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Language Testing and Assessment - Aek Phakiti
This book covers crucial knowledge and skill sets for developing language tests and setting assessments. Aimed at practitioners of applied linguistics and TESOL and complete with online resources in a companion website for students and lecturers, the book:- covers the theoretical and methodological framework and rationale for language test use, assessment techniques in different language skills and basic strategies for analysis of test quality- stresses the importance of test reliability, validity and fairness in language assessment- provides its audience with theoretical and practical knowledge in language assessment- forms an accessible gateway into the often intimidating world of language assessment, and a unique opportunity for the readers to ground their knowledge of principles in language assessment research.This book equips readers with the ability to use theories and principles in language testing and assessment to design and use language tests and assessments optimally, given the available time and resources in a given context, and promote good practice and research in language testing and assessment.
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Testing Talk - Dr Erica Sandlund, Dr Pia Sundqvist
Oral assessments are of vital importance to second language learners, but how can teachers and examiners best test L2 learner talk and interaction? Bringing together theory and research within the field of L2 oral proficiency, with the concept of L2 encompassing any language learned later than the early childhood years, this book provides a state-of-the art overview of what is at stake for L2 learners and examiners, and advice on how to approach testing and assessment. Using data and findings from empirical research to illustrate and discuss key topics, Testing Talk takes the reader step-by-step through the major concepts and issues in the oral assessment of second languages, with a main focus on L2 English. Investigating and explaining the most important educational and interactional issues facing both examiners and test-takers, such as the factors which come into play during speaking tests, the differences between common test formats, and the challenge of ensuring equity in assessment, this book offers research-based advice on ways to design test tasks and in-depth insights into the assessment of L2 speaking. Featuring a glossary of key terms and concepts, discussion questions and further reading for each chapter, and a comprehensive companion website hosting a wealth of additional materials, including authentic test recordings and assessment tasks to be used by researchers and practitioners alike, this is the only book needed in order to understand, design, and assess interactive oral L2 tests.
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Testing for Language Teachers - Arthur Hughes, Jake Hughes
It combines theory and practical recommendations to help teachers understand the principles of testing and how they can be applied, supporting them to write better tests. The third edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect developments in the field, while retaining the straightforward approach that made the earlier editions essential reading for trainee and experienced teachers alike. It features new content on technology, including computer adaptive testing and the use of automated scoring for all skills. It also includes an extended discussion of language testers responsibilities and new chapters on non-testing methods of assessment.
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Accessible Assessment and Pedagogies
This book is an evidence-based, practical guide to enable pre- and in-service teachers, system and school leaders to maximise studentsÂ’ understanding of classroom teaching and assessment, improving outcomes and expanding opportunities for all students.Developing accessible assessment and pedagogy is especially critical when students have language and/or attentional difficulties; what if there were some simple things schools could do to make learning and assessment easier for all students to understand, from the outset? This book presents robust evidence from world-leading collaborative research in three large secondary schools that proactively designing classroom instruction and assessment for accessibility makes a positive difference for students and teachers. Evidence from eye-tracking technology, classroom observations, questionnaires and interviews with students and teachers, and summative assessment results points to what can change and why these changes are important. Written in the same plain language and humour as its best-selling sister, Inclusive Education for the 21st Century: Theory, Policy and Practice, this new book explains accessibility and why it matters, and details processes for designing out barriers in summative assessment and pedagogy. Stories from partner schools about how they spread these gains across the whole school make this an accessibility playbook to drive whole school and system reform.Teachers, Heads of Department, Principals, Speech Pathologists and other professionals will find this text a rich source of professional learning for individuals and teams with discussion prompts for leaders and teachers at the end of each chapter.
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Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice
Fully updated to comply with the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health Professional Council (HPC) guidelines, this fourth edition of Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice (formerly Mentoring, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice) is an indispensable resource for clinical educators responsible for supervising and assessing nursing and allied health professional students. This book provides not only practical, evidence-based strategies for conducting fair and reliable assessments, but also delves into the theoretical foundations that support these practices. Comprehensive Guidance: Practical strategies to manage the complexities and challenges of mentoring, learning, and assessing in clinical practiceFocus on Accountability: Critical exploration of professional responsibility and accountability, including the legal ramifications surrounding clinical assessmentInclusive Education: Enhanced focus on meeting the needs of students with special requirements, including those with dyslexia, in compliance with the Disability Act of 2010Regulatory Alignment: Direct application for mentoring and assessment of health care students in professions regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)Professional Conduct: New material on monitoring and assessing professional conduct and behaviours, including a comprehensive list of professional behaviours for assessmentAddressing Failure to Fail : Practical advice on managing assessment problems, including when students need to be failed and why assessors often give underperforming students the benefit of the doubtThis book is essential reading for clinical educators who play a critical role in ensuring that only practitioners who are fit to practice -those possessing the requisite skills, knowledge, and motivation-are approved for entry to the professional register. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to supervisory roles, Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice equips you with the tools and knowledge to support students effectively and maintain high standards of practice in clinical education.
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The Integrated Performance Assessment: Twenty Years and Counting - Bonnie Adair-Hauck, Francis J. Troyan, Eileen W Glisan
The third edition of the IPA Manual, The Integrated Performance Assessment: Twenty Years and Counting, builds upon the original framework presented to guide instructors in designing and implementing this cutting-edge assessment into their world language classrooms. Informed by the findings of research conducted on the IPA since 2013, this edition describes the potential of the IPA as a vehicle for enacting instruction and assessment for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world language classroom at all levels of instruction. The interpretive comprehension guide has been expanded into three separate templates, each of which addresses a specific modality—interpretive viewing, interpretive listening, interpretive reading. Revised rubrics with several new criteria, together with accompanying tools, assist instructors in more easily rating learner performance across the three modes of communication. A new dedicated chapter articulates the role of the IPA at the post-secondary level in bridging the traditional divide between language and literature. Finally, a new set of model IPAs created by instructors who have implemented the assessment across proficiency levels and languages pro
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Language, Society and Power - Annabelle Mooney, Betsy Evans
Language, Society and Power provides an accessible introduction to the study of language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society, and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class, and gender. Readers are encouraged to consider whether representations of people and their language matter, explore how identity is constructed and performed, and examine the creative potential of language in the media, politics, and everyday talk. With updates and new international examples throughout, the sixth edition of this popular textbook features: Thoroughly revised chapters on politics and media to include topics such as environmentalism, the politics of consumer choice, injustice in legal systems, and the power of social media in political activismExpanded coverage of ongoing debates around fake news, gender fluidity and representation, and multilingualismDiscussions of surveillance in relation to linguistic landscapesExamination of linguistic change due to COVID-19A companion website which includes streamlined exercises, further reading, a who s who of Twitter, and links to blogs and videos to support learning as students make their way through the book. Language, Society and Power assumes no linguistic background among readers and is a must-read for all students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology, and psychology who are studying language and society for the first time.
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Language and Power - Andreas Furtmayr, Simpson Paul, Simon Statham
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students.Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings â “ all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible â ˜two-dimensionalâ ™ structure is built around four sections â “ introduction, development, exploration and extension â “ which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.Language and Power, Second Edition has been completely revised and updated and includes:a comprehensive survey of the ways in which language intersects and connects with the social, cultural and political aspects of power;an introduction to the history of the field, covering all the major approaches, theoretical concepts and methods of analysis in this important and developing area of academic study;coverage of all the â ˜traditionalâ ™ topics, such as race, gender and institutional power, but also newer topics such as the discourse of post-truth, and the power of social media;readings from works by seminal figures in the field, such as Robin Lakoff, Deborah Cameron and Teun van Dijk;real texts and examples throughout, including advertisements from cosmetics companies; newspaper articles and headlines; websites and internet media; and spoken dialogues such as political and presidential speeches;a supporting companion website that aims to challenge students at a more advanced level and which features extra reading, exercises, follow-up activities, and suggestions for further work.Language and Power will be essential reading for students studying English language or linguistics.
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Race, Racism, and Antiracism in Language Education
Building on the pioneering 2009 volume, Race, Culture, and Identities in Second Language Education, this book reflects the significant expansion in the research since its publication and offers a wider breadth of perspectives on the complex theoretical terrain of race, racism, and antiracism in language education.Contributors to this book apply a range of conceptual and methodological lenses to teaching diverse world languages. Underscoring the interconnectedness of race and colonialism, world language education, and intersectional ideologies, this book offers a forum for engaged dialogues among teachers, teacher educators, teacher candidates, graduate and advanced undergraduate students, curriculum developers, policymakers, and educational researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including language education. In covering important theoretical frames and constructs—including raciolinguistic and anti-oppressive pedagogies, decoloniality, neoliberalism, and reverse linguistic stereotyping—this book breaks from the Global North norms in applied linguistics and language instruction.An essential text in TESOL and world language education, this volume weaves meaningful connections among language education, language-in-education policy, and research.
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The Dawn of Language: Axes, lies, midwifery and how we came to talk (1529411408)
Kniha - autor Frank Perry, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná An entertaining and stimulating deep dive for anyone who has ever contemplated not just why we speak the way we do, but why we speak at all. The book is divided into three parts - language, origin and origin of language - and is packed with colourful examples. Part 1 - Language as an isolated phenomenon - How do languages develop, what are the differences and similarities between the languages spoken around the world? Chapters on the origin and use of grammar. Part 2 - Evolution of man - Intellectual development (from Neanderthal to social guru), but also physiological changes in evolution (e.g. brain capacity compared to apes) that have a bearing on our ability to develop language. Nature versus nurture is also discussed, to what extent is language development dependent on genes and environment? Both play a role, but perhaps have less impact than initially you think. Part 3 - Origin...
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Language Acts and Worldmaking - kolektiv autorů
Written by researchers with real-life experience working with languages, Language Acts and Worldmaking acknowledges the history and current realities of language teaching and learning. It boldly suggests ways forward for reform and policy, setting languages at the heart of a consciously transformative set of goals. The book encourages engagement with leading practitioners and researchers to stimulate readers’ curiosity about how the languages we use affect how we think and feel about ourselves, other people, and the world around us.About the Language Acts and Worldmaking series:This series delves into the most relevant and important topics around language learning, teaching and policy, some of which have never been addressed in academic texts before, covering seven themes within seven different volumes with contributors from universities across the UK, US and rest of world.
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Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years - Carol Hayes
This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the practice of those working with them that is the key to success. Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the ability to adapt teaching to support children s individual needs are vital. The text offers a balanced approach to the theories and research into the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. It examines how practice can be improved and the impact that language and literacy development has on learning outcomes. It also, importantly, addresses the particular pedagogy related to bilingual and multilingual learners. Carefully structured activities are provided and the text clearly relates theory to practice. Pedagogical features encourage a questioning, challenging and reflective approach, promoting critical thinking throughout.. *** Librarians: ebook available (Series: Early Years) [Subject: Early Childhood Education, Language, Communication]
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Topics in Korean Language and Culture: Volume Two - Haewon Cho, Jihye Moon, Jae Hong Lee, Hye Young Shin
Topics in Korean Language and Culture: Volume Two covers 12 essential topics relating to both traditional and contemporary Korean culture and society for advanced Korean learners.Each chapter consists of listening and reading passages, key expressions and idioms, and performance-based activities that unfold across different modes of oral and written communication. All reading passages are authentic texts written for real-world purposes and audiences by prominent scholars, journalists, and writers in various fields in Korea. Both listening and reading passages incorporate a variety of text types and speech styles that learners will encounter in real life. The grammar section encompasses foundation reviews, semantic distinctions, and language functions.This textbook is designed for the fourth year for Korean learning students at the post-secondary level, (ACTFL Advanced-Superior), with Korean language and Culture 1 having provided a basis in year threeâ ™. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of courses and curricula offered in the field of Korean studies worldwide and is intended for both a yearlong language sequence and a semester-long intensive course in advanced Korean speaking, reading, writing, or translation.
