Present Indicative

Author : Noël Coward
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781408190777

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Present Indicative by Noël Coward Pdf

"I was photographed naked on a cushion very early in life, an insane, toothless smile slitting my face and pleats of fat overlapping me like an ill-fitting overcoat. Later, at the age of two, I was photographed again. This time in a lace dress, leaning against a garden roller and laughing hysterically. If these photographs can be found they will adorn this book." Thus begins the life story of one of the most celebrated characters in British theatrical history, in the first of Coward's autobiographies, first published in 1937. Displaying an early dedication to the theatre, Present Indicative hints at the success that would come to Coward as actor, playwright, novelist and performer. Each line is punctuated with his trademark effervescent wit, making this book a comic tour de force in it's own right, as well as a "must read" for anyone with an interest in the British stage. "He is simply a phenomenon, and one that is unlikely to occur ever again in theatre history" Terence Rattigan

Author : Dalila Ayoun
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027268075

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The Acquisition of the Present by Dalila Ayoun Pdf

This is the first edited volume that tackles the acquisition of the present (tense, aspect, temporality), an under-researched area, particularly compared to the acquisition of past temporality. The first two chapters focus on the L1 acquisition of English from the perspective of the Aspect hypothesis and the Verb-Island hypothesis Wang & Shirai) and the L1 acquisition of French from the perspective of the zero-tense hypothesis (Demirdache & Lungu). The remaining chapters tackle the L2 acquisition of English (Liszka, Al-Thubaiti, Vraciu), French (Ayoun, Saillard), Spanish (Gabriele et al.), Russian (Martelle) and Japanese (Shirai & Li) by learners of different L1s (French, English, Arabic, Chinese and Korean), testing various semantic and syntactic hypotheses. The last chapter presents a summary of the findings, and offers a few conclusions as well as broad directions for future research.

Author : Luís Gomes,Maria Madalena Gonçalves
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781000453010

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The Portuguese Subjunctive by Luís Gomes,Maria Madalena Gonçalves Pdf

The Portuguese Subjunctive: A Grammar Workbook is the first book devoted exclusively to understanding and mastering this challenging area of Portuguese grammar. The clear structure guides students through the six subjunctive tenses, providing them with concise and accurate explanations accompanied by a range of exercises to test and consolidate learning. Each chapter is designed to help students progress from simple to more complex use of the language, with instructions initially set in English before moving to Portuguese, and exercises progressing from simple application to more advanced translation and 'compare and contrast' tasks. This grammar workbook is ideal for intermediate to advanced learners of European or Brazilian Portuguese who wish to master the use of the subjunctive. It can be used as a supplementary in-class text as well as a resource for independent study.

Author : Constantine R. Campbell
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 1433100037

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Verbal Aspect, the Indicative Mood, and Narrative by Constantine R. Campbell Pdf

In this book, Constantine R. Campbell investigates the function of verbal aspect within New Testament Greek narrative. He argues that the primary role of verbal aspect in narrative is to delineate and shape the various 'discourse strands' of which it is constructed, such as mainline, offline, and direct discourse. Campbell accounts for this function in terms of the semantic value of each tense-form. Consequently, in the search for more effective conclusions and explanations, he challenges and reassesses some of the conclusions reached in previous scholarship. --From publisher's description.

Author : Constantine R. Campbell
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 1433102994

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Verbal Aspect and Non-indicative Verbs by Constantine R. Campbell Pdf

Constantine R. Campbell continues the work begun in his previous volume, Verbal Aspect, the Indicative Mood, and Narrative: Soundings in the Greek of the New Testament. In this book, he investigates the function of verbal aspect in non-indicative Greek verbs, which are of great significance for the translation and exegesis of Biblical texts. Campbell demonstrates that the model developed in his first volume provides strong power of explanation for the workings of non-indicative verbs, and challenges some of the conclusions reached by previous scholarship.

