The book addresses the issue of native-speakerism, an ideology based on the assumption that 'native speakers' of English have a special claim to the language itself, through critical qualitative studies of the lived experiences of practising teachers and students in a range of scenarios.

Reissued with an attractive new cover, this A-Z provides 1001 words you need to know to make your writing and speaking effective and convincing. With clear guidance on choosing the right word, this book is essential for anyone wanting to achieve success in written and spoken tasks including essays, interviews, CVs and application letters, and more.

110 Experiences for Multicultural Learning combines simulations, exercises, and structured role-playing activities that have been used in psychology classrooms and counselling training programs. These experiences will successfully demonstrate the relevance of cultural diversity in psychological topics and bring multicultural learning to life.

This practical and engaging book introduces readers to reflective practice in English language teaching.

A clear, modern and easy-to-use dictionary

Think like a chess grandmaster . . . in just a year! Andrew Soltis has selected 365 short games to analyze, step by step, and arranged them as daily lessons for players who can't devote hours to study. Each one features test-yourself quizzes and diagrams for visual learners, while challenging tactics appear several times so you can learn how to use them to full advantage.

An step-by-step guide to improving grammar.

Humane, wise and funny letters to Peter's children; a blueprint for liberal, thoughtful living in the modern world.

Discover the joy of the English language with 500 unusual, interesting and 'perfect' words that will extend your vocabulary and your appreciation of our mother tongue.

This alphabetic guide gives an up-to-date introduction to the key terms in cognitive linguistics, covering all the major theories, approaches, ideas and many of the relevant theoretical constructs.

A new edition of the ground-breaking undergraduate textbook on modern Standard English grammar, now reorganised to align fully with the award-winning reference work, The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language. This edition has been rewritten in an easy-to-read conversational style with a minimum of technical and theoretical terminology.

Follows the GCE specification and features over 100 colour images, contemporary case studies and examples. This book introduces students to the skills of reading communication texts and understanding the link between communication and culture, taking students through the tasks expected of them to pass the AQA exam.

Designed for children, with the emphasis on fun, this Italian phrasebook is perfect for kids on the move - for holidays, school trips and exchanges. The book is presented in cartoon format so the text is easily accessible for children. Aimed specifically at children aged 7-13.

Tasks for teachers of English that help to develop language awareness and invite consideration of the pedagogical implications and classroom applications.

The Academic Encounters series uses a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. There are two books for each content area.

Academic Keywords takes an honest look at the state of academia today. Arranged alphabetically, this insightful reference features many of the hottest buzzwords on campuses.

The Academic Encounters series uses a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. There are two books for each content area.