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Cambridge Topics in English Language Language Diversity and World Englishes - Rob Drummond, Dan Clayton
Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language Diversity and World Englishes is an introduction to the variation of English throughout the UK and around the world. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it examines how language varies among different geographical, ethnic and social groups, as well as looking at differing perceptions of language varieties. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.
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Cambridge Topics in English Language Language and Gender - Felicity Titjen
Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language and Gender is an introduction to the English language as a vital, dynamic force in understanding gender. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at the way English has adapted – through words, meanings and grammar – to represent different views and beliefs about gender. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.
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AQA AS and A Level English Language Student Book - Beth Kemp, Dan Clayton, Felicity Titjen, Angela Goddard
This AQA AS and A Level English Language Student Book prepares students and teachers for the requirements of the AQA A Level English Language specification.Structured and written to build on skills students acquired at GCSE, this book helps students to develop the skills needed to succeed in their AQA AS and A Level English Language exams and coursework.Through a range of source texts, activities and practice exam questions students of all abilities will be able to make clear progress.Whether students are taking AS or A Level AQA English Language, this resource offers guidance and activities to help all students achieve their potential.
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As You Like It: Language and Writing - Dr Abigail Rokison-Woodall
As You Like It: Language and Writing explores one of Shakespeareâ ™s best-known comedies. It considers the literary and theatrical contexts in which Shakespeare was writing; examines, in detail, the different forms of language used in the play and considers ways in which language and meaning have changed over time, and are affected by performance. Each chapter contains a Writing matters section which provides suggestions for activities that can further enhance a studentâ ™s understanding of the play. This informative guide to Shakespeare s popular comedy equips students with the critical skills to analyze its language, structure and themes and to expand and enrich their own responses to the play.
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Oxford Revise: Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE English Language Revision and Exam Practice (Exams from 2026) - Steve Eddy, Graham Elsdon, Jennifer Webb
Oxford Revise AQA GCSE English Language (for exams from 2026) provides you with all the key information you need to prepare for your English Language exam. Find out the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practice composing answers and structuring arguments. We understand that you might be concerned about how to revise for your English Language exam, including what to revise and prepare, and how to do it. Oxford Revise helps you build and revise your understanding of the knowledge and key concepts you need for your exam and then utilise this as you work through the Exam Knowledge section. This guide is divided into two parts: Part 1: Concept Knowledge - this section covers the key concepts and devices that you need to revise. Part 2: Exam Knowledge - this section gives you an overview of each paper and takes you through all the questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2. Knowledge Organisers: clear, easy-to understand, concise summaries of the content that you need to know for your exam. Retrieval: check how much you can remember in preparation for Practice exam questions. Exam-style Practice questions: opportunities to practise every type of question you will encounter in your exam, with answers and mark scheme available online. An online glossary is available with key terms definitions.
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Pharmaceutical Stress Testing
The second edition of Pharmaceutical Stress Testing: Predicting Drug Degradation provides a practical and scientific guide to designing, executing and interpreting stress testing studies for drug substance and drug product. This is the only guide available to tackle this subject in-depth. The Second Edition expands coverage from chemical stability into the physical aspects of stress testing, and incorporates the concept of Quality by Design into the stress testing construct / framework. It has been revised and expanded to include chapters on large molecules, such as proteins and antibodies, and it outlines the changes in stress testing that have emerged in recent years.Key features include:A renowned Editorial team and contributions from all major drug companies, reflecting a wealth of experience. 10 new chapters, including Stress Testing and its relationship to the assessment of potential genotoxic degradants, combination drug therapies, proteins, oligonucleotides, physical changes and alternative dosage forms such as liposomal formulations Updated methodologies for predicting drug stability and degradation pathways Best practice models to follow An expanded Frequently Asked Questions sectionThis is an essential reference book for Pharmaceutical Scientists and those working in Quality Assurance and Drug Development (analytical sciences, formulations, chemical process, project management).
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Language Ideologies and L2 Speaker Legitimacy - Jae DiBello Takeuchi
This book examines dilemmas faced by second language (L2) Japanese speakers as a result of persistent challenges to their legitimacy as speakers of Japanese. Based on an ethnographic interview study with L2-Japanese speakers and their L1-Japanese-speaking friends, co-workers and significant others, the book examines ideologies linked to three core speech styles of Japanese â “ keigo or polite language, gendered language and regional dialects â “ to show how such ideologies impact L2-Japanese speakers. The author demonstrates that speaker legitimacy is often tenuous for L2 speakers and argues that, despite increasing numbers of Japanese-speaking foreign residents in Japan, native speaker bias remains a persistent issue for L2-Japanese speakers living and working in Japan. This book extends the discussion of native speaker bias beyond educational contexts, and in the process reveals tensions between how L2 speakers aspire to speak and how L1 speakers expect them to speak.
