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The eight-volume set systematically studies the phonetic and
lexical system and evolution of the Chinese language in three
phases. The history of the Chinese language is generally split into
three phases: 1) Old Chinese, the form of the Chinese language
spoken between the 18th century BC and the 3rd century AD, 2)
Middle Chinese, between the 4th century AD to around the 12th
century AD, and 3) Modern Chinese, since the 13th century,
comprised of an 'early modern' phase before the early 20th century
and the contemporary period since. The first three volumes examine
the phonetical systems of the language in each period and distinct
changes across time, covering the initials system, finals system
and tone system. The subsequent 5 volumes focus on lexical
development throughout the different phases. The author also
analyses basic issues of Chinese language study, the
standardization of a modern common language and the foreign
influence on the lexicon, helping us to better understand the
history and development of the Chinese language. Illustrated with
abundant examples, this comprehensive groundwork on Chinese
phonetical history will be a must read for scholars and students
studying Chinese language, linguistics and especially Chinese
phonetics and lexicon.
This book is about language learning with technology, offering
readers theoretical insights as well as practical case studies with
a focus on Asia and Asian students. Although technology is rapidly
advancing and most, if not all, students are already using
technology in their everyday lives, traditional teaching/learning
practices still exist throughout Asia. This book provides examples,
written by representative educators, from a variety of
countries/regions and contexts where technology has successfully
been used to enhance language learning. In addition to some
everyday examples of using technology: Wikipedia, PowerPoint,
Google Docs and YouTube, the book also offers the readers an
insight into the future possible uses of advanced technology:
Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Eye
Tracking. The book presents illustrations of how teachers can, and
perhaps should, be open to integrating some form of technology into
in-class learning or using it to supplement out-of-class
activities.
In the field of second language (L2) acquisition, the number of
studies focusing on L2 pronunciation instruction and
perceptual/production training has increased as new classroom
methodologies have been proposed and new goals for L2 pronunciation
have been set. This book brings together different approaches to L2
pronunciation research in the classroom or in the language
laboratory. 13 chapters, written by well-known researchers focusing
on a variety of first and target languages, are divided into four
parts: Pronunciation development and intelligibility: implications
for teaching and training studies; L2 pronunciation teaching; L2
pronunciation training: implications for the classroom; and
Pronunciation in the laboratory: High Variability Phonetic
Training. Intended for researchers in the fields of second language
acquisition, phonetics, phonology, psycholinguistics, speech
therapies, speech technology, as well as second language teaching,
this book not only summarizes the current research questions on L2
pronunciation teaching and training, but also predicts future
scenarios for both researchers and practitioners in the field.
Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, Eduqas & CCEA Level: AS/A-level
Subject: Modern Languages First Teaching: September 2017 First
Exam: June 2018 Literature 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 narrative technique, as well
as specialist terminology. Breaking down each scene, character and
theme in Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate), this
accessible guide will enable your students to understand the
historical and social context of the novel 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
Building on and updating some of the issues addressed in Starting
to Teach Latin, Steven Hunt provides a guide for novice and more
experienced teachers of Latin in schools and colleges, who work
with adapted and original Latin prose texts from beginners' to
advanced levels. It draws extensively on up-to-date theories of
second language development and on multiple examples of the
practices of real teachers and students. Hunt starts with a
detailed look at deductive, inductive and active teaching methods,
which support teachers in making the best choices for their
students' needs and for their own personal preferences, but goes on
to organise the book around the principles of listening, reading,
speaking and writing Latin. It is designed to be informative,
experimental and occasionally provocative. The book closes with two
chapters of particular contemporary interest: 'Access, Diversity
and Inclusion' investigates how the subject community is meeting
the challenge of teaching Latin more equitably in today's schools;
and 'The Future' offers some thoughts on lessons that have been
learnt from the experiences of online teaching practices during the
Covid-19 lockdowns. Practical examples, extensive references and a
companion website at www.stevenhuntclassics.com are included.
Teachers of Latin will find this book an invaluable tool inside and
outside of the classroom.
This text is intended to help those students who have progressed
beyond introductory course books to translate from Latin into
English. There are explanations of each Latin construction, graded
exercises, plus notes and exercises on Latin words and usages which
cut across several constructions.
Learn the Essentials of Biblical Hebrew So You Can Study the Old
Testament More Deeply Hebrew for the Rest of Us, Second Edition by
Lee M. Fields is a guide for English-only readers to understand the
highlights taught in three or four semesters of Hebrew language
study to deepen their approach and understanding of Scripture.
Fields highlights essential Hebrew grammar by drawing on parallels
to English grammar and then moves the reader toward developing
necessary skills and knowledge of the language so as to utilize the
great number of Bible study materials available. The material
taught in the book aims to enable students to know: Why
translations differ How to do careful Hebrew word studies How to
engage in basic but detailed Hebrew exegesis How to read more
advanced Old Testament commentaries with greater understanding
What's new in the second edition? Rewritten material on the verb
chapters that is more streamlined and accessible. Updated and
reformatted charts. Updated word study procedure. Brief treatments
on Aramaic. Addition of indexes. Collection at the back of the book
of commonly used charts for easy reference. For anyone interested
in seriously studying the Old Testament, Hebrew for the Rest of Us
is your gateway to learning the skills and tools you need to
accomplish your goals. You can enhance your learning experience
even more with the Hebrew for the Rest Us Workbook (sold
separately), which contains exercises to help practice and
reinforce the concepts you are learning in the main book.
Build your fluency in Spanish by mastering its pronouns and
prepositions Pronouns and prepositions may be small, but they are
crucial for effective communication with speakers of Spanish.
Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions is the
go-to guide for clear, precise explanations that pinpoint when a
certain word should be used in a given situation. Learners will
also receive plenty of practice in using their new language skills.
And this book is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings
(available online and via app) that provide an extra dimension to
your study of Spanish. THE BOOK IS DIVIDED INTO THREE MAIN PARTS:
PART I covers pronouns, including subject, interrogative,
possessive, relative, demonstrative and reciprocal pronouns, as
well as double-object pronoun order, se and the passive voice, and
more. PART II focuses on prepositions, including their various uses
and the subtle difference. And, of course, there is extensive
practice with the perennial troublemakers por and para! The
Appendixes feature helpful charts, explanations, and summaries of
the eight parts of speech, with special emphasis on pronouns and
prepositions.
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