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The Routledge Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study which takes students from complete beginner to post-intermediate level. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language it develops...

Helps teachers understand research evidence in language assessment for students aged 5-18, and to develop an ability to design, implement and critically evaluate language assessment, with reference to language frameworks and standards for assessment in school education.

3000-WORD ENGLISH-SERBIAN VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic Serbian vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Serbian language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition...

3000-WORD ENGLISH-LITHUANIAN VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic Lithuanian vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Lithuanian language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone...

3000-WORD ENGLISH-BELARUSIAN VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic Belarusian vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Belarusian language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone...

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

Syntactic Carpentry: An Emergentist Approach to Syntax presents a groundbreaking approach to the study of sentence formation. Building on the emergentist thesis that the structure and use of language is shaped by more basic, non-linguistic forces—rather than by an innate Universal Grammar—William...

The Definitive Source for Clear and Correct Writing Engaging but not flip, thorough but not overwhelming, Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference is the perfect addition to anyone's desk. This guide provides: Comprehensive grammar instruction--readers won't need any other guide Real-world...

This volume, through a detailed treatment of the cognitive processes that support reading, explains how reading really works. It offers a thorough overview of important and current research, including first language research, which is not often found in second language acquisition (SLA) publications....

The creation of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has given rise to interest and debate among policy makers, testers, teachers and researchers alike in the reliability and feasibility of the assessment of second language (L2) proficiency. This volume brings together concrete...

Complete Finnish is a comprehensive language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. This ebook contains text only and no audio content. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language,...

• Do you want to boost your vocabulary knowledge, read and comprehend new texts, and be a good conversationalist? • Do you feel that your writing style stays the same every time you put your pen to paper? • Do you like to improve your learning habits and enhance your memory and attention? •...

Referential communication is the term given to communicative acts, generally spoken, in which some kind of information is exchanged between one speaker and another. This information exchange is typically dependent on successful acts of reference, whereby entities (human and non-human) are identified...

[---]    Learning a new language or a second language is not quick or easy. Especially the first few months, it requires a lot of time, a lot of patience, and commitment.    The Essential 120,000 English-Hausa Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool...