Chủ Nhật, 1 tháng 10, 2017

A-Z Of Arabic-English-Arabic Translation

The A to Z highlights common pitfalls faced by translators working on both Arabic–English and English–Arabic texts. Each translation problem is carefully contextualized and illustrated with examples drawn from contemporary literature and the media.
 
 
Using a comparative analysis approach, the authors discuss grammatical, lexical and semantic translation issues, and offer guidance regarding correct and idiomatic usage.
 
 
A much-needed addition to the field for university-level students of translation and professional translators alike, the A to Z has been designed with a view to • developing and honing skills in translating between Arabic and English • enhancing idiomatic expression in both languages; • raising awareness of problems specific to Arabic–English and English–Arabic translation; • increasing competency by providing appropriate strategies for effective translation.
 
 
Alphabetic arrangement of the entries ensures ease of use as both a manual and a reference work. As such, the A to Z is eminently suited for both independent and classroom use..
 

Arabic-English-Arabic Translation Issues and Strategies

Arabic-English-ArabicTranslation: Issues and Strategies is an accessible coursebook for students and practitioners of Arabic-English-Arabic translation.
 
 
Focusing on the key issues and topics affecting the field, it offers informed guidance on the most effective methods to deal with such problems, enabling users to develop deeper insights and enhance their translation skills.
 

Arabic English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

Whether it's for business or pleasure, pick up 6,000 key Arabic words and phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping and eating out, to sport and beyond quickly and easily.
 
 
Find every word you need to know fast using the clearly labelled colour illustrated scenes from everyday life.
 

Amglish in, Like, Ten Easy Lessons

Amglish in, Like, Ten Easy Lessons: A Celebration of the New World Lingo, by Arthur Rowse with illustrations by John Doherty, offers both a name for this new language and an enjoyable guide on how one can learn to use the language through ten easy "lessons."
 
 
The authors describe how Amglish, or American English influenced by online grammar and syntax, has begun to dominate our global language. 
 

600+ Confusing English Words Explained

600+ Confusing English Words Explained is perfect for both intermediate students, who will learn some new words for the first time – and for more advanced students, who want to perfect their use of the English language by mastering the subtle differences between similar words.


Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics by Neil Murray

This book is essential for any student of linguistics. It combines clear, cogent advice about how to writing effectively in linguistics at both graduate and undergraduate level.
 
 
Written specifically to help undergraduate students of English language and linguistics develop the art of writing essays, projects and reports, this book is a comprehensive and very readable resource and contains numerous discipline-related examples, practice exercises and an answer key.

Writing Education Research 2015 - Guidelines for Publishable Scholarship

For both new academics and those with some experience, writing articles of publishable quality can be particularly challenging.


Developing the necessary skill set requires useful information, hard work, and the type of direction infrequently offered in research methods courses, leaving researchers to piece together resources on their own. 


The Development Of Old English

This book, the second volume in A Linguistic History of English, describes the development of Old English from Proto-Germanic. Like Volume I, it is an internal history of the structure of English that combines traditional historical linguistics, modern syntactic theory, the study of languages in contact, and the variationist approach to language change.
 
 
The first part of the book considers the development of Northwest and West Germanic, and the northern dialects of the latter, with particular reference to phonological and morphological phenomena. Later chapters present a detailed account of changes in the Old English sound system, inflectional system, and syntax.
 
 
The book aims to make the findings of traditional historical linguistics accessible to scholars and students in other subdisciplines, and also to adopt approaches from contemporary theoretical linguistics in such a way that they are accessible to a wide range of historical linguists.

The Cambridge Handbook of English Corpus Linguistics 2015 Edition

The Cambridge Handbook of English Corpus Linguistics (CHECL) surveys the breadth of corpus-based linguistic research on English, including chapters on collocations, phraseology, grammatical variation, historical change, and the description of registers and dialects. The most innovative aspects of the CHECL are its emphasis on critical discussion, its explicit evaluation of the state of the art in each sub-discipline, and the inclusion of empirical case studies.
 
 
While each chapter includes a broad survey of previous research, the primary focus is on a detailed description of the most important corpus-based studies in this area, with discussion of what those studies found, and why they are important. Each chapter also includes a critical discussion of the corpus-based methods employed for research in this area, as well as an explicit summary of new findings and discoveries.

Say It Like Obama and WIN! The Power of Speaking with Purpose and Vision

This book is about the art of persuasion, the power of presentation, and the most effective techniques of communication.


From building strong arguments and facing tough issues to inspiring a team or workforce to new levels of innovation and productivity, "Say It Like Obama" gives you the tools you can use to instill positive change at every level of your organization 

Practical English - 1000 Most Effective Words

Variety is the spice of language. The words listed in this book are not intended to replace those that most people use most of the time. Rather, they are variations on the theme.
 
 
Tend to use the same old words over and over again, to limit our powers of expression by limiting our vocabulary.


Oxford The Positions of Adjectives in English

This book explores the uses of adjectives in different constructions, and of the problems that arise in their analysis, both in terms of syntactic theory and philosophy of grammar.
 
 
 
Professor Matthews also examines a variety of other issues relating to individual adjective positions, including the basic structure of noun phrases and the justification for binary constituents; the status of the copular and its uses in the progressive; the indeterminacy of what were once described as raised constructions; and the function of postmodifying adjectives and adjective phrases in relation to others.
 
