Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: language, english, encyclopedia, cambridge
Number of Pages: 506
Published: 2003-08-04
List price: $41.00
ISBN-10: 0521530334
ISBN-13: 9780521530330

Rarely has a book so packed with accurate and well researched factual information been so widely read and popularly acclaimed. This Second Edition of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language has been fully revised for a new generation of language-lovers. The book is longer and includes extensive new material on world English and Internet English, in addition to completely updated statistics, further reading suggestions and other references. First Edition Hb (1995): 0-521-40179-8 First Edition Pb (1997): 0-521-59655-6 David Crystal is a leading authority on language, and author of man

Author: Robert Burchfield
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: english, cambridge, volume, language, history, origins, development, overseas, hardback, vol, britain
Number of Pages: 685
Published: 1995-02-24
List price: $242.00
ISBN-10: 0521264782
ISBN-13: 9780521264785

Volume 5 of The Cambridge History of the English Language looks at the dialects of England since 1776, the historical development of English in the former Celtic-speaking countries of Scotland, Wales and Ireland, and at varieties of English in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Caribbean and South Asia. This unique volume will be welcomed by all those interested in the spread of English around the world.

Author: Marian Cox
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: cambridge, international, examinations, coursebook, language, igcse, first, english
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2010-02-15
List price: $32.00
ISBN-10: 0521743591
ISBN-13: 9780521743594

Written specifically for the CIE syllabus, this updated series provides clear and practical support for students and teachers. Cambridge IGCSE First Language English, Third edition has been written specifically for the University of Cambridge International Examinations syllabus. Written by a highly experienced and well-known author, this new and updated coursebook includes clear, practical support for students, a diverse range of topical stimulus material to enliven the subject, imaginative activities and exam tips that build confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed in the examina

Author: John Algeo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: english, america, volume, north, language, history, cambridge, vol
Number of Pages: 662
Published: 2001-11-12
List price: $218.99
ISBN-10: 0521264790
ISBN-13: 9780521264792

This volume traces the history of English in North America during the past 400 years. Sixteen leading authorities in the field consider how the vocabulary (both standard and slang), grammar, spelling, and usage in both the standard language and regional and social dialects have evolved, and examine the relationship of and interaction between British and American English. Separate chapters deal with African-American English, Canadian English and Newfoundland English. The volume also includes suggestions for further reading, a glossary of linguistic terms, and an extensive bibliography.

Author: Nigel Harwood
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: language, cambridge, education, practice, materials, teaching, english, theory
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2010-03-22
List price: $43.00
ISBN-10: 0521121582
ISBN-13: 9780521121583

This volume presents a union of theoretical and practical pedagogical perspectives on materials design and development. This volume provides an incisive overview of the current state of materials design in language teaching. Seventeen original chapters explore the issues involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of materials in language programs in a wide variety of settings and contexts. This stimulating collection considers different approaches to materials design - including teacher-developed classroom materials, commercial materials, and technology-driven materials. Discussion

Author: Nigel Harwood
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: language, cambridge, education, practice, materials, teaching, english, theory
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2010-03-22
List price: $110.00
ISBN-10: 0521198569
ISBN-13: 9780521198561

This volume presents a union of theoretical and practical pedagogical perspectives on materials design and development. This volume provides an incisive overview of the current state of materials design in language teaching. Seventeen original chapters explore the issues involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of materials in language programs in a wide variety of settings and contexts. This stimulating collection considers different approaches to materials design - including teacher-developed classroom materials, commercial materials, and technology-driven materials. Discussion

Author: Lock Graham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: language, teachers, education, cambridge, second, english, grammar, introduction, functional
Number of Pages: 312
Published: 1995-10-27
List price: $32.00
ISBN-10: 0521459222
ISBN-13: 9780521459228

This book provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed not as a set of rules but as a communicative resource. It explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent their experience of the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. Each chapter includes a focus on areas of difficulty for second language learners, numerous authentic examples, tasks which allow the reader to apply the concepts introduced, and discussion questions. A final chapter covers issues in the learning