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'Most books on persuasion teach the few how to sway the many. With
wit and vim, Guy has given us something else: an X-ray into the
tactics of those trying to change our minds and behaviour.' -
Stephen Krupin, former speechwriter for Barack Obama When Winston
Churchill spoke in Parliament, he convinced an empire to go to war.
When Martin Luther King spoke in Washington, he convinced millions
to open their hearts to change. When Oprah Winfrey said: 'Do what
you have to do until you can do what you want to do,' she also used
rhetoric. As we have here, by deploying the rule of three to stress
a point. Rhetoric - the art of persuasive speaking and writing -
often gets a bad rap. In this dazzling, fast-paced guide,
speechwriter Guy Doza rescues rhetoric from the shadows and
showcases its immense power to change lives, for good and bad.
Highlighting punchy sayings from Ancient Rome to modern marketing,
he shows how leaders, businesses and even our own friends use
rhetorical techniques every day to make convincing arguments.
What's more, this guide to rhetoric will show you how to learn to
use this persuasive language in your own life: How to convince an
investor to back your venture What to say to a potential lover in a
bar And, the six rules of apology you should use if you ever
accidentally run over the next-door neighbour's cat... How to
Apologise for Killing a Cat is a quick read, humorous and highly
practicable. It decodes the tricks and techniques of rhetoric for
everyday readers. It's the only book you need to make a convincing
marketing pitch. It's the only book you need to give a rousing
speech. It's the only book you need to write persuasively. It's the
best book to explain the technique we've just used here. After
reading this book, you will start to see the trick of rhetoric used
everywhere. After reading this book, you will never see the world
the same way again! Extract Have you ever had that unpleasant
anxiety of taking your car to the mechanic and feeling like you're
being swindled? Most of you will probably know exactly what I am
talking about. We don't know how cars work, we don't know what the
parts are called and we don't know how to fix them ourselves. This
lack of knowledge makes us vulnerable and susceptible to
exploitation, and we know it. So does the mechanic. Now, most
mechanics are honest individuals, not rogues, but can we say the
same of people who run countries and big companies? When it comes
to ordinary life away from the car engine or central heating
boiler, most of us don't even realise just how vulnerable we are.
People can use persuasive language to swindle us, cheat us, and
exploit us to the hilt. And the worst part is that we are not even
aware that it is happening. Welcome to rhetoric, the art of
persuasion. Rhetoric is a superpower. It can alter the way we
think, the way we behave and sometimes even the way we live our
lives. And its most explosive charge lies in its subtlety. We need
to be aware of how such persuasive language is used, not only so
that we can be more persuasive ourselves, but defend ourselves
against the rhetorical advances of those who would seek to exploit
us. For too long, rhetoric has been a dark and ancient art confined
to the secretive circles of politics and academia. This mystery and
misunderstanding has often led to the public to consider it to be
the tool of crooks, spin doctors and villains. But no more! The
time has come to bring rhetoric out of the darkness and show it for
what it is: a mighty linguistic tool. Whether it is a conversation
between friends in a cafe, a pathetic attempt to flirt at a bar, or
a meaningful conversation with a world renowned philosopher,
rhetoric is everywhere.
Collins CSEC® French Workbook supports the Student’s Book by
providing additional material for skills development and language
practice. Following the structure of the Student’s Book, the
Workbook gives students the opportunity to practise the grammar and
vocabulary of each topic-based unit, as well as reading, writing
and speaking skills. Each unit comprises a variety of exercises
carefully designed to consolidate and reinforce language learning,
as well as provide stretch and extra challenge. Additional writing
and speaking practice in exam-style activities is also provided.
The Workbook can be used in class or at home, and activities are
equally suitable for extension work in class or as exercises set
for homework.
German Grammar in Context presents an accessible and engaging
approach to learning grammar. Each chapter opens with a real-life
extract from a German newspaper, magazine, poem, book or internet
source and uses this text as the starting point for explaining a
particular key area of German grammar. A range of exercises follow
at the end of the chapter, helping students to reinforce and test
their understanding, and an answer key is also provided at the back
of the book. This second edition features: Updated texts with
current newspaper and magazine articles and new extracts from
digital media such as chatrooms or blogs Inclusion of a
wide-ranging selection of sources and topics to further students'
engagement with issues relevant to contemporary Germany and Austria
Clear and user-friendly coverage of grammar, aided by a list of
grammatical terms A wide variety of inventive exercises designed to
thoroughly build up grammatical understanding, vocabulary
acquisition and effective comprehension and communication skills
Helpful 'keyword boxes' translating difficult vocabulary in the
texts A recommended reading section offering advice on additional
grammar resources and website links German Grammar in Context will
be an essential resource for intermediate to advanced students of
German. It is suitable for both classroom use and independent
study.
