In this volume researchers from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America employ a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches in order to investigate the links between identity, motivation, and autonomy in language learning.
A Spanish language course designed to prepare students linguistically and culturally for their year abroad. It includes exercises based on Spanish and Latin American texts; a variety of grammatical topics; English texts for translation into Spanish; audio and video recordings of different Hispanic voices; and, a range of simulations.
Including writing models by award-winning Japanese calligraphers, this step-by-step guide to hiragana contains concise explanations, and many exercises to improve students' writing style, build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and increase knowledge of Japanese language structures, counters, and punctuation.
Deals with the use and application of basic punctuation. This title is written at an approximate reading level of years 8-9. It provides: a progression of punctuation skills, exercises for skills practice and development, summary pages for revision and reference, and blackline masters for multiple use.
Teachers have often been both frustrated and annoyed when trying to follow a formal spelling programme. This title features words that would have relevance to everyday use so that students would easily learn their meanings and know how and when to use the words correctly and effectively.
Appropriate for courses designed to improve reading comprehension, study skills, and reading rate, this title provides a variety of reading lessons and practice opportunities for readers who need experience with all levels of comprehension: literal, critical, and affective.
A phrasebook presented in a 'map' format, taking us on a guided tour through the experiences of travelling in a foreign language. It contains over 1000 words and phrases split into sections, covering the basics for any trip; and is useful for travellers. A patented lamination process allows the maps to fold and unfold in a snap without tearing.
Offers you a practical way to hone your Spanish-language conversation skills. This book is structured around many key areas for improvement, from tricky grammatical structures to gestures, slang, and humor. It presents key phrases in 'Top Ten' lists, including everyday expressions for filling pauses, icebreakers, and more.
Focusing on contemporary themes, this title presents college-level reading skills concerning real-life issues relevant to students. It uses a unique system to teach the reading process called PRO (Prepare to Read, Read Actively and Reflect, and Organize to learn), which gives students a learning process to follow.
Twelve schools in Wales have taken part in a project aimed at raising the standard of pupils' peformance in speaking a modern foreign language. In this text, teachers, pupils and observers reflect on the lessons learned and give some practical advice on what worked, and why.
Discusses vocabulary learning strategies as an integral subgroup of language learning strategies. This book defines language learning strategies in general and their features on the basis of cognitive theory and relevant models of second language acquisition as the basis for empirical research.
Many teachers get frustrated when trying to follow a formal spelling programme because there is no purpose or direction in the programme. This book is different. It features words that have relevance to everyday use so that students easily learn their meanings and know how and when to use them correctly.
Suitable for self-study or class use, this title features a course that offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Arabic of the Gulf and Saudi Arabia. It is interactive with lots of dialogues and exercises for regular practice. It also offers concise grammar notes, useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide.
Offers you a practical way to hone your French-language conversation skills. This book is structured around many key areas for improvement, from tricky grammatical structures to gestures, slang, and humor. It presents key phrases in 'Top Ten' lists, including everyday expressions for filling pauses, icebreakers, and more.
An introduction to Ancient Greek which provides full exposure to the grammar and morphology that students are likely to encounter in the classical texts. It presents fundamental features of the language and explanations of both common and esoteric constructions.