This book is written for students following the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) English Literature specification. This Student Book covers both years of the course. The course has been structured so that teaching and learning can take place in any order, both in the classroom and for independent learning. The book contains five chapters: Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. The Reading Skills and Writing Skills chapters cover fundamental areas of these two key areas of English Literature. They build on and reinforce what students already know and develop essential skills that will allow them to succeed at this course.
English Pronunciation Instruction: Research-based insights presents recent research on L2 English pronunciation including pedagogical implications and applications, and seeks to bridge the gulf between pronunciation research and teaching practice. The volume’s 15 chapters cover a range of aspects that are central to pronunciation teaching, including the teaching of different segmental and suprasegmental features, teachers’ and learners’ views and practices, types and sources of learners’ errors, feedback and assessment, tools and strategies for pronunciation instruction,...
There has been growing scholarly research and interest in writing for academic publication over the past decade and the field of English for Research Publication Purposes (ERPP) has established itself as an important domain within English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This introductory volume provides a comprehensive view of what ERPP encompasses as a scholarly field, including its disciplinary boundaries, competing discourses within the field, research and practice paradigms, and future prospects for research and pedagogy in this field.
This book is essential reading for students and scholars within the areas of applied linguistics, TESOL, and English for Academic Purposes.
Is the third person singular -s going to disappear? (an informative article by David Crystal)
Where did it come from? Who’s actually dropping it?
This form has a fascinating history.
Where did it come from? Who’s actually dropping it? This form has a fascinating history which is readily explained by the eminent linguist David Crystal.( 50 Questions About English Usage)
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 – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’ structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration, and extension – that offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to gradually build on the knowledge gained.