 
The book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in theoretical and descriptive linguistics, especially those focusing on the history of the English language and lexicology.

Oxford Guide to Plain English 4th Edition

Plain English is the art of writing clearly, concisely, and in a way that precisely communicates your message to your intended audience. This book offers 25 practical guidelines to help improve your vocabulary, style, grammar, and layout in order to achieve clear writing.
 
 
It gives expert advice on all aspects of the writing process: from avoiding jargon and legalese, to organizing written information in print and online. It also includes hundreds of real examples, including ‘before’ and ‘after’ versions to show exactly how its done. All this is presented in an authoritative and engaging way.
 
 
Completely revised and updated, this essential reference work is now even more useful: the word lists have been expanded; a new list of cliched and troublesome words to avoid have been added; and examples of real-life stories have been replaced with more recent ones. An improved design gives the book a fresh feel.

Oxford Concise Dictionary of Literary Terms

This edition includes useful advice on further reading for particularly complex terms, as well as helpful pronunciation guides on over 200 terms.
 
 
Fully updated to include terms that have become prominent in literature in the last few years, from cyberpunk to antanaclasis, the Second Edition is ingeniously designed to tackle the less obvious terms that students and general readers will encounter.

McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage 2nd Edition

Acclaimed grammarians Mark Lester and Larry Beason know that English teachers aren’t the only ones who expect careful and correct language choices. Precision in language can be the deciding factor when it comes to getting a job or winning a promotion.
 
 
The McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage gives you bottom-line definitions, tips, and simple rules that summarize the essentials you need to know.
 
 
This second edition includes a chapter dedicated to grammar and its usage in digital communication, including texting, e-mail, social media, and new technology, so you can communicate correctly in any format.

Longman Photo Dictionary of American English

1-Longman Photo Dictionary of American English (Ebook)
*1000 clear and up-to-date photos make learning over 2500 basic words easy and memorable
* Conversation and vocabulary activities offer extra speaking and writing practice on every page, and in a separate section at the back
* Includes 2 audio CDs with pronunciations of every word




Longman Photo Dictionary for Learners of English 3rd Edition

1-Longman Photo Dictionary for Learners of English 3rd Edition (Ebook)
 - 1,000 colour photographs help students learn the words in context
 - 3,500 words in topic areas such as Food, Housing, Clothes for everyday life, as well as Computers, Jobs, Sports and Animals.
 - Conversation Activities on each page for practice in class.
 - Writing Activities help students learn vocabulary in an enjoyable way and help them use words in full sentences
 - 3 Audio CDs with all the words pronounced




2-Longman Photo Dictionary for Learners of English 3rd Edition (Audio)

Little Oxford Thesaurus in A-Z form

All the words you want are at your fingertips on one fully cross-referenced A-Z sequence. Example phrases clarify less obvious senses, and there is information on related synonyms and opposites.


Ideal for writing letters, reports, and essays, for crosswords, and simply to increase your word power, this is the most comprehensive thesaurus of its size.

How to learn English - The ultimate guide to learning English as a Second Language

As students, we have so many methods and so much information about how to learn English. This book provides and teaches you the exact methods that you need to become a highly productive and extraordinary English Student.
 
 
This book focuses your learning on how to learn the language and how to develop your communication skills. When you follow the lessons in this book, you will become more focused, more productive, learn much faster and will ultimately get amazing results.


Everything You Know About English Is Wrong by Bill Brohaugh

Now that you know, it’s time to, well, bite the mother tongue. William Brohaugh, former editor of Writer’s Digest, will be your tour guide on this delightful journey through the English language, pointing out all the misconceptions about our wonderful-and wonderfully confusing-native tongue.


Tackling words, letters, grammar and rules, no sacred cow remains untipped as Brohaugh reveals such fascinating and irreverent shockers


English Syntax - An Introduction

English Syntax helps students appreciate the various sentence patterns available in the language, understand insights into the core data of its syntax, develop analytic abilities to explore patterns of English in more depth, and learn precise ways of formalizing syntactic analysis.


The text and exercises cover a variety of English data and major constructions such as agreement, raising and control, the auxiliary system, passive, questions, relative clauses, extraposition, and clefts.

English Language Teacher Guidelines - Primary School Curriculum

The Primary School Curriculum was developed by the NCCA and launched in 1999.


It is presented in six areas which comprise of 11 subjects. Curriculum documents and teacher guidelines are provided for each curriculum subject. 


English Grammar Book The Verb 2013 Edition

The book guides learners to the verb tenses (present, past, and future) in English grammar.


It highlights the sentence constructions, key usages, explanations, and comparisons of each tense with comprehensive examples. 


English for Interacting on Campus - Adrian Wallwork

This volume covers the day-to-day activities of a non-native English speaking student carrying out research, attending lectures, socializing, and living in a foreign country.
 
 
Whether on a US campus as a foreign student, or in a non-English speaking country where classes are given in English, this book will help students build confidence in interacting with professors and fellow students.

British English from A to Zed - A Definitive Guide to the Queens English

Whether you are traveling to Great Britain or just want to understand British popular culture, this unique dictionary will answer your questions. British English from A to Zed contains more than 5,500 British
 
 
Terms and their American equivalents, each with a short explanation of the term’s history and an example of its use. The appendixes provide valuable supplemental material with differences between British and American pronunciation, grammar, and spelling as well as terms grouped in specific areas such as currency, weight, and numbers.