Author : Earl W. Thomas
Publisher : Vanderbilt University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Portuguese language
ISBN : 082651197X

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A Grammar of Spoken Brazilian Portuguese by Earl W. Thomas Pdf

Divided into 29 separate lessons, and including an introductory section on syllabification, stress, written accents, and pronunciation, "A Grammar of Spoken Brazilian Portuguese" features an abundance of exercises and readings and is well-suited to students who are seeking a concise introductory text focusing on modern Brazilian Portuguese. (Foreign Language)

Author : Alfred Hennequin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : French language
ISBN : UOM:39015030088184

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A New Treatise on the French Verbs by Alfred Hennequin Pdf

Author : Noël Coward
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781408190784

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Present Indicative by Noël Coward Pdf

"I was photographed naked on a cushion very early in life, an insane, toothless smile slitting my face and pleats of fat overlapping me like an ill-fitting overcoat. Later, at the age of two, I was photographed again. This time in a lace dress, leaning against a garden roller and laughing hysterically. If these photographs can be found they will adorn this book." Thus begins the life story of one of the most celebrated characters in British theatrical history, in the first of Coward's autobiographies, first published in 1937. Displaying an early dedication to the theatre, Present Indicative hints at the success that would come to Coward as actor, playwright, novelist and performer. Each line is punctuated with his trademark effervescent wit, making this book a comic tour de force in it's own right, as well as a "must read" for anyone with an interest in the British stage. "He is simply a phenomenon, and one that is unlikely to occur ever again in theatre history" Terence Rattigan

Author : John G. Friar,George W. Kelly (Language teacher)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Border patrols
ISBN : UCBK:C064411402

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A Practical Spanish Grammar for Border Patrol Officers by John G. Friar,George W. Kelly (Language teacher) Pdf

Author : Gail Stein
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780544185326

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CliffsStudySolver: Spanish II by Gail Stein Pdf

The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick. CliffsStudySolver Spanish II is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, you’ll get the practice you need to learn Spanish II with problem-solving tools such as Clear, concise reviews of every topic Practice problems in every chapter—with explanations and solutions A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level A glossary, thematic vocabulary lists, and situational tasks can help you communicate in a Spanish-speaking environment. This workbook also covers comparisons and superlatives, interrogation and exclamations, and key phrases. Explore other aspects of the language including The parts of speech: Articles, adjectives and adverbs, nouns and pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions. Verbs: Regular and irregular, gerunds, and moods Verb tenses: The progressive, imperfect, and present perfect tenses Gender and the number of nouns Fractions, multiples, dates, and time Negatives and indefinites Practice makes perfect—and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade.

Author : Benjamin W. Fortson, IV
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444359688

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Indo-European Language and Culture by Benjamin W. Fortson, IV Pdf

This revised and expanded edition provides a comprehensive overview of comparative Indo-European linguistics and the branches of the Indo-European language family, covering both linguistic and cultural material. Now offering even greater coverage than the first edition, it is the definitive introduction to the field. Updated, corrected, and expanded edition, containing new illustrations of selected texts and inscriptions, and text samples with translations and etymological commentary Extensively covers individual histories of both ancient and modern languages of the Indo-European family Provides an overview of Proto-Indo-European culture, society, and language Designed for use in courses, with exercises and suggestions for further reading included in each chapter Includes maps, a glossary, a bibliography, and comprehensive word and subject indexes

Author : Joan Bybee
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780190293840

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Frequency of Use and the Organization of Language by Joan Bybee Pdf

This is a collection of three decades of articles by the linguist Joan Bybee. Her articles argue for the importance of frequency of use as a factor in the analysis and explanation of language structure.

Author : Jean Lallot,Albert Rijksbaron,Bernard Jacquinod,Michel Buijs
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789004210011

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The Historical Present in Thucydides: Semantics and Narrative Function by Jean Lallot,Albert Rijksbaron,Bernard Jacquinod,Michel Buijs Pdf

In the nine chapters of this book the function of the Historical Present in Thucydides is investigated. By its rich and detailed analyses this collective volume provides important new insights into Thucydides’ narrative technique.

Author : Adam Ledgeway,Martin Maiden
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199677108

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The Oxford Guide to the Romance Languages by Adam Ledgeway,Martin Maiden Pdf

Series statement "Oxford linguistics" from jacket.

Author : Randall Scott Gess,Deborah Arteaga
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027247889

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Historical Romance Linguistics by Randall Scott Gess,Deborah Arteaga Pdf

This volume contains 17 studies on historical Romance linguistics within a variety of current theoretical frameworks; it includes studies on phonology, morphology and syntax, focusing solely or comparatively on all five 'major' Romance languages: French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish. An introduction by the eminent Romance Linguist Jürgen Klausenburger addresses the fit of these studies in the overall development of the field of historical Romance linguistics since the 19th century. The studies in this volume demonstrate an organic link between Malkiel's (1961) 'classic' definition of Romance linguistics and the field of Romance linguistics today, because just as scholars of the field in the 19th century successfully applied the dominant paradigm of (historical) linguistics of their time, Neogrammarian theory, so do the authors contained in the present volume avail themselves of current linguistic advances to achieve equally significant results.