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Foundations of Software Testing ISTQB Certification - Graham Dorothy, Rex Inc.) Black, Erik van Veenendaal
Now in its fifth edition, Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification is the essential guide to software testing and to the ISTQB Foundation qualification written by respected international authorities in software testing who themselves helped develop the ISTQB Syllabus. Completely updated to comprehensively reflect the most recent changes to the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus v 4.0, 2023, this book adopts a practical, hands-on approach, covering the fundamental topics that every system and software tester should know. About ISTQBInternational Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is a multinational body overseeing the development of international qualifications in software testing. It offers an internationally recognized qualification that ensures there is an international, common understanding of software and system testing issues.
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Developmental Language Disorder and Social-Emotional Development - Jenny Gibson, Umar Toseeb
The most accessible introduction to the psychosocial outcomes for children with Developmental Language Disorder, this text draws on a range of related disciplines to capture the interest of students and inspire a new generation of researchers. Developmental Language Disorder and Social-Emotional Development presents an accessible introduction to the concepts, theories, and research on the developmental mechanisms that underpin associations between linguistic and psychosocial difficulties in children with DLD.Key Features- First-hand accounts from mental health service-users. - Informed by a range of disciplines including linguistics, education, speech and language therapy, and psychiatry. - Helps students understand how to critically engage with primary sources. Digital Formats and ResourcesThis edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with figures, functionality tools, and navigation features.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
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Cambridge IGCSE® First Language English Language and Skills Practice Book - Cox Marian
Fully updated, flexible resources taking an active-learning approach that encourages students to aim higher in the 0500, 0524 and 0990 syllabuses. Explore the mysterious River Congo in Joseph Conrad s Heart of Darkness, meet Noppakhoa – the elephant who loves to paint, and learn fiery facts about rockets. Through interesting topics and exam-style questions, this write-in language skills and practice book provides students with the grammar practice they need for the course and beyond. The clear layout of the book makes focussing on particular grammatical concepts easy, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to their class. Suggested answers to questions are at the back of the book.
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Risk Assessment - Marvin Rausand, Stein Haugen
Introduces risk assessment with key theories, proven methods, and state-of-the-art applications Risk Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Applications remains one of the few textbooks to address current risk analysis and risk assessment with an emphasis on the possibility of sudden, major accidents across various areas of practice⠔from machinery and manufacturing processes to nuclear power plants and transportation systems. Updated to align with ISO 31000 and other amended standards, this all-new 2nd Edition discusses the main ideas and techniques for assessing risk today. The book begins with an introduction of risk analysis, assessment, and management, and includes a new section on the history of risk analysis. It covers hazards and threats, how to measure and evaluate risk, and risk management. It also adds new sections on risk governance and risk-informed decision making; combining accident theories and criteria for evaluating data sources; and subjective probabilities. The risk assessment process is covered, as are how to establish context; planning and preparing; and identification, analysis, and evaluation of risk. Risk Assessment also offers new coverage of safe job analysis and semi-quantitative methods, and it discusses barrier management and HRA methods for offshore application. Finally, it looks at dynamic risk analysis, security and life-cycle use of risk. Serves as a practical and modern guide to the current applications of risk analysis and assessment, supports key standards, and supplements legislation related to risk analysisUpdated and revised to align with ISO 31000 Risk Management and other new standards and includes new chapters on security, dynamic risk analysis, as well as life-cycle use of risk analysisProvides in-depth coverage on hazard identification, methodologically outlining the steps for use of checklists, conducting preliminary hazard analysis, and job safety analysisPresents new coverage on the history of risk analysis, criteria for evaluating data sources, risk-informed decision making, subjective probabilities, semi-quantitative methods, and barrier managementContains more applications and examples, new and revised problems throughout, and detailed appendices that outline key terms and acronymsSupplemented with a book companion website containing Solutions to problems, presentation material and an Instructor Manual Risk Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Applications, Second Edition is ideal for courses on risk analysis/risk assessment and systems engineering at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an excellent reference and resource for engineers, researchers, consultants, and practitioners who carry out risk assessment techniques in their everyday work.
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Classroom Assessment for Student Learning - Jan Chappuis
Appropriate for courses in classroom assessment and as a stand-alone resource for teacher professional development in classroom assessment. Classroom Assessment for Student Learning helps readers gather accurate information about studentsâ ™ achievement and use the assessment process and its results effectively to improve achievement. This user-friendly guide is full of practical tips, activities, and real-world examples of what assessment for learning looks like in todayâ ™s classrooms. The 3rd Edition continues to focus on five keys to quality classroom assessment, with an enhanced emphasis on the formative use of classroom assessment results. The keys help readers 1) establish a clear assessment purpose to meet the information needs of all intended users; 2) base instruction and assessment on clear learning targets; 3) design or select all assessments to meet standards of accuracy; 4) communicate summative and formative results effectively; and 5) involve students in the assessment process and in using results to further learning. Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve mastery of content with activities, discussion topics for collaborative learning, and guides for implementing the concepts and practices. Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks to register for your digital examination copy. Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks.
