Etymology

Successful word-coinages -- those that stay in currency for a good long time -- tend to conceal their beginnings. We take them at face value and rarely when and where they were first minted. Engaging, illuminating, and authoritative, Ralph Keyes's The...

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002 there have been many changes in language teaching, not least those associated with technological developments. Despite such changes, the same basic needs remain as far as teacher education is...

Discusses the transition from a largely oral to a fundamentally literate society in the early modern period. During this period the spoken word remained of the utmost importance but development of printing and the spread of popular literacy combined to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592408986Author Christopher J. MooreFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 238gDimensions(mm) 198mm *...

Features for Family and Friends 2nd edition include real-world fluency development with supporting DVD, interactive Online Practice, new and updated assessment and testing material, and additional culture focus sections.Fast-paced language, strong skills...

It is said to be the most frequently spoken (or typed) word on the planet, more common than an infant's first word ma or the ever-present beverage Coke. It was even the first word spoken on the moon. It is "OK"--the most ubiquitous and invisible of...

Features for Family and Friends 2nd edition include real-world fluency development with supporting DVD, interactive Online Practice, new and updated assessment and testing material, and additional culture focus sections.Fast-paced language, strong skills...

Helping you deliver effective and integrated teaching of grammar.A step-by-step grammar course for the new curriculumBook InformationISBN 9781408524008Author Wendy WrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Nelson Thornes LtdPublisher Oxford University...

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Level 5 of a 6 levelled new course that includes rich international content to teach reading comprehension, writing and speaking and listening skills to first and second language learners. Step-by-step teaching scaffolding, clear learning objectives and...

Origins of Language: A Slim Guide offers a concise and accessible overview of what is known about the evolution of the human capacity for language. Non-human animals communicate in simple ways: they may be able to form simple concepts, to feel some...

Features of this Student Book include: *easy-to-use Assessment tasks focusing clearly on either Reading, Writing or Speaking and Listening, are a central element of each Student book *'Assess your progress' features to help students take control of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955330025Author Linda JamesPage Count 150Imprint Business and Technical Communication Services LimitedPublisher Business and Technical Communication...

The Advanced Language Leader Coursebook has 12 units covering factual topics from journalism and media to science and nature. After every 3 units there is a review spread which practices the language that has been taught. The CD-ROM contains listening...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608683208Author Neala ShaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

Dive Into the Fun Facts Behind Names and Word Origins#1 Bestseller in Words, Language & Grammar, Etymology The best-selling book is back in it's second volume with more names, more words, and even more in-between than before!What's in a name? The answer...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780897392068Author Heron BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 356Imprint Heron BooksPublisher Heron BooksWeight(grams) 703gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 19mm

An expert recognised for his uncovering of the hidden, and often secret meaning of words, Kevin Hall now shares his wisdom with us all. In "Aspire!", he teaches readers to understand what words mean in their purest sense and unlock their importance as...

Level 3 of a 6 levelled new course that includes rich international content to teach reading comprehension, writing and speaking and listening skills to first and second language learners. Step-by-step teaching scaffolding, clear learning objectives and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922531926Author Scott MatthewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 470Imprint Alex GibbonsPublisher Alex GibbonsWeight(grams) 621g

'Wonderfully spirited' DAILY MAILThe follow-up to the Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller Lost for Words, from Today presenter and national treasure John Humphrys.From the huge response to Lost for Words, it's clear that many of us share John's strong...

A classic historical excursion through the English language.Owen Barfield's original and thought-provoking works over three-quarters of a century made him a legendary cult figure. This popular book provides a brief, brilliant history of those who have...

An easy-to-use course for adults who either want to learn English quickly for a specific purpose - such as travel - or who just prefer a much more straightforward approach to learning. Each page is one complete lesson, and each lesson has...

80 pages of extra practice - one for each lesson in the Student's Book. The practice pages include grammar tables, writing exercises, practise and learn boxes, and review sections after every four lessons.One page - one lesson - one...

Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954968936Author Richard LedererFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Waterside ProductionsPublisher Waterside ProductionsWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922531841Author Scott MatthewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Alex GibbonsPublisher Alex GibbonsWeight(grams) 177g

The Headway Fourth Edition Teacher's Book provides full notes for teaching the material effectively, plus lesson hints, suggestions, and 'Possible problems' boxes. Photocopiable pages give you extra activities and ideas for every unit...

A blend of completely new lessons, updated texts and activities, together with the refreshing and fine-tuning of some favourite lessons from New English File - English File third edition provides the right mix of language, motivation, and opportunity to...

Business Grammar and Usage provides business grammar and practice and supports students in their studies.Book InformationISBN 9781408220085Author Peter StruttFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Pearson LongmanPublisher Pearson Education...

The rich variety of the English vocabulary reflects the vast number of words it has taken from other languages. These range from Latin, Greek, Scandinavian, Celtic, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian to, among others, Hebrew, Maori, Malay, Chinese,...

The new reading bank at the back of the book encourages your students to read for pleasure and exposes them to a wider vocabulary. It includes classic stories such as Aladdin, The Pied Piper of Hamlet, and Perseus, with comprehension exercises to help...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955152511Author Peter RydingFormat HardbackPage Count 180Imprint Pathfinder Partners LtdPublisher Pathfinder Partners Ltd

This 5-level phonics course can be used before or alongside a main course book. Thought-provoking and engaging activities let children actively apply what they learn. They learn to really read, not just memorize words and sounds.5 levels of phonics for...

The Teacher's Book includes: Full teaching notes Photocopiable resources Answer keys to exercises Full audio scriptBook InformationISBN 9781408239179Author Sue O'ConnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Pearson LongmanPublisher Pearson Education...

A brand-new edition of the best-selling course, maintaining the successful core content but updated and refreshed.The third edition of the best-selling course, maintaining the successful core content but updated and refreshed.Book InformationISBN...

The Headway Fourth Edition Teacher's Book provides full notes for teaching the material effectively, plus lesson hints, suggestions, and 'Possible problems' boxes. Photocopiable pages give you extra activities and ideas for every unit. The...

Helping you deliver effective and integrated teaching of grammar.A step-by-step grammar course for the new curriculumBook InformationISBN 9780198356141Format PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Oxford University PressPublisher Oxford University...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143113744Author Christine KenneallyFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

A blend of completely new lessons, updated texts and activities, together with the refreshing and fine-tuning of some favourite lessons from New English File - English File third edition provides the right mix of language, motivation, and opportunity to...