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Sharon Hill (Hardcover)
Kathleen Clarke, Jean Shiber, Sharon Hill Historical Society
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R652
Discovery Miles 6 520
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The Earliest English provides a student-friendly introduction to
Old English and the earliest periods of the history of the English
Language as it evolved before 1215. Using non-technical language,
the book covers basic terminology, the linguistic and cultural
backgrounds to the emergence and development of OE, and the OE
vocabulary that students studying this phase of the English
language need to know. In eight carefully structured units, the
authors show how the vocabulary of Old English contains many items
familiar to us today; how its characteristic poetic form is based
on a beautiful and intricate simplicity; how its patterns of word
building and inflectional structure are paralleled in several
present day languages and how and why the English language and its
literature continued to change so that by the mid-12th century the
English language looks more like the 'English' that we are familiar
with in the 21st century. Features of the book include: the
provision of accessible guides to some important 'problem topics'
of classical OE stimulating cross-linguistic comparisons, e.g. the
pronoun system of OE as compared with the pronoun system of present
day Dutch cleverly laid out translation exercises, with structural
help in the form of selective glossaries careful division into
eight units, designed for both classroom use and self-study Written
in a clear and accessible manner, The Earliest English provides a
comprehensive introduction to the evolution of Old English language
and literature, and will be an invaluable textbook for students of
English Language and Linguistics.
The Earliest English provides a student-friendly introduction to
Old English and the earliest periods of the history of the English
Language as it evolved before 1215. Using non-technical language,
the book covers basic terminology, the linguistic and cultural
backgrounds to the emergence and development of OE, and the OE
vocabulary that students studying this phase of the English
language need to know. In eight carefully structured units, the
authors show how the vocabulary of Old English contains many items
familiar to us today; how its characteristic poetic form is based
on a beautiful and intricate simplicity; how its patterns of word
building and inflectional structure are paralleled in several
present day languages and how and why the English language and its
literature continued to change so that by the mid-12th century the
English language looks more like the 'English' that we are familiar
with in the 21st century. Features of the book include: the
provision of accessible guides to some important 'problem topics'
of classical OE stimulating cross-linguistic comparisons, e.g. the
pronoun system of OE as compared with the pronoun system of present
day Dutch cleverly laid out translation exercises, with structural
help in the form of selective glossaries careful division into
eight units, designed for both classroom use and self-study Written
in a clear and accessible manner, The Earliest English provides a
comprehensive introduction to the evolution of Old English language
and literature, and will be an invaluable textbook for students of
English Language and Linguistics.
This book is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Fireflies series which
offer a wide range of stimulating non-fiction titles for young
children. It includes a variety of topics covering all areas of the
curriculum, from science to citizenship. The books have a bright
modern page design, and are illustrated with colour photographs.
They are carefully graded across 10 levels and contain built-in
progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. Each book
includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the
inside covers. Help with childrens reading development is also
available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. This book is also available as
part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36
books of the same ORT level. CD-ROM versions of Fireflies titles
are also available as eFireflies.
Don't be the Ugly Duckling at the Peacock Party provides helpful
information to help you manage awkward situations with aplomb, and
improve your professional image.
This book contains 35 tips for college graduates entering the
corporate work force.
This book contains tips for college students to help them be
successful and remain focused during their college careers.
A guide to etiquette in various social settings.
This book introduces you to the basics of the most interesting
poker game in the universe: Texas Hold 'Em Poker. It covers
everything from hand rankings to poker terminology.
Workbooks reinforce language through controlled grammar practice,
recycled academic vocabulary, and an extended writing tutorial.
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