An exciting video designed to accompany levels 1-2 of Messages. It contains drama sequences with teenage actors, showing aspects of life in Britain and the USA. There's also an activity booklet to accompany the video.<!-- pdf download --><!--
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Intonation - the rise and fall of pitch in our voices - plays a crucial role in how we express meaning. This accessible introduction shows students how to recognize and reproduce the intonation patterns of English, providing clear explanations of what they mean and how they are used. It looks in particular at three key functions of intonation - to express our attitude, to structure our messages to one another, and to focus attention on particular parts of what we are saying.
THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WRITING! Writers today are no longer just working on books and newspapers. Businesses, advertisers, and hundreds of other outlets are desperate for people who can craft effective messages and persuade people with their words. A strong writer can make $50 to $200 per hour, or even more... if you know where to find the work.
This unique book is invaluable for all students of language. By exploring examples from magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Diva and many more, readers will learn how magazines: - use linguistic techniques such as puns and presuppositions to capture the reader's attention - combine image and text to produce meaning - convey ideological messages - construct images of the sexes through language.
An elementary course for anyone who needs to improve their telephone skills, particularly for the workplace. Each unit develops the language and skills needed to use the phone confidently and take messages efficiently. Areas covered include basic vocabulary, numbers, dates and spelling on the phone, key phrases and recorded messages.