This title is based on two of CILT's earliest and most influential
"Pathfinders". It shows how it is possible to develop an ethos of
communication in the target language involving teacher to pupil,
pupil to teacher, and pupil to pupil interaction. The material has
been updated and written, where appropriate, to take account of
current curriculum initiatives and research.
Book 2 of the book series is targeted at upper beginning or
intermediate learners of Cantonese This volume provides a
contextualized approach to the learning of the language. This
volume uses short stories to illustrate language use in different
situations. The dialogues in this volume cover various language
functions, such as describing a place, explaining, and rejecting
requests. The examples of language use include communication in
private life as well as work-related situations. Book 2 of the book
series can be used by universities, colleges, schools in Hong Kong,
and by institutions around the world. This book can be used in
language immersion programmes. This book is suitable for learners
who are looking for self-study materials.
A guided writing journal filled with tips, instructions and plenty
of space to explore your creativity and become a better writer.
“Where do I begin?†A common question, no matter how much you
love to write, how often you write, or if you’re a beginner to
journalling. The blank page or empty journal can be intimidating.
Designed to nurture your creativity and self-motivation, My
Creative Writing Journal provides you with welcome guidance and
inspiration to explore and write with ease. Inside this interactive
journal you will find plenty of writing room to get your thoughts
and words on paper and even learn more about yourself. Unique
writing prompts and interesting topics and questions to reflect
upon will stimulate your creativity and have you brainstorming new
ideas. Whether you’re new to journal writing or find yourself
really stuck in the creative process, discover the motivation to
get started and the encouragement to continue and enjoy your
writing journey.
Students of all levels need to know how to write a well-reasoned,
coherent research paper—and for decades Kate L. Turabian’s
Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers has helped them to
develop this critical skill. For its fifth edition, Chicago has
reconceived and renewed this classic work for today’s generation.
Addressing the same range of topics as Turabian’s A Manual for
Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations but for
beginning writers and researchers, this guide introduces students
to the art of formulating an effective argument, conducting
high-quality research with limited resources, and writing an
engaging class paper. This new edition includes fresh examples of
research topics, clarified terminology, more illustrations, and new
information about using online sources and citation software. It
features updated citation guidelines for Chicago, MLA, and APA
styles, aligning with the latest editions of these popular style
manuals. It emphasizes argument, research, and writing as
extensions of activities that students already do in their everyday
lives. It also includes a more expansive view of what the end
product of research might be, showing that knowledge can be
presented in more ways than on a printed page. Friendly and
authoritative, the fifth edition of Student’s Guide to Writing
College Papers combines decades of expert advice with new revisions
based on feedback from students and teachers. Time-tested and
teacher-approved, this book will prepare students to be better
critical thinkers and help them develop a sense of inquiry that
will serve them well beyond the classroom.
Organized by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is
the essential reference for all Spanish-language learners. Learn
more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish
with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language
students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone
course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the
Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear
illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of Spanish
vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed
sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping,
food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they
need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning Spanish vocabulary is
even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.
Our unique Spanish Workbook provides focused practice to prepare
your students for their end of course assessments. The exercises in
the workbooks prepare students for the reading, writing and
listening assessments - with QR codes to enhance learning. Students
are encouraged to make the workbooks their own, writing in answers,
highlighting and making notes - perfect for revision. The structure
of the workbooks by prescribed theme means they can be used
alongside, rather than instead of, other resources. Support for the
Internal Assessment.
This essential component follows the organization of the main text
and provides additional reading, writing, viewing, listening, and
pronunciation practice outside of class plus practice with
vocabulary and structures.
Balancing skills and theory, this introductory public speaking
textbook encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to
build community in today's diverse world. Within a framework that
emphasizes speaker responsibility, listening, and cultural
awareness, this classic book uses examples from college, workplace,
political, and social communication to make the study of public
speaking relevant, contemporary, and exciting. This new edition
includes expanded coverage of mediated speaking with examples from
podcasts and online speaking contexts; discussion of ethical issues
of contemporary public discourse, including disinformation and
public civility; and tips for extemporaneous speaking. This
textbook is ideal for general courses on public speaking as well as
specialized programs in business, management, political
communication, and public affairs. A companion website including an
instructor's manual containing discussion questions, exercises,
quiz questions, and suggestions for syllabus design is available at
www.routledge.com/cw/german.
