Expository Discourse describes the social science research genre in an entirely original light. The authors present a comprehensive model which characterizes the generic, registerial and discoursal options as they interweave within a text, formulating explicit realization statements that relate the abstract categories of move and act (as described by Swales) to the way these units actually are created by lexical and grammatical choices. The realization networks draw on the work of systemic functional linguists, primarily Halliday, Hasan, Martin, and Ventola.

This write-in workbook is an invaluable resource to help students improve their Maths and English skills and help prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills exams. The real-life questions are all written with a Childcare context to help students find essential Maths and English theory understandable, engaging and achievable. Written by Karen Coombes, lecturer with a wealth of experience in the Childcare industry, this workbook is an effective resource to support Maths and English learning in the classroom, at work and for personal study at home.

The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system! In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese: A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets. Audio recordings to improve your pronunciation and comprehension. A step-by-step approach to writing words and then sentences. Practice exercises featuring everyday activities and situations. An introduction to 50 key kanji characters. Free downloadable flash cards to aid memorization of the characters. Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book.

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Burmese Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Burmese phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're out and about in Myanmar. * With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Myanmar * Includes 3000-word bilingual dictionary * Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast * The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood * Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

The most frequently used German vocabulary words in a 6-page laminated guide. Contains information on: pronunciation, numbers, measurements, clothes, colors, banks, greetings, travel, direction, months of the year, days of the week, seasons, time, weather, family, people and many more!

The last thirty years have seen the world transformed according to market models of competition and consumption. These changes have had profound consequences across the professions in areas as diverse as education, healthcare and social services. The Discourse of Commercialization examines what it means for professionals oriented towards service provision to work within this environment. Drawing on a multi-perspectived study of English Language Teaching colleges, the book explores how teaching practices are permeated and challenged by a 'discourse of commercialization' through which market priorities become normative in teachers' professional lives. For anyone who wants to understand and address issues raised by the commercialization of professional practice with a particular focus on education, The Discourse of Commercialization provides an analysis that can inform organizational practice and change.

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Use "Advanced Spanish Step by Step"'s progressive, grammar-based approach to conquer intermediate and advanced Spanish-language topics. This step-by-step approach gives you real confidence and the tools you need to achieve a high Spanish proficiency.
You'll get a quick review of the key grammar basics, then move on to more advanced topics that you need for true mastery of the language. With complete coverage of verb tenses beyond the present and past, irregular verbs, sentence structure, parts of speech, and more, this book gives a thorough overview of advanced grammar topics. It also introduces you to hundreds of new vocabulary words that are reinforced with readings that put the new terms in everyday context.

A handy cheat sheet of key Korean grammar points in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format! The Korean Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar points that frequently appear in the TOPIK test. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday Korean sentence and verb forms. This study card includes: Overview of basic sentence structure Key verb forms How to use sentence particles correctly How to make questions How to use connecting words The grammar points are clearly organized into color-coded sections. Each section has a concise explanation in English followed by examples given in Korean script and romanized Korean with English translation. Free online audio recordings by native speakers provide clear and accurate pronunciations for all the Korean words and sentences, and a Korean alphabet chart is also included! Designed for convenience, this study card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder 8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Go from beginner's Italian to mastery with this single, comprehensive guide. Experts agree: the quickest route to learning a language-from beginner to advanced-is through a solid grounding in grammar and well-crafted exercises that reinforce lessons in vocabulary, essential structures. This premium resource combines two bestsellers, Easy Italian Step-by-Step and Advanced Italian Step-by-Step into one easy-to-use guide. Following a series of logically interconnected "steps," you'll progress from the basics and essential structures to more advanced concepts that govern how Italian is spoken and written-including the use of preterit and imperfect tenses, commands, the present and past subjunctive, idiom, and much, much more. Complete Italian Step-by-Step features: * Two bestselling books in one convenient, easy-to-use guide * Unique "building block" approach to mastering essential grammar, verbs, and vocabulary * Tools to help you begin speaking Spanish almost immediately * Exercises to help test and measure your progress, and more

First published in 1971. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This book is a compilation of information about modern resources available to foreign language students. The purpose of this book is to help the reader to correctly select instructional materials and organize independent study of a foreign language. This edition contains recommendations for the use of both traditional methods as well as the latest multimedia technologies. The book gives great attention to vocabulary development - how to correctly study, review, and systematize foreign words.

This book will help you determine the main goals and exercises associated with mastering a foreign language. These goals are always there. They simply need to be stated, analyzed, and ordered. In general, systemization and order are two of the main factors in mastering anything new, including foreign languages. When you understand what you want to achieve you will find it much easier to choose a path that will lead to success.

Topical dictionary section. This book contains an English-Chechen theme-based dictionary with 1,500 frequently used words that will help you develop basic vocabulary. The dictionary's content is organized by topic. The material is presented in three columns: source word, translation, and transcription. Each topic consists of 50 words grouped into small blocks. You can treat this dictionary as a model for creating your own unified word database.

We're confident that this book will help you develop your own effective learning system and give you another boost in this useful and fascinating exercise - learning a foreign language

This volume brings together contributions by international experts reflecting on Covid19-related neologisms and their lexicographic processing and representation. The papers analyze new words, new meanings of existing words, and new multiword units, where they come from, how they are transmitted (or differ) across languages, and how their use and meaning are reflected in dictionaries of all sorts. Recent trends in as many as ten languages are considered, including general and specialized language, monolingual as well as bilingual and printed as well as online dictionaries.

