101 American English Riddles : Understanding Language and Culture Through Humor

101 American English Riddles : Understanding Language and Culture Through Humor
McGraw-Hill| 1996-02-09 | ISBN: 0844256064 | 144 pages | PDF | 4,2 MB

Humorous riddles with comic illustrations help ESL students gain new insights into American language and culture. Each riddle is accompanied by text that helps students grasp and master the underlying linguistic and cultural reasons why the joke is funny.

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Arabic in a Flash Kit Volume 2 (Tuttle Flash Cards)

Arabic in a Flash Kit Volume 2 (Tuttle Flash Cards)
Tuttle Publishing | 2006-11-15 | ISBN: 0804837287 | 448 pages | PDF | 24,2 MB

Hot on the success of Volume 1, Arabic in a Flash Volume 2 continues to develop the language skills of the beginning students and others interested in learning Arabic. While Volume 1 has a strong focus on basic communication and vocabulary-building, Volume 2 works to further develop vocabulary and introduces everyday activities, travel and leisure and economic and employment issues.

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Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English

Douglas Biber, Susan Conrad, Geoffrey Leech “Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English"
Pearson ESL | 2002-12-10 | ISBN: 0582237262 | 487 pages | PDF | 74,7 MB

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Accessible and easy to use, this corpus-based grammar is full of fresh insights about the behavior of the English, rigester differences and variation across speech and writing.It will prove equally beneficial for those who already love grammar and want to know more about it as well as those who are aware of the importance of grammar but are still afraid of approaching it.
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Check Your English Vocabulary for Toefl: All You Need to Pass Your Exams

SusaRawdon Wyatt, Liz Greasby “Check Your English Vocabulary for Toefl: All You Need to Pass Your Exams "
A&C Black | 2007-03 | ISBN: 0747569843 | 96 pages | PDF | 12,5 MB

More than 60 activities, including word games, puzzles, and quizzes, make this workbook ideal for improving and building English vocabulary. Written for students who are preparing for the TOEFL paper and computer tests, this guide is ideal for self-study or can be incorporated into an existing TOEFL instruction syllabus. Contents are organized by topic area and vocabulary use. TOEFL-type test questions for teaching vocabulary are included, along with teacher notes and a chart for using the worksheets for solo and classroom exercises.

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English Through Pictures, Book 1 and A First Workbook of English

I. A. Richard , Christine Gibson “English Through Pictures, Book 1 and A First Workbook of English"
Pippin Publishing (May 2005) | ISBN: 0887511112 | 272 pages | PDF | 4,5 Mb

The three pocketbooks comprising the English Through Pictures series are the remarkable invention of I.A. Richards and Christine Gibson, who designed them to help the learner speak, read and write English in the quickest and clearest possible way - through pictures. The authors have made a careful selection of the most widely useful English words, choosing those with the power to define other words, and have put them to work in key patterns that offer the learner the ability to communicate successfully in English. Book 1 contains a vocabulary of 250 such words, with an additional 500 developed in Book 2; these 750 words are then used in Book 3 to build a command of 1000 words which, by their defining power, hold the possibility of understanding as much as another 20,000 words of English. Throughout English Through Pictures, responsibility for learning is placed directly on the learner, who from the very start enjoys the ability to put essential words to work creating key sentence patterns where meaning is clearly shown in pictures. These simplified drawings allow learners to focus on the sentence and to enjoy growing confidence as they successfully take control of language, with the workbooks in Books 1 and 2 challenging and reinforcing their growing competence as both speakers and readers. Motivated and inspired, learners will soon find to their delight that fluent communication in English - the common language of today's world - lies well within their grasp. English Through Pictures has already been used successfully by millions of learners in more than forty countries.

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Journeys in English

Bill Bryson, "Journeys in English"
BBC Audiobooks Ltd | 2004-02-02 | ISBN: 0563496266 | audio book | mp3 | 32 M[/center

This BBC Radio 4 series is written and presented by Bill Bryson and based on his best-selling book "Mother Tongue".
In it he romps through the history of Britain to reveal how English became such an infuriatingly complex - but ultimately world-beating - language.
The subject areas covered in the course of the programme (which was originally broadcast in 6 episodes) include the arrival of the Angles and the Saxons, the rules which brought order to a disorderly language, the million and one ways to have fun with the English language, the struggle with phrasal verbs (and the way things often get lost in the translation) and the future of English.


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Vocabulary 4000 : The 4000 Words Essential for an Educated Vocabulary

English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages. It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our daily conversation to express ourselves more clearly and precisely. Many a vocabulary book lists esoteric words we quickly forget or feel self-conscious using. However, there is a bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings these words to the fore.

