First published in 1970 to a chorus of critical acclaim, A Dictionary of British Folk-Tales in the English Language is now regarded as a classic in folklore scholarship. Arranged in two parts, the dictionary presents folk narratives tales told purely for entertainment as well as folk legends tales believed by the tellers to be records of actual events.
So how are things at work? • Does your boss overlook your contributions? Does your team ignore your ideas? Do your colleagues forget your suggestions? • Do you struggle to create consensus in your department? • Are you headed for a new company or a new location? • Are the skills you need for the next position different from those you mastered in entry-level work? • Are you on the fast track with a plan or stalled on the shoulder without a clue?
Writing English Language Tests is for all teachers who write tests of English, from the classroom teachers writing for a particular class to the test constructor writing for an examination board. It gives detailed guidance on how to write, administer and score test questions, and how to avoid the pitfalls. It outlines the general principles of language testing, and shows how different types of test questions can be applied to different language tests.
Can animals be taught a human language and use it to communicate? Or is human language unique to human beings, just as many complex behaviors of other species are uniquely theirs? This engrossing book explores communication and cognition in animals and humans from a linguistic point of view and asserts that animals are not capable of acquiring or using human language.
