The McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage
ISBN: 0071441336 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Mark Lester, Larry Beason Publisher: McGraw-Hill Number of Pages: 304
Those pesky dangling modifiers split infinitives and comma splicesthey infect our spoken and written language with such frequency that even native English speakers find it difficult to determine what's right and what's wrongThe McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage shows you how to fix these everyday English language mistakes With commonsense easy-to-remember usage tips throughout this handbook features incorrect and correct grammatical examples a short review of basic grammar a glossary and more
ISBN: 1400006058 Binding: Paperback Edition: Pap/Com/CD Author(s): Living Language Publisher: Living Language Number of Pages: 240
Do you want to take your English learning to the next level Fluent English is the ideal course for developing native-like fluency in English It focuses on the English learning essentialsidiomatic expressions verbs practical vocabulary and grammar usage in contextand builds listening comprehension as well as pronunciation and intonation skills In this program youll find numerous opportunities to practice speaking English as well as listening writing and reading English Youll also learn essential information about living and working in the United States The course includes a 224-page textbook and three hours of recordings on three CDs Fluent English also includes a flashcard CD-ROM that gives students the chance to learn and practice common English idiomatic expressions - a multi-media approach to practice that improves retention
These Animals... Don't Want To Wash! (Bilingual English-Swedish) (The Book of The Animals (Bilingual))
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): J.N. Paquet Publisher: JNPAQUET Books Number of Pages:
THE BOOK OF THE ANIMALS: FUN LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS
What are certainly the four most occurring moments in a parents life When their child doesnt want to wash doesnt want to eat doesnt want to sleep and doesnt want to go to school And what can a parent answer to these refusals The successful Book of The Animals bilingual childrens books series was created with the aim to help both parents and children to discover the benefits of washing eating sleeping and going to school in a fun as well as educational manner Since the books are also bilingual parents will enjoy the teaching and the interactivity they can gain from reading them with their children
These Animals Don't Want to Wash is one more example of that reciprocal fun learning It is the first episode of the series by author JN Paquet It is currently available both as paperback and eBook formats In this new episode of the series children will discover the benefits of washing with the help of their favourite friends the animals As with the other books in the series children will not only discover the benefits of washing but they will also discover some new animals new words and new situations The book makes fun learning something essential in the child's general learning process
THE AUDIENCE The books are geared towards children aged 2-5 before elementaryprimary school They will likely be bilingual children whose parents want to encourage the learning of their two current languages They will also be children whose parents want to teach a language at a young age
THE STORY These animals don't want to wash eat sleep or go to school But step by step each one discovers the benefits of washing eating sleeping and going to school for the animals as well as for children A funny way to learn and a funny way to teach As everyone knows how difficult it can be to explain to young children how important it is to eat wash sleep or go to school
THE CURRENT BOOKS There are currently five books in the series Each episode brings on new animals new words new situations and new stories - Ep1 These Animals Don't Want to Wash (2008) - Ep2 These Animals Don't Want to Eat (2009) - Ep3 These Animals Don't Want to Sleep (2010) - Ep4 These Animals Don't Want to Go to School (2011) - Ep5 These Animals Don't Want to Share (2011)
The books are all available in either bilingual or monolingual versions: - Bilingual versions: English-French English-Portuguese English-Italian English-Spanish and English-Swedish - Monolingual versions: English French Portuguese Italian Spanish and Swedish More versions are still to come
REVIEW "The Book of the Animals is a planned series of illustrated books for young children These delightful books tell the story of what happens when the animals in the stories like many young children dont want to eat and dont want to wash The books are very suitable both for reading to young children and for older children to use to learn to read in both languages They might even persuade them to wash and eat their dinner The repetitive structure is supportive of children learning new words and the illustrations work well alongside the text to help understanding of unfamiliar words I can easily imagine young children demanding repeat readings and enjoying learning the text by heart as many children do with favourite stories Children learning to make up and write their own stories might well want to write a personalised version using the structure as a prop I think the stories would work well both in the home and in the classroom" (Review published in The Cass School of Education by Dr Raymonde Sneddon Research Fellow for The Cass School of Education at the University of East London and Honorary Research Fellow of Birkbeck College in the Departmnent of Applied Linguistics)
The ESL/ELL Teacher's Book of Lists (J-B Ed: Book of Lists)
ISBN: 0470222670 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Jacqueline E. Kress Ed.D. Publisher: Jossey-Bass Number of Pages: 384
Everything educators need to know to enhance learning for ESL studentsThis unique teacher time-saver includes scores of helpful practical lists that may be reproduced for classroom use or referred to in the development of instructional materials and lessons The material contained in this book helps K-12 teachers reinforce and enhance the learning of grammar vocabulary pronunciation and writing skills in ESL students of all ability levels For easy use and quick access the lists are printed in a format that can be photocopied as many times as required A complete thoroughly updated glossary at the end provides an indispensable guide to the specialized language of ESL instruction
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 0838419925 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): N/A Publisher: Heinle ELT Number of Pages: 584
Now in its third edition this best selling methodology resource gives both experienced and prospective teachers the theoretical background and practical applications they need to succeed
Five-Minute Activities: A Resource Book of Short Activities (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)
ISBN: 0521397812 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Penny Ur, Andrew Wright Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number of Pages: 118
Five-Minute Activities is an invaluable source of ideas for language teachers It contains resources of over 130 short activities for the language classroom: some are well-tried favourites clearly restated others are new ideas or variations Teachers will find activities which can be used to: help learners to learn or practise particular aspects of language help students and teacher to get to know each other provide a smooth transition between two major parts of a lesson supplement a coursebook introduce or round off lessons The activities are designed to combine learning value with interest and enjoyment Most of them can be adapted to suit classes of different levels of ability and in many cases there are additional suggestions for variations or extensions of the basic activity Almost all the activities can be student-led
