The dictionary contains an alphabetical listing of approximately 30,000 (thirty thousand) acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and symbols covering approximately 2,000 fields and subfields, as well as abbreviations/acronyms/initialisms relating to European Community and U.S., Japanese and International Programs/ Projects/ Initiatives from year 2000 up to 2010 as well as World Bank Programs.
Product Description A course which develops all-round competence in English. About the Author Keith Harding was born in London and educated at St Albans School, and at King's College Cambridge. He completed a Ph.D. in History at the University of Sussex in 1983, before beginning his career in EFL. He worked in language schools in Brighton and International House, London, before joining St Giles International where he has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer (CELTA), Director of Studies, and, since 1994, as Principal.
Utilizing a historical and international approach, this valuable two-volume resource makes even the more complex linguistic issues understandable for the non-specialized reader. Containing over 500 alphabetically arranged entries and an expansive glossary by a team of international scholars, the Encyclopedia of Linguistics explores the varied perspectives, figures, and methodologies that make up the field.
The Encyclopedia contains four types of entries to thoroughly discuss the different elements of linguistics.
New interactive edition of the best-selling course for adult professional learners. International Express has a proven formula that combines general English with business situations. It gives students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize. Old edition 2001
Reading the News contains a collection of high-interest articles taken from the International Herald Tribune_"The World's Daily Newspaper". Students not only improve their ability to read newspapers in English-they gain practice that will help prepare them for TOEFL®, TOEIC®, and IELTS® exams. Presenting 24 authentic articles on contemporary issues gleaned from the International Herald Tribune, Reading the News is an ideal way to encourage students to read English outside the classroom.