This write-in workbook is an invaluable resource to help students improve their Maths and English skills and help prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills exams. The real-life questions are all written with a Retail context to help students find essential Maths and English theory understandable, engaging and achievable. Written by Carole Vella, a lecturer with a wealth of experience in the Retail and Business Administration industry, this workbook is an invaluable resource to support Maths and English learning in the classroom, at work and for personal study at home.

Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Modern Languages First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2018 Film analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director's technique, as well as specialist terminology. Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay. - Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout - Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response - Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the end of every chapter - Revise effectively with pages of essential vocabulary and key mind maps throughout - Feel prepared for exams with advice on how to write an essay, plus sample essay questions, two levels of model answers and examiner commentary

The main author, Claudia Ross, has learned Chinese as a second language herself and understands the difficulties non-native speakers face. The volumes in this series are unique for the pedagogical perspectives and techniques they use in terms of teaching Chinese students whose native language is English. Presents a principled and pedagogically purposeful use of pinyin. The unique approach to character retention involves the support but gradual elimination of pinyin. Most textbooks provide pinyin and characters together throughout. Studies have shown that if pinyin is presented students continue using pinyin as a crutch. This course supports students through the transition beyond the reliance on pinyin to authentic reading of characters. A simple structure with just one textbook and one workbook for each level with free access to the companion website.

Transform your down time into 'do time'.

The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 Swedish Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your Swedish by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.

Organized by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities - from anagrams and idiom challenges to recipes and quotations - are created for high-beginner to intermediate adult and young-adult learners and designed to keep you motivated while building your skills in key areas.

• Reading comprehension
• Writing skills
• Grammar confidence
• Translation abilities
• Vocabulary expansion
• Cultural awareness

By practicing Swedish in a fun and relaxed way in the time you have, you will stay on track to achieve your language-learning aspirations. So, pick up your preferred brew and this practical book, and make learning the most pleasant and productive part of your busy day.

For 15 years Coffee Break Languages has helped make it possible for millions of people to learn a language in a way that fits into their everyday life: whether that's while walking the dog, at the gym, or on their coffee break!

Teach Yourself has collaborated with Coffee Break Languages to bring their brilliant method to a wider audience by producing their first-ever printed product. All the activities are written by long-time teachers of the language in Coffee Break's characteristically friendly and conversational style. It's the perfect complement to your studies.

The activities are levelled for high-beginner to low-intermediate learners: CEFR A2-B1 and ACTFL Intermediate-low/mid level learners.

Edexcel GCSE Spanish Higher Student Book has been written to prepare more able students for the latest Edexcel GCSE specification. It has been written by an experience team of authors and reviewed by Edexcel examiners. With a strong focus on controlled assessment and exam preparation throughout the course, students can confidently aim for grades A*-C. Graded examples and examiner tips in ResultsPlus show students how to aim for the best possible grade through perfecting key language skills.

Ever tried to learn Italian and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don't skip anything, don't try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself. A fun, jargon-free way to learn Easy-to-understand Italian pronunciation PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they're incapable Paul's course teaches you how to speak Italian more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you'll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. You will unlock a range of vocabulary you already know. There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple." Paul Noble A quick, easy and fun way to unlock your basic language skills. Perfect for beginners, this book will give you all the information you need to build basic conversations and get by on your travels.

Tav Is for Torah picks up where Bet Is for B'reishit leaves off. In this fourth book in Linda Motzkin's Hebrew for Adults series, students will put all of the skills they have learned to use. Through translation exercises, students will expand their vocabulary and strengthen their grammar skills. Since the beginning, the Hebrew for Adults series has used prayer book and Torah texts to create fun and interesting activities. This has given the students not only a motivating way to learn Hebrew, but also a wealth of Jewish knowledge. Tav Is for Torah is designed to enable Hebrew-literature adults to become students of Torah.

Students of Akkadian will find this handy collection of basic information to be the ideal companion through their years of study. Though this handbook is not a replacement for the standard reference works, it summarizes all the basic resource materials needed for the study of Akkadian. Included are the following: miscellaneous helps, paradigms of nouns and verbs, a glossary of important proper nouns, an index of logograms, a sign list with complete sign values, and much more. What is new in this revised and expanded edition: -An expanded list of common abbreviations -A thorough bibliography of important reference works in ten categories, including websites -Part One: Additional and more thorough lists, including dialect information for conjunctions, prepositions, and particles -Part Two: Additional nominal and verbal paradigms -Part Three: Glossary expanded and updated, content thoroughly documented and cross-referenced -Part Four: Expanded list of logograms -Part Five: Complete list of graphic signs as found in Borger's Mesopotamisches Zeichenlexikon, tagged by his new numbering system, and cross-referenced to the Deimel system; sign information aligned with MZL for logographic values and with MZL and Das akkadische Syllabar for syllabic values; graphic sign images now included with the list of determinatives; two new indexes -Can now be used alongside all major grammars of Akkadian -A more attractive format -All data checked against the latest published reference works

* More than 650 Arabic idioms listed alphabetically with their English language meanings. Each entry includes use of the idiomatic phrase in model sentences presented in both Arabic and English. * 30 units of practice exercises to consolidate the use of the idioms, and to enable the learners to confidently express themselves using Arabic Idioms and Idiomatic expressions. * The comprehensive list covers idiomatic expressions found in contemporary Arabic literature, Arabic media, religious texts, and both formal and informal context. * Combined with examples of their actual usage in Arabic sentences and full English translations, the Arabic Idioms book takes the learner beyond intermediate level and expands their knowledge of frequently used, natural Arabic expressions, providing them with greater confidence in everyday use of the language, and greater insight into culture. * The idioms are fully vocalised, i.e. with diacritical marks on all the letters, to ensure the reader knows how to pronounce them correctly.