Chinese is the most commonly spoken language in the world and one of the very few contemporary languages whose history is documented in an unbroken tradition extending back to the second millennium. Compared with Western languages, Chinese has a typology with distinguished features in sound system, syntax, and discourse that have a strong impact on Chinese linguistics studies and language learning.
In Business - Upper Intermediate. 2nd Edition (2010)
At the Upper Intermediate level topics, texts and skills (e.g. Leading Meetings and Building Relationships and First Among Equals) have been chosen to provoke professional students into lively discussion and contextualise key target language. Case studies every four units provide a meaty challenge to the students and allow them to use the language and lexis they have learnt in a more independent and creative way.
This fully illustrated six-level series will set your students on the road to English language fluency. Exploring English teaches all four language skills right from the start, and gives students a wealth of opportunities to practice what they have learned.
Expressive, humorous four-color art and a broad range of characters capture student interest from page one.
The bimonthly for fans of the language and culture of English-speaking countries (mainly the UK). Highly recommended for learners of the English language. Aimed at every citizen of the world who knows the basics of the language. Includes universal and current topics and translated vocabulary (English-English version) + MP3 recordings that help learn correct pronunciation.
Quantum Linguistic Patterning brings together concepts in language understanding and quantum information processing into a unified methodology for rapid change work. This second volume extends the model of cognitions as quantum information systems to explore more complex techniques including parts integration, binds, presuppositions, hypnotic inductions, pattern interrupts and the quantum Zeno-effect. The processes utilise and exploit cognitive dissonance through simple language patterns tied to our maps of reality.
