This best-selling dictionary is now in its 4rd edition. Specifically written for students of language teaching & applied linguistics it has become an indispensible resource for those engaged in courses in TEFL TESOL applied linguistics & introductory courses in general linguistics. Fully revised this new edition

Includes:: over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date & comprehensive dictionary available. Providing straightforward & accessible explanations of difficult terms & ideas in applied linguistics this dictionary offers:* Nearly 3000 detailed entries from subject areas such as teaching methodology curriculum development sociolinguistics syntax & phonetics. * Clear & accurate definitions which assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter * helpful diagrams & tables * cross references throughout linking related subject areas for ease of reference & helping to broaden students knowledge The Dictionary of Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics is the definitive resource for students.

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Vocabulary Skills Students can focus on vocabulary for common exam topics. The Topic Activator is a highly effective tool that groups key vocabulary for topics such as the environment computers & the media Writing Skills Students can work on improving their essay writing skills with the Essay Activator which contains relevant vocabulary & collocations for essay writing with examples from authentic academic writing Exam Practice The dictionary increases your students' chances of exam success with over 35 hours of interactive exam practice & feedback for FCE CAE IELTS TOEIC (r) & TOEFL (r) on the Longman Exams Coach CD-ROM The Book *10 000 synonyms antonyms & Word Families * Clear definitions using only 2000 common words * The only dictionary to highlight the Academic Word List words students need to succeed at university or college * Over 1000 Study Notes on vocabulary grammar & common errors *160 000 examples show natural usage *3000 most frequent words in spoken & written English only Longman dictionaries contain this information * Thousands of examples from academic reports & essays * Covers key academic study areas such as computing business science & medicine The CD ROM * Help & feedback from the Longman Exams Coach a virtual teacher on CD-ROM *35 hours of interactive exam practice with feedback * Over 3 hours of practice listening tests * Easy-access reference guides for grammar & writing * Get your students used to exam conditions with the test mode ...

Fully revised & updated according to the specific needs of your high attainers with appropriate language & content. A wealth of questions in each of the text books challenge reinforce & consolidate learning. The structures support a condensed two year Key Stage three & are ideal preparation for GCSEs or IGCSE. Practical Resource & Assessment Packs provide teachers with additional support for practical work assessment end of unit tests & extension work. ...

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* Examines patterns of use in the news fiction & academic English * Takes grammar & vocabulary together & looks at how they interact * Is based on the analysis of 40-million words of British & American written & spoken corpus text * Uses over 3000 examples of real corpus English to illustrate the points * Uses frequency tables & graphs to make the new findings of this grammar clear ...

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This fascinating collection of more than 180 old photographs traces some of the many ways in which Longton has changed & developed over the last hundred years. All aspects of everyday life are recorded here from shops & businesses churches & schools to images of work & leisure day trips & days off. The landscapes & landmarks of the town & its surrounding areas are captured in this valuable historical record of life in Longton as it used to be. Compiled by the author of Tunstall another component town of Stoke-on-Trent Longton will reawaken nostalgic memories for many while offering a unique glimpse of the past for others. ...

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This timely book the work of deep research & dedication is the story of the man who arguably kick-started the British pop & rock scene & remains one of the most important & infl uential fi gures in British musical history. It is the fi rst full-length biography of the skiffl e king & godfather of British rocknroll. The book contains numerous revelations about Lonnies extraordinary life &

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Pull up a seat & take a pit stop with this amusing toilet book. The Loo Companion" is a hilarious & entertaining addition to any bathroom guaranteed to expand your mind & make you laugh whenever nature calls. This book contains pages of trivia news stories historic references "es anecdotes statistics sudoku jokes quizzes puzzles & more
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