Success in science depends nowadays on effective communication in English. This workbook is specifically designed to give under- and post-graduates confidence in writing scientific English. Examples and exercises show how to avoid common errors and how to rephrase and improve scientific texts. The generation of a model manuscript enables the reader to recognise how scientific English is constructed and how to follow the conventions of scientific writing. The workbook is accessible to students of many fields, including those of the natural and technical sciences, medicine, psychology and economics.
Wonderful World is an innovative six-level course for primary school children. It brings the world of English language learning to life through fun stories, breathtaking images and fascinating facts which will engage and entertain your learners, as they find out about the world around them. It incorporates: Stunning National Geographic photography Texts inspired by Nationla Geographic content Authentic National Geograohic DVD material.
With the newly expanded True Stories series, English language learners from beginner through upper-intermediate proficiency can enjoy the fun and engaging “believe-it-or-not” quality of these colorful news stories. Features ▶ Pre-reading questions. ▶ Activities for pair or small-group work. ▶ A variety of essential reading skills. ▶ Carefully controlled vocabulary and structures. ▶ Exercises in vocabulary, comprehension, discussion, and writing.
More than any other textbook on the market, Play and Child Development, Fourth Edition, ties play directly to child development. The authors address the full spectrum of play-related topics and seamlessly blend research, theory, and practical applications throughout this developmentally-based resource. Readers will learn about historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to promoting development through integrated play and learning approaches across various age or developmental levels.
This book offers practical advice and guidance to German-speaking undergraduates and academics who aspire to write in English. It also provides valuable assistance to editors, examiners and teachers who conduct English courses for intermediate or advanced students. The work consists of four modules and is rounded off with a subject index and a glossary. Making extensive use of authentic texts written by native speakers of English and German, the authors adopt a contrastive approach and focus on the major problems encountered by Germans writing in English.
