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Author : Ruth Gairns,Stuart Redman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521317096
A practical guide on how to select, organise and teach vocabulary to students of all levels.
Author : Brian S. Brooks,James L. Pinson,Jean Gaddy Wilson
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781457639098
No matter what the medium, from print to broadcast to digital, Working with Words presents the best writing advice for journalists. It is designed to help students gain the grammatical and stylistic skills they need and then serve as a reference throughout their careers. Written by working journalists, with parts devoted to grammar and mechanics as well as journalistic style and writing for different media, it offers coverage the Associated Press Stylebook does not — and it’s affordably priced at 30-50% less than competing texts. The new edition contains tools that make it even easier to navigate, tackles the unique issues inherent to writing for online media, and offers improved grammar and writing instruction.
Author : Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621892861
The crucial challenge for theology is that when it is read the reader thinks, "This is true." Recognizing claims that are "true" enables readers to identify an honest expression of life's complexities. The trick is to show that theological claims--the words that must be used to speak of God--are necessary if the theologian is to speak honestly of the complexities of life. The worst betrayal of the task of theology comes when the theologian fears that the words he or she must use are not necessary. This new collection of essays, lectures, and sermons by Stanley Hauerwas is focused on the central challenge, risk, and difficulty of this necessity--working with words about God. The task of theology is to help us do things with words. "God" is not a word peculiar to theology, but if "God" is a word to be properly used by Christians, the word must be disciplined by Christian practice. It should, therefore, not be surprising that, like any word, we must learn how to say "God."
Author : Miguel Fuster Márquez
Publisher : Universitat de València
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9788437085791
Aquest volum intenta oferir als estudiants matriculats en el Grau d'Estudis Anglesos un manual de base que els introduïsca en l'estudi de les principals matèries. Un manual amb materials pràctics de treball i continguts que responen a les necessitats d'una contínua actualització de l'ensenyament de llengües estrangeres en una perspectiva empírica i teòrica, i que al mateix temps recull i integra els principals corrents científics dels estudis anglesos, tenint en compte les directrius introduïdes per l'Espai Europeu d'Educació Superior. La novetat d'aquest manual resideix a oferir a la xarxa i a la disposició de qualsevol usuari informació relacionada amb el contingut del llibre; textos, exercicis autocorrectius i activitats. Un espai que convida els usuaris a participar enviant les seves propostes per a publicar-les i poder-les compartir.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Creative Teaching Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781591988502
Author : Vincent Miller
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780595167982
Working With Words; Words to Work With was conceived as the author was preparing a presentation on motivation. As handout materials were being prepared, the author wrote copy for several motivational words. He filled both sides of a 5 ½” x 8 ½” sheet with copy. Looking at several sheets as they were lying together, he thought an assembly of many sheets would make an interesting book. The reader can pick up the book, and read two pages, or as many as he or she wishes. Each two page article will be complete in itself, There are many occasions when a reader has only a few minutes to relax through reading; for example, on the subway, in the bathroom, or at lunch. The words chosen for this book are work-related, and in most cases they are inspirational words.
Author : Dr. Frank Luntz
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781401385743
The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.
Author : 편집부
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : English language
ISBN : 0769680836
Author : Shirley Brice Heath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107266117
This book, first published in 1983, traces language patterns and cultural differences between 'Roadville' and 'Tracton'.
Author : Elfrieda H. Hiebert
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780807763179
Research shows that vocabulary is the best support for students’ comprehension of narrative and information texts. Often, vocabulary instruction focuses on a few target words in specific texts. However, to understand the many new words in complex texts students need to know how words work. This book, written by an award-winning authority on reading instruction, shows teachers how to make small changes to teach more words and also how words work. Many of these small changes involve enrichments to existing vocabulary practices, such as word walls and conversations with students. Each chapter includes descriptions of teachers’ implementation of small changes to support big gains in students’ vocabulary. This book, which has sufficient depth in research and theory for graduate and undergraduate courses in vocabulary instruction, also offers practical steps that K–8 teachers can use in any reading program to help all students grow their vocabulary. Teaching Words and How They Work shows teachers how to: Identify the most important word families to teach. Teach students to use opening text as background knowledge for comprehending the rest of the text. Use word walls with more purpose and greater student engagement. Select the right words to teach from new information texts. Better understand limitations of leveled texts and how to adjust. Use assets and address challenges to support English learners. Access free mentor and teacher resources online at textproject.org.
Author : Donald R. Bear,Marcia Invernizzi,Shane Templeton,Francine R. Johnston
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 0137035101
"Words Their Way" is a hands-on, developmentally driven approach to word study that illustrates how to integrate and teach children phonics, vocabulary, and spelling skills. This fifth edition features updated activities, expanded coverage of English learners, and emphasis on progress monitoring.
Author : Lynne Agress
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780786730926
Written to help the business person gain a grammatical advantage on his or her competition, Working with Words in Business and Legal Writing is a quick and complete guide to writing clear and concise e-mails, letters, and reports. By using real-world before-and-after examples from her workshop, Dr. Lynne Agress examines and explains the most common grammatical pitfalls in business writing and helps the reader focus on avoiding confusing and incorrect language. Some of the topics Dr. Agress focuses on are: *transitional phrases / use of voice *awkward sentence structures *proper punctuation*tone*jargon and pretentious proseWith special sections on selecting a writing workshop / consultant, communicating over the Internet and editing others' work, Working with Words in Business and Legal Writing provides the quickest way to clear communication for business in the twenty-first century.
Author : Edward J. Kame'enui,James F. Baumann
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781462504008
This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.
Author : David Horner,Peter Strutt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1996-11-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521438721
Words at Work is a powerful resource for learners who want to expand their vocabulary in order to use English more effectively in a general Business English context. The 17 task-based units cover a range of essential topics, from Company organisation and Advertising to Finance and Information systems. The introduction unit on learning vocabulary successfully gives learners good ideas on techniques for remembering more words. The index also provides a way in to the specific vocabulary area they want to focus on. Words at Work is accompanied by a listening cassette. Every unit contains at least one listening task and one pronunciation task, to give learners the opportunity to hear and practise the vocabulary as well as see it. Words at Work is completely self-contained, with an answer key, tapescripts and an index with phonetic transcriptions, and can be used by learners working on their own.
Author : Jennifer Rowsell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415676236
Beginning with theory, focusing on insider stories about modes, how they work, and how to work with them, then concluding with the implications and application of such information, this text brings the multiple modes together into an integrated theory of multimodality.