activity pages for further practice of lesson objectives, photocopiable reading and writing resource pages. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46429 Everything you need to keep your class engaged and involved! Tapped out on teaching ideas? Drained from dreaming up creative lesson supplements? Burned out from battling the bored student glaze-over? These days, with so many distractions clamoring for students' attention, it's often a struggle to get students to "tune in" to the lesson at hand. If you're desperate for a resource packed with imaginative additions to your daily lessons, the experts behind Chase's Teacher's Calendar come to the rescue with 180 indispensable, classroom-enrichment suggestions for K-8 teachers. This gotta-have, go-to resource of 180 educational gems--one for each day of the school year--covers a broad range of subject areas, from etiquette to mathematics and from language arts to science and nature. Hook your kids with an assortment of age-appropriate activities, including poetry sessions, crystal creations, and fascinating investigations into local historical lore. Ideas are presented chronologically by month and keyed with subject-area icons for maximum ease of use. Each entry includes additional resources, such as books, websites, and audiovisual aids. With these hands-on lessons, your students will learn to: Convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius on National Weather Observer's Day (May 4) Make homemade butter for National Dairy Month (June) Create "flying verse" with poetry wind socks for National Poetry Month (April) Trace family trees to commemorate the opening of Elli Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46428 Now you'll know what to say at the right time in any situation ESL specialist Natalie Gast knows from her experience that the workplace presents some unique situations. In this book she presents scenarios, business slang, and other linguistic issues that typical language texts don’t go into--for example, how to break the ice with small talk or ask for clarification. These hundreds of phrases will help you not only survive but thrive in your chosen field. Preface Who Can Benefit from Using This Book? Perfect Phrases for ESL: Everyday Business Life is for you if you are a high-intermediate or advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learner. Learning a language is a lifelong process and learning American English is no exception. When you first began learning English, your need was basic grammar and vocabulary. Your need has now grown to mastering communication skills in order to function in diverse real-life work-related situations. This book has been created for you if you are living and working, or intend to live, in the United States and join the global workforce with American speakers of English, referred to as Americans in this text. You may travel back and forth between your country and the United States, you may work for a multinational company, or you may work in an American company. You may even be self-employed. You might be in school in the United States or in your country, deciding on a career. In any Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46384 * The language syllabus follows the communicative abilities of the students * Suitable for use with any course * Teacher's notes show you how to play each game * Photocopiable rules sheets guide the students About the Author Jill Hadfield has worked as a teacher and teacher trainer in Britain, France, China, Tibet and Madagascar and run short courses and seminars for teachers in many other parts of the world. She is the author of fifteen resource books for teachers, including the Longman Communication Games series, five books in the new Oxford Basics series and Classroom Dynamics. She has also written two travel books and a novel. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46375 This photocopiable resource book, by the author of "Lessons With Laughter", takes all the grammar points which commonly cause students problems and provides a worksheet of jokes for each point. The book features over 80 worksheets and can be used by students of differing abilities. One grammar point per page is presented, and all answers are given. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46374 This effective training manual written by an experienced specialist in teaching English as a foreign language. Training materials benefits the active mastering speech, both in terms of its correct grammatical processing, and in terms of assimilation and language structures on the topics: computer and the Internet, travel, education, transport, money, family, entertainment, etc. In manual includes checklists tests on the main sections with keys. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46364 Have you ever wondered what the Steiner approach is all about, where it comes from, and how it can be used to benefit the young children in your setting? Bringing the Steiner Waldorf Approach to your Early Years Setting is an excellent introduction to this philosophy. Janni Nicol clearly explains the history of Steiner Waldorf education, the role of play in learning and the key themes of rhythm, repetition and reverence with ideas for activities and resources. This new edition has been fully updated to include: * Clear comparisons between Steiner practice and the EYFS requirements * Detailed information on assessment regulations for different age groups showing how Steiner practitioners work with the EYFS * Practical examples to illustrate situations in the classroom * A section on international work and influences from Europe. This convenient guide will help Early Years practitioners, students and parents to really understand what the Steiner Waldorf approach can bring to their practice and children. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46360 Have you ever wondered what High/Scope is, where it came from, and how it can be used with young children in your setting? Bringing the High Scope Approach to your Early Years Setting provides an introduction to the High/Scope philosophy and its use in early years. This new edition has been fully updated to show how the High/Scope approach links with the Early Years Foundation Stage and contains new material on working with the under twos. Features include: * details about the High/Scope Wheel of Learning * an explanation of Active Learning, including materials, manipulation, choice, language and support * Plan-Do-Review activities * planning and assessment methods. This convenient guide will help Early Years practitioners, students and parents to really understand what the High/Scope approach can offer their setting and children. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46343 For students competing for the decreasing pool of college scholarships, writing a stellar entrance essay can make all the difference. With discrete explanations of vital grammar rules, common usage errors, and the other key concepts people need to refer to most often, Grammar Essentials For Dummies provides crucial information to help students communicate accurately and effectively. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical grammar concepts as they help students with homework assignments or college entrance essays, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom and people learning English as a next language. The Essentials For Dummies Series Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46335 Arranged For Use With Adams Sherman Hill’s Foundations Of Rhetoric. From the preface: The art of using one's native tongue correctly and forcibly is acquired for the most part through imitation and practice, and is not so much a matter of knowledge as of habit. As regards English, then, the first duty of our schools is to set before pupils excellent models, and, in all departments of school-work, to keep a watchful eye on the innumerable acts of expression, oral and written, which go to form habit. Since, however, pupils come to school with many of their habits of expression already formed on bad models, our schools must give some attention to the special work of pointing out common errors of speech, and of leading pupils to convert knowledge of these errors into new and correct habits of expression. This is the branch of English teaching in which this little book hopes to be useful. All the "Exercises in English" with which I am acquainted consist chiefly of "sentences to be corrected." To such exercises there are grave objections. If, on the one hand, the fault in the given sentence is not seen at a glance, the pupil is likely, as experience has shown, to pass it by and to change something that is not wrong. If, on the other hand, the fault is obvious, the exercise has no value in the formation of habit. Take, for example, two "sentences for correction" which I select at random from one of the most widely used books of its class: "I kn Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46153 Still the biggest concern for many on initial teacher training courses is the acquisition of subject knowledge and the ability to translate that into effective teaching. This book addresses this - building on the core subject knowledge covered in the Achieving QTS series and relating it to classroom practice. It supports trainees in extending and deepening their knowledge of English and demonstrating how to apply it to planning and implementing lessons. Practical and up-to-date teaching examples are used to clearly contextualize subject knowledge. A clear focus on classroom practice helps trainees to build confidence and develop their own teaching strategies. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46152 This invaluable coursebook is designed for all trainees working towards Qualified Teacher Status. Covering the essential skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary English. The text is structured around the current curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. Content is linked to the 2007 QTS Standards. This 4th edition includes links with the Early Years Foundation Stage and updated research summaries. The Assessing English chapter has been updated to include Assessment of Pupil Progress. Examples of cross curricular links with primary modern foreign languages are also added to this new edition. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:10 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46107 Models are provided to ensure students not only practice the necessary language but that they also develop an appreciation of how to organize ideas and information. * The graded syllabus covers the following writing activities: letters ( formal and informal), narrative, description, discussion, guided writing, speeches, descriptive narrative, summary, reports and reviews. * The writing activities are recycled,which allows individual tasks, such as letter writing, to be selected and practiced. * An appendix containing a unit-by-unit reference section provides information on particular writing conventions and highlights relevant structures and vocabulary. Read more...
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