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Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment - Aneesha Badrinarayan
Science education is evolvingâ “and our assessments should, too.The Next Generation Science Standards and similar standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education ushered in a bold vision focused on figuring out phenomena and problems, sensemaking that mirrors how scientists work, and real-world relevance. Although instruction has started to shift, assessment has too often lagged behindâ ”failing to capture or support the depth, complexity, and creativity of meaningful science learning.Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment: Shifting Practice to Reflect Todayâ ™s Students and Todayâ ™s Standards is the essential guide for educators and leaders ready to rethink how we understand, evaluate, and support K-12 science learning. Written by Aneesha Badrinarayan, a leading voice in science education and assessment, this book offers a clear roadmap for designing assessments that surface the brilliance of young people in ways that are meaningful, equitable, and grounded in the lived realities of todayâ ™s classrooms.Drawing on four core prioritiesâ ”sensemaking, relevance, assets, and opportunityâ ”this book empowers educators to move beyond traditional tests to create assessments that reveal what students truly understand and can do.Bridging cutting-edge research and practical implementation, this book offers: Concrete strategies for using phenomena, problematizing strategies, and purposeful prompts to drive authentic sensemaking Frameworks and tools to develop relevant, asset-based assessments that reflect studentsâ ™ strengths and experiences and are specific to a given classroom context Approaches to using data for targeted feedback and deeper learning A forward-looking chapter on how to meaningfully integrate AI into science assessment in an age of rapidly evolving technologyWhether youâ ™re a Kâ “12 teacher, instructional leader, or assessment designer, Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment will transform how you think about using assessment to understand, evaluate, and support student learning. This guide ensures that educators and leaders assess students in ways that center student brilliance, embrace innovation, and inspire learners to achieve ambitious learning goals in science.
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Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget it (0385348118)
Kniha - 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From the twenty-something linguistic maven whose language-learning methods become a much talked about phenomenon on lifehacker.com, this book offers suggestions to becoming fluent in any language, using free resources and easy-to-learn techniques.
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Knaanic Language: Structure and Historical Background - Robert Dittmann, Lenka Uličná, Ondřej Bláha
Canaanite glosses, i.e. medieval Slavic, especially Czech glosses, recorded in Hebrew script, have aroused the interest of researchers since the first half of the19th century. Despite long-term research their appearance has not been sufficiently described and explained until today. A conference, the contributions to which are contained in this book, was organized as a part of and supported by the grant project of the Czech Science Foundation No. P406/11/0861 Kenaanské glosy ve středověkých hebrejských rukopisech s vazbou na české země (Canaanite Glosses in Medieval Hebrew Manuscripts Related to the Czech Lands). Its goal was to diminish the number of unresolved questions by focusing on the problem of Knaanic language proper as well as connected phenomena. Many leading scholars in Hebrew, Yiddish, and Slavic linguistics have contributed to the volume. To illuminate the problem from different perspectives, scholars from related fields were welcome to contribute. In total, seventeen contributions have been gathered bringing new findings contextualizing the Canaanite glosses as well as new findings of the glosses themselves. Further achievements are new facts about related phenomena like a literary depiction of Prague´s pogrom of 1389, etymology of the word for Jew in Common Slavic, biblical usage of the word Canaan or glosses of a small corpus of Judeo-Portuguese, all of which are published in the present volume. The contributors to the volume adopted various methodological approaches, which was encouraged to show the plurality of perspectives and open further discussions. The editors hope that these proceedings substantially contribute to many of the topics of the most recent research and open new research horizons in this field for the future
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Language, Truth and Logic - A.J. Ayer
If you can t prove something, it is literally senseless - so argues Ayer in this irreverent and electrifying book. Statements are either true by definition (as in maths), or can be verified by direct experience. Ayer rejected metaphysical claims about god, the absolute, and objective values as completely nonsensical. Ayer was only 24 when he finished LANGUAGE, TRUTH LOGIC, yet it shook the foundations of Anglo-American philosophy and made its author notorious. It became a classic text, cleared away the cobwebs in philosophical thinking, and has been enormously influential.
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Language Learning and Deafness
A collection of original papers dealing with essential issues and research in the learning of language by deaf people.
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Gestalt Language Processing - Alison Battye
This book invites the reader to explore Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processors. It clearly sets out the stages of Gestalt Language Processing and the steps in therapy to effectively help neurodivergent children and young people to move on with their language development, supporting them to become independent and creative language users. A wealth of real-life examples and in-depth case studies brings theory to life and allows practitioners to apply the principles to the children they know. Chapters include: • A detailed description of each stage of Natural Language Acquisition and a summary of the research background. • Clear and comprehensive guides to scoring language samples and tracking progress. • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) options and supports for developing literacy. • Consideration of regulation and movement supports. • Handouts for use in practice, with extra content available online. Gestalt Language Processing is an invaluable resource for any Speech and Language Therapist, parent or teacher who is looking to further their knowledge and transform the language support they offer to autistic and neurodivergent children.
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Language Matters - Donna Jo Napoli, Vera Lee-Schoenfeld
Is Ebonics really a dialect or simply bad English? Do women and men speak differently? Will computers ever really learn human language? Does offensive language harm children? These are only a few of the issues surrounding language that crop up every day. Most of us have very definite opinions on these questions one way or another. Yet as linguists Donna Jo Napoli and Vera Lee-Schoenfeld point out in this short and thoroughly readable volume, many of our most deeply held ideas about the nature of language and its role in our lives are either misconceived or influenced by myths and stereotypes.Language Matters provides a highly informative tour of the world of language, examining these and other vexing and controversial language-related questions. Throughout, Napoli and Lee-Schoenfeld encourage and lead the reader to use common-sense and everyday experience rather than preconceived notions or technical linguistic expertise. Both their questions and their conclusions are surprising, sometimes provocative, and always entertaining.This thoroughly revised second edition updates the book with a new co-author, and includes new chapters on language and power, language extinction, and what it is linguists actually do. Language Matters is sure to engage both general readers and students of language and linguistics at any level.
