Bilingualism is a reality that many Americans still find difficult to accept; hence the prominence of English-only activism in U.S. politics. This collection of essays analyzes the sources of the anti-bilingual movement, its changing directions, and its impact on education policy. The book also explores efforts to resist the English-only trend, including projects to revitalize Native American languages.

This book emerges as a response to the increasing use of English as a lingua franca in the multilingual European context. It provides an up-to-date overview of the sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic and educational aspects of research on third language acquisition by focusing on English as a third language.

This is a resource for researchers and practitioners in a range of applied linguistics fields, including TESOL, language education and more generally, discourse analysis and stylistics. Pedagogically, this translates into recognition that students can be helped to develop a critical understanding of literary discourse as linguistic communication to the mutual enrichment of their literary, linguistic and cultural understandings. A conceptual map of the field, relevant researchable topics, research guidance and resources, and illustrative case studies drawn widely from real life teaching and research contexts are provided.

* This volume is a standalone volume rather than companion or revision to existing Handbooks on second language teaching and learning * All contributors are leading authorities in their areas of expertise, and the volume editor is a star in the field * Covers all major, established, and emerging topics in TESOL * Serves as a student- and teacher-oriented compendium of current topic areas geared to in-service and preservice teachers, experienced and novice instructors, advanced and not-so-advanced graduate students, and faculty

In her letters Mme de StaAl provides a panoramic historical outlook of the European literary, cultural and political scene between 1789 and 1817, i.e. the Revolution, the Napoleonic era and the Restoration. This edition, as its French original, includes rare contemporary illustrations never published before in this connection. For this book there is no specific level of readership.

This book is a practical and insightful guide for new MA TESOL students, providing information that will shape their expectations of the field and of their program. It discusses foundational information about the profession, as well as discussion and guidance regarding the graduate school experience.

This book provides a snapshot of the field of language acquisition at the beginning of the 21st Century. It represents the multiplicity of approaches that characterize the field and provides a review of current topics and debates, as well as addressing some of the connections between sub-fields and possible future directions for research.

Ancient graphs provided to illustrate early meanings and extended meanings Reconstructed sounds given to illustrate the basis for borrowed meanings Parts of speech and syntactic components illustrated for each usage Detailed explanations of special usage and pronunciation Contextual examples to illustrate usage and show connections to contemporary culture

This book explores the K-wave, which is at peak global popularity currently. Cross-cultural perspective: this book looks at Korea's historical and linguistic links with other East Asian languages, particularly Japanese and Chinese. This book looks at Korean social history and how this has influenced popular culture today. The study of Korean language and cultural products has gained huge popularity in the last 5 years. This book is attractive to those studying Korean studies, linguistics, gender studies, and those interested in the K-Wave in general.

This book offers a unique insight into the dynamics of the English language in higher education in Cyprus through the lens of universities situated on both sides of its geopolitical division. It takes an original perspective on 'value' in the context of the sociolinguistics and political economy of English as a global language and as an apparent commodified entity. The problematic issues of value as they apply to language are dealt with from Marxist and Bourdieusean perspectives. The book also offers a helpful critique of the claims of alternative paradigms of English expansion, such as ELF, and their shortcomings in respect of the concept of value. Manuela Vida-Mannl puts forth a critique of the marketization of English and the complicity of higher education in the reproduction of linguistic hierarchies and social inequalities in Cyprus and, by implication, more generally. She presents a conception of English as a marketable attribute that does not necessarily require competence, which points to the ongoing imbrication of English in the reproduction of global structural and social inequality, as it exposes the myth of class advancement through English. Building on an extensive study (based on 205 questionnaires and 25 subsequent in-depth ethnographic interviews) and by focusing on the value of English within the unique context of divided Cyprus, this book uncovers an intriguing perspective on the neoliberal role and significance of the English language in our globalized world.

Dolphins are intelligent animals that live in the ocean. Every year thousands of dolphins swim too close to beaches by mistake and get caught. If left outside the water, they can die. This happened to a dolphin in Texas named Cupid. What happened to Cupid? Was he saved?

1. The new framework of Grammatical Analysis of Cantonese Samples includes a clear definition of terms and examples 2. The book summaries for the first time the age of emergence and age of productive use of Cantonese forms and structures from the grammatical analysis 3. The book provides a conversational sample of a child with DLD and discusses in detail the linguistic profile of this child from the analysis 4. The book illustrates the decision making process in the setting of intervention targets 5. The book will be of interest to students in speech-language therapy or speech-language pathology and in Linguistics, as well as to practicing speech-language therapists or speech-language pathologists. Researchers, especially those interested in cross- linguistic studies of language development and disorders, will also find this book a useful reference.

Based on a solid grammatical framework that is well structured, well explained, and clearly presented. Realistic, entertaining and contemporary dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios exemplify how the language is used in everyday contexts. Complete course containing everything you need to learn the language, including a grammar summary, two-way glossaries and free audio online.

If you're looking for a fast, focussed and effective way to revise for your AS or A2 exams, Revision Express is the answer. Now fully updated for the new A-levels, Revision Express covers everything you need for success in your exams. Each chapter is broken down into two-page topic sessions, packed with information, top tips and unique features to help you carefully organise your revision and gain vital extra marks. All the information is presented in short, memorable chunks for quick and simple revision and you can check your understanding and progress as you proceed with checkpoint questions. Develop and practice your exam techniques with sample exam-style questions (and answers - luckily!) and get some inside information as A-level examiners reveal the secrets to getting top grades.

One of the most active areas in the field of second language acquisition, language learning motivation is a burgeoning area of research. Yet the plethora of new ideas and research directions can be confusing for newcomers to the discipline to navigate. Offering concise, bite-size overviews of key contemporary research concepts and directions, this book provides an invaluable guide to the contemporary state of the field. Making the discussion of key topics accessible to a wider audience, each chapter is written by a leading expert and reflects on cutting-edge research issues. From well-established concepts, such as engagement and learning goals, to emerging ideas, including contagion and plurilingualism, this book provides easy to understand overviews and analysis of key contemporary themes. Helping readers understand a field which can appear highly technical and overwhelming, Researching Language Learning Motivation provides valuable insights, perspectives and practical applications.