English Words is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of English words from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective.
* accessibly written to give students a command of basic theory, skills in analyzing English words, and the foundation needed for more advanced study in linguistic theory or lexicology
* covers basic introductory material and investigates the structure of English vocabulary
* introduces students to the technical study of words from relevant areas of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical linguistics and psycholinguistics
A dictionary for students at varying learning levels for Secondary School Structure 43 illustrated theme pages introduce well known topics such as at home, family, school and work, as well as up-to-date and specific topics such as the environment and astronomy. More than 1000 words are listed alphabetically in the Wordlist, indicating on which theme page you can find them.
A CD-ROM contains all of the illustrated words and a recording to allow listening comprehension and pronunciation practice. 96 Full-colour pages
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Race, ethnicity and culture are concepts of extreme relevance in society today, and yet continue to be interpreted in various and often contradictory ways. TheDictionaryprovides the historical background and etymology of a wide range of words related to these concepts, looking at discourses of race, ethnicity and culture from a broadly multicultural perspective.
This new and up-to-date dictionary contains numerous references to both European and American concepts, debates and terms that are relevant today- including words such as 'boat people', 'cybernazis', 'ebonics' as well as more established words and terms, such as 'affirmative action', 'caste', 'fortress Europe' and many more.
Do you want to ace your SATs, write literate papers, and find the perfect language to impress would-be bosses at job interviews? Words You Should Know in High School will help you achieve the success you're looking for-one word at a time. This easy-to-use book features more than 1,000 essential words that arm you with the vocabulary you'll need to tackle real-world tasks-from debating current events to writing essays for your college applications.