Speak Business English Like an American: Learn the Idioms & Expressions You Need to Succeed On The Job! (Book & Audio CD)
ISBN: 0972530061 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2nd Author(s): Amy Gillett Publisher: Language Success Pr Number of Pages: 200
Speak Business English Like an American is the new book & audio CD set designed to help you succeed on the job - whatever you're doing wherever you're working The set is great for self-study with dozens of helpful exercises to reinforce the material American English speakers use many phrases and expressions on the job If you dont know these expressions youre left out of the conversation Youre out of it This book & CD will help you speak business English like an American quickly and confidently Once you have the knack no one can take it away from you With this book and CD your career will benefit for years to come Youll learn the idioms & expressions that you hear at work What do your colleagues and coworkers your customers or clients really mean How can you use these expressions too Language is always changing and business English changes especially fast Thats why weve explained the most up-to-date expressions todays business English Now youll be able to use these expressions too People will marvel at your command of English
These Animals... Don't Want To Eat! (Bilingual English-Swedish) (The Book of The Animals (Bilingual))
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): J.N. Paquet Publisher: JNPAQUET Books Number of Pages:
THE BOOK OF THE ANIMALS: FUN LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS
What are certainly the four most occurring moments in a parents life When their child doesnt want to wash doesnt want to eat doesnt want to sleep and doesnt want to go to school And what can a parent answer to these refusals The successful Book of The Animals bilingual childrens books series was created with the aim to help both parents and children to discover the benefits of washing eating sleeping and going to school in a fun as well as educational manner Since the books are also bilingual parents will enjoy the teaching and the interactivity they can gain from reading them with their children
These Animals Don't Want to Eat is one more example of that reciprocal fun learning It is the second episode of the series by author JN Paquet It is currently available both as paperback and eBook formats In this new episode of the series children will discover the benefits of eating with the help of their favourite friends the animals As with the other books in the series children will not only discover the benefits of eating but they will also discover some new animals new words and new situations The book makes fun learning something essential in the child's general learning process
THE AUDIENCE The books are geared towards children aged 2-5 before elementaryprimary school They will likely be bilingual children whose parents want to encourage the learning of their two current languages They will also be children whose parents want to teach a language at a young age
THE STORY These animals don't want to wash eat sleep share or go to school But step by step each one discovers the benefits of washing eating sleeping sharing and going to school for the animals as well as for children A funny way to learn and a funny way to teach As everyone knows how difficult it can be to explain to young children how important it is to eat wash sleep or go to school
THE CURRENT BOOKS Each episode of the series brings on new animals new words new situations and new stories - Ep1 These Animals Don't Want to Wash (2008) - Ep2 These Animals Don't Want to Eat (2009) - Ep3 These Animals Don't Want to Sleep (2010) - Ep4 These Animals Don't Want to Go to School (2011) - Ep5 These Animals Don't Want to Share (2011)
The books are all available in either bilingual or monolingual versions: - Bilingual versions: English-French English-Portuguese English-Italian English-Spanish and English-Swedish - Monolingual versions: English French Portuguese Italian Spanish and Swedish More versions are still to come
REVIEW "The Book of the Animals is a planned series of illustrated books for young children These delightful books tell the story of what happens when the animals in the stories like many young children dont want to eat and dont want to wash The books are very suitable both for reading to young children and for older children to use to learn to read in both languages They might even persuade them to wash and eat their dinner The repetitive structure is supportive of children learning new words and the illustrations work well alongside the text to help understanding of unfamiliar words I can easily imagine young children demanding repeat readings and enjoying learning the text by heart as many children do with favourite stories Children learning to make up and write their own stories might well want to write a personalised version using the structure as a prop I think the stories would work well both in the home and in the classroom" (Review published in The Cass School of Education by Dr Raymonde Sneddon Research Fellow for The Cass School of Education at the University of East London and Honorary Research Fellow of Birkbeck College in the Departmnent of Applied Linguistics)
Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (4th Edition) (Teaching Strategies Series)
ISBN: 0132487500 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): Adrienne L. Herrell, Michael L. Jordan Publisher: Allyn & Bacon Number of Pages: 336
Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners Fourth Edition by Adrienne Herrell and Michael Jordan includes a rich assortment of practical strategies aligned to TESOL standards which have been field-tested in diverse classrooms Each strategy includes a brief explanation step-by-step instructions on how to plan and use the strategy and two classroom scenarios demonstrating how the strategy can be adapted for different grade levels and content areas Herrell and Jordan have included additional language and literacy development strategies technology strategies and assessment strategies to support both pre-service and inservice teachers New Strategies building on suggestions from professors using the third edition we have included additional language and literacy development strategies and combined some of the strategies to demonstrate how teachers can effectively sequence approaches to support learning A total of twelve new strategies (20+) are included in this fourth edition Reorganization of the Strategies The strategies have been reorganized based on feedback from professors using the text In addition to the reorganization the notable changes in this edition include the following: Updated Research The theoretical overview section of this edition includes updated research and expands our review to include notable European researchers working in the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Updated research is cited throughout the strategy chapters as well Focus on the use of assessment to ensure effective instruction Assessment strategies are included both in the theoretical overview section and in many of the individual strategy chapters to support pre-service and in-service teachers in understanding the importance of knowing how students learn and their current levels of functioning in order to plan effective instruction Expanded emphasis on the use of technology Technology strategies are infused in many of the chapters and additional stand-alone technology strategies have been added to emphasize the appropriate use of technology to support and scaffold learning for English learners
