English in two years. Supplementary reader. Part 2
Настоящая книга является одним из компонентов учебного комплекта "Английский язык за два года». Она предназначена для изучающих английский язык по данному курсу, а также может быть использована учащимися 11-го класса массовых школ, гимназий и лицеев. Книга содержит тексты разного характера: художественные, публицистические и научно-популярные. Тексты сокращены, адаптированы и снабжены постраничными комментариями.
Click On is a five-level course consisting of five modules each for learners of English from complete beginner to intermediate level. In full colour, the course combines active English language learning with a variety of lively topics presented in themed units. Its well-organised syllabus promotes the gradual development of all four language skills needed by learners to communicate effectively in English. The cross-cultural approach of the course stimulates learners' interest, focusing on topics carefully chosen to motivate.
Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English
A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar. Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history. Covering such turning points as the little-known Celtic and Welsh influences on English, the impact of the Viking raids and the Norman Conquest, and the Germanic invasions that started it all during the fifth century A.D., John McWhorter narrates this colorful evolution with vigor.
A perfect combination between education and diversion: stories, songs and games have been developed and made by a team of qualified experts in the education of the English.