La escritura de Alan Duff se distingue por su crudo realismo y su incisivo examen de los problemas sociales. Su distintivo estilo narrativo, que a menudo emplea monólogos interiores yuxtapuestos, obtuvo por primera vez un amplio reconocimiento con una novela que resonó de inmediato entre los lectores. El trabajo de Duff explora consistentemente temas de identidad, pobreza y justicia social, sin temor a provocar y plantear preguntas desafiantes. Su prosa es urgente, convincente y moldea profundamente la percepción del mundo por parte del lector.
Resource Material for Listening Comprehension and Fluency Practice
This book offers something completely new for high-intermediate and more advanced listening comprehension: a set of short dialogues built around a common theme (generally a language function) and often intentionally ambiguous.
Poetry in the Language Classroom
Numerous ideas on the use of poetry to promote discussion and creative composition are included within a rich collection of poems and techniques geared to improving comprehension, appreciation and enjoyment. The selections can be used at any level starting from lower-intermediate,
This resource book offers teachers of the English language a variety of practical ideas for the use of literature in class. The text stresses the use of literature for language practice only
Once Were Warriors is Alan Duff's harrowing vision of his country's indigenous people two hundred years after the English conquest. In prose that is both raw and compelling, it tells the story of Beth Heke, a Maori woman struggling to keep her family from falling apart, despite the squalor and violence of the housing projects in which they live. Conveying both the rich textures of Maori tradition and the wounds left by its absence, Once Were Warriors is a masterpiece of unblinking realism, irresistible energy, and great sorrow.
The fully revised edition of this 'classic' helps teachers give their learners the tools they need to express themselves through a range of stimulating drama contexts. This completely revised edition of the classic title Drama Techniques provides: *150 ideas for interesting and productive fluency practice *a large selection of drama-based techniques which focus learners' attention on communicative tasks or activities *techniques suitable for all levels *clear instructions for the teacher *advice on how to use the techniques in the classroom
The raw and powerful sequel to Once Were Warriors . It is six years since Jake's daughter Grace hanged herself. Jake's wife, Beth, has left him, his son Nig was killed in a gangland fight - his only consolations are drink and his memories. His daughter Polly is determined to escape the violence that is destroying the Maoris. But can Jake, too, redeem himself?
An exploration of the use of translation for language learning providing a wide variety of activities from different subject areas. It is designed for teachers and students from any language background involved in the study of English. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
