A critical look at the Communicative Approach (Michael Swan)
This article examines some of the more theoretical ideas underlying the Communicative Approach. These include the belief that we should teach use as well as meaning, and some attitudes regarding the teaching of skills and strategies. A second article will deal with more pedagogical aspects of the approach, especially the idea of a semantic syllabus and the question of authenticity in materials and methodology.
Sloppy the tree dragon wants a hug, but Dewdrop the sprite isn't going to give him one, for a very good reason. Find out why you should never hug a tree dragon―especially a sloppy one.
500+ Real English Phrases!The goal of this book is to teach you English phrases (not just individual English words) that you can use in many different situations. The phrases selected for this book are typical expressions used by native speakers. Sometimes I have included a small explanation about when to use the phrase or what exactly it means; also, some phrases are indicated as especially “formal” or “informal.” You can practice listening to and pronouncing the phrases with the accompanying MP3s, which are organized by page number.
1100 Words You Need to Know 5th EdUpdated to meet the needs of students preparing for the latest versions of the Sat and Act college entrance tests, the new edition of this helpful, longtime best-selling book features word lists with definitions, analogy exercises, word games, and words-in-context exercises. A special feature is the authors' Panorama of Words, in which each of the book's 1110 words is presented in a sentence from a well-known novel, play, poem, or other literary source. A new "Bonus Materials" section commemorates this book's 40th Anniversary as a leader in vocabulary building and test preparation.
