This unique text draws on the tools of modern linguistics to help the student acquire an effective understanding of learned, specialized, and scientific vocabulary. English Vocabulary Elements (EVE) helps develop familiarity with over 350 Latin and Greek word elements in English, and shows how these roots are the building blocks within thousands of different words. Along the way the authors introduce and illustrate many of the fundamental concepts of linguistics. Offering a thorough approach to the expansion of vocabulary, EVE is an invaluable resource that provides students a deeper understanding of the language. This book will be useful to upper level high school students, undergraduates in English, Linguistics, and Classics departments, ESL students, and anyone interested in building vocabulary skills. This edition is refined and thoroughly updated. It includes updated cultural references, and the authors have revised and improved the pedagogy based on classroom experience. In particular they account for variations in pronunciation among students; clarify when historical details are important or peripheral; and improve the many examples and exercises that form the core of the book.

Stan Malles and Jeff McQuain have written this brief, yet very important glossary in the spirit of E.D. Hirsch’s bestselling Cultural Literacy. Here is a dictionary of basic terms for literature, composition, and grammar that every American, no matter their age, needs to know. Perfect for home and classroom use, The Elements of English is simple to use, unintimidating to read and easy to understand. Each area of language arts is divided into its own section, and a comprehensive index is also included. Each entry is concise, yet explained very clearly. Examples are listed to illustrate meanings, as are reminders, hints, and tips that further define and elucidate the terms. The Elements of English has been used very successfully in classrooms across the country. This revised and expanded edition includes new entries plus three additional appendices. This is a little book that fills a big need, and it deserves a wide distribution and readership.

"English Elements 3" ist der Folgeband im Lehrwerk-System, der sich an Lernende wendet, die bereits das Waystage Level erreicht haben und ihre Kenntnisse systematisch ausbauen möchten. "English Elements 3" bietet Lernstoff für ca. 2 VHS-Semester (ca. 26-28 Doppelstunden). Die Audio-CDs sind in das Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch integriert.

Essential Elements of English Grammar with Answer Key An informative and easy to use grammar book for intermediate to advanced students of English. Essential Elements of English Grammar can be used as a self-study guide or as a classroom textbook. This book covers rules regarding the use of verbs in the English language from verb tenses to verb usage topics such as active and passive voice, auxiliary (helping) verbs, and conditional sentences. The exercises have been thoroughly evaluated to help the student learn and understand each grammar lesson.

Für Lernende, die ihre Kenntnisse aus ca. vier bis fünf Jahren Englischunterricht gezielt in 1 - 2 Semestern wieder auffrischen wollen. Das Abschlussniveau orientiert sich an den aktuellen Richtlinien des European Language Certifcate in English B1. Konzeption: Die aktualisierte Ausgabe Refresher B1 steht ganz im Zeichen der bewährten Struktur von The New Refresher. Ein komprimiertes Angebot (12 statt 15 Einheiten plus Back-up-Material) verringert die Durchnahmezeit ohne auf die grundlegenden Redemittel sowie die Grammatik zu verzichten. Zahlreiche aktuelle Lesetexte sind in bestehende Einheiten integriert; vier neue Wiederholungsabschnitte ermöglichen eine Vorbereitung auf das Zertifikat B1.

Presents an overview of the development of the English language and examines the formation of words especially from Greek and Latin roots. Also discusses definitions and usage.

Basic Course richtet sich speziell an echte Anfänger und lernungewohnte Kursteilnehmer/innen, die sicheren Zugang zur englischen Sprache suchen. Basic Course bietet Lernstoff für ca. zwei VHS-Semester (ca. 26-28 Doppelstunden). Konzeption: Mit Basic Course soll den Lernernden der Einstieg in die Fremdsprache Englisch erleichtert und ihre Sprachkompetenz systematisch aufgebaut werden. Das Lernpensum umfasst wichtige Basis-Situationen, einen aktiven Wortschatz von ca. 400 Wörtern, die angewandten Zeiten sind das Simple Present und das Simple Past. Basic Course legt den Grundstein für die Bewältigung einfacher Sprechabsichten in Freizeit und Beruf. Die Audio-CDs sind in das Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch integriert. Außerdem gibt es 2 Kassetten, ein Teacher's Book und Learning Elements.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE ETYMOLOGICON. 'An informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric ... Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully.' David Marsh, Guardian. Mark Forsyth presents the secret of writing unforgettable phrases, uncovering the techniques that have made immortal such lines as 'To be or not to be' and 'Bond. James Bond.' In his inimitably entertaining and witty style, he takes apart famous quotations and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde or John Lennon. Crammed with tricks to make the most humdrum sentiments seem poetic or wise, The Elements of Eloquencereveals how writers through the ages have turned humble words into literary gold - and how you can do the same.