In the English-speaking world, email is the preferred method of communication. Knowing how to email effectively is an essential skill. However, this area of English-language education all too often fails to keep up with the latest trends and developments, leaving students with an outdated, awkward and overly formal approach to emailing which native speakers can spot right away. This course aims to equip students not only with knowledge but also with the tools they need to stay flexible and professional in any email situation.
This important book, with 32 chapters by leading figures in the field, is an up-to-date guide to the central areas of applied linguistics and language studies with particular reference to TESOL. It looks at the current state of TESOL as well as at what is likely to happen in the future.
Great TED talks: Innovation: Unofficial Guide with Words of Wisdom from 100 TED Speakers
Become more innovative by applying the ideas of 100 prominent TED Conference speakers to your own life. Great TED Talks: Innovation features words of wisdom from 100 speakers and condenses their ideas into accessible advice for becoming more innovative in how you approach and organize your life. Since 2006, online TED Talks have provided inspiration to a worldwide audience. Besides subjects like technology, entertainment, and design, TED Talks also focus on cultural, social, and political issues. Included in each section are URLs directing readers to the TED website so they can watch the original videos in their entirety.