This volume introduces the study of language attrition--the forgetting of language. In this first collection devoted to second language attrition, the contributors focus on contexts of loss where Japanese is either the attriting language, or the replacing language. Bringing together research to substantiate previous hypotheses in the field, this book offers new theoretical and practical insights for those interested in language change.
Lexical Maintenance and Attrition in Japanese as a Second Language Robert A.
Russell In recent years, researchers have shown increasing interest in the
phenomenon of second language (L2) loss or attrition. A few of the issues that
have ...
This book represents a major statement of the current research being conducted on the learning of second languages from a sociocultural perspective. The book is divided into a theoretical and an empirical part. Specific topics covered include: learning and teaching languages in the zone of proximal development; L1 mediation in the acquisition of L2 grammar; sociocultural theory as a theory of second language learning; gestural mediation in a second language; and constructing a self through a second language.
This book represents a major statement of the current research being conducted on the learning of second languages from a sociocultural perspective. The book is divided into a theoretical and an empirical part.
This book covers the nature of measurement, the context that determines the uses of language tests, and the nature of the language abilities to be measured.
Here is a clear and authoritative discussion of the basic concerns which underlie the development and use of language tests, and an up-to-date synthesis of research on testing.
Institutions, Instability, and the Financial System
Carlin and Soskice integrate the financial system with a model of the macro-economy. In doing this, they take account of the gaps in the mainstream model exposed by the financial crisis and the Eurozone crisis. This equips the reader with a realistic modelling framework to analyse the economy both in crisis times and in periods of stability.
Aghion, P., Harris, C., Howitt, P. and Vickers, J. (2001) Competition, imitation and
growth with step-by-step innovation. The Review of Economic Studies, 68(3):467
–492. Aghion, P., Hemous, D. and Kharroubi, E. (forthcoming) Cyclical fiscal ...
T. H. Green's Prolegomena to Ethics (1883) is a classic of modern philosophy. It begins with Green's idealist attack on empiricist metaphysics and epistemology and develops a perfectionist ethical theory that aims to bring together the best elements in the ancient and modern traditions, and that provides the moral foundations for Green's own distinctive brand of liberalism. David Brink's new edition will restore this great work to prominence, after two decades in which it has been hard toobtain. The present edition uses the text of the fifth edition, accompanied by a new introductory essay, bibliographical essay, and index. Translations are provided for Green's quotations from other languages. Of particular importance is the editor's extended introductory essay, which situates the Prolegomena in its intellectual context, sympathetically but critically engages its main themes, and explains Green's enduring significance for the history of philosophy and contemporary ethicaltheory. Students and scholars of the history of ethics, ethical theory, political philosophy, and nineteenth century philosophy will find this new edition an invaluable resource.
P. Harris and J. Morrow (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986), which
also contains useful selections from the Prolegomena and Green's political
lectures and essays, Green's principal writings are available only in his collected
...
The study of language acquisition has taken on new meaning in the last decade. Now seen as part of the study of other forms of language variation across time and space, such as dialects and sociolects, and the study of pidgins and Creoles, it can help to provide a new understanding of how language evolves and what directs its development. Dorit Ravid here provides a study of contemporary speakers of Hebrew, focusing in particular on inflectional morphology. She traces language development from childhood to adulthood in Hebrew speakers, and explores strategies of language acquisition and language processing leading to variation in the spoken Hebrew of speakers of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Full teacher support : Extension pages in the Students Book help with mixed ability ; Detailed lesson guidance, plus 30 photocopiable activities in the Teacher's Book.
Placement test with 50 multiple-choice questions on Grammar and Vocabulary. Item-based Quick Tests for every Unit with a bank of 400 randomizable questions covering Grammar, Vocabulary, and Functional English from the chosen units. 10 skills based Progress tests including Listening, Language in use, and Reading with A and B versions, and with editable questions. Mid- and End-of-course tests, with skills based, editable questions and A/B versions. Enclosed booklet provides full technical and practical support for teachers.
It's a course with a new syllabus area called natural English - accessible, high-frequency phrases which elementary learners can pick up and use. You'll find an emphasis on how to use real language: natural English provides thinking and rehearsal time, confidence-building practice, and task-centred speaking. There's a special focus on learning how to listen and help with pronunciation and listening sections include extra pronunciation and listening exercises. For teachers... there's a new kind of teachers book, with specially designed lesson plans, and five 'how to...' teacher development chapters.
natural English is a syllabus strand which enables students to integrate frequent, natural language into their language framework. Students learn to use real language naturally, through thinking and rehearsal time, confidence-building practice, and task-centred speaking. The listening syllabus teaches students how to listen. A slot-in listening booklet features the tapescripts plus decoding and pronunciation exercises. Teacher's Book lesson plans, a product of the authors' teacher training expertise, talk teachers through the course materials. Teacher's Book chapters cover teaching principles, techniques, and ideas, plus a selected bibliography. Humour engages and motivates through cartoons, and the listening and reading material.
(Lesley Painter includes a photocopiable questionnaire you could use for this
purpose.) ... F 1999 English Vocabulary in Use: Elementary CUP dictionaries
Oxford Essential Dictionary Oxford Photo Dictionary Oxford Student's Dictionary
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