The remarkable fact that some languages appear to be more complex than others has long been a matter of interest to linguists and has repeatedly motivated efforts to define linguistic complexity and to explain how and why complexity develops and why it is sometimes “maintained” (as Dahl puts it) and sometimes not. In this monograph Dahl presents a theory of linguistic complexity and tries to tackle the mysteries of its growth and occasional longevity.
Just Listening and Speaking is organized with 18 units of Listening, each with two authentic or "semi-authentic" passages on the accompanying CD. There are a variety of tasks: gap fill, charts, True/False, matching, as well as comprehension questions, vocabulary work and an occasional follow-up writing task. The answer key is included.
Thanks For The Memory • It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream • Just In Time • Under A Blanket Of Blue • That's Your Red Wagon • Peel Me A Grape • An Occasional Man • The Party's Over • I Believe In You • Mr. Sandman • Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year • I'm Not Supposed To Be Blue Blues