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Learning A New Language For Dummies - Maria J. Cabrera-Puche
Strategies, tools, and motivation for learning a new language Learning A New Language For Dummies explains how you can create a personal plan to achieve your language learning goals. Get research-based suggestions for speeding up your language acquisition and learn about the benefits of leveling up your linguistic ability. Even if you ve never studied a language before, this easy-to-understand guide will prepare you to pick the learning methods that will work best for you. You#ll also get an intro to the basics of how humans learn languages, so you can stay motivated, set realistic goals, and achieve success. No matter what language you want to learn, this Dummies guide will help you start off on the right foot. Choose a language learning approach that fits you and your lifestyleGet step-by-step guidance for making a plan and setting achievable goalsLearn techniques and strategies for learning quicker and retaining moreImprove your odds of success with a foundation of knowledge about the learning process Anyone considering learning a new language or refreshing their knowledge of a languageâ ”and language teachers, tooâ ”will love Learning a New Language For Dummies.
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The Sounds of Language - Elizabeth C. Zsiga
The fully updated, new edition of the bestselling introduction to phonetics and phonology The Sounds of Language presents a comprehensive introduction to both the physical and cognitive aspects of speech sounds. Assuming no prior knowledge of phonetics or phonology, this student-friendly textbook clearly explains fundamental concepts and theories, describes key phonetic and phonological phenomena, explores the history and intersection of the two fields, offers practical advice on collecting and reading data, and more. Twenty-four concise chapters, written in non-technical language, are organized into six sections that each focus on a particular sub-discipline: Articulatory Phonetics, Acoustic Phonetics, Segmental Phonology, Suprasegmental Phonology, the Phonology/Morphology Interface, and Variation and Change. The book s flexible modular approach allows instructors to easily choose, re-order, combine, or skip sections to meet the needs of one- and two-semester courses of varying levels. Now in its second edition, The Sounds of Language contains updated references, new problem sets, new examples, and links to new online material. The new edition features new chapters on Lexical Phonology; Word Structure and Sound Structure; and Variation, Probability, and Phonological Theory. Chapters on Sociolinguistic Variation, Child Language Acquisition, and Adult Language Learning have also been extensively updated and revised. Offering uniquely broad and balanced coverage of the theory and practice of two major branches of linguistics, The Sounds of Language: Covers a wide range of topics in phonetics and phonology, from the anatomy of the vocal tract to the cognitive processes behind the comprehension of speech soundsFeatures critical reviews of different approaches that have been used to address phonetics and phonology problemsIntegrates data on sociolinguistic variation, first language acquisition, and second language learning Surveys key phonological theories, common phonological processes, and computational techniques for speech analysisContains numerous exercises and progressively challenging problem sets that allow students to practice data analysis and hypothesis testingIncludes access to a companion website with additional exercises, sound files, and other supporting resources The Sounds of Language: An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology, Second Edition, remains the ideal textbook for undergraduate and beginning graduate classes on phonology and phonetics, as well as related courses in linguistics, applied linguistics, speech science, language acquisition, and cognitive science programs.
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History of Language - Patrick Foote
Tracing the Journey of Global Languages Patrick Foote’s Immigrant Tongues is the ultimate language history book, blending stories of migration, culture, and evolution to uncover how languages have shaped our world. Perfect for fans of linguistics gifts and etymology dictionaries, this book combines the fascinating history of English language development with tales of other lingua francas and their profound global impact. Discover how languages transform and adapt.From the history of the English language’s arrival in the United States to the spread of Arabic across North Africa and the enduring legacy of the Latin language, Immigrant Tongues explores the journeys of tongues across continents. Each chapter delves into the origins of a language, the native tongues it encountered, and how it adapted and evolved in its new home. With a style that balances entertainment and depth, this linguistics book also highlights the cultural exchanges that enriched language along the way. Uncover the stories behind linguistic diversity. Whether you’re intrigued by etymology gifts or searching for the perfect language book, this engaging narrative reveals the deep connections between geography, history, and the evolution of words. Explore the native languages spoken before immigrant tongues arrived, how languages like French and Māori transformed over time, and why some evolved into today’s modern lingua francas. Inside, you’ll find:A detailed exploration of language origins and their journeys across the globe. Insight into how languages like English, Latin, and Arabic adapted to new cultural landscapes. Stories that deepen your appreciation for the interplay of linguistics and history.Immigrant Tongues is more than a book—it’s a treasured gift for history buffs, etymology lovers, and anyone fascinated by how words have shaped our world. The perfect linguistics present, this book celebrates the power and beauty of human communication. If you liked Why Do We Say That?, Dictionary of Word Origins, or The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II, you’ll love Immigrant Tongues.
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The Language Puzzle - Steven Mithen
A tour de force Alice Roberts Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language Robin DunbarThe relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human.The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and swiftly into today s Digital Age.While this radical new work is not shy to reject outdated ideas about language, it builds bridges between disciplines to forge a new synthesis for the evolution of language that will find widespread acceptance as a new standard account for how humanity began.
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The Language Puzzle - Steven Mithen
A tour de force Alice Roberts Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language Robin DunbarThe relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human.The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and swiftly into today s Digital Age.While this radical new work is not shy to reject outdated ideas about language, it builds bridges between disciplines to forge a new synthesis for the evolution of language that will find widespread acceptance as a new standard account for how humanity began.
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Cambridge Topics in English Language Attitudes to Language - Dan Clayton
Essential study guides for the future linguist. Attitudes to Language is an introduction to the facts and fallacies behind our beliefs about good English . It is suitable for advanced level students and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at contemporary attitudes to language, the role of technology, language variation – such as accents and dialects – and frameworks for analysing how people use language to discuss language. Using activities to explain analysis methods, this book guides students through modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.
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Cambridge Topics in English Language Language Development - Felicity Titjen, Rachel Rudman
Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language Development is an introduction to how we learn to speak, read and write. It is suitable for advanced level students and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it considers the theoretical approaches to language development from early childhood to teenager. Language Development explores the lifelong process of learning a language, as well as the social factors that affect it. Using activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.