All the words you need for success in business, school and life!

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* Word Analysis section
* Idiom and Usage section
* 200 Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
* Concise, practical definitions
* Great for the SAT, GRE and other entrance exams

The 4000 Words Essential for an Educated Vocabulary. There is a bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings these words to the fore. (The 4000 Words Essential for an Educated Vocabulary) English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages. It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our daily conversation to express ourselves more clearly and precisely. Many a vocabulary book lists esoteric words we quickly forget or feel self-conscious using. However, there is a bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings these words to the fore. All the words you need for success in business, school, and life! Features: * Word Analysis section * Idiom and Usage section * 200 Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes * Concise, practical definitions * Great for the SAT, GRE and other entrance exams

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The Secret Language of Feelings

Calvin D. Banyan “The Secret Language of Feelings"
Banyan Hypnosis Centre | 2002-12-06 | ISBN: 0971229058 | 196 pages | PDF | 1,3 Mb

This book reveals what people have wanted to know about the human condition from the very beginning of time: What are feelings for? Within its pages, you will discover the secret language of feelings. That language is a voice within us. Sometimes it is as soft as a whisper; sometimes it is as loud as a roar. It is an important voice, which, when fully understood, gives you a kind of guidance that no other voice can.
The information in The Secret Language of Feelings was revealed during thousands of hours of working with hypnotherapy clients at the Banyan Hypnosis Center for Training & Services. It came from clients who spoke to us both in the normal waking state and in the state of hypnosis.
You do not need to undergo hypnotherapy in order to benefit from this book; however, it would make a perfect companion book for anyone involved in any therapy process or working on self-improvement.
The Secret Language of Feelings gives you a rational and reliable approach to understanding and responding to your feelings and emotions. It shows you how to create a more satisfying life right now! You will learn how to overcome anger, guilt, frustration, sadness, loneliness and even "everyday" depression. You will better understand yourself, your family and the people you interact with on a daily basis.
In short, The Secret Language of Feelings offers the key to emotional rescue and beyond to happiness and success in life.

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The Oxford Companion to English Literature

Margaret Drabble “The Oxford Companion to English Literature"
Oxford University Press, USA; 6 edition (August 30, 2000) | ISBN: 0198662440 | 1184 pages | PDF | 37,8 Mb

Based on the text of Margaret Drabble's 1995 edition, this sixth edition has been completely reworked and expanded. There are nearly 600 entirely new entries to reflect the new figures and issues of English Literature in the new millennium, and the existing entries have been extensively revised and updated to incorporate the latest scholarship. But this new edition remains faithful to Sir Paul Harvey's original vision of an authoritative work placing English literature from the Classical world, Europe, Latin America, and beyond. In addition to the extensive coverage of writers, works, literary theory, allusions, and characters, there are sixteen featured essay-style entries on key topics including black British literature, fantasy fiction, and modernism.

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English Vocabulary in Use Upper-Intermediate

Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell “English Vocabulary in Use Upper-Intermediate"
Cambridge University Press (September 25, 2006) | ISBN: 0521677432 | 316 pages | PDF | 3,7 Mb

The third in the family of best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books from elementary to advanced level. Vocabulary is clearly presented and contextualised on left-hand pages with practice activities on facing right-hand pages. This top-selling vocabulary book is now available with a CD-ROM offering hundreds of completely new exercises.

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English Pronunciation in Use

Mark Hancock “English Pronunciation in Use"
Cambridge University Press (September 29, 2003) | ISBN: 0521001854 | 200 pages | PDF | 31 Mb

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English Pronunciation in Use

Mark Hancock “English Pronunciation in Use"
Cambridge University Press (September 29, 2003) | ISBN: 0521001854 | 200 pages | PDF | 31 Mb

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work. Sixty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in range of accents, available on audio CD or cassette. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. The CD-ROM provides a wide variety of additional interactive activities to reinforce the pronunciation covered in the book, as well as tests, progress checks, games and animated diagrams of the mouth showing learners how to produce individual sounds. Students can also record themselves and compare their pronunciation with one of the many models provided.

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Streamline English Destinations Student`s Book

Bernard Hartley, Peter Viney "Streamline English Destinations Student`s Book"
Oxford University Press (1981-03-18) | ISBN: 0194322416 | 84 Pages | PDF | 15.8 Mb

An exceptionally clear, communicative, and popular series, geared to the interests and needs of young adults and adults.


