"Der Stenzler," das klassische Lehr- und Studienbuch zur Sanskrit-Sprache, liegt jetzt in einer verbesserten Neuauflage vor. Sie wurde vollstAndig durchgesehen und A1/4berarbeitet.

This book assumes no prior knowledge of the language and begins with the teaching of the Persian alphabet. Grammar and vocabulary are each covered in full. The course has not adopted any method of transliteration and expects the student to read and write in Persian script from the start. It places equal emphasis on reading, writing and speaking. It aims to provide the student with the necessary skills for social interaction, as well as a basis for the study of modern literature. The course consists of 48 units and favours teaching by communicative and contextual learning. Most units begin with a reading exercise used to introduce an item of grammar and new vocabulary, followed by explanations and drill exercises aimed at consolidating the student's understanding.
Each unit also contains a strong oral communication element which helps the student assimilate the theory through interaction with the teacher and other students, at first concentrating on transactional language, then moving increasingly towards more idiomatic Persian. Complete with a Persian-English and English-Persian vocabulary to all the exercises and tape recordings, this is an up-to-date textbook which can be used both by teachers or individuals wishing to learn Persian independently.

This highly original and pragmatic guide is designed for students at intermediate levels seeking a better grade on their Spanish exams. It offers a thirty-day revision program that is guaranteed to improve one's results. Students are encouraged to spend anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour with
the book as exams approach and they should see a marked improvement in performance. Short, accessible, and user-friendly, the book stresses three key strategies for exam improvement: eliminating basic errors and slips of the pen, increasing and consolidating vocabulary, and moving on from schoolbook
Spanish.

Which spelling rules require less grammatical knowledge a " the 'old' ones or the reformed ones? Sabine Mayr examines the rules given in three popular 'old' and 'new' spelling dictionaries (Duden, 20. ed. 1991 and 22. ed. 2000; Bertelsmann 1999) to determine which grammatical terms they assume the users know, where comprehension problems arise and whether or how these are solved (e.g. which grammar gives further assistance). The comparison shows that with the spelling reform the comprehensibility of the rules had also improved somewhat.

These three volumes form a complete textbook for a course for English-language speakers who want to learn Czech. The first volume presents the basics of the Czech language by means of continuous and systematic acquisition of vocabulary and conversational phrases grouped around useful topics and situations. Basic Czech II is structured similarly, but it moves students from beginning to intermediate work, gradually delving into more complicated issues of grammar and usage. It includes a compact disc that features audio exercises built around texts and dialogues that the student will have learned in the first volume. Basic Czech III is based on a communicative and comparative approach, and is suitable for intensive study or even for self-directed study. Grammatical and lexical topics covered in this volume go beyond the basic level, into intermediate and even advanced language study.

You've mastered Spanish slang, conquered popular idioms, yet still feel like an outsider. The reason is simple. You haven't discovered the third piece to understanding everyday spanish: popular expletives and obscenities - those back-alley words and phrases constantly used in movies, books and coversations between native speakers.

STREET SPANISH 3 is the first step-by-step guide of its kind to explore the most comon curses, vulgarities, and obscenities used in many Spanish-speaking countries. Chapters include:

• Dating Slang
• Nonvulgar Insults & Putdowns
• Vulgar Insults & Name-Calling
• Body Parts in Slang
• Sexual Slang

• Bodily Functions, Sounds & Smells
• The Many Uses of "Mierda"
• The Many Uses of "Cagar"
• The Many Uses of "Coño"
• The Many Uses of "Chingar" & "Joder"

• Being Obscene Unintentionally!

DAVID BURKE is also the author of STREET SPANISH 1: The Best of Spanish Slang; STREET SPANISH 2: The Best of Spanish Idioms; STREET FRENCH 1: The Best of French Slang; STREET FRENCH 2: The Best of French Idioms STREET FRENCH 3: The Best of Naughty French STREET FRENCH SLANG DICTIONARY & THESAURUS all available from Wiley; plus STREET SPEAK & BIZ SPEAK (American slang and idioms).

