Given the manifold challenges of financial sectors in developing and transition countries, one might be tempted to believe that embarking on “green” finance is not a priority for financial systems development. However, there are a number of arguments against this view.
Number 1 (January 2001) This issue includes articles on vocabulary, emotional intelligence and literature, reading and writing activities, and women in sports. Number 2 (April 2001) Adapting authentic materials, misconception analysis, whole-learning reading, and international business ethics are among the articles in this issue. Number 3 (July 2001) To find out about velocity and the velocipede, the TOEFL and Grammar, and statistics and research design, read this issue. Number 4 (October 2001) Featured in this issue are an interview with Diane Larsen-Freeman, and articles on storytelling, assessment of young leaners, information gaps for communication, and Texas.
English in a Nutshell by John Edward Thompson has been compiled from the duplicated sheets used by the author in his own classroom over a number of years. It traces the foundations and derivations of the English language and enumerates the Parts of Speech. It deals with punctuation, number and gender, illustrates the more common figures of speech and includes examples of grammatical errors and a number of useful spelling hints. As a supplement to a series of orthodox English Text books it provides ample revisionary material and serves as a basis for numerous exercises which, it is suggested, will extend the child's vocabulary and facilitate his use of language.