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Recent second language acquisition research is used here to present a language teaching programme based on the use of prefabricated language. The authors show that the unit of language they term the lexical phrase can serve as an effective basis for both second and foreign language learning. |
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This book takes a particular perspective on the nature of poetry and follows this through to proposals for teaching. It focuses attention on how the use of language in short poems can set up conditions for individual interpretation and the representation of reality in ways other than those which are established by normal social convention. This view of poetry, it is argued, leads to a recognition of its essential role in education, and provides a set of principles for an approach to teaching it which integrates the study of language and literature. |
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This book relates language testing practice to current views of communicative language teaching and testing. It builds on the theoretical background expounded in Bachman's Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing and examines the design, planning, and organization of tests. The book is divided into three sections which discuss. — objectives and expectations, the context of language testing, and the abilities to be tested; — the process of test development, including blueprints, resources, operationalization, and scoring methods; — ten examples which illustrate the principles discussed in Parts One and Two. |
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This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyse how and why the language has become so dominant. It looks at the spread of English historically, at the role it plays in Third World countries, and at the ideologies transmitted through the English language. |
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Each book covers a key area of language teaching, followed by examples and discussion of actual classroom materials and techniques. This book uses the characteristics of native-speaker conversation to form the basis of teaching the skills of speaking. |
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This book develops a rational approach to the teaching of language as communication, based on a careful consideration of the nature of language and of the language user's activities. It will stimulate all language teachers to investigate the ideas that inform their own practice. |
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A new addition to an established and popular practical series for teachers, Pronunciation provides a rich resource of imaginative techniques and ideas for teaching pronunciation. Unlike other books on the subject, this book examines why learners fail to achieve good pronunciation and seeks a solution in building their confidence through a holistic approach. This concentrates on rhythm, stress, and articulatory settings first: if these are mastered, individual sounds should follow naturally. |
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Based on a set of four research parameters, this book discusses the development of research questions and hypotheses, naturalistic and experimental research, data collection, and validation of research instruments. Each chapter includes examples and activities. |
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Professor Stern puts applied linguistics research into its historical and interdisciplinary perspective. He gives an authoritative survey of past developments worldwide and establishes a set of guidelines for the future. There are six parts: Clearing the Ground, Historical Perspectives, Concepts of Language, Concepts of Society, Concepts of Language Learning, and Concepts of Language Teaching. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Learning through creative, cross-curricular tasks. |
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Шестиуровневый УМК для начальной школы, который интригует и привлекает внимание детей «сюрпризами» и увлекательными рассказами. Рассчитан на 60 — 90 часов. Забавные наборы «сюрпризов» от Uncle Harry, волшебные сундучки, закрытые на замки, и увлекательные вебсайты, вызывают интерес ребят и мотивируют их к изучению языка. Каждый рассказ учебного пособия написан в увлекательной форме и содержит большое количество иллюстраций. В каждом уроке новый лексико-грамматический материал дается с помощью мотивирующей работы с «сюрпризом». На уровнях 1 и 2 «сюрприз» от Uncle’а Harry содержит определенный предмет и рассказ. На уровнях 3 и 4 персонажи учебника открывают сказочные сундучки с «сюрпризами» — предметами (по несколько на каждый урок) и рассказом от бабушки, а на уровнях 5 и 6 рассказы даются в форме увлекательных Интернет-писем из разных уголков мира. Таким образом, тема «сюрприза» как бы подрастает вместе с ребятами, благодаря чему они сохраняют заинтересованность на протяжении всего курса. Каждый уровень пособия включает в себя 6 блестяще иллюстрированных рассказов различных жанров. Каждый рассказ тщательно подобран таким образом, чтобы соответствовать образному ряду и интересам учеников. Super Surprise дает возможность оживлять сюжеты рассказов. Комплект пособия содержит множество элементов, которые обеспечивают наглядность рассказа преподавателя: это и приковывающие внимание постеры к рассказам; и аудио CD с инсценировками, помимо начитанных на них текстов; и интерактивные книги с рассказами на iTools и MultiROM; а также полезные советы преподавателю о том, как лучше использовать мимику и жесты в работе с пособием в Teacher’s Book. |
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