La perspectiva literaria de George Yule está profundamente informada por su extensa experiencia como profesor de inglés y profesor de lingüística aplicada en diversos entornos globales. Su carrera académica, que abarca instituciones de renombre como las Universidades de Edimburgo, Hawái, Luisiana State y Minnesota, le ha proporcionado una perspectiva rica e internacional sobre la adquisición y el uso del lenguaje. Esta amplia base práctica y teórica probablemente sustenta un enfoque matizado y perspicaz de su escritura. Los lectores pueden esperar una obra fundamentada en una profunda comprensión de cómo funciona el lenguaje y cómo se enseña en diversos contextos culturales.
Describes ideas, techniques, and procedures which enable the practising language teacher to better identify the local needs of particular groups of second language learners, and then work towards meeting those needs. This book contains illustrative examples and practical exercises which teachers can adapt and use in their own classrooms
Supplementary exercises which provide extra practice of important points in English grammar covered in Oxford Practice Grammar Advanced. Published 2009-10-27
Oxford Practice Grammar knows that students need different types of explanation and practice at each stage of their study. Basic provides lots of practice and short explanations; Intermediate gives you more detail with extended practice; Advanced gives challenging practice activities and in-depth explanations. Great for classroom or self-study.
The book, originally published in 1997, is part of the Routledge imprint under Taylor & Francis, focusing on a specific area of study or theme relevant to its field. It offers insights and scholarly perspectives, contributing to academic discourse and research. The content is designed for readers interested in deepening their understanding of the subject matter, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
This book is intended for teachers of English.
This is an introduction to pragmatics, the study of how people make sense of each other linguistically. The author explains, and illustrates, basic concepts such as the co-operative principle, deixis, and speech acts, providing a clear, concise foundation for further study.
This new edition of The Study of Language incorporates many changes that reflect developments in language study over the past decade.
An exploration of how any language produced by man, spoken or written, is used to communicate for a purpose and within a context.
Engaging with a diverse array of languages, this collection offers a series of linguistic puzzles designed to enhance analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Each page presents a unique puzzle featuring examples from various languages, complete with English translations. Solutions are conveniently listed alongside the puzzles, while the answers are compiled at the back for easy reference. The puzzles are categorized by difficulty from Level 1 to Level 5, allowing for a customizable challenge that can be tackled in any order.
Culturally significant, this book has been carefully reproduced from its original artifact, maintaining fidelity to the original text. It includes authentic copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its historical importance and the role it has played in the knowledge base of civilization. This attention to detail preserves the integrity of the work, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in its historical context.