December 29th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: at, Barron's, def, DeutschEnglisch, Dictionary, english dictionary, GermanEnglish, language learning, Pronunciation, Translation, Translations, Worterbuch
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Barron’s is now taking a comprehensive approach to foreign-language reference volumes. This definitive German-English dictionary features 100, 000 entries with translations, and makes an ideal reference book for schools, libraries, businesses, and the home bookshelf. Yet its manageable size and reasonable price also makes it a practical learning tool for students taking a German language course. It features:
Two full-length sections: English to German and German to English
American-style English translations of all German entries
Headwords provided with translations, parts of speech,and pronunciation guide
Exemplary phrases using headwords in standard contexts
Separate bilingual lists for numerals, phonetics symbols, abbreviations,…
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December 25th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: Accelerating, at, Book, Comprehension, English, ESL, Foresman, Grade, Language, language learning, Learning, learning strategies, Phonics, Reading, Scott, scott foresman, scott foresman esl, scott foresman esl student book, Student
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Scott Foresman ESL (by Jim Cummins, Anna Uhl Chamot, Carolyn Kessler, J. Michael O’Malley, and Lily Wong Fillmore) is a content-based program that accelerates English language learning. It teaches students the academic language and content they need to achieve success in the mainstream classroom. Through explicit learning strategies, grade-level content materials, and a balance of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, Scott Foresman ESL helps students develop their higher-order thinking, their language ability and, ultimately, their self-esteem. Features *Grade-level content material that matches the mainstream classroom. *Academic language with a focus on skills development. *Critical thinking and higher-order thinking skills…
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December 22nd, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: at, Barron's, def, Dictionary, Dizionario, english dictionary, ItalianEnglish, ItalianoInglese, language learning, Pronunciation, Translation, Translations
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Barron’s is now taking a comprehensive approach to foreign-language reference volumes. This definitive Italian-English dictionary features 100, 000 entries with translations, and makes an ideal reference book for schools, libraries, businesses, and the home bookshelf. Yet its manageable size and reasonable price also makes it a practical learning tool for students taking an Italian language course. It features:
Two full-length sections: English to Italian and Italian to English
American-style English translations of all Italian entries
Headwords printed in a second color for easy reference with translations, parts of speech, and pronunciation guide printed in black
Exemplary phrases using headwords…
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December 17th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: at, Call, Classrooms, ESL, Language, language learning, Linguistics, Perspectives, Second, web
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This practical handbook is designed to help language teachers, teacher trainers, and students learn more about their options for using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and develop an understanding of the theory and research supporting these options.
The chapters in New Perspectives on CALL for Second Language Classrooms synthesize previous CALL theory and research and describe practical applications to both second and foreign language classrooms, including procedures for evaluating these applications. The implementation of CALL at the institutional level is also addressed, with attention to designing multimedia language laboratories and creating collaborative CALL-based projects between educational institutions. Although many chapters locate…
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December 15th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: at, Call, language learning, Linguistics, Perspectives, Research
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CALL Research Perspectives creates a foundation for the study and practice of computer-assisted language learning and provides an overview of ways to conceptualize and to conduct research in CALL. Its core assumptions are that all approaches to research have a place, and that researchers, teachers, and students all have a role to play in the study of computer-enhanced language learning. This is not a how-to-do-research text. Written by top researchers in the field, it offers an open-ended view of what educators need to know and be able to do to answer questions that they have. It is intended to…
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