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11+ English Comprehension Practice and Assessment for the CEM Test Ages 10-11 - Tracey Phelps
Prepare for the CEM 11+ tests with these authentic multiple-choicetests. These papers will help to sharpen skills such as inferenceand deduction, which are an essential part of the CEM test. Containsboth fiction and non-fiction comprehension tests along withanswer sheets and short answer grids.
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Musculoskeletal Assessment - Hazel Clarkson
This updated fourth edition of Hazel Clarkson’s Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Motion and Muscle Testing offers a student-friendly approach to both Joint Motion and Muscle Testing (MMT) and Range of Motion (ROM). Now in striking full color, the fourth edition provides just the right amount of detail students need to prepare for effective practice. Each chapter is devoted to a separate anatomical region to help physical therapists-in-training hone their understanding of pertinent surface and deep anatomy. The clear narrative outlines the steps of taking the assessments and interpreting the results and is enhanced by a strong art program with meticulously created illustrations and photographs that demonstrate patient and therapist positions and instrument placement. NEW! Full-color photos and colorized line illustrations help students master key techniques and anatomical structures. NEW! Online Practical Testing Forms list the criteria and correct sequence for performing each assessment—an ideal tool for students. NEW! Online Instructor Resources include a Test Bank and pre-loaded PowerPoint slides for use in building course materials and lectures. UNIQUE! Coverage of both muscle testing and goniometry, allows you to cover both topics in just one book. VISUAL: A Physical Therapy video library of over 100 videos covering MMT and ROM is accessible online via thePoint. Clear step-by-step instructions for muscle testing make it easy for students to master key concepts and techniques. Clinical tie-ins give students opportunities to apply the material they are learning to clinical situations.
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Programming Large Language Models with Azure Open AI - Francesco Esposito
Use LLMs to build better business software applications Autonomously communicate with users and optimize business tasks with applications built to make the interaction between humans and computers smooth and natural. Artificial Intelligence expert Francesco Esposito illustrates several scenarios for which a LLM is effective: crafting sophisticated business solutions, shortening the gap between humans and software-equipped machines, and building powerful reasoning engines. Insight into prompting and conversational programmingâ ”with specific techniques for patterns and frameworksâ ”unlock how natural language can also lead to a new, advanced approach to coding. Concrete end-to-end demonstrations (featuring Python and ASP.NET Core) showcase versatile patterns of interaction between existing processes, APIs, data, and human input. Artificial Intelligence expert Francesco Esposito helps you: Understand the history of large language models and conversational programming Apply prompting as a new way of coding Learn core prompting techniques and fundamental use-cases Engineer advanced prompts, including connecting LLMs to data and function calling to build reasoning engines Use natural language in code to define workflows and orchestrate existing APIs Master external LLM frameworks Evaluate responsible AI security, privacy, and accuracy concerns Explore the AI regulatory landscape Build and implement a personal assistant Apply a retrieval augmented generation (RAG) pattern to formulate responses based on a knowledge base Construct a conversational user interface For IT Professionals and Consultants For software professionals, architects, lead developers, programmers, and Machine Learning enthusiasts For anyone else interested in natural language processing or real-world applications of human-like language in software
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Learning the Language of Depression - The Depression Project
In order for people with depression to feel safe and understood, it s essential to overcome depression s language barrier As The Depression Project hears every single day from members of their 3,000,000+ person social media community, a â œlanguage barrierâ often exists between people with depression and those around them â ” in the sense that many words, everyday expressions and non-verbal forms of communication can take on a vastly different meaning than they otherwise would when they are coming from someone who has depression. And, as The Depression Project also continuously hears, this â œlanguage barrierâ can result in people with depression being judged and criticized; having conflict with their loved ones; feeling alone, misunderstood and unsupported; and being more at risk of attempting suicide. Consequently, in order to overcome this â œlanguage barrierâ and therefore help people with depression feel safe, understood, supported and much better as a result. This book will:Â Explain what people with depression are actually going through when they say â œI have depressionâ (it is much more than sadness); when they say â œI m fineâ (very often they are not); when they say â œI m tiredâ (â œdepression tirednessâ is very different from â œnormal tirednessâ ); when they say â œI can tâ (which is often misinterpreted as â œI won tâ , and as that person with depression just being â œlazyâ ); and when they say other commonly spoken phrases that are often misunderstood by people who have never experienced depression themselves before. Share a wide variety of suggestions to help make it easier for people with depression to put what they are going through into words. Highlight the language people with depression often use that can indicate they are feeling suicidal (which tragically, is often ignored, dismissed or not picked up on by the people around them). Look at depression s â œfacial language barrierâ , and explain what people with depression are often actually going through when they smile, avoid eye contact, have muted facial expressions, or look tired or frustrated (when a person has depression, these facial expressions and interactions can often mean something very, very different than they otherwise would). Address depression s â œtouch language barrierâ by clarifying the reasons why depression can cause someone to be much less tactile and physically intimate than they would otherwise be, and by explaining the steps that can be taken to help prevent this lack of physical intimacy from spiraling into long-term relationship problems. Learning The Language Of Depression is an ideal book for people with depression who would like some help communicating what they are going through so that they can be better understood, as well as friends and family of someone with depression who would like to better understand their loved one and effectively support them.
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Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ English as a Second Language Student
Collins Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersIn-depth coverage of the Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Equal coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingFun and creative projects at the end of each chapterTopic-based chapters provide engaging content so that language is developed through real-world contextsRich variety of texts and audio to help students develop their reading and listening skillsProvides extensive support and advice to help students prepare for assessmentThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2024.