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Grammars with Context Conditions and Their Applications

Alexander Meduna, Martin Švec “Grammars with Context Conditions and Their Applications"
Wiley-Interscience | 2005-06-07 | ISBN: 0471718319 | 216 pages | PDF | 8,8 Mb

The essential guide to grammars with context conditions
This advanced computer science book systematically and compactly summarizes the current knowledge about grammars with context conditions-an important area of formal language theory. According to the types of context conditions, this self-contained reference classifies them into grammars with context conditions placed on the domains of grammatical derivations, the use of grammatical productions, and the neighborhood of the rewritten symbols. The focus is on grammatical generative power, important properties, simplification, reduction, implementation, and applications, most of which are related to microbiology.
The text features:
* Up-to-date coverage of grammatical concepts based on context conditions
* Self-contained explanations without assumption of any previous knowledge
* Clear definitions and exact proofs preceded by intuitive explanations
* Numerous easy-to-implement grammatical transformations
* Realistic applications
* Relation to mathematics, linguistics, and biology
* Additional material and information about the book available on accompanying Web site (see preface for details)

Practitioners and advanced students in theoretical computer science and related areas- including mathematics, linguistics, and molecular biology-will find Grammars with Context Conditions and Their Applications an essential reference for this cutting-edge area of formal language theory.

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Streamline English Directions Student`s Book

Bernard Hartley, Peter Viney "Streamline English Directions Student`s Book"
Oxford University Press (1985-03-21) | ISBN: 0194322726 | 128 Pages | PDF | 17.8 Mb

An exceptionally clear, communicative, and popular series, geared to the interests and needs of young adults and adults.

Key features:

- Like the original edition, this completely new edition combines lively, natural language, everyday situations, and extensive practice of all four skills to give students a practical command of simple, spoken American English.
- It is designed to be flexible. The levels can be used together as a series or each level can be used as an independent course. Split editions of the Student Books are available and are ideal for shorter courses.
- Its simple format of a single page per unit makes the language focus highly memorable.
- It offers a steady progression of language with plenty of recycling.
- Entertaining and engaging topics, with a strong emphasis on humor, help to generate a positive classroom dynamic.
- Full-color, attractive new illustrations throughout maintain student motivation.


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Streamline English Destinations Student`s Book

Bernard Hartley, Peter Viney "Streamline English Destinations Student`s Book"
Oxford University Press (1981-03-18) | ISBN: 0194322416 | 84 Pages | PDF | 15.8 Mb

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Just Enough German, 2nd Ed

Learn just enough German to . . .

meet people Do you speak English? Sprechen Sie Englisch?
get around How do I get to the airport? Wie komme ich zum Flughafen?
get a hotel I'd like a room with a shower. Ich möchte ein Zimmer mit Dusche.
shop How much is this? Wieviel kostet dies?
order a meal The a la carte menu, please. Die Speisekarte, bitte.

Just Enough German covers all the essential travel topics so you can communicate quickly and easily in any situation.

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Learning Sign Language

If you are one of those people who have always wanted to learn American Sign Language, this book will help you embark on such a journey. Unlike other texts that only contain the bare presentation of signs, the authors of this book have provided you with practical information that is vital and basic to understanding how to communicate with Deaf people.

There is more than just learning signs. This book touches on topics that provide background and an understanding of the Deaf community, their language, and culture. The authors share real life experiences, both humorous and sad, that illustrate the struggles and encounters Deaf people face in the hearing community.

If you are serious about learning to sign, and becoming acquainted with the community and culture of Deaf people, this book will provide you with the basic knowledge and resources you will need.

TABLE OF CONTENT:
Part 1 - Let's Start at the Very Beginning
Part 2 - Preparing to Learn ASL
Part 3 - Signs You'll Need to Know
Part 4 - More Signs You'll Need to Know
Part 5 - Fine-Tuning

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Telephoning in English Coursebook

B. Jean Naterop, Rod Revell “Telephoning in English Coursebook"
Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (May 28, 1997) | ISBN: 0521469856 | 128 pages | PDF | 9,1 Mb

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In And Out Of English: For Better, For Worse?

Gunilla M. Anderman, Margaret Rogers “In And Out Of English: For Better, For Worse? "
Multilingual Matters Limited | 2005-06-30 | ISBN: 1853597872 | 303 pages | PDF | 1,3 Mb

In and out of English: For Better, For Worse? is concerned with the impact of English as the lingua franca of today’s world, in particular its relationship with the languages of Europe. Within this framework a number of themes are explored, including linguistic imperialism, change as the result of language contact, the concept of the English native speaker, and the increasing need in an enlarged Europe for translation into as well as out of English.

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