Balancing skills and theory, this introductory public speaking
textbook encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to
build community in today's diverse world. Within a framework that
emphasizes speaker responsibility, listening, and cultural
awareness, this classic book uses examples from college, workplace,
political, and social communication to make the study of public
speaking relevant, contemporary, and exciting. This new edition
includes expanded coverage of mediated speaking with examples from
podcasts and online speaking contexts; discussion of ethical issues
of contemporary public discourse, including disinformation and
public civility; and tips for extemporaneous speaking. This
textbook is ideal for general courses on public speaking as well as
specialized programs in business, management, political
communication, and public affairs. A companion website including an
instructor's manual containing discussion questions, exercises,
quiz questions, and suggestions for syllabus design is available at
www.routledge.com/cw/german.
The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language is a
comprehensive survey of diagnostic assessment of second/foreign
language (SFL) writing. In this innovative book, a compelling case
is made for SFL writing as an individual, contextual, and
multidimensional ability, combining several theoretically informed
approaches upon which to base diagnosis. Using the diagnostic cycle
as the overarching framework, the book starts with the planning
phase, cover design, development, and delivery of diagnostic
assessment, ending with feedback and feed-forward aspects to feed
diagnostic information into the teaching and learning process. It
covers means to diagnose both the writing processes and products,
including the design and development of diagnostic tasks and rating
scales, as well as automated approaches to assessment. Also
included is a range of existing instruments and approaches to
diagnosing SFL writing. Addressing large-scale as well as classroom
contexts, this volume is useful for researchers, teachers, and
educational policy-makers in language learning.
A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Japanese vocabulary
words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format! This
language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly
build their command of Japanese vocabulary, and an essential
resource for those studying for JLPT N5, N4 and the AP Japanese
Language and Culture test. 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 A quick reference: alongside the
vocabulary, Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are provided for
convenience Each English vocabulary word is given three Japanese
renditions--Kanji, Kana, and romanized Japanese, presented in
easy-to-read, color-coded charts. Online audio recordings give
native-speaker pronunciation for every word. Vocabulary items are
laid out in clearly defined sections, including: Daily Expressions
Countries, Nationalities and Language People and Families &
Personal Information Numbers, Counters & Money Clock Time &
Time Expressions Days of the Week, Months of the Year & Days of
the Month Seasons and Calendar & Weather, Climate and Natural
Disasters Basic Verbs, Adverbs of Degree and Frequency, Adjectives
& Conjunctions Where is it? Colors and Shapes Education,
Workplace & Occupations Clothing, Body and Health IT,
Communications and Media Ecology Globalization
Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with
the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology
about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!
- Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind
for Numbers This second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself
Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a
variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and
thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range
of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Spanish comprehension!
Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for
students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight
captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement
and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in
Spanish, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your
comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into
how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language,
this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to
read in Spanish. Stories are broken down into manageable chapters,
so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of
achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so
that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to
look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context
of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you
say: "I totally understood that sentence!" This book includes: -
Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level
learners (CEFR A2-B2) - Natural dialogues in each story, so that
you can learn conversational Spanish and improve your speaking
ability! - Controlled language at your level, including the most
frequent words, to help you progress confidently - Pleasure! It's
much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun.
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these
stories include key features that will support and consolidate your
progress, including: * A glossary for bolded words in each text * A
bilingual word list * Full plot summary * Comprehension questions
after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on
enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary
and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or
frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common
European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid
Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency. Use the code inside the
book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted
audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site
(readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.
Use to instantly create hundreds of sentences for communication in
Spanish. Provides basic sentences with plug-in words that are
color-coded. To change the sentence, pick a different color-coded
noun, verb or adjective for a wide range of sentences for
communication in each category listed below.
World English is an exciting new four-skills program which uses
National Geographic content, images, and video to teach the
language that learners need to succeed in their daily lives. The
series is built upon clear and practical learning goals which are
presented and practiced through appropriate themes and topics.
World English uses real people, real places, and real language to
connect English language learners to the world. Each level in the
World English series is accompanied by World English Writing
Portfolio which is specially written to develop learners writing
skills from basic word and sentence formation to writing connected
paragraphs in a variety of writing contexts.
This wonderful collection of wordsearch puzzles is a great tool for
building your Spanish vocabulary.
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