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Enacting the Work of Language Instruction Bundle (Vol 1, Vol 2) - Eileen Glisan
This bundle includes both volumes of Enacting the Work of Language Instruction.Volume 1 presents an approach to teacher education and professional development that emphasizes carefully deconstructing fundamental instructional practices that are complex and often not visible through observation, definition, or brief explanation. Its goal is to assist teachers in learning how to enact specific practices, referred to as high-leverage teaching practices, deemed essential to foreign language teaching and situated in theory and research.Six practices are presented in Volume 1:Facilitating Target Language ComprehensibilityBuilding a Classroom Discourse CommunityGuiding Learners to Interpret and Discuss Authentic TextsFocusing on Form in a Dialogic Context Through PACEFocusing on Cultural Products, Practices, and Perspectives in a Dialogic ContextProviding Oral Corrective Feedback to Improve Learner PerformanceUnique features of the book include deconstruction of each practice, activities for rehearsing the practices, rubrics for assessing performance, tools to assist teachers in enacting the practices, and discussion of how each practice relates to larger educational issues.Volume 2 continues the discussion of HLTPs begun in Volume 1 by deconstructing an additional four practices that are complex and often not visible through observation or brief explanation:• Establishing a Meaningful and Purposeful Context for Language Instruction• Planning for Instruction Using an Iterative Process for Backward Design• Engaging Learners in Purposeful Written Communication• Developing Contextualized Performance AssessmentsFeatures of the book include deconstruction of each practice, activities for rehearsing the practices, rubrics for assessing performance, tools to assist teachers in enacting the practices, and discussion of how each practice relates to larger educational issues. This volume explains how teachers can move from deconstructing the practices to enacting them, and ultimately to using greater creativity in adapting the practices.
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The Language of Evil - Guy Doza
To kill democracy, control the masses and destroy entire nations, dictators have always used the same secret weapon: the unmatched power of the spoken word. In this captivating history of language and power, speechwriter Guy Doza sets out how dictators have seized and maintained control of states through their mastery of oratory. He shows how, despite their fearsome reputation, strongmen such as Julius Caesar, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were surprisingly subtle and skillful in their speeches. Less notorious female tyrants (have you heard of Ranavalona I, the ‘Mad Queen of Madagascar’ who killed half of her subjects, or Chairman Mao’s murderous wife Jiang Qing?) were differently but equally manipulative. As well as revealing the wordplay of each of 18 despots, Doza analyses the rhetorical techniques they shared. How Attila the Hun and Napoleon Bonaparte showered flattery on their troops and deliberately aggrandised their enemies. And how two violent 20th Century leaders, Zaire’s President Mobuto and Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, portrayed themselves as the father of their respective nations to nurture their ethos. For, irrespective of time, geography and language, dictators and their allies consistently reuse the same methods of persuasion. In a ‘post-truth’ age where simplified messages overpower sophisticated ones, The Language of Evil equips readers to spot the same tricks and techniques being used today by tomorrow’s would-be dictators. Reviews The handbook that humanity needs right now – not simply to understand the dangerous rhetoric of demagogues, but how to resist it. – Terry Szuplat, former policy speechwriter for President Barack Obama and author of Say It Well. ‘Whatever happens in the street, the populist mobs have to be fired up first. That’s where words come in. Guy Doza’s Language of Evil is a fascinating analysis of the speechifying that empowers tyranny through the malign careers of eighteen dictators, from Julius Caesar to Saddam Hussein.’ – Jonathon Green, Lexicographer
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English for Everyone Practice Book Level 1 Beginner: French language edition
Practice makes perfect with this exciting guide to learning English. Work your way up with the ultimate self-study course that is easy to use and quick to learn. This practice book has a huge variety of bite-sized, attractively presented exercises to drill the language skills taught in English for Everyone Course Book Level 1 Beginner.Hundreds of activities and accompanying audio cover listening, speaking, reading, and writing to reinforce language skills. You ll expand your English vocabulary with topics like introducing yourself, your job, and hobbies and interests. Get to grips with grammar rules, including using apostrophes and joining sentences, and perfect your pronunciation with audio exercises by native speakers.Eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations keep content simple and straightforward for easy learning. Practice Book Level 1 Beginner is part of DK s best-selling English for Everyone series. It is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel.With audio material available on the accompanying website and Android/iOS app, there has never been a better time to learn English.
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Through the Language Glass - Guy Deutscher
Guy Deutscher is that rare beast, an academic who talks good sense about linguistics... he argues in a playful and provocative way, that our mother tongue does indeed affect how we think and, just as important, how we perceive the world. Observer*Does language reflect the culture of a society? *Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? *Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? In Through the Language Glass, acclaimed author Guy Deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. A delightful amalgam of cultural history and popular science, this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind.
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The Language Instinct - Steven Pinker
Dazzling... Pinker s big idea is that language is an instinct...as innate to us as flying is to geese... Words can hardly do justice to the superlative range and liveliness of Pinker s investigations - Independent A marvellously readable book... illuminates every facet of human language: its biological origin, its uniqueness to humanity, it acquisition by children, its grammatical structure, the production and perception of speech, the pathology of language disorders and the unstoppable evolution of languages and dialects - Nature
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Cambridge IGCSE Complete First Language English: Workbook - Alan Jenkins, Dean Roberts
Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: Cambridge Level and subject: First Language English First teaching: 2025 First exams: 2027 Written by subject and assessment experts, the Cambridge IGCSE Complete First Language English Workbook complements the Student Book by providing further support and practice, fully matched to the latest Cambridge IGCSE First Language English syllabus. For first teaching 2025, first examinations 2027.
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