This collection assembles 25 articles published by Raymond Arveiller as ongoing addenda to "FEW XIX (Orientalia)" in the Zeitschrift fA1/4r romanische Philologie (ZrP) between 1969 and 1996. It thus supplements "FEW XIX (Orientalia)," which was completed in 1967 and was therefore unable to take into account various sources explored by Arveiller in the last 30 years. As Arveiller died in 1996, the supplements have been assembled unchanged in a special Supplement Volume, with only obvious printing errors emended. It was of course indispensable to compile a new bibliography to accommodate the numerous sources newly drawn on by the author and quoted at the beginning of the articles in the ZrP. The bibliography also encompasses those articles by Arveiller on oriental elements that are not listed in the ZrP addenda. The present volume is an indispensable supplement to "FEW Vol. XIX" and places the study of the oriental elements in Gallo-Romance studies on a new footing in keeping with the state of present-day research.

Build confidence in a range of key textual analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts. - Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the writing process and constructing essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2 - Develop skills in how to approach a text using textual analysis strategies and critical theory, for both unseen texts (the basis of Paper 1) and texts studied in class - Concise, clear explanations help students navigate the IB requirements, including advice on assessment objectives and how literary and textual analysis weaves through Paper 1, Paper 2, the HL Essay, Individual Oral and the Learner Profile - Build understanding in how to approach texts so that students can write convincingly and passionately about texts through active reading, note-taking, asking questions, and developing a personal response to texts - Engaging activities are provided to test understanding of each topic and develop skills for the exam - guiding answers are available to check your responses

Innovative and evidence-based, this introduction to the main concepts and issues in language teaching uses a 'key questions' structure, enabling the reader to understand how these questions have been addressed by researchers previously, and how the findings inform language teaching practices. Grounded in research, theory and empirical evidence, the textbook provides students, practitioners and teachers with a complete introductory course in language teaching. Written in a clear and user-friendly style, and avoiding use of jargon, the book draws upon real-life teaching experiences and scenarios to provide practical advice. A glossary of key terms, questions for discussion and further reading suggestions are included. The book is perfectly suited to language teaching modules on English language, TESOL and applied linguistics courses.

This textbook provides a comprehensive and structured vocabulary for all levels of undergraduate French courses, including relevant higher and further education courses. It offers a broad coverage of concrete and abstract vocabulary relating to the physical, cultural, social, commercial and political environment, as well as exposure to commonly encountered technical terminology. Within each section, words and phrases have been grouped into manageable, assimilable units and broadly 'graded' according to likely usefulness and difficulty. The accompanying exercises for private study and classroom use are designed to reinforce the work done on lists, to develop good dictionary use, to encourage independent and collaborative learning, to promote precision and awareness of nuance and register, and to offer the opportunity for the development of cognate transferable skills, such as communicative competence, teamwork and problem-solving. The division of the book into twenty thematic sections allows it to be easily integrated into a modular course structure.

The book describes a large fragment of a grammar of German in terms of the HPSG paradigm. On a broad empirical basis it develops a formally explicit theory with special emphasis on various word-order phenomena: the relatively free position of constituents in the midfield with reference to coherent constructions, positioning in the verb complex, initial-field occupancy, and extraposition. The analysis of these phenomena is embedded in a general theory of sentence structure and a discussion of relevant formal mechanisms.

A novel approach--very useful for quick reference.--Mark Goldin Associate Professor of Spanish, George Mason University
""Very user-friendly and easy-to-find information. Alphabetical order is an innovation in comparison to other grammar guides on the market. I would recommend this guide to students of all levels.""--Keith Mason, Spanish instructor, New Providence High School.
""The explanations are to be praised for their clarity.""--Judith Nemethy, Director of Spanish Language Studies, New York University
Buscalo (Look It Up ) gives you remarkably quick, concise, and reliable answers to common problems of grammar and usage. Unlike most guides to Spanish grammar, Buscalo 's easy-to-use alphabetical format allows you to go directly to the entry that addresses your specific question. Over 500 entries cover everything from meaning, use, and grammar to precision, punctuation, and sentence structure. Cross-referenced in English and Spanish, with a helpful pronunciation guide and explanations of grammatical terms, Buscalo is a unique one-stop reference that is perfect for both casual and serious students.

This fully revised second edition of Basic Persian: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. This book presents twenty grammar units, covering the core material which students would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Persian. Grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Key features include: * a clear, accessible format * many useful language examples * jargon-free explanations of grammar * abundant exercises with full answer key * a glossary of Persian-English terms * a subject index Rigorous yet engaging, Basic Persian is suitable for both class use and independent